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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.
Pulse nightclub demolishing begins to make way for memorial to 2016 mass shooting victims
Crews began demolishing Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday to make way for a memorial that will pay tribute to the 49 people killed in the attack at the LGBTQ-friendly club nearly a decade ago.
Protest in central Cuba at local communist headquarters ends in 5 arrests
A group of residents of a city in central Cuba took to the streets early Saturday and partially destroyed the local headquarters of the ruling communist party. Authorities said that five people were arrested in a demonstration that was linked to the island’s energy supply issues and access to food.
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump’s stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country.
Facing midterm headwinds, House GOP leaders hold policy retreat at Trump’s Doral resort
President Donald Trump met Monday with Republican lawmakers at his South Florida golf club. They’re discussing the GOP’s strategy heading into the critically important midterm elections, where Republicans will look to hold onto power in both chambers.
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.
Alligator Alcatraz protesters demand closure after court-ordered records release
“No American Aushwitz,” and “Free Them” were some of the signs that about a dozen protesters held on Monday outside Alligator Alcatraz, a Florida-run immigration detention center on Miami-Dade County-owned land that records show faces uncertainty on funding.
Rubio: U.S. struck Iran preemptively to limit casualties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to speak Monday afternoon on the US-Israeli joint attack on Iran that occurred this past weekend.
‘This was our last, best chance to strike,’ Trump says about Iran attacks
President Donald Trump delivered remarks to the press about the conflict with Iran Monday prior to recognizing three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House.
South Florida police departments, lawmakers react after US, Israel launch major attack on Iran
As tensions escalated in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, South Florida officials moved quickly to reassure residents and visitors of their safety.
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 House approves Charlie Kirk remembrance day, street renaming proposal
The “Charlie Kirk bill” is continuing to move through the Florida Legislature, with the Senate version still advancing from committee to committee.
WATCH: President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump has delivered the State of the Union. Now the challenge for him is to make that message stick.
Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs nationwide, including Miami International Airport, as a partial government shutdown continues.
Homeland Security shutdown heads into week 2 without progress on ICE reforms
There is a stalemate in the U.S. Congress heading into the second week over billions for border security.
Trump to impose 10% global tariff after Supreme Court defeat
President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order to enact a 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs he imposed last year on nearly every country on earth.
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.
Report: Rubio holds secret talks with Fidel Castro’s grandson, drawing criticism
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been holding secret talks with Raul Castro, the grandson of Cuba’s former leader, Fidel Castro, according to multiple reports.
Hillary Clinton criticizes Republicans ahead of Epstein testimony
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is criticizing Republicans ahead of her upcoming testimony in Congress’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
After meeting with Netanyahu, Trump announces negotiations with Iran to continue
President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday at the White House.
Protesters join nationwide ‘Free America Walkout’ at Gimenez’s office in Miami-Dade
About two dozen protesters joined the nationwide “Free America” walkout outside of Rep. Carlos A. Giménez’s office in Miami-Dade County.
South Floridians celebrate US capture of Maduro at Versailles in Little Havana
Flags flew and people gathered on Saturday outside Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine after President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
MIA reports delays, cancellations after US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Flight operations at Miami International Airport are being disrupted following the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, authorities and airlines reported Saturday.
Hundreds of Venezuelans gather in Doral to celebrate Maduro’s capture by US
Hundreds of Venezuelans gathered in Doral early Saturday morning after finding out that the U.S. had captured Nicolas Maduro.
Leaders from South Florida react to capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
U.S. leaders from South Florida are reacting after the United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York after capture by US forces, AP source says
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack.
Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend.
More Epstein files released, include references to Trump
The Justice Department on Tuesday released additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including references to former President Donald Trump and flight records on Epstein’s private plane.
U.S. forces seize oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Machado soon to arrive in Norway
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that U.S. forces had seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and added, “other things are happening.”
This Week In South Florida: Carol Rosenberg
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Carol Rosenberg, a New York Times reporter who covers the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.
