POLITICS

New documents show another degree controversy dogs Scott's chief of staff

Gov. Rick Scott’s chief of staff, Adam Hollingsworth, received his communications degree in 2009 &#x...

HOMESTEAD

South Florida biologist recovering from rattlesnake bite

Joe Wasilewski spent 8 days in ICU after an Eastern diamondback rattler bit him while he was cleaning its c...

ENVIRONMENT

Young Florida panther shot, killed in Big Cypress

The National Park Service is trying to find out who shot and killed an 18-month-old female Florida panther ...

Miami-Dade Schools

With charter enrollment surging, Miami-Dade public schools look to tighten the rules

A new study shows charter school enrollment surging, raising concerns for urban public schools

Zoo Miami’s last surviving lion cub shipped to Baltimore for a better life

Zoo Miami has sent its lone surviving lion cub North in the hopes she’ll have a better life.

TRAVELING

9 must-haves for a holiday road trip

Whether you’re going on a cross-country road trip or just a short journey to grandma’s house,...

Higher education

Three arrested in FIU stolen-exam scheme

Renowned Miami lawyer Richard Sharpstein found dead in his Miami Beach condo

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:

AP News Alert

Democrat Katherine Clark wins special election to fill Massachusetts congressional seat.

Arrest made in death of 14-year-old Arizona girl

A suspect has been arrested in the death of a 14-year-old Mesa girl who was assaulted, strangled and dumped...

A look at the congressional budget agreement

The congressional budget agreement announced Tuesday avoids a government shutdown in January and sets spend...

NDSU coach tells players not to focus on his move

North Dakota State coach Craig Bohl said Tuesday he told his players during an emotional team meeting over ...

Quick sale in Fisker bankruptcy remains on track

A judge gave preliminary approval Tuesday to failed electric-vehicle maker Fisker Automotive's description ...

Figure skating champ Lysacek out of Sochi Games

Evan Lysacek woke up every morning praying this would be the day the excruciating pain in his left hip ...

DiGiorno, supplier drop dairy farm over abuse

Top-selling frozen pizza brand DiGiorno and its cheese supplier cut ties with a Wisconsin dairy farm Tuesda...

Cobalt-60 still sitting in Mexican cornfield

A Mexican official says a shipment of radioactive cobalt-60 is still sitting in the cornfield where it was ...

UN: 230 million children under 5 never registered

Nearly 230 million children under the age of five around the world have never had their birth registered, w...

Islamist rebels suspected in abduction of key Syrian human rights leader

Razan Zeitouneh, a human rights activist who’s the leader of the civic opposition throughout the two...

Kerry warns more Iran sanctions threaten chance to resolve nuclear issue

Secretary of State John Kerry defended an international deal to restrict Iran’s nuclear program to ...

UN officials lament Guantánamo repatriation

Two top United Nations officials said Tuesday they were concerned about the welfare of a Guantánamo ca...

Nicaragua leader moves closer to indefinite power

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has moved closer to indefinite re-election after his allies in the Natio...

Notebook: Obamas, Bushes in close quarters

A joint wave from the Air Force One, a shared dinner, and a long flight home. President Barack Obama and fo...

3 world leaders pose for selfie at Mandela service

It wasn't all solemnity at Nelson Mandela's memorial service.

Chew on this

At breakfast, think outside the (cereal) box

Diabetes

Early intervention is key for diabetic foot issues

In January, Jose Mella, 55, of Miami noticed a blister on the bottom of his right foot.

Holiday Sweets

Chef teaches class on decorating gingerbread houses

The $50 fee includes a gingerbread house and decorating materials. The next class is Saturday.

Health and fitness calendar for Dec. 10

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, best-selling author of “The Power of Self Healing;” 7 p.m. Thursday; Ba...

Skin Deep

How to care for your nose this flu season

When you come down with the flu or a bad cold, the coughing, congestion, aches and pains are usually the ma...

Educators at Our Pride Academy in Kendall set high standards for their special needs students

The educators behind Our Pride Academy in Kendall have set high standards for their students, who are athle...

Cruise ships

MSC Divina brings its European flair to the Caribbean

A cruise on the newest addition to the South Florida fleet has an unmistakably Italian feel.

Storm snarls travel; power outages persist

Snow and bitter cold snarled traffic and prompted another 1,650 U.S. flight cancellations on Monday, and te...

Florida Panthers

Former Panther Stephen Weiss returns as a snowbird

Playing nearly a decade in South Florida acclimated Stephen Weiss to warm winters. Now he returns with cold...

Heat

Shane Battier’s brawn to be tested as Miami Heat prepares for Pacers

The Heat’s use of a stretch power forward puts Shane Battier at a disadvantage on defense against th...

Miami Marlins

Miami Marlins going on the offensive with free agent signings

The Marlins signed ‘battle-tested’ free agents to provide an offensive spark and ‘cham...

Outdoors

Runners battle oppressive heat and humidity at 10th annual Palm Beaches Marathon and Run Fest

Bryan Sharkey had a gratifying win Sunday at the 10th annual Palm Beaches Marathon and Run Fest.

In my opinion

Andre C. Fernandez: Miami Central, Plantation American Heritage, South Dade seeking state titles

Miami Booker T. Washington and Hialeah Champagnat Catholic completed undefeated seasons and gave South Flor...

Dolphins

Odds favor Miami Dolphins making playoffs

Although the Dolphins would lose a head-to- head tiebreaker to the Ravens, Baltimore faces a tougher schedu...

In My Opinion

Armando Salguero: Miami Dolphins not dwelling on the past with New England Patriots

The New England Patriots have beaten the Dolphins seven consecutive times. In the past decade, they have do...

