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NASCAR championship weekend goes to Homestead in 2026, starting a rotating formula
Read full article: NASCAR championship weekend goes to Homestead in 2026, starting a rotating formulaNASCAR’s championship weekend will return to Homestead-Miami Speedway next year, marking the first time since 2019 that the title-winners will be crowned at the South Florida track.
Florida jury awards man $3M for defective airbag that caused serious injury during crash
Read full article: Florida jury awards man $3M for defective airbag that caused serious injury during crashA South Florida jury has awarded $3 million to a man who was severely injured by a defective airbag in a 2020 crash.
DeSantis tasks committee with finding solution to property tax reform, potentially eliminating the tax entirely
Read full article: DeSantis tasks committee with finding solution to property tax reform, potentially eliminating the tax entirelyFrom sky-high property taxes to soaring insurance premiums, affordability is becoming a dealbreaker for people wanting to move to the Sunshine State, and it’s resulting in bold proposals from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Cleveland by 39 at halftime in Miami: The 3rd-biggest lead after 2 quarters in NBA playoff history
Read full article: Cleveland by 39 at halftime in Miami: The 3rd-biggest lead after 2 quarters in NBA playoff historyCleveland took a 39-point halftime lead over Miami on Monday night in Game 4 of the teams’ Eastern Conference first-round series, the third-largest lead after two quarters in NBA playoff history.
Lawsuit challenging Florida ban on ‘lab-grown’ meat cleared to move forward
Read full article: Lawsuit challenging Florida ban on ‘lab-grown’ meat cleared to move forwardA federal judge Friday cleared the way for a California-based company to continue pursuing a challenge to a 2024 state law that bans the sale and manufacturing of “cultivated” meat in Florida.
Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll 124-87 for 3-0 lead in series
Read full article: Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll 124-87 for 3-0 lead in seriesJarrett Allen scored 22 points, De’Andre Hunter added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers handed Miami its worst-ever playoff loss by topping the Heat 124-87 for a 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Cremaschi lifts Inter Miami to 1-0 win over Crew before record 60,614 fans in Cleveland
Read full article: Cremaschi lifts Inter Miami to 1-0 win over Crew before record 60,614 fans in ClevelandBenjamin Cremaschi scored on a diving header in the 30th minute and Inter Miami beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Saturday.
Messi meets the Dawg Pound: Soccer superstar leads Inter Miami into Cleveland against Columbus
Read full article: Messi meets the Dawg Pound: Soccer superstar leads Inter Miami into Cleveland against ColumbusLionel Messi has played in his share of unique environments as one of the top soccer players in the world.
QB Cam Ward of Miami is the Titans' likely pick at No. 1 overall in the NFL draft
Read full article: QB Cam Ward of Miami is the Titans' likely pick at No. 1 overall in the NFL draftThe Tennessee Titans need a quarterback, hold the No. 1 pick overall and have spent the offseason turning over every stone, rewatching tape and looking at Miami’s Cam Ward up close and personal as much as possible.
Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports event
Read full article: Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports eventPresident Donald Trump was in Miami for his latest appearance at a sports event as he watched UFC fighters and was joined by several Cabinet members and top administration officials.
DeSantis continues to push for condo relief, but says House bill favors developers over Florida residents
Read full article: DeSantis continues to push for condo relief, but says House bill favors developers over Florida residentsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday in Miami to continue to push for relief for condominium owners.
A Florida man is executed for killing a Miami Herald employee who was abducted on her lunch break
Read full article: A Florida man is executed for killing a Miami Herald employee who was abducted on her lunch breakA man convicted of killing a Miami Herald employee who was carjacked on her lunch break has been executed in Florida.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for nowThe Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s plea to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in teacher-training money as part of its anti-DEI efforts.
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
Read full article: Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffsPresident Donald Trump is sounding an upbeat note about his tariffs even as the stock market reacted by falling more than 1,600 points.
