Politics
FIU Students Await Ruling in Silent Anti-ICE Protest Case
Seven FIU students want a federal judge to pause discipline over a silent anti-ICE protest. The ruling could shape campus expression as the fall term begins.
HealthBreaking
Avoid the Water at Crandon Park North, Health Officials Say
Weekend testing found Enterococcus bacteria above Florida’s recreational-water guideline at the Key Biscayne beach, and the advisory remains in effect until follow-up samples improve.
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Business
Judge Keeps Virginia Key Marina Lease on Miami’s November Ballot
A Miami-Dade judge rejected a bid to block Miami’s Virginia Key marina referendum. Here are the lease terms, the legal dispute and what city voters will decide Nov. 3.
World
Oliver Gilbert Wins District 24 Democratic Primary
Oliver Gilbert III won the Democratic nomination for Florida's 24th Congressional District, putting the former Miami Gardens mayor one election away from succeeding Frederica Wilson.
Culture
Miami Voters Approve 40-Year Marine Stadium Management Deal
Miami voters approved a 40-year management agreement for Miami Marine Stadium and Flex Park, opening a new path to restore the landmark closed since 1992.
Business
Miami Grocery Strain Is Now the Local Budget Test
Miamians are treating groceries as a top budget strain in a new McKinsey-linked report, and local BLS data show food-at-home prices rose again through June.
EducationNew
Miami-Dade Free Meals Now Depend on Your School
Miami-Dade County Public Schools starts the 2026-27 year with school-by-school meal eligibility, ending districtwide universal free breakfast and lunch under CEP.
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Business
Miami-Dade Park Ads Are Now a November Ballot Test
Miami-Dade voters will see a November 3 charter question on whether to loosen park-advertising limits and dedicate any revenue to the park system.
Health
Hialeah Pool Closures Put Bucky Dent Review on the Clock
Hialeah shut all public pool facilities pending review after state findings at Bucky Dent Water Park raised water-quality, permit and safety questions.
World
Miami-Dade Colombia Relief Drive Turns Doral Into the Hub
Miami-Dade County and Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission are directing local Colombia earthquake relief through cash donations, targeted supplies and volunteer support.
Business
Miami-Dade Bus Cuts Put First and Last Trips on the Budget Line
Miami-Dade riders face a proposed budget tradeoff: 12 Metrobus routes could be eliminated and dozens more could lose early or late trips before the Oct. 1 budget year.
Health
Hialeah Pool Closure Turns Reopening Into a Safety Test
Hialeah's Bucky Dent Water Park is closed again after reports of state inspection findings, permit issues and water-quality concerns days after its reopening.
Politics
Miami-Dade Early Voting Enters Its Final Week
Miami-Dade early voting runs through August 16 for the August 18, 2026 primary, with weekday hours now set for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 23 sites.
Politics
Miami Prosecutor's DOJ Lawsuit Puts Political Speech on Trial
A former Miami federal prosecutor's new lawsuit asks a Miami court to test whether old political writing can cost a career Justice Department lawyer his job.
BusinessNew
Chef Creole TPS Loss Turns Into a Miami Price Test
Chef Creole's owner says Haiti TPS changes are now hitting staffing, customer traffic and labor costs across the Miami restaurant chain.
Personal Finance
Miami-Dade School Starts Thursday. The Tax Break Window Is Still Open
Miami-Dade students return to class Thursday, August 13. Families still have time to use Florida's back-to-school tax holiday before it ends August 20.
Business
Miami Early Voting Enters Final Week for Stadium Referendum
Miami voters are deciding whether to approve a Marine Stadium management agreement and election calendar changes during an active early-voting period that ends August 16.
Business
Miami-Dade Bus Cuts Would Hit Early and Late Riders
Miami-Dade's proposed budget would eliminate 12 Metrobus routes and reduce early or late service on dozens more, setting up a September decision for riders who depend on off-hour trips.
Business
Haiti TPS End Hits Miami Airport and Hotels
Haiti TPS ended July 27, and Miami-area airport, hotel and hospitality employers are now facing staffing and family fallout as work authorization questions sharpen.
Politics
Miami-Dade Early Voting Enters Weekend Window
Miami-Dade early voting is underway for the August 18, 2026 primary election, with 23 sites, changing daily hours, sample-ballot tools, and ballot drop-off options available through August 16.
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WorldNew
Iran Fires Missiles and Drones at Kuwait as Gulf Conflict Widens
Kuwait says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones on September 3, marking a fresh regional escalation in renewed U.S.-Iran fighting.
World
Why Pacific Leaders Split Over China’s Missile Test
Pacific Islands Forum leaders voiced concern over China's July missile test but failed to reach unanimity, exposing the limits of regional consensus.
World
How Foreign Networks Are Sustaining Sudan’s War, According to the U.N.
A U.N. report says foreign fighters, weapons and drone networks are extending Sudan's war and enabling attacks far beyond the front lines.
WorldNew
U.S. Begins New Strikes on IRGC Targets in Iran
U.S. Central Command says American forces began new strikes on IRGC targets in Iran at noon Eastern on September 1, escalating the Strait of Hormuz conflict.
Climate
Global Coral Cover Is Down 9.5%—Why Recovery Time Matters
A new global assessment finds hard-coral cover in 2020-2024 was 9.5% below historical levels and explains why shorter recovery windows are the central risk.
WorldNew
Kenya Airport Strike Delays Flights at Nairobi’s Main Hub
A Kenya aviation workers strike disrupted Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on August 31, delaying and canceling flights at a major East African travel hub.