Florida’s Bob Graham remembered as a governor, senator of the people
Former Democratic Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham was remembered Friday by Republicans and Democrats alike as a man whose love for people and his state of Florida transcended partisanship, many of them smiling with memories of his five decades in politics as they passed by his casket in the historic old Capitol.
World & National
Ukraine bill passes after painful battle with the GOP. Scott and Rubio vote no.
Significant damage has been done to the Biden administration’s effort to help Ukraine repel Russia’s brutal invasion during the funding…
New Biden rule might bar ‘noncompete’ contracts for workers
When it proposed the ban in January 2023, FTC officials asserted that noncompete agreements harm workers by reducing their ability…
Venezuela’s opposition backs unknown former diplomat in latest gambit to unseat Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition is rallying behind an unknown former diplomat to challenge Nicolas Maduro in this summer’s presidential election, the latest gambit to…
Post Roe, ERs refuse to treat pregnant women. One miscarried in lobby restroom
Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v.…
Sports
Panthers top Lightning 3-2 in overtime
“It just takes one shot in these moments,” Verhaeghe said after Florida won its 11th consecutive OT playoff game — the second-longest such streak in NHL history.
Messi scores twice, Inter Miami beats Nashville SC 3-1
Lionel Messi scored twice to increase his Major League Soccer-leading total to seven and also had an assist to lead Inter Miami over Nashville SC 3-1 on Saturday night. Messi…
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last…
Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
Joel Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a late go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over…
Heat tune up for postseason by topping Raptors 118-103 in regular season finale
Thomas Bryant scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 18 points and the Miami Heat tuned up for a trip to the play-in tournament by beating…
Opinion
U.S. politicizing of LatAm journalism is toxic for LatAm democracy
When U.S. officials, Republican or Democrat, honor only Latin American journalism that promotes their political agendas in the region, it undermines Washington’s democratic credibility there. As a journalist, I have no problem with media, like Colombia’s Semana magazine, that ferret out scandals involving Colombia’s leftist president, Gustavo Petro. But I do have problems with media that show…
The County wants to close the Seaquarium. It can’t be soon enough
It’s time for Miami-Dade County to enforce Florida’s animal cruelty laws and seize the animals.
McCormick: Honor Megan’s Legacy with necessary e-bike and scooter reforms
This heartbreaking incident serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of responsible regulation. We must continue to push for legislative changes to empower local governments to address safety concerns effectively.
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Key Biscayne Democrats frame election as a vote on keeping essential rights
Raising funds and hosting candidates for federal and local office, Key Biscayne Democrats said this November’s election is about preserving both individual and group rights The framing of individual rights…
Miami-Dade officially serves eviction notice on Seaquarium
Miami-Dade County, officially served the eviction notice on the company running Miami Seaquarium after the lease agreement came to an end Sunday. “The County continues to believe the grounds to…
“Are you ok?” Police release report in Key Biscayne fatal e-bike collision
A 12-year-old boy told police he screamed and ran up and down streets in a panic in the moments after the fatal collision on Key Biscayne between his e-bike and…
New artificial coral reefs program set to begin
A new artificial reefs program that scientists hope will help reduce stress on the Florida Keys’ fragile marine ecosystem has started this month — with the first project off Key…
Village Manager endorses embattled parks director despite Olea permit debacle
Village Manager Steve Williamson gave a full-throated endorsement of Parks Director Todd Hofferberth, who has come under fire for issuing a permit to gymnastics coach Oscar Olea to teach on…
Miami Seaquarium sues Miami-Dade in effort to stave off eviction
Miami Seaquarium, a fixture on Virginia Key since 1955, filed a lawsuit Friday against Miami-Dade County, asking a federal judge to block eviction. The Dolphin Company, the current owner of…
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