Stop Everglades development, bipartisan coalition says
A broad collection of South Florida leaders from an array of political parties, municipalities and industries came together today to oppose a Florida bill that would make it easier for to develop near environmentally sensitive Everglades land outside Miami-Dade County’s Urban Development Boundary (UDB). A press conference called by Miami-Dade County Commissioner and former Republican…
World & National
Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does visit to White House mark a change?
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit…
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leaderÂ
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state…
Trump will join grieving families for the return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle EastÂ
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to join grieving families at Dover Air Force Base on Saturday at the dignified transfer for…
US interior secretary visits Venezuela to discuss critical mineralsÂ
CARACAS, Venezuela — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Wednesday met in Venezuela with acting President Delcy RodrĂguez in the latest sign…
Sports
Dolphins release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99 million dead cap hitÂ
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa and starting over at quarterback. Tagovailoa — the team’s primary starter for the last 5 1/2 seasons…
No. 5 Florida closes home schedule with 34-point drubbing of Mississippi State
GAINESVILLE — Alex Condon scored 26 points, Xaivian Lee added 19 and No. 5 Florida celebrated its first Southeastern Conference title since 2014 with a 108-74 romp over Mississippi State…
War creates doubt over Messi’s ‘Finalissima,’ other games
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are in doubt because of the spreading war in the Middle East. Cancellations and travel shutdowns…
Mistrial in former Hurricanes player murder trial
A mistrial was declared Monday in a case where former Miami football player Rashaun Jones was accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata nearly 20 years ago, though court proceedings will…
FIFA’s President has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup despite cartel violenceÂ
MEXICO CITY — The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the…
Podcasts
Smoke & politics: newsman Eliott Rodriguez likely running for Congress
Former CBS News Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez says he’s nearing a final decision on a Democratic run for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, a move that could transform a seat currently rated as non-competitive into a high-stakes battleground for control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Rodriguez signaled his potential entry into the race during the…
Opinion
Youth soccer should go non-profit in Key Biscayne
This month’s State of the Village address and volunteer appreciation ceremony highlighted the deep civic commitment that defines Key Biscayne. Residents gathered to celebrate those who dedicate their time and energy to strengthening our community — a reflection of the Village’s collaborative spirit. One absence, however, was notable: there was no visible representation connected to youth soccer, the largest…

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