UM notebook

Miami Hurricanes glad to play close to home

Monday, Golden and athletic director Blake James finally got to talk about facing the Cardinals and former ...

Radar

Hot stuff celebrities love

Christopher Radko knows Christmas. Known for its attention to detail and handcrafted workmanship, the North...

The calendar

Calling all Miami HEAT fans! Head to Tarpon Bend Food & Tackle for the official 2013 Miami Heat Road Rally ...

Scene in the Tropics

Hilton sisters, Adrian Grenier round out star-studded Basel weekend

As seen on TV

‘Sing off’ host Nick Lachey in perfect harmony

La vida local

Demi Lovato a headliner at Y100 Jingle Ball

Celebrity birthdays on Dec 9

Gossip extra

Strange turns in Justin Bieber case

The lawsuit brought by a Miami Beach paparazzo against pop star Justin Bieber and one of his bodyguards is ...

Celebrity birthdays on Dec 8

Actor-producer-director Maximilian Schell is 83. Singer Jerry Butler is 74. Singer-keyboardist Gregg Allman...

CUBA

Cuban police detain dozens of dissidents on human rights anniversary

The detentions appear to have increased because of the growing number of opposition activities planned to m...

WAR ON TERROR

UN officials lament Guantánamo repatriation

United Nations experts on torture, human rights express concern over the fate of a Guantánamo detainee...

Cuba

Obama shakes hand with Cuban leader Castro at Mandela service

The handshake was President Bar

Venezuela

Venezulea municipal race stymies opposition hopes

Venezuela’s opposition was hoping to make gains in Sunday’s municipal race. Instead, the gove...

CUBA

Cuban dissidents call for protests and gatherings to mark International Human Rights Day on Tuesday

Despite several warnings by the Cuban government that it will not allow any disruptions, the Ladies in Whit...

Oppenheimer

Secretary of State Kerry reaches out to Venezuela after elections

Secretary of State John Kerry tackles Venezuelan elections, NSA spying allegations, Cuba’s detention...

Colombia

Thousands gather in Bogota to defend deposed mayor

The mayor of Colombia’s capital was ordered to step down due to last year’s garbage crisis. G...

CUBA

Cuban diplomats in Washington resume consular work

U.S. bank extends the deadline for closing Cuban diplomatic missions’ accounts until March 1

POLITICS

New documents show another degree controversy dogs Scott's chief of staff

Gov. Rick Scott’s chief of staff, Adam Hollingsworth, received his communications degree in 2009 &#x...

When state dollars don’t pay dividends

After receiving more than $700,000 in economic incentives from the state, a Bradenton ambulance production ...

Gov. Rick Scott’s ‘lost’ jobs

The untold chapter in Gov. Rick Scott’s jobs story: the thousands of lost jobs in every sector and reg...

Marc Caputo: Hollingsworth’s lie about PR degree bad spin for Gov. Rick Scott

JOBS IN FLORIDA: THE RICK SCOTT RECORD

Gov. Rick Scott boasts about creating new jobs, but the numbers tell a far different story

Gov. Rick Scott campaigned in 2010 on a promise to create 700,000 jobs, but the jobs he can most directly d...

HOMESTEAD

Homestead may pull plug on land deal with tarnished Dade Medical College boss

Homestead chose Dade Medical College as the new centerpiece of its downtown — but now the city has h...

HEALTHCARE

Nurse education expansion creates failing programs

Florida lawmakers hoping to stave off a nurse shortfall has opened the door for second-rate schools.

JOBS IN FLORIDA: THE RICK SCOTT RECORD

Little campaign payback for jobs incentives

At least publicly, most corporate CEOs say cash incentives and tax breaks trail other factors — the ...

Jazz guitarist master Jim Hall dies at 83

Jim Hall, one of the leading jazz guitarists of the modern era, whose subtle technique, lyrical sound and i...

Rabin, popular Wis. music conductor, dies at 97

Marvin Rabin, a music conductor who founded youth orchestras in Wisconsin and Massachusetts and whose stude...

Decatur musician who inspired others dead at 68

Ella Wyker Martin said she will never forget the late-August day in 1972 when her brother, John D. Wyker II...

Betty Quadracci, co-founder of Quad/Graphics, dies

Quad/Graphics Inc. co-founder Betty Quadracci, who also was president of Milwaukee Magazine and a champion ...

'Sound of Music' actress Eleanor Parker dies at 91

Longtime high school teacher Evelyn Counts dies in Coconut Grove

Character actress Kate Williamson dead at 82

'La Cage aux Folles' director dies

Edouard Molinaro, nominated for an Oscar for directing "La Cage aux Folles," a French farce about a gay cou...

TOURISM

Fort Lauderdale tops list of lowest travel taxes

Once again, Fort Lauderdale can claim bragging rights as a top hotel market with the lowest travel taxes.

REAL ESTATE

South Florida trailing in consumer debt

A lack of mortgages has South Florida trailing the pack when it comes to consumer debt.

WORK/LIFE BALANCING ACT

Gift-giving in the workplace: Proceed with caution

AUTO INDUSTRY

GM names Barra first female CEO

Mary T. Barr’s 33-year career at General Motors started when she was a co-op student in the Pontiac ...

L.A. investment firm funds BrickellHouse

Canyon Capital Realty Advisors has loaned $27.7-million for the BrickellHouse condominium project.

Apollo Bank of Miami to acquire First Bank of Miami, based in Coral Gables

AIRLINES

Merger official, new American Airlines exits bankruptcy

As American Airlines emerges from bankruptcy, the newly merged air carrier begins a nearly two-year process...

Food entrepreneurs: The next breakout food product is just waiting to be discovered

As they follow their passion, food entrepreneurs find that simply offering tasty, unique products isn’...