Politics Dec 10 A Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor’s race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party’s nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of… By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press
Politics Dec 09 A Trump-backed candidate faces a Democrat with national support in Miami’s mayoral race. Here’s what to know Big-name Republicans and Democrats have joined the campaign trail, making this a significant test for both parties. By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press
Politics Aug 19 Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ moves case to different jurisdiction Some detainees alleged they are eligible for bond hearings and their lawyers have been "unable to access — yet alone identify — the proper court for those hearings."… By David Fischer, Mike Schneider, Freida Frisaro, Associated Press
Nation Apr 07 Miami’s ‘Little Venezuela’ fears end of legal shield from deportation In the largest Venezuelan community in the United States, people dread what could face them if lawsuits fail to stop moves by the Trump administration. By Gisela Salomon, Associated Press
Sep 10 Watch 5:45 Video of Tyreek Hill traffic stop sparks new conversations about policing in America By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant The detention of Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill has sparked conversations on policing in America and the treatment of Black Americans. Body camera footage shows officers stopping Hill as he drove to his team stadium, pulling him from his car,… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 5:53 ‘I Am Little Haiti’ exhibition documents battle with gentrification and climate change By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Layla Quran A vibrant immigrant neighborhood is facing change and disruption amid a phenomenon known as “climate gentrification.” An exhibition in Miami is documenting Little Haiti's resilience. Jeffrey Brown visited for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Jan 23 Miami attorneys bankrolled DEA bribery scheme, federal prosecutors say By Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian, Associated Press Federal prosecutors are expanding their investigation into a bribery scheme involving two former DEA supervisors, turning their attention to two Miami defense attorneys suspected of profiting from repeated leaks of confidential information. Continue reading
Nov 08 In Miami debate, GOP presidential candidates share support for Israel but emphasize differences on China By Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The Republican presidential candidates all declared hawkish support for Israel but squabbled over China and Ukraine as they faced growing pressure to try to catch Donald Trump — who was again absent. Continue reading
Nov 08 Trump to stage rally in South Florida in bid to upstate GOP debate in Miami By Adriana Gomez Licon, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump's next campaign rally in a South Florida suburb is aimed at trying to upstage his Republican presidential rivals while they debate in nearby Miami. Continue reading