Expert: Cuba military message may target South Florida vote
An FIU expert says the timing of the Army's Cuba planning message may be tied to South Florida political interests.
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An FIU expert says the timing of the Army's Cuba planning message may be tied to South Florida political interests.
The response to the attacks led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration.
She graduated from FIU, finished medical school, and entered residency — then lost her ability to work.
Florida International University will be the first school to implement the program.
A court ruled FIU likely violated free speech by disciplining students for a silent ICE protest.
Seven students disciplined over a silent demonstration argue the university's policy violates their First Amendment rights as a federal judge weighs whether to block FIU's actions.
Students allege in a new lawsuit that FIU's actions violated their constitutional rights.
In a 2-1 ruling issued Tuesday, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Florida from enforcing part of the "Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees (WOKE) Act," passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022.
Critics have long alleged that the public housing erected following the 1999 landslides was built rapidly on risky terrain without proper oversight during the administration of former President Hugo Chavez.
The proposed policy states: "A person who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible for initial enrollment in any state university which, for the two most recent academic years, did not admit all academically qualified candidates."
The measures target President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with his wife and stepson. Alejandro Castro Espín, the son of former leader Raúl Castro, is also named as is his own son.
Chief Matthew Castillo, 42, will be replacing Chief Edwin Lopez, who is leaving Doral to replace Chief Manny Morales in the city of Miami.
The Senate voted unanimously in favor of the budget and the House voted 99-6 for the plan, but the vast support for the measure belied the tense process to produce it.
Massive mats of sargassum are washing onto South Florida beaches earlier and heavier this season, prompting FIU researchers to explore turning the seaweed into food products.
The system, which is used nationwide at the university, high school, and elementary school levels for online exams and teacher communication, has been restored, but cybersecurity teams are continuing to investigate the situation.
A new nasal spray treatment being developed by FIU researchers could slow Parkinson's disease progression, offering hope for a major shift beyond symptom management.
It's unknown what led to the gas leak, or if any injuries were reported.
A Kendall father was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of his 21-year-old son.
According to Cuban authorities, about 45% of electricity service has been restored nationwide, but roughly half the country remains without power.
Several members of FIU's Turning Point USA chapter, the organization started by late conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, were also reportedly involved in the chat.
Florida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.
The hot topics during the FIU Cuban Research Institute's conference were the deadly boat attack on the island's waters, plus the U.S.'s decision to sell Venezuelan oil to Cuba's private sector.
A proposal that would further limit the number of out-of-state and international students at some Florida universities continues to gain steam in the House.
DeSantis inaugurated the statue to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary on the day that would have been Reagan's 115th birthday.
Outside FIU's campus on Sunday morning, protestors picked up markers and poster board, gathering to honor Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by ICE agents on Saturday.
