FIU hires Willie Simmons as football coach
Florida International has hired Willie Simmons as its football coach.
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Florida International has hired Willie Simmons as its football coach.
Florida International University is among the latest battlegrounds in a growing debate over state restrictions on university courses.
An FIU professor is speaking out about state-mandated changes to the curriculum.
Cristian Benavides reports it's the first robo-chef on a college campus.
There was a Republican sweep in Miami-Dade when voters went to the polls, with some Hispanic voters moving to the right.
There will be street closures mostly at night.
More than six years after the Florida International University pedestrian bridge collapsed, work has begun on a new one.
For the first time ever, FIU came in at No. 46 in the rankings of public universities.
Florida International University came in at No. 46 among public universities, breaking into the top 50 for the first time, according to U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2025 rankings.
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin construction of a new pedestrian bridge on 8th Street pedestrian bridge at Southwest 109th Avenue.
The Village of Palmetto Bay held an emergency meeting Thursday evening to discuss a controversial bridge project.
The Village of Palmetto Bay will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss a controversial bridge project.
Five motorists and one construction worker were killed when the bridge collapsed in 2018.
Democrats hope issues of interest to young voters will drive them to the polls in November.
A panel of influential Hispanic voices discussed the importance of the Latino vote during a town hall moderated by CBS News Miami Anchor Eliott Rodriguez in partnership with the Miami Herald, WLRN, Univision 23 Miami and Florida International University.
Tonight, CBS News Miami, in partnership with The Miami Herald, WLRN, and Univision 23 Miami will be moderating "Voters Decide: The Hispanic Vote 2024" town hall at FIU's main campus in Sweetwater.
The FIU football team opened spring practice Tuesday morning coming off back-to-back 4-8 seasons.
The international reggaeton sensation stopped by The David Grutman Experience class to share his business acumen with over 400 students.
The program is self-paced and taught by veteran condominium board president and professional condominium association manager Patrick Hohman.
Florela Francois says her eyes have never worked but it doesn't mean she lacks vision. Now, she hopes her story will inspire others with similar condition.
A 62-year-old man was sentenced to a year in federal prison after attempting to run down Florida International Professor Emeritus, Historian Marvin Dunn and five other Black men at the site of the Rosewood massacre.
Vice President Kamala Harris brought her "Fight for our Freedoms" college tour to Florida International University to speak directly to students.
VP Harris landing in Miami International Airport. She will continue her “Fight for Our Freedoms" College Tour with a moderated conversation at Florida International University, the largest Hispanic-Serving Institution in the country.
As part of her “Fight for Our Freedoms" college tour, Harris will take part in a moderated conversation with students at Florida International University.
Quarterback Keyone Jenkins, an 18-year-old freshman, threw for 295 yards as FIU beat Maine 14-12 in its home opener.
The student athletes love hanging out with him at the training facility, and Mendoza was a regular.
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
As the cold front moves through, the mixture of moisture and colder air behind the front will likely lead to snow showers in Florida on Sunday morning.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
The student athletes love hanging out with him at the training facility, and Mendoza was a regular.
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
As the cold front moves through, the mixture of moisture and colder air behind the front will likely lead to snow showers in Florida on Sunday morning.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
Senate Democrats asked Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul to hold hearings on the federal law enforcement deployment in states.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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