Police: Woman dies after man she knew shot her in Miramar
A woman died after a man she knew shot her on Friday at an apartment complex in Miramar, police said.
Why Russian oil is now flowing to energy-starved Cuba ― with Trump’s blessing
At Café Versailles in Miami, the word spread quickly on Monday that the U.S. would allow Russian oil to arrive in Cuba, effectively giving its historic adversary permission to violate its own blockade.
Democrats try to prevent U.S. military intervention in Cuba
U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks and Pramila Jayapal announced on Thursday an effort to try to prevent a U.S. military intervention in Cuba.
Time at Cuban hospital drives man in Miami-Dade to desperately urge for U.S. military intervention
Luis Gomez, a former nuclear medicine technologist in Cuba who works as a personal trainer in South Florida, said he had videos and photos of a hellish nightmare.
‘Make Cuba Great Again’ and ‘Cuba Libre’ hats are a popular trend at Hialeah rally
Miriam Campos wore her “Make Cuba Great Again” baseball cap and her shimmery “Trump” pin to the “Free Cuba” rally on Tuesday in Hialeah.
Cuba expert says regime change doubtful unless US military intervenes
A roundtable discussion on the future of Cuba was held on Monday in Hialeah Gardens.
Cuban exiles reject island’s communists’ foreign investment reforms
Cuban exiles expressed strong opposition on Thursday to the island’s communist leaders’ recent invitation to invest in businesses or partner with the state.
Hospital staff, patients, caretakers suffer in Havana without U.S.-Cuba deal
Dr. Olivia Blanco no longer drives to work. The oncologist leaves her car parked at home in Havana more than two hours before her shift. She walks and tries to flag down a passing car to give her a ride.
Maritime intelligence companies track 2 ships with Russian cargo heading to Cuba: Financial Times
Two cargo ships — the Hong Kong-flagged Sea Horse and the Russian-flagged Anatoly Kolodkin — with Russian oil and fuel were on their way to Cuba on Wednesday, according to maritime intelligence companies, The Financial Times reported.
Cuban Americans in Miami’s Little Havana ask communists to free island
In Miami’s Little Havana, Amy Amargos, Joe Aguiar, and Leonel Nora were among the Cuban Americans who are convinced that the only way the island’s problems will be fixed is with new leadership.
Sex offender awaits extradition in Miami-Dade after caught in Cuba while on the run
A 64-year-old registered sex offender was at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Tuesday afternoon after he was extradited from Cuba.
‘They have to change dramatically’: Rubio says Cuba isn’t doing enough
While at the White House on Tuesday and in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio talked to reporters about Cuba.
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near Cuba; no tsunami threat reported
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Cuba early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
‘Everyone is thinking business instead of human rights’: Activists slam US-Cuba economic engagement
Reports indicate that Cuba is “open” to U.S. private investment as a humanitarian aid flotilla arrives from Mexico. But amid widespread blackouts ― and now growing unrest ― fueled by U.S. “maximum pressure” campaigns, some South Florida Cuban Americans argue that it’s unwise to engage the island nation’s officials economically before ousting the Communist Party.
Rainy weather in Miami moves Cuba support event indoors; fundraiser continues
A rainy day in Miami may have forced a change of plans, but it didn’t stop a local group determined to support people in Cuba.
Supporters rally in South Florida as protests grow in Cuba
A small group gathered in South Florida on Saturday to stand in solidarity with people in Cuba who have taken to the streets to protest worsening living conditions.
Cuba’s communist government has lasted 67 years. Will party leaders adopt changes in exchange for oil lifeline?
If the background of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel’s news conference on Friday was any indication, the island’s leaders weren’t sending the message that they are interested in giving up on the ruling party’s dominion over the island if there is a deal with the U.S.
South Florida Cuban exiles say democracy must come before US engagement with Cuba
Members of Miami-Dade’s Cuban exile community say their calls for political change in Cuba remain unchanged following comments from Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel about potential talks with the United States.
In Miami’s Little Havana, Versailles colada drinkers support U.S. military intervention in Cuba
Osvaldo Hernandez shed some tears on Friday at Versailles in Miami’s Little Havana. Change in his native Cuba is all he could talk about.
Cuba’s president confirms government is in talks with US
Miguel Díaz-Canel, the current president of Cuba, confirmed Friday morning that his government is in talks with the U.S. and the two countries are “using dialogue to find solutions to our differences to bilateral problems."
Lawmaker says US ‘talks’ with Cuba not negotiations: ‘It was letting them know their time is up’
On Thursday, the Trump administration teased what the president calls “talks” with Cuba as the country faces an economic crisis.
