6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near Cuba; reports of light shaking in South Florida
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Monday afternoon about 65 miles from Mantua, Cuba.
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Wildlife officers investigate raccoon attack in North Miami
Wildlife officers are investigating after a woman was reportedly attacked by three raccoons in North Miami.
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Detectives identify Californian woman who died while snorkeling off state park in Broward
Kellie Williams, an experienced swimmer and American Airlines flight attendant who was born in California and lived in South Florida, died while snorkeling off Broward County. She was 30.
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Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert resigns to run for Wilson’s seat
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert, a former two-term Miami Gardens mayor, is running for U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson’s seat.
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Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport's grandest stage, the World Cup. They'll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who is going to win it all.
Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M
Tim Payne couldn't wait to give Valen Scarsini a big hug and tell him thanks a million.
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Black bear spotted again in Port St. Lucie neighborhood, trap camera shows
A black bear that was first spotted roaming around Port St. Lucie has been seen again, this time by a local trapper in the Tradition community.
Police: Woman vanishes off Dania Beach, washes ashore dead in Hollywood Beach
A woman was snorkeling or diving in the ocean off Dania Beach when she vanished and later washed ashore dead at Hollywood Beach, according to the Hollywood Police Department.
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University of South Florida student stabs 2 before being found dead nearby, deputies say
Two students were stabbed this week at a Tampa apartment complex near the campus of the University of South Florida, authorities confirmed.
U.S. Coast Guard search for Lynette Hooker continues in Bahamas
The search for a 55-year-old Michigan woman who vanished in the Bahamas while traveling with her 58-year-old husband continued on Thursday, as U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service special agents were investigating the case.
Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones to share ‘what comes next’ as Wilson resigns, Gantt seeks his seat
Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones asked his supporters on Thursday to meet him on Tuesday at the Koinonia Worship Center in Hollywood.
Feds rescue 240 Haitian migrants from sinking boat at sea: CBP commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott shared an aerial video and photos on Thursday that he described as a team’s rescue at sea.
Doral to swear in new police chief on June 17
Matthew Castillo will be leaving his post as Miami Springs police chief to take over the Doral Police Department in about 13 days, city officials announced on Thursday.
Hollywood detectives investigate woman’s death after her body washes ashore
Homicide detectives were investigating a woman’s death on Thursday morning, hours after her body washed ashore in Hollywood Beach, according to the Hollywood Police Department.
Florida black bear roams through Port St. Lucie community
Residents in Port St. Lucie’s Tradition community woke up to an unusual sight Tuesday morning: a Florida black bear roaming through their neighborhood.
Man who killed his girlfriend’s baby and threw the body in a pond is executed in Florida
STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago was executed Tuesday evening.
Video shows driver in ocean after fatal hit-and run Florida beachside crash
Witnesses recorded videos of Deanna Harrell driving a black Ford F-150 pickup truck with frontal crash damage seaside in Daytona Beach Shores.
JetBlue growth at FLL gives Broward mayor hope after Spirit shutdown
Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen was excited about JetBlue’s expansion at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Police: Woman forges 90 checks to steal from Hialeah jewelry store owner
A 39-year-old woman stands accused of stealing $46,455 from her former boss in Hialeah, according to a police officer’s arrest report.
Florida lawmakers pass plan to put property tax cuts on November ballot
Florida lawmakers fast-tracked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to put property tax cuts on the November ballot, with both the House and Senate passing it early Tuesday afternoon.
FEMA acting chief at National Hurricane Center: Response ‘starts with local and state governments’
Robert Fenton, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, was at the National Hurricane Center in Miami-Dade County on Monday, the first day of this hurricane season.
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
MIAMI (AP) — The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks, including offering instructions to children considering suicide and helping suspects plot crimes.
Florida Republicans work on DeSantis’s property tax cut ballot measure
The Florida Legislature met for a special legislative session on Monday in Tallahassee to consider Gov. Ron DeSantis’s proposed property tax cut on homesteads.
Here is who Colombians voted for around the world
About 54% of Colombians who voted out of the country cast their ballots on Sunday for Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing supporter of President Donald Trump, and 28% for Iván Cepeda, a left-wing socialist.
Police drone video shows duo accused of burglary in Sunny Isles Beach
Two men from Ukraine faced charges on Monday after police officers accused them of stealing from a motel in Sunny Isles Beach.
Deputies arrest Miami Fire Rescue veteran for domestic violence
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Miami Fire Rescue 16-year veteran on Saturday after accusing him of domestic violence, records show.
Over 70% of Colombians in U.S. vote for de la Espriella, pro-Trump presidential candidate
More than 70% of Colombian voters in the United States voted for Abelardo de la Espriella, a supporter of President Donald Trump, according to the country’s national registry.
Will Alligator Alcatraz shut down this week?
Alligator Alcatraz is reportedly on the brink of shutting down for good nearly a year after the facility opened.
A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors
NEW YORK (AP) — When Ann Patchett opened Parnassus Books in 2011, two major bookstores in Nashville had closed and physical bookstores in general seemed endangered as Amazon's share of the market kept growing. Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.
Florida lawmakers weigh property tax cuts for homeowners
Florida homeowners could see lower taxes if Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed property tax plan moves forward, but local governments could face significant revenue losses.
As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing to unleash the power of artificial intelligence for the U.S. military while facing calls to put up guardrails around the rapidly developing technology from some companies — and even notes of caution from top leaders in uniform.
Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says
Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop.
Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Johnston was a licensed attorney when he illegally entered the Capitol with a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters on Jan. 6, 2021. More than five years later, the South Carolina man is offering to help fellow “J6ers” apply for payouts from the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion new fund for people claiming to be victims of a weaponized government.
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around.
Palm Beach deputies link Miami Beach murder to Belle Glade gang’s grief
The “Nawf Way” gang operated in western Palm Beach County’s Belle Glade, an agricultural town near the edge of Lake Okeechobee.