Nathan Ordaz scores, LAFC blanks Leo Messi and Inter Miami 1-0 in 1st leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup
Read full article: Nathan Ordaz scores, LAFC blanks Leo Messi and Inter Miami 1-0 in 1st leg of CONCACAF Champions CupLos Angeles FC kept Lionel Messi off the scoresheet in a 1-0 victory over Inter Miami in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal matchup.
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton says he'll continue using torpedo bats upon return from injury
Read full article: Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton says he'll continue using torpedo bats upon return from injuryYankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton said he'll continue using a torpedo bat whenever he returns from pain in both elbows, but also declined to say whether he thought using the new model might have caused his injury.
Suspected original member of infamous ‘Miami Boys’ drug organization arrested in Nassau County
Read full article: Suspected original member of infamous ‘Miami Boys’ drug organization arrested in Nassau CountyThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a man who is allegedly associated with the original drug trafficking organization known as “The Miami Boys,” on drug charges.
Miami's Haitian community gathers in prayer as crises escalate in homeland and US
Read full article: Miami's Haitian community gathers in prayer as crises escalate in homeland and USPacked pews, rollicking singing and emotional devotions have marked Lent worship services at Notre Dame d'Haiti, the Catholic church at the heart of the largest Haitian diaspora in the United States.
Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
Read full article: Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and VenezuelansThe Department of Homeland Security says it will revoke legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, setting them up for potential deportation in about a month.
A successful inaugural season behind it, Unrivaled is eyeing a long future in women's sports
Read full article: A successful inaugural season behind it, Unrivaled is eyeing a long future in women's sportsUnrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is eyeing a sustained future in women’s sports after concluding its inaugural season in Miami.
'It's not personal': Trump's deportation efforts find support among South Florida Latinos
Read full article: 'It's not personal': Trump's deportation efforts find support among South Florida LatinosReaction in South Florida to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has been far more muted than in his first term.
Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injury
Read full article: Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injuryLionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor.
Allende scores to lead Miami past Charlotte 1-0 with Messi again watching from the bench
Read full article: Allende scores to lead Miami past Charlotte 1-0 with Messi again watching from the benchTadeo Allende scored 17 seconds into the second half and Inter Miami won its third straight match without Lionel Messi, beating Charlotte FC 1-0.
How to protect your children during measles outbreak after case confirmed in Florida
Read full article: How to protect your children during measles outbreak after case confirmed in FloridaMeasles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses and there is now one reported case in Florida. It’s been confirmed at a high school in Miami–Dade.
Economic impact study to explore effect of cutting property taxes in Florida after DeSantis push
Read full article: Economic impact study to explore effect of cutting property taxes in Florida after DeSantis pushGov. Ron DeSantis in recent weeks has called for cutting property taxes, while also criticizing spending by local governments.
DeSantis says state resources, law enforcement ready to help Miami agencies prevent ‘mayhem and chaos’ this spring break
Read full article: DeSantis says state resources, law enforcement ready to help Miami agencies prevent ‘mayhem and chaos’ this spring breakFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday afternoon in Miami Beach.
Jai Lucas announced as Miami's new coach. He'll take over for Jim Larrañaga with the Hurricanes
Read full article: Jai Lucas announced as Miami's new coach. He'll take over for Jim Larrañaga with the HurricanesJai Lucas and Miami have finalized the contract that makes him the school’s new men’s basketball coach, nearly two weeks after they struck preliminary agreement on a deal.
‘When you come to a fork in the road, take it’: Casey DeSantis addresses for the first time rumors she will run for Gov.
Read full article: ‘When you come to a fork in the road, take it’: Casey DeSantis addresses for the first time rumors she will run for Gov.When asked directly about the rumors, Casey DeSantis offered a cryptic response.
Jacksonville ranks 3rd in financial distress among US cities, new survey finds
Read full article: Jacksonville ranks 3rd in financial distress among US cities, new survey findsJacksonville ranks third in financial distress according to a new WalletHub survey, highlighting concerns over credit scores, debt, and housing costs. The city’s rapid growth and rising rent prices contribute to the challenges facing residents.