Suspect in shooting of National Guard members faces murder charge as US halts all asylum decisions
The Trump administration announced Friday it is halting all asylum decisions in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C.
What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC
The shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members in the nation’s capital has left some questions unanswered.
Venezuela threatens airlines over flights suspensions; Democrats reassert congressional authority
With the support of House Democrats, Rep. Jim Himes introduced the War Powers Resolution, which aims to reassert congressional authority over boat strikes near Venezuela.
The Latest: Bill to release Epstein files passes in Senate, heads to Trump for signature
The Senate immediately passed a bill Wednesday morning to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein wrote to Deepak Chopra about Trump, congressional records show
The House Oversight Committee‘s records include a written exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Deepak Chopra, a prominent figure in the New Age movement.
US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years
The U.S. ended production of the penny Wednesday, abandoning the 1-cent coins that were embedded in American culture for more than 230 years but became nearly worthless.
World shares are mostly higher after Trump signs bill ending US government shutdown
World shares mostly gained on Thursday after U.S. stocks settled near their records and U.S. President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill, ending the record 43-day shutdown.
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
Veterans Day: Trump lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery
President Donald Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado: ‘Maduro started this war’
Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado told Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Wednesday that she approved of the U.S. military actions in the southern Caribbean.
Activists continue fight against Miami Dade College land transfer to state for Trump library
Activists’ fight against Miami-Dade College’s land transfer to the state for the home of The Donald J. Trump Presidential Library next to the Freedom Tower in Downtown Miami continued.
‘No Kings’ protest sweeps South Florida as demonstrators push back on Trump agenda
President Donald Trump’s administration is at the center of growing unrest as “No Kings” protests spread across South Florida, part of a nationwide movement organizers say is meant to defend democracy and push back against authoritarian overreach.
‘No Kings’ protests return to South Florida as activists rally against Trump administration
Organizers are calling it a national day of peaceful mobilization as “No Kings” protests return to South Florida this weekend, with demonstrators expected to gather in cities across Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties.
Trump discusses trade with Canada’s Carney as feds’ shutdown continues
President Donald Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement on Tuesday at the White House as the federal government’s shutdown continued for the seventh day.
Miami-Dade voters voice opinions on key political issues in new countywide survey
A new Bendixen & Amandi International poll reveals sharp divides and strong opinions among Miami-Dade County voters on a range of political and local issues.
Trump announces plan to lower drug costs in Oval Office address
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks from the Oval Office at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
UN General Assembly wraps up with speeches, controversies and unusual moments
The United Nations 80th General Assembly has come to a close. Nations from around the world converged on New York City, which became the epicenter of diplomacy during what is known as “high-level week.”
State Department revokes Colombian president’s visa over ‘incendiary actions’
The State Department announced late Friday the revocation of the visa for Colombian President Gustavo Petro after a protest outside of the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
Barrio 18 gang gets terrorist designation, Rubio announces
State Secretary Marco Rubio announced on Tuesday that the Barrio 18 gang was getting the terrorist designation.
Trump uses United Nations speech to criticize focus on climate change, migrants
President Donald Trump used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly’s session on Tuesday in New York City to criticize the 193-member international organization’s focus on migrants and climate change.
Florida Cabinet to vote on Trump presidential library at Miami Dade College
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the state Cabinet will vote next week on dedicating land at Miami Dade College to house the Presidential Library of Donald Trump.
Daughter of Trump attempted assassination suspect calls trial ‘rigged’ due to Trump-appointed judge
Sara Routh and her brother Adam flew in from Hawaii to Fort Pierce on Monday to support their father, Ryan Routh, during his federal trial.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt veers off topic and forfeits opening statement at trial
A suspect on trial for trying to assassinate President Donald Trump while he played golf in South Florida last year forfeited his right to continue making an opening statement on Thursday when he veered off topic and talked about Adolf Hitler and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Lawmakers condemn political violence after Kirk’s assassination; expert warns ‘this is a dangerous time’
Both Democrats and Republicans in Washington warned against political violence on Thursday, as federal agents searched for the assassin who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist, during a speaking engagement on Wednesday in Utah.
