Rickenbacker workshop: ferries, express lanes and a 20-year wait
After the standing-room-only meeting, residents heard from County planners ideas to ease traffic, such as using ferries to float concertgoers to Miami Marine Stadium. They also heard that major renovations to the six-mile span could take up to 20 years to complete.
World & National
Police make arrests at Columbia, UCLA protests
Police have swept through campuses across the U.S. over the last two weeks in response to protests calling on…
Ukraine bill passes after painful battle with the GOP. Scott and Rubio vote no.
Significant damage has been done to the Biden administration’s effort to help Ukraine repel Russia’s brutal invasion during the funding…
New Biden rule might bar ‘noncompete’ contracts for workers
When it proposed the ban in January 2023, FTC officials asserted that noncompete agreements harm workers by reducing their ability…
Venezuela’s opposition backs unknown former diplomat in latest gambit to unseat Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition is rallying behind an unknown former diplomat to challenge Nicolas Maduro in this summer’s presidential election, the latest gambit to…
Sports
Hurting Heat: rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of Game 5 vs. Celtics
The Miami Heat will be without yet another starter when they face an elimination game in Boston on Wednesday night. Rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. did not travel with the…
Messi remains red hot for Inter Miami – sets MLS record
Lionel Messi scored two goals to excite a New England Revolution-record crowd, leading Inter Miami CF to a 4-1 victory on Saturday night. Messi didn’t disappoint the crowd of 65,612…
With Heat down 2-1 to Boston, no timetable for Butler’s playoff return
mmy Butler says he wants to play in the NBA playoffs, though there’s no timetable for his return from a sprained MCL. The Miami Heat forward spoke to TNT during…
Heat’s victory over Celtics fueled by franchise playoff record 23 3-pointers
Tyler Herro hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics and tie their first-round playoff series at one…
Panthers top Lightning 3-2 in overtime
“It just takes one shot in these moments,” Verhaeghe said after Florida won its 11th consecutive OT playoff game — the second-longest such streak in NHL history.
Opinion
U.S. politicizing of LatAm journalism is toxic for LatAm democracy
When U.S. officials, Republican or Democrat, honor only Latin American journalism that promotes their political agendas in the region, it undermines Washington’s democratic credibility there. As a journalist, I have no problem with media, like Colombia’s Semana magazine, that ferret out scandals involving Colombia’s leftist president, Gustavo Petro. But I do have problems with media that show…
The County wants to close the Seaquarium. It can’t be soon enough
It’s time for Miami-Dade County to enforce Florida’s animal cruelty laws and seize the animals.
McCormick: Honor Megan’s Legacy with necessary e-bike and scooter reforms
This heartbreaking incident serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of responsible regulation. We must continue to push for legislative changes to empower local governments to address safety concerns effectively.
More local
Florida’s six-week abortion ban goes into effect Wednesday, likely to force travel for many women
Florida as a regional safe haven for women to seek abortion will end on Wednesday when a new six-week ban goes into effect. Meanwhile, some on the other side of…
National Hurricane Center plans more outreach in preparing for ‘extremely active’ storm season
The National Hurricane Center is gearing up for what might be an extremely active, even record-breaking hurricane season. To prepare, meteorologists are keeping an eye on an increasingly common phenomenon and making…
School district knew MAST teacher had history of racist remarks before black student complained last year
Miami-Dade Public Schools previously disciplined a former MAST Academy math teacher for making racist remarks before a black student came forward last year, according to an investigative report released Friday.…
Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace
Former president Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, according to three people familiar with the discussion, marking a detente between the former rivals after a brutal primary contest…
At least 17 people died in Florida after medics injected sedatives during encounters with police
The deaths were among more than 1,000 that AP’s investigation documented across the United States of people who died after officers used, not their guns, but physical force or weapons such as…
Rep. Lopez: Condo 3.0 not in danger of veto
Rep. Vicki Lopez said legislation holding condo boards accountable with beefed-up regulation and even criminal penalties is in no danger of being vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. HB1021 passed the…
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