Federal health workers quit over Guantánamo Bay deployments
Federal public health workers resign rather than accept mandatory Guantánamo Bay assignments, creating staffing shortages that could affect South Florida emergency response.
By Marcus Wade
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Trump housing stance clashes with voter affordability concerns
Trump's promise to keep home values rising conflicts with voter concerns about housing affordability that helped drive his election victory in South Florida.
Cherfilus-McCormick fundraising drops after indictment
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick raised just $12,000 in Q4 2024, down from $85,000 the previous year, as donors flee following her federal corruption indictment.
Renaissance Festival returns to Quiet Waters Park
The 34th annual Florida Renaissance Festival opened at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, featuring jousting, artisan markets, and medieval entertainment through March 17.
Florida Gators hire new offensive coordinator for 2024 season
Florida Gators name new offensive coordinator as college athletics faces growing pressure to address environmental impact from travel and stadium operations.
UM running backs coach Matt Merritt leaves for NFL position
University of Miami running backs coach Matt Merritt has left for an NFL position, creating a coaching vacancy for the Hurricanes during recruiting season.
Trump Gets Second Chance to Challenge Hush Money Conviction
A New York judge will hear arguments as Trump gets another chance to overturn his historic hush money conviction on 34 felony counts before taking office.
Fort Lauderdale airport passenger traffic drops amid airline wars
Fort Lauderdale airport sees passenger decline as airlines compete for market share, creating pricing pressures that could reshape South Florida aviation.
By Marcus Wade
Coral Gables Mayor Denies Caring About Miami New Times Coverage
Vince Lago spent 30 minutes at Tuesday's city meeting discussing Miami New Times after claiming nobody cares about the alternative weekly's coverage.
Fort Lauderdale Reopens Huizenga Park After $2M Renovation
City officials and residents celebrated the completion of a two-year, $2 million makeover of downtown Fort Lauderdale's Huizenga Park on Saturday.
Broward teacher fired after dogfighting conviction
Boyd H. Anderson High School teacher terminated more than a month after receiving two-year probation sentence for operating dogfighting ring.
University of Miami Hires Former UK PM Boris Johnson as Lecturer
The former British prime minister who resigned in disgrace will teach at UM's Miami Business School starting in spring 2025.
Homeless Man Convicted in Stabbing Death of Palm Beach Teen
A Palm Beach County jury rejected first-degree murder charges Friday, convicting the defendant of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old.
New Hialeah Mayor Takes Issue With Hollywood Film Location
Bryan Calvo says film inspired by Miami Lakes drug raid should not be set in Hialeah, citing concerns about the city's reputation and image.
Basabe Picks Up Bay Harbor Islands, Miami Beach Endorsements
State Rep. Fabián Basabe secured backing from Bay Harbor Islands Vice Mayor Jordan Geller and Miami Beach drag performer Tiffany Fantasia.
Miami Sushi Restaurant Expands to Fort Lauderdale in 2026
An award-winning Miami sushi spot will open its first Broward County location in Fort Lauderdale by June 2026, marking another cross-county expansion.
Hialeah Teen Gets 25 Years for Stabbing Death of Mother
A Hialeah teenager pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Friday in the 2023 stabbing death of his mother, receiving a 25-year prison sentence.
Worker Dies in Industrial Accident at North Miami Beach Market
Police investigate the death of a man at a North Miami Beach market following what authorities believe was an accident involving an industrial dough mixer.
Florida Democrats Push State Laws to Limit ICE Operations
Legislative momentum builds for state immigration enforcement limits as Trump administration launches nationwide crackdown following Minneapolis incident.
Margate Animal Rescue Faces Closure as Post-Holiday Abandonment Crisis Mounts
United For Animals Rescue in Margate struggles to stay open as desperate pet owners dump animals in their backyard, tying dogs to trees.