Florida Keys overwhelmed by migrant landings, officials ask feds for help
As the number of migrant landings increases dramatically, Monroe authorities desperately ask for federal help.
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As the number of migrant landings increases dramatically, Monroe authorities desperately ask for federal help.
The United States reopened their long-closed legal pathway on Wednesday by resuming all visa services at its embassy in Havana.
A priority will be placed on permits to reunite Cubans with family in the U.S., and others like the diversity visa lottery
They are anticipated to give out at least 20,000 visas a year
After the crew of the Celebration rescued the five people, they were turned over to the US Coast Guard
At least 500 migrants have arrived in small boats along the Florida Keys over the last several days.
Miami U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom on Friday ruled that four Florida-based cruise lines must pay more than $400 million in damages for use of Cuba port.
On Friday evening, Florida International University hosted the author of a controversial new book that explores Cuban advantages in U.S. immigration law.
Florida International University is facing backlash for promoting the discussion of a new book that explores Cuban advantages in U.S. immigration law.
After 20 years, Cuba's top spy will walk out of a Texas federal lockup.
After 20 years, Cuba's top spy will walk out of a Texas federal lockup.
State Department officials traveled to Cuba last week to discuss expanding visa services
U.S. suspended services in 2017 after diplomats at the embassy became sick with what was termed 'Havana syndrome'
The U.S. suspended services in 2017 after diplomats at the embassy became sick with what was termed 'Havana syndrome'.
The 22 migrants arrived in what was described as a "rustic sailing vessel"
The attorney for Ruben Martinez, the Cuban pilot who landed in South Florida, says his client would like to stay in the US and that he is afraid of what may happen to him if he is returned to the island.
A newly released poll of Cuban Americans who live in South Florida and vote Republican has found that a majority of them want to see former President Donald Trump run for office again
Cuba became the ninth country in Latin America to legalize gay marriage in recent years.
A Soviet-era plane landed at the Dade-Collier Airport on Friday afternoon.
The talk is serious enough that it has some thinking back to the time when local residents had to prepare for a possible nuclear fallout.
Many Cubans are still without electricity, water, or basic goods
Many do not have electricity or running water
They arrived in a small boat early Thursday morning
Hurricane Ian caused the island's power grid to collapse
Hurricane Ian caused the island's power grid to collapse.
A new law is meant to get rid of boats that have been sitting in the same spot of the water for a long period of time, and it appears to be working.
Stock markets in the U.S. are poised to drop amid concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.
It's going to be a warm week in South Florida, and there's a chance that parts of the area could see some spotty showers.
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day.
A new law is meant to get rid of boats that have been sitting in the same spot of the water for a long period of time, and it appears to be working.
Stock markets in the U.S. are poised to drop amid concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.
It's going to be a warm week in South Florida, and there's a chance that parts of the area could see some spotty showers.
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
The measure was pushed by the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank funded by billionaires, whose intention is to eliminate public sector unions.
Frank Mora noted that the Trump Administration does not want the total collapse of the Cuban government because it could prompt an exodus of refugees from the island to the United States.
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Alyssa Alhadeff and Alex Schachter were murdered eight years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now, their parents are championing legislation to ensure that the tragedy never happens again.
As the partial government shutdown gets underway, Moskowitz argued that ICE should be reformed.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
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In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.