NFL scouting combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positions
Read full article: NFL scouting combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positionsThe hopes of many NFL teams will start taking shape this week as the league’s annual scouting combine begins in Indianapolis.
Arrest made in theft of luxury cars from Miami athletes Carson Beck, Hanna Cavinder
Read full article: Arrest made in theft of luxury cars from Miami athletes Carson Beck, Hanna CavinderAuthorities have made an arrest in the theft of three luxury cars from a home where Miami quarterback Carson Beck and basketball player Hanna Cavinder were staying.
Miami Hurricane QB Carson Beck has Mercedes, $300K Lamborghini stolen from home
Read full article: Miami Hurricane QB Carson Beck has Mercedes, $300K Lamborghini stolen from homeMiami QB Carson Beck had his Mercedes and Lamborghini stolen Wednesday night in South Florida according to the Palm Beach Post.
Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'
Read full article: Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'Florida’s new attorney general has filed a federal lawsuit against Target, claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and ultimately cost shareholders.
Watch Live: President Trump expected to speak at FII Institute’s PRIORITY Summit in Miami
Read full article: Watch Live: President Trump expected to speak at FII Institute’s PRIORITY Summit in MiamiPresident Donald Trump is expected to speak at the FII Institute’s Priority Summit in Miami on Wednesday evening.
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill says he wants to stay in Miami and regrets comments made after season finale
Read full article: Dolphins' Tyreek Hill says he wants to stay in Miami and regrets comments made after season finaleTyreek Hill wants to stay in Miami and he regrets his comments after the Dolphins’ final game of the season that suggested he wanted out.
Scott's $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 players
Read full article: Scott's $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 playersReliever Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract has been finalized by the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising the World Series champions’ offseason spending to $452 million on eight players.
Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time 2 games for missing flight and 'insubordinate conduct'
Read full article: Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time 2 games for missing flight and 'insubordinate conduct'Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, this time for two games.
Butler not on Heat injury report, suggesting he's expected to play Friday
Read full article: Butler not on Heat injury report, suggesting he's expected to play FridayJimmy Butler is expected to play for Miami again Friday when it hosts the Denver Nuggets, a game that would be his first since the Heat confirmed that he wants a trade and that they are trying to accommodate that request.
So, you live in Jacksonville and want to see snow. Here’s your best option within driving distance
Read full article: So, you live in Jacksonville and want to see snow. Here’s your best option within driving distanceFalling flakes stay miles away from Jacksonville, but winter weather is within reach.
Florida Attorney General to urge judge to find Starbucks has improperly used race-based hiring practices
Read full article: Florida Attorney General to urge judge to find Starbucks has improperly used race-based hiring practicesAfter an investigative agency sided with the company, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office will urge an administrative law judge to find that Starbucks has improperly used race-based hiring practices.
Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in Miami
Read full article: Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in MiamiThe New Orleans Pelicans were in Miami when they learned of a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans' famed French Quarter.
No. 18 Iowa State wins 11 games for 1st time, tops No. 15 Miami 42-41 in Pop-Tarts Bowl
Read full article: No. 18 Iowa State wins 11 games for 1st time, tops No. 15 Miami 42-41 in Pop-Tarts BowlRocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday.
The Thunder should have been quite tired. They went 2-0 in Florida anyway, pushing record to 22-5
Read full article: The Thunder should have been quite tired. They went 2-0 in Florida anyway, pushing record to 22-5Here’s how the last few days have gone for the Oklahoma City Thunder: Lose the NBA Cup final to Milwaukee in Las Vegas on Tuesday, spend time airborne over four different time zones on Wednesday, win in Orlando on Thursday, win in Miami on Friday.
New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon
Read full article: New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoonA grand jury in Washington has returned an indictment against former Congressman David Rivera for failing to register as a foreign agent of a sanctioned Venezuelan media tycoon on whose behalf the Miami Republican allegedly lobbied the Trump administration.
