Key Biscayne sailing champion Chris Purcell dies at 24
Christopher Purcell, a youth sailing competitor in Key Biscayne, died unexpectedly February 5, family members said. Purcell, the son of Independent Treasurer Jan Dillow, grew up on the island, where he was remembered as a quiet and kind individual who found his lifelong hobbies on the island. Authorities have not yet determined a cause of…
World & National
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…
Governments scramble to bring trapped travelers home amid Iran war chaos
PARIS — Governments across the world scrambled to organize the return of their citizens from the Middle East on Wednesday…
Sports
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…
Gaza needs homes, roads and power. FIFA offers a $50M soccer stadium
WASHINGTON — The Gaza Strip is in ruins with entire city neighborhoods reduced to rubble and serious questions about rebuilding basic water and sewage facilities, roads, electrical grids and 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…
More local
Watchdogs sound alarm over disinformation on Spanish-language radio
Spanish-language radio has long been accused of being a conduit for conspiracies and falsehoods. In the past month alone, there have been outlandish claims ranging from Charlie Kirk’s assassination being linked to…
Cuban officials accuse former political prisoner of organizing boat raid
The Cuban government has identified who it calls the “mastermind” of the Cuban expat expedition that allegedly engaged in a shootout with the Cuban coast guard last week. Cuban officials…
IRAN WAR: Key Biscayne M.D. shares hopes, fears
As the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran escalated over the weekend, a Key Biscayne physician, Dr. Hamid Keshvari-Rasti, expressed strong support for the attack that killed Iran’s leader, Ayatollah…
Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts
Word from the Cuban government of a deadly encounter between its troops and a boat carrying armed expatriates is casting a spotlight on Cubans living in the U.S. who still…
Texas man charged with threatening to kill security guard at KB shopping center
Police arrested a Texas man and charged him with threatening to kill a security guard at the Key Colony Plaza shopping center earlier this month. Joshua Lee Chisholm, 27, was…
Key Colony to pay $270,000 to settle unusual condo vs. condo lawsuitÂ
The lawsuit between the Key Colony Homeowners’ Association and one of its buildings has been settled with the resort complex’s master association agreeing to pay EmeraldBay’s legal fees and other…
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