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Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
MIAMI (AP) — A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.
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New Police Chief Edwin Lopez: ‘I’m just a humble kid from Miami’
After a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday in downtown Miami, Chief Edwin Lopez said he was ready to meet all of the department’s police officers.
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Wildfire burns 600 acres in western Miami-Dade, affects air quality in Broward
A wildfire was active on Tuesday after burning 600 acres in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Forest Service.
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Aumento de opciones de becas estudiantiles en EEUU deja atrás a muchos alumnos de escuelas públicas
FORT WORTH, Texas, EE.UU. (AP) — La visita a la escuela católica terminó y María Contreras sintió un deseo irresistible de matricular allí a su hijo de 7 años. Pero antes una pregunta difícil: “¿Lo podría correr a mi hijo?”, le preguntó en español a la directora.
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Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders
MIAMI (AP) — One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing to their relatives on the island is ceasing operations as the Trump administration increases pressure on the Cuban government.
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Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise taken into custody following adult charges
MIAMI (AP) — A teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship surrendered Monday after a federal judge reversed his decision on pretrial release now that the teen is charged as an adult.
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McDonald’s customer attacks woman working at drive-thru in Tamarac, deputy reports
A woman was bleeding under her right eye, and she had swelling and bruising on her face, according to a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy.
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Supreme Court will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors, in Florida case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether states can use juries made up of only six people in criminal cases, instead of the usual 12. The case puts a Florida chiropractor convicted of practicing with a suspended license in an unlikely leading role in a constitutional clash.
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Deputies: Man sets building on fire to ‘smoke out’ boyfriend in Miami-Dade
A 34-year-old man stands accused on Monday of setting up a fire during a fight with his boyfriend in Miami-Dade County’s Naranja area, records show.
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Alabama's GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville's bid for Alabama governor
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Republican Party said U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a claim on Sunday that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.
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2026 Florida governor’s race heats up as candidates make their case
The race to replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis is heating up, and Florida voters now know who will be on the ballot in 2026.
Wild Florida: Ron Magill helps man cited for capturing python at Everglades park
Ron Magill was quick to defend a man he felt was being treated unfairly after he went out of his way to capture and surrender a python, an invasive species.
Man fined for removing python from Everglades trail has case tossed
A hike through Shark Valley took an unexpected turn for Yatir Nitzany when he spotted something he knew didn’t belong in the Everglades.
Detectives: Homestead homeowner says drunk man trying to have sex with tree fell from ladder — it turned out to be murder
An 11-year-old girl lived a horrific nightmare for months in 2024 while living in a house near Redondo Elementary School in Homestead, records show.
Police: 2nd victim accuses man of sexually assaulting teens at Hollywood motel
A 33-year-old man known as “Ghost” was re-arrested this week after being accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in 2024 at a motel in Hollywood, records showed.
HCSO: Video shows Florida woman going berserk in backseat of deputy cruiser, spitting on deputy
A central Florida woman was arrested Tuesday after deputies said she caused multiple disturbances, removed most of her clothing in a mobile home park and spit on a deputy during her arrest.
Consulate of Colombia in Miami makes changes in Coral Gables ahead of presidential runoff election
Registered voters in Colombia and around the world will soon select one of two candidates with opposing political ideologies to be their next president.
US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando
ORLANDO (AP) — The nation’s Catholic bishops gathered Thursday afternoon in Orlando for a liturgy consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, drawing on a centuries-old devotion to mark the country’s 250th anniversary.
Police: Man arrested in downtown Miami after woman falls for pop-up scam in Key Biscayne
Police officers arrested Wilmer Vasquez on Wednesday night in downtown Miami, more than four months after a woman reported that she was defrauded out of $20,000 in Key Biscayne, records show.
Florida immigration arrests have quietly surged, with state and local agencies at the forefront
The surge in Florida immigration arrests during Trump’s second term has largely flown under the public’s radar, as many start as run-of-the-mill police traffic stops, the public seems more supportive of the initiative, and participating state and local agencies are roundly rejecting requests for arrest records and body camera video at the behest of the Department of Homeland Security.
University of Florida trustees select Stuart Bell as next president
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the university’s next president, according to an article posted Wednesday by UF.
Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs.
Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier.
Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors in the nation's largest Protestant denomination, sending a clear message that men alone should preach to these conservative evangelical congregations.
FBI director: Counterterrorism to be a top priority during FIFA World Cup
FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Wednesday that law enforcement will prioritize counterterrorism operations during the FIFA World Cup.
Video shows Pompano Beach firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain
A storm drain turned into an unlikely rescue scene this past Saturday night when firefighters stepped in to save a dozen trapped ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
Feds warn against flying drones at stadium on 7 FIFA World Cup game days
Federal authorities warned against drone flights over and around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens during FIFA World Cup game days.
Epstein’s long-time administrative assistant testifies before House committee
Lesley Groff, who worked as an administrative assistant for Jeffrey Epstein, testified on Tuesday before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Southern Baptists elect new president who decried 'drift' in conservative denomination
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Southern Baptists on Tuesday elected a new leader who has decried a “decline and drift” within the denomination and whose supporters include an outspoken faction seeking to move the solidly conservative body even further to the right.
Mom to Mom: Immunotherapy gives mother hope with son’s food allergy
More than 170 foods can cause immediate allergic reactions. The “Big 9″ are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. The symptoms can be anything from hives to swelling.
Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Just a mile from Atlanta's stadium, which will welcome tens of thousands of fans to World Cup games this month, dozens of people were camped out on a downtown sidewalk waiting for a homeless shelter to open.
Miami Sunset Senior High grad becomes NASA astronaut chosen for Artemis III mission
NASA announced on Tuesday that a Miami Sunset Senior High School graduate who went on to become a NASA astronaut and U.S. Army Colonel had been selected for the Artemis III mission.
Broward detective releases video of 2 wanted for Oakland Park burglary
Broward Sheriff’s Office Detective Danny Perez asked the public for help on Tuesday with identifying two burglars who stole from All American Marine Service in Oakland Park.
Mother to judge: Fatal shooting in Lauderhill ‘could have been prevented’
Reginald Merisma had threatened Anthony Johnson before Johnson, 35, called 911 on Sunday, and police officers found Merisma, 35, dead, according to the Lauderhill Police Department.