Raines can’t slow Miami Northwestern in Class 3A state title game
Read full article: Raines can’t slow Miami Northwestern in Class 3A state title gameThe Bulls brought down the curtain on the 2024 season with a 41-0, running clock romp over Raines in the Class 3A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium.
Here’s how, where to watch the Raines vs Miami Northwestern Class 3A State Championship on Saturday
Read full article: Here’s how, where to watch the Raines vs Miami Northwestern Class 3A State Championship on SaturdayThe Raines Vikings are heading to Miami to face Miami Northwestern Bulls in the Class 3A state championship game on Saturday night.
High school football championship pick: Can Raines cap dream season with title?
Read full article: High school football championship pick: Can Raines cap dream season with title?News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney reveals his prediction for the high school football championship. The game is Saturday night at 7:30 at FIU’s Pitbull Stadium in Miami.
Sending Raines High football team off to Miami in style ahead of Saturday’s state title game
Read full article: Sending Raines High football team off to Miami in style ahead of Saturday’s state title gameRaines High School is gearing up for an exciting showdown against Miami Northwestern in the state championship this weekend in Miami. The local community is rallying behind the team, showing unwavering support as the big day approaches.
Good luck, Vikings! News4JAX sends messages of support to Raines High School ahead of state championship in Miami
Read full article: Good luck, Vikings! News4JAX sends messages of support to Raines High School ahead of state championship in MiamiGood luck, Vikings! All of Jacksonville is rooting for you to bring the championship trophy back home.
Luxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking charges
Read full article: Luxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking chargesA prominent luxury real estate broker and his identical twin brother have appeared in a Florida courtroom Thursday on sexual assault charges.
Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater wants to return his high school alma mater to glory. But he has to beat Raines first
Read full article: Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater wants to return his high school alma mater to glory. But he has to beat Raines firstTeddy Bridgewater has turned Miami Northwestern into a force to be reckoned with, having won more games this season than the previous two combined.
Countdown to state championship energizes Raines High School community
Read full article: Countdown to state championship energizes Raines High School communityRaines High School is gearing up for an exciting showdown against Miami Northwestern in the state championship this weekend in Miami. The local community is rallying behind the team, showing unwavering support as the big day approaches.
Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V Classic
Read full article: Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V ClassicChaz Lanier scored 22 points, and No. 1 Tennessee beat struggling Miami 75-62 on Tuesday night at the Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden.
‘The happiest news I could hear’: Former NFL player, Raines alumnus excited ahead of state championship game
Read full article: ‘The happiest news I could hear’: Former NFL player, Raines alumnus excited ahead of state championship gameAs the Raines High School football team prepares to play Miami Northwestern in the 3A state title game in Miami, alumni, including some famous names you might recognize, are excited about the game and showing their support.
Dillon Gabriel, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward are named Heisman finalists
Read full article: Dillon Gabriel, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward are named Heisman finalistsOregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward have been announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists.
LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness
Read full article: LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot sorenessLeBron James will sit out Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leader’s first missed game of the season.
Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami
Read full article: Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to MiamiWaymo is gearing up to bring its robotaxi service to Miami which will accelerate an expansion that’s been happening while its hobbled rivals remain in its rearview mirror.
Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics
Read full article: Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyricsOne of Venezuela’s most popular bands has canceled its homecoming tour after President Nicolas Maduro criticized the group for what he said were sexist lyrics.
The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know
Read full article: The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to knowSoccer’s biggest ever global club tournament comes to the United States next year and the 32-team group stage is drawn Thursday.
Florida’s Momentum EXPLODES: Elite Safety Hylton Stubbs Flips from Miami | Gators ‘Building Something Special’
Read full article: Florida’s Momentum EXPLODES: Elite Safety Hylton Stubbs Flips from Miami | Gators ‘Building Something Special’David Waters and Will Miles discuss the major recruiting win for Florida as safety Hylton "Drake" Stubbs flips his commitment from Miami to the Gators.
Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Read full article: Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankingsMiami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.