Sen. Rick Scott reacts after ‘very good’ friend Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah university
Sen. Rick Scott talked to reporters on Capitol Hill after Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, an organization of young conservatives, was shot on Wednesday at Utah Valley University.
Trump says Israel-Hamas war ‘is going to be nasty’ if ceasefire proposal is rejected
President Donald Trump issued a warning on Monday after his administration released a new ceasefire proposal for Israel and Hamas.
‘Mejor camino solo’: Local 10 obtiene nuevos documentos en el juicio de Ryan Routh mientras se pone en marcha la selección del jurado
A medida que se iniciaba la selección del jurado el lunes, los documentos recién obtenidos por Local 10 News dan una indicación de la evidencia que los fiscales planean presentar en el juicio.
‘Best I walk alone:’ Local 10 obtains new documents in Ryan Routh trial as jury selection gets underway
As jury selection gets underway Monday, documents newly obtained by Local 10 News give an indication of the evidence prosecutors plan to present at trial.
US strike on Venezuelan boat sparks debate over drug policy, sovereignty
A U.S. strike against an alleged drug-carrying boat leaving Venezuela is drawing mixed reactions across the hemisphere, raising questions about sovereignty, security and the Trump administration’s broader policy toward the region.
Trump, Florida lawmakers join calls for action after Minnesota Catholic school shooting
President Trump ordered flags atop the White House lowered to half-staff Wednesday as a mark of respect for the victims of the Minnesota Catholic school shooting.
Miami-Dade mayor calls Alligator Alcatraz ‘reckless and dangerous’ after judge’s shut down order
The days at “Alligator Alcatraz” may be numbered after a federal judge ordered the state to begin winding down operations at the detention center within two months.
Anti-Trump activists rally in South Florida over redistricting concerns
Hundreds of anti-Trump activists took to the streets Saturday in South Florida, protesting Republican redistricting efforts in Texas and warning that similar moves could target Florida.
Ukraine-Russia war: Trump to meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska
President Donald Trump announced that his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be on Aug. 15.
Trump, Vance discredit reports of Epstein-related meeting
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance discredited reports that there was going to be an official meeting related to a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend.
Tagovailoa reacts to being named to Trump’s sports, fitness and nutrition council
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he isn’t sure how he ended up on President Donald Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, but called it an honor.
Coral Springs protest joins national ‘Rage Against the Regime’ movement
Protesters gathered in Coral Springs on Saturday as part of a nationwide mobilization known as “Rage Against the Regime” — one of 300 coordinated rallies taking place across the country.
Sen. Rick Scott talks about Epstein, August recess
Sen Rick Scott talked about the rush to get work done before the August recess and about the scandal related to the Jeffrey Epstein case records.
DOJ meets with Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend in Tallahassee
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Ghislaine Maxwell on Thursday at the federal courthouse in Tallahassee, as President Donald Trump deals with a public outcry for the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files.
Gabbard enters the Trump, Obama mix amid Epstein scandal
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, talked about a 2020 report on Wednesday that was in line with President Donald Trump accusing former President Barack Obama of treason.
Trump answers questions during White House meeting with Philippine leader
Trump criticó al presidente de la Reserva Federal, Jerome Powell, por no bajar las tasas de interés y anunció la salida de EE. UU. de la UNESCO. También difundió archivos del FBI sobre Martin Luther King Jr., mencionó a Ghislaine Maxwell y habló de posibles cambios de nombre para los Washington Commanders.
White House faces scandals over Harvard, Epstein with cases in federal court
President Donald Trump continued to deal with the scandals related to the late Jeffrey Epstein and the funding issues with Harvard University.
Republicans tour Alligator Alcatraz and joke detainees shouted, ‘Vote Trump!’
Florida Sen. Blaise Ingoglia wore a University of Florida golf polo with an alligator icon to a guided tour of Alligator Alcatraz on Saturday in Collier County.
