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Florida Supreme Court allows use of new U.S. House districts for midterm elections
The Florida Supreme Court has allowed the use of a new U.S. House map drawn by Republicans in the midterm elections. The court on Wednesday declined a request…
Referee barred from entering U.S. for World Cup receives a hero’s welcome in Somalia
Somalia is not competing at the World Cup, but from the scenes at Mogadishu’s airport Wednesday, you’d think the country had won the trophy.
Miami woman arrested in violent kidnapping and robbery, separate burglary, cops say
A Miami woman arrested for allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint during a violent kidnapping last month is also facing charges in a separate burglary and assault…
11 people arrested after illegal gaming crackdown in Florida
Eleven people were arrested as a result of a multi-day operation targeting illegal gaming operations in Florida, according to the state’s attorney…
CSU’s updated hurricane season forecast calls for fewer storms in 2026
Colorado State University released their updated forecast for the 2026 hurricane season Wednesday morning, lowering their expectations for storm development.
Has any team won back-to-back World Cups? Messi and Argentina look to repeat
Lionel Messi and Argentina will attempt to join rarified air as they look to repeat as FIFA World Cup champions this summer.
$5M in drugs found in Miami Gardens home after fatal robbery attempt, cops say
The victims of a robbery attempt in Miami Gardens that ended with the suspect fatally shot are now facing charges after $5 million worth of drugs and $1.4…
Person detained after ‘suspicious’ fire at Little Havana home, Miami Police say
A person was detained for questioning after a “suspicious” fire at a home in Little Havana on Wednesday, police said.
Florida man said he murdered father for ‘trying to link up with satanic people,’ sheriff says
A Florida man accused of murdering his father and burying the body said he killed him for “trying to link up with satanic people,” authorities said.
Ex-NBA player Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to new charges in alleged gambling scheme
Prosecutors accused Rozier, whom the Miami Heat waived in April, of checking out of a game early to limit his productions for bettors.