Wednesday, July 8, 2026: South Florida Beyond the Headlines: News to Share

What to do with a 100-year-old courthouse? Miami-Dade hopes auction brings a buyer

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/what-to-do-with-a-100-year-old-courthouse-miami-dade-hopes-auction-brings-a-buyer/ar-AA26ZaKZ?ocid=BingNewsVerp

Downtown Fort Lauderdale businesses are getting a welcome lift from a monthlong event that government officials believe may will generate up to $175 million in economic impact from the surge of visitors expected to travel to South Florida for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/07/03/argentine-fans-give-lift-to-world-cup-heroes-in-fort-lauderdale/

Office-to-apartment conversions break records again, with 90K rentals in the pipeline via Redfin

https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/adaptive-reuse-office-to-apartments-2026/

Mr. C Hotel & Residences West Palm Beach is the fastest-selling new development in West Palm Beach having surpassed 85% in sales.

https://profilemiamire.com/miamirealestate/2026/7/7/mr-c-hotel-amp-residences-west-palm-beach-passes-85-sold

FIU earned 97 out of a possible 100 points in the Board of Governors’ latest performance evaluation and will receive $73.9 million in performance-based funding from the state.

https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/07/08/florida-international-university-president-grades-progress/