Islander News, Key Biscayne

🏖️⚽ Toes in the sand, eyes on the screen — Mexico's up TONIGHT at Dune Beach Bar! 🇲🇽 And if you're more red-white-and-blue, USA takes the pitch tomorrow too 🇺🇸

Either way, the smashed wagyu burger and a frozen Green Mojito (or six, via the Patrón Tower 👀) have your name on it. Catch every kick from the beachside screen, the tiki bar TVs or your table at . Link in bio for the full scoop on Dune's World Cup setup. https://1l.ink/GNRBF4P

Police finds suspected narcotics on the shoreline https://1l.ink/5JF6NM2

Immigration enforcement: Florida owes $603 million on Alligator Alcatraz contracts. State has paid only 40% of its immigration contractor invoices, records show. https://1l.ink/6JV87BG

FIFA World Cup 2026: England, Ghana and Colombia win as Congo DR holds Portugal in World Cup play https://1l.ink/DD6FV3X

Council OKs Ocean Club land use pact for flood pump station https://1l.ink/Q3Q6N5X

Key Biscayne CFO maps a path forward as village plans for life under tax amendment https://1l.ink/ZWS3KRJ

AG seeks public nuisance ruling, damages in civil suit. Florida sues TikTok over minors' social media law https://1l.ink/TD7Q2XS

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina and Messi roll, France and Norway win in Tuesday World Cup play https://1l.ink/LT7QQ8T

Have you picked up your Islander yet?

Inside this week's issue:

• Lawsuit challenges the wording of Florida's proposed property tax amendment
• Key Biscayne officials weigh the local impact of potential tax changes
• Council approves MAST Academy field upgrades and road improvements
• A local UPS driver shares an inspiring journey from Cuba to Key Biscayne
• A Key Biscayne soccer standout reflects on life playing professionally in Kyrgyzstan
• Plus World Cup coverage, dining guides and community events

Pick up your copy around town or read the e-edition. https://1l.ink/5MR63Q4

Independence Day 2026: Florida state offices will close July 2 and July 6, giving nearly 100,000 state employees a five-day holiday weekend to mark America's 250th anniversary https://1l.ink/QBZ2WN7