South Florida public schools expect ‘significant’ impact after feds funding freeze
Public schools and nonprofits were preparing for the consequences of the President Donald Trump administration’s decision to withhold more than $6 billion from six federal grant programs.
Democrats worry ‘big, ugly’ bill will impact healthcare; Republicans fear tax increases if bill stalls
U.S. House Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart and Debby Wasserman Schultz are both worried about the future of a bill that President Donald Trump has described as “big” and “beautiful.”
House Republicans work on final approval of bill with cuts to SNAP, Medicaid after VP’s Senate tie-breaking vote
Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote President Donald Trump needed for the Senate to pass his “big, beautiful” bill 51-50 on Tuesday and send it back to the House with some changes.
Protests erupt as Trump visits migrant detention center dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Supporters and protesters gathered Tuesday outside Florida’s newest migrant detention center — a controversial facility environmentalists have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — as President Donald Trump visited the site to highlight his deportation plans.
Republican senators stand divided before final vote on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill
Republicans aimed to meet President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July deadline on the 940-page “big, beautiful” bill.
Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued what it calls a “VIP Movement Notification” for Tuesday in Ochopee, and we know the notification is specific to Air Force One.
South Florida immigration attorney reacts to Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions
A South Florida immigration attorney is weighing in after the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant legal victory to the Trump administration on Friday, ruling that federal judges cannot issue universal injunctions that apply nationwide.
White House pushes back on reports of ICE targeting undocumented children in Florida foster care
White House officials pushed back Thursday against reports that ICE agents are targeting undocumented children in Florida’s foster care system, calling the claims a smear campaign against the president and immigration officers.
‘We need to change that’: Giménez says employers suffer with migrant work permit revocations, deportations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and President Donald Trump’s U.S. military deployment to Los Angeles riots prompted protests on Saturday in South Florida and around the nation.
This Week In South Florida: U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida's Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112; South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández; and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez.
This Week In South Florida episode: South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida’s Glenna Milberg interviews South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández.
This Week In South Florida episode: Florida Reps. Kevin Chambliss and Alex Rizo
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida’s Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; and Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112.
This Week In South Florida episode: June 15, 2025
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida's Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112; South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández; and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez.
DC prepares for massive military parade marking Army’s 250th anniversary
The nation’s capital is bracing for a massive military parade Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, featuring tanks, aircraft flyovers and thousands of soldiers.
Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protests across South Florida, demand accountability from Trump
Demonstrators gathered across South Florida on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, voicing opposition to President Donald Trump and what they describe as threats to democracy.
Trump administration e-mails parole termination notices to Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, Nicaraguans
President Donald Trump’s administration has been issuing warnings to Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans that their immigration status under a humanitarian program has changed.
Thousands of soldiers to march in DC for Army’s 250th anniversary parade
Final preparations are underway in the nation’s capital ahead of a massive military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army this weekend.
Trump, Hegseth face criticism after military response to unrest over immigration raids
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism on Tuesday after the military response over immigration law enforcement.
Florida attorney general responds to Broward sheriff, reacts to LA riots amid push for immigration law enforcement
The Florida attorney general used X on Tuesday to say that his office was monitoring local law enforcement agencies to ensure “maximum” immigration law enforcement.
Trump increases steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%; Musk criticizes ‘big, beautiful’ bill
U.S. President Donald Trump increased tariffs on foreign-made steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% starting after midnight Wednesday with an exception for the United Kingdom.
Cuban activist under threat of deportation had just become a father when ICE detained him
Ariel and Elena Lara moved from Cuba to South Florida where their son was recently born and they had faith in the American Dream.
While next to Elon Musk, Trump says he’d ‘look at the facts’ to consider pardoning Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
During a news conference with Elon Musk Friday at the White House, President Donald Trump said he would consider looking into pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Protesters respond to Miami federal courthouse as Florida attorney general faces contempt of court accusation
There was a protest Thursday outside of the federal courthouse in Miami, as the Florida attorney general faced contempt of court accusations related to a new state law impacting undocumented adults.