Cuba remains topic of conversation amid talks of a Trump deal
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was in Doral on Tuesday for the House Republicans’ annual retreat.
Cuban exiles fear Trump’s new deal doesn’t include political change
As U.S.-Cuba negotiations continued, President Donald Trump’s administration was preparing to announce a new deal soon, sources with knowledge of the plan recently said, according to USA Today.
Protests erupt in Cuba as power outages persist
Social media video shows protests breaking out in Havana as thousands of people across Cuba remain without electricity amid the island’s energy crisis.
Trump: Cuba ‘is going to fall pretty soon,’ assigns Rubio to negotiate deal
President Donald Trump said Friday that Cuba “is going to fall pretty soon” and announced he is assigning Secretary of State Marco Rubio to negotiate a deal aimed at regime change on the island.
Cuba says 5th person has died following shootout with speedboat from Florida
The Cuba Interior Ministry is reporting that a fifth person has died in connection to last month’s shootout between the Cuban government and a speedboat from Florida.
Florida reopened probe into Castro’s Brothers to the Rescue pilots’ shootdown, Uthmeier says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said on Wednesday that he had “reactivated” a state investigation into the deaths of four Brothers to the Rescue pilots about 30 years ago.
Cuban opposition groups unite under banner of pushing for regime change
Opposition groups within the Cuban community came together in Miami on Monday, ramping up their effort for a regime change and presenting a concrete transition plan to see it happen.
South Florida Cuban Americans rally, hope for change in Cuba
For several miles along Bird Road, Cuban exiles filled the streets, waving Cuban flags and calling for freedom on the island.
Investigators find clues in South Florida after fatal shooting at sea in Cuba
As more comes to light after the shooting at sea in Cuba, investigators are finding links to Homestead, Miami Lakes, Big Pine Key, Tampa, and other areas of South Florida.
Trump’s Cuba comments spark mixed feelings in Little Havana
Mixed reactions are brewing in Little Havana after President Donald Trump floated what he called a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, describing the island as a failing nation in need of change.
Florida Keys boat-theft suspect listed among dead after shooting at sea in Cuba
On Thursday afternoon, Cuban officials reported Hector Cruz, who Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies listed as a boat-theft suspect, died after a shooting at sea on Wednesday morning off the coast of Cuba’s Villa Clara province.
Boat that opened fire was carrying Cubans living in US trying to infiltrate the island, Cuba says
Cuba’s government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism.
Florida-registered boat allegedly involved in fatal shooting at sea in Cuba may have links to Miami-Dade
Local 10 News is searching for answers about a Florida-registered boat that was involved in a fatal shooting at sea in Cuba.
Trump administration to allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba’s private sector
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Wednesday that the U.S. will be allowing oil to fuel Cuba’s private sector.
Rubio reacts to fatal shooting involving Florida-registered boat in Cuban waters
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to the Cuban government’s report about a fatal shooting related to a Florida-registered boat on Wednesday.
Cuban officials: 4 dead, 6 injured after Cuban border patrol stops Florida-registered boat
The Cuban embassy in the U.S. announced on X on Wednesday that four people were dead and six were injured during a shooting after Cuba’s border patrol intercepted a Florida-registered boat in Cuban waters.
Camila Cabello on Cuba: ‘Many people are starving, looking for food in trash heaps’
Singer Camila Cabello raised awareness about the crisis in Cuba and asked her fans to support the Catholic Church’s social services work on the communist island.
Push for change in Cuba comes from all directions as crisis worsens
Leftist activists from New York and California and Republican lawmakers in Florida are all pushing for change in Cuba.
Survivor remembers Cuban Air Force shootdown of 2 Brothers to the Rescue aircraft killing 4 men
Sylvia G. Iriondo, a survivor of the Cuban Air Force shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue aircraft, stood before reporters on Thursday in Hialeah Gardens.
U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to seek Castro’s indictment for 4 Miami pilots killed
Mario de la Peña, Carlos Costa, Pablo Morales, and Armando Alejandre were flying in two unarmed Cessna 337 Skymaster light aircraft when they were killed on Feb. 24, 1996, over the Florida Straits.
Local lawmakers urge Trump administration to review business licenses of those sending items to Cuba
Federal leaders, including some from South Florida, are now calling on the Trump administration to review the licenses of businesses who ship items to Cuba.
CubaMax customers in Miami send aid to family struggling with shortages in communist island
CubaMax, a shipping company with offices in Miami-Dade County, was only allowing one box per customer, as Cubans in South Florida rushed to send aid to relatives on the communist island.