Elections

Poll: Absentee-ballot scandal makes Miami Congressman Joe Garcia vulnerable in potential matchup

A poll conducted for Republican Carlos Curbelo suggests Democratic Rep. Joe Garcia’s popularity has been hurt by his campaigns involvement in a fraudulent absentee-ballot request scheme.

Cousteau plans extended stay at Keys undersea lab

The grandson of ocean exploration pioneer Jacques Cousteau plans to spend a month in an underwater research laboratory in the Florida Keys.

Environment

Two South Florida butterflies declared likely extinct

Federal wildlife managers on Monday pronounced two South Florida butterflies likely extinct.

Jellyfish ends Australian's Cuba-US swim attempt

Five tries. Five failures.

After rains in South Florida, mosquito boom raises health concerns

Public health authorities have increasing concerns about mosquito-borne diseases, with dengue fever a particular concern for South Florida

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

SAVE Dade seeks transgender protections in Miami-Dade County

SAVE Dade seeks to amend Miami-Dade County’s human rights ordinance to include gender identity and expression.

CUBA-FLORIDA SWIM

Swimmer sets sights on record for crossing the Florida Straits

An Australian swimmer is set to launch a historic attempt to cross the Florida Straits on Wednesday.

Open season lionfish may become permanent in Florida

A temporary state rule declaring open season on lionfish may become permanent as a measure to keep the invasive species from becoming permanent Florida residents.