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Is your avocado an illegal clone? Grower sues Miami competitor over trendy hot-seller

With avocado toast a big thing, demand is rising for the fruit. The developer of the Carla variety, which originated in the Dominican Republic and is sold in Florida, is suing a Miami company alleging patent infringement.

September 17, 2018 05:25 PM

Adam Putnam hired donor’s son for $91K job in his state agency. There’s a Publix tie.

State Politics

Adam Putnam hired donor’s son for $91K job in his state agency. There’s a Publix tie.

September 18, 2018 05:00 AM

First he praised Castro. Now ‘Salt Bae’ chef lavishes Venezuela’s Maduro with steak dinner

Restaurant News & Reviews

First he praised Castro. Now ‘Salt Bae’ chef lavishes Venezuela’s Maduro with steak dinner

September 17, 2018 10:16 PM

Red tide continues to plague Florida beaches — with no signs of stopping

Environment

Red tide continues to plague Florida beaches — with no signs of stopping

September 18, 2018 07:29 AM

Former CBS4 reporter Gillen accuses station of age and gender discrimination in suit

TV

Former CBS4 reporter Gillen accuses station of age and gender discrimination in suit

September 17, 2018 07:41 PM

Trump candidates may be punished for the president’s denial of Puerto Rico’s hurricane death count

Andres Oppenheimer

Trump candidates may be punished for the president’s denial of Puerto Rico’s hurricane death count

September 15, 2018 01:38 AM

Florida must prioritize public schools over charter schools, influencers say

The Florida Influencer Series

Florida must prioritize public schools over charter schools, influencers say

September 17, 2018 05:00 AM

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US again slashing number of refugees it will accept

September 18, 2018 01:01 AM

After life on the blacklist, Kathy Griffin returns to Miami with her head held high

September 18, 2018 07:54 AM

Miami Marlins rally to open final homestand of 2018 with win over the Nationals

September 17, 2018 10:28 PM

Miami Dolphins film study of victory over New York Jets

September 17, 2018 08:55 PM

FIU police release updated sketch of suspect who beat two high school students

September 17, 2018 08:06 PM

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Avocado fight heads to court

September 17, 2018 05:57 PM

Captain Marvel official trailer

September 18, 2018 09:10 AM

Man had toddler climb into arcade game to steal prizes at N.H. mall

September 17, 2018 06:30 PM

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Former CBS4 reporter Gillen accuses station of age and gender discrimination in suit

South Florida

Former CBS4 reporter Gillen accuses station of age and gender discrimination in suit

September 17, 2018 07:41 PM

Broward sex-crimes prosecutor accused of shoplifting at Aventura Publix

September 17, 2018 04:12 PM

Abandoned boat catches fire at Keys marina

September 17, 2018 07:23 PM

Here’s the problem: How to remove a bus lodged into a building without it collapsing

September 17, 2018 06:23 PM

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Miami Marlins rally to open final homestand of 2018 with win over the Nationals

Sports

Miami Marlins rally to open final homestand of 2018 with win over the Nationals

September 17, 2018 10:28 PM

Miami Dolphins film study of victory over New York Jets

September 17, 2018 08:55 PM

A former Cane great will be on the opposite sideline this weekend. And he’s fine with it

September 17, 2018 06:22 PM

Two South Florida natives are making the most of brief stint with hometown Marlins

September 17, 2018 05:21 PM

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Roaches at an Outback (again). Dogs in Berries. Both among restaurants shut down

Business

Roaches at an Outback (again). Dogs in Berries. Both among restaurants shut down

September 17, 2018 03:05 PM

One ditched his client, another committed a $4.8M fraud. Here are 13 punished lawyers

September 17, 2018 10:51 AM

Is your avocado an illegal clone? Grower sues Miami competitor over trendy hot-seller

September 17, 2018 05:25 PM

Trump imposes tariffs on $200B more of Chinese goods

September 17, 2018 11:35 PM

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Explosive revelations

Opinion

Explosive revelations

September 06, 2018 08:20 PM

China’s Orwellian tools of high-tech repression

September 17, 2018 10:14 PM

Déjà vu: Brett Kavanaugh allegations recall 1991’s Supreme Court scandal

September 17, 2018 10:19 PM

Bernie Sanders’ plan to privatize his brand of democratic socialism

September 17, 2018 10:06 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Former police chief in Florida pleads guilty to framing men in racially tinged cases

Raimumdo Atesiano, 52, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge of depriving three innocent suspects, who were black men, of their civil rights because he and his officers framed them for burglary crimes.

Blogs & Columns

A former Cane great will be on the opposite sideline this weekend. And he’s fine with it

September 17, 2018 06:22 PM

This Cane has earned his larger role. And 10 takeways from Hurricanes’ victory over Toledo

September 15, 2018 04:05 PM

Examining three smart Dolphins moves and how they came about

September 15, 2018 08:45 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Nationals at Marlins | Monday, September 17, 2018

Photo gallery: Nationals at Marlins | Monday, September 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 10:48 PM

Photo gallery: Predators at Panthers | Monday, September 17, 2018

Photo gallery: Predators at Panthers | Monday, September 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 06:15 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 05:35 PM

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Florida

Alan Jackson’s son-in-law dies in slip and fall accident in Florida

Ben Selecman, son-in-law of country music star Alan Jackson, died Wednesday of severe head injuries after falling on a boat dock in Jupiter, Florida. He married Jackson’s daughter Mattie in October.

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First he praised Castro. Now ‘Salt Bae’ chef lavishes Venezuela’s Maduro with steak dinner

Restaurant News & Reviews

First he praised Castro. Now ‘Salt Bae’ chef lavishes Venezuela’s Maduro with steak dinner

September 17, 2018 10:16 PM

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New music fest could be coming to South Beach. Is the city ready for its own Coachella?

Miami Beach

New music fest could be coming to South Beach. Is the city ready for its own Coachella?

September 13, 2018 04:36 PM

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