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August 21, 2024

• Miami-Dade voters approve fire station construction in South Beach’s Flamingo Park
• In the Keys, all candidates won in primary and won’t face a November election
• Four incumbent judges keep seats and 7 first-timers elected to bench in South Florida
• Newcomers defeat two Broward County School Board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis
• Blown out in the race for Miami-Dade mayor, a pro-Trump influencer is denied a recount
• Joe Carollo’s referendum to keep outdoor gym in downtown Miami park wins
• Miami-Dade voters cast ballots in first-ever supervisor of elections primary race. Who won?
• It’s Regalado vs. Lerner in November as one Miami-Dade commissioner falls short on votes
• Will Miami’s school board maintain a conservative majority? We have to wait till November
• Florida Democrats choose Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to take on Rick Scott in Senate race
• Miami-Dade voters overwhelmingly say the county should expand rapid mass transit
• Miami-Dade public safety czar, Trump-backed Miami-Dade police vet to face off for sheriff
• Daniella Levine Cava easily beats GOP challengers, wins 2nd term as Miami-Dade mayor
• Sharief wins state senate primary, and South Florida voters settle state House races
• Beauty abounds in native plant garden at Miami Shores’ Brockway Library 
• Miami-Dade’s Democratic mayor won big this week. Is a run for Florida governor next?
• Feds bust migrant smuggling arrival in Florida Keys — then they declined to prosecute
• Alicia Silverstone tells fans not to ‘worry’ after she bit into poisonous berry
• Student working on project catches creature on campus — and discovers new species
• Marlins reminisce with former teammate Bell before 3-1 loss to Diamondbacks
• Mega Millions players win millions in prizes. Where were the lucky tickets sold?
• Parents made 7 kids live in ‘nightmarish conditions’ without access to food, cops say
• Man checks lottery ticket he bought in Maryland. Then ‘adrenaline really kicked in
• A $51,000 Florida Lottery game winning ticket was sold at a Publix in Broward
• Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after months of speculation
• FIU Panthers’ schedule review: Will it be a winning season in Year 3 for Mike MacIntyre?
• Lottery player waits days to check ticket — then looks it over 10 times in disbelief
• An airline just added 2 flights from Miami to Middle East. What travelers should know
• Isabella Strahan takes big step after scan reveals she’s cancer-free
• Starbucks adds new fall drink and brings back fan favorites. When can you get them?
• Firefighters deploy an airboat to clear remnants of blaze at the Swap Shop in Broward
• Ancient Roman tombs — and complete bathroom — unearthed in Egypt. Take a look inside
• Group of more than 20 Cuban migrants arrives in Florida Keys, officials say
• Do Trump and Harris have the temperament to be president? What Americans said in poll
• Opa-locka city manager denies claims of retaliation from fired police officer
• Caribbean leaders: Haiti bribery scandal needs ‘speedy resolution’ to save transition
• Problems on Florida primary night with elections websites blamed on vendor VR Systems
• Grading the FIU Panthers: Can the offense unlock its full potential and defense improve?
• Unlocking potential: FIU’s Keyone Jenkins heads into Year 2 as starter primed for success
• Shopper put phone in basket to record under women’s skirts at Publix, Florida cops say
• FAU will have to lean on its experienced defense if it’s to snap string of losing seasons
• Inside Inter Miami: MLS Cup or bust. Can team clinch playoff, get payback vs. Cincinnati?
• Sweet cat with ‘soft meows’ keeps getting overlooked at PA shelter. Panda needs a home
• Richard Simmons’ cause of death ruled ‘accidental’ after death investigation completed
• Mom joins high school daughter in bus stop brawl and beats girl, Florida cops say
• Postal worker intercepted drugs in mail and gave them to accused trafficker, feds say
• ‘Glass’ creatures — with see-through belly — discovered in the Andes. See new species
• As Venezuelans face political upheaval, Cuba should stay out of it | Opinion
• Attention, Walmart shoppers: An inspection says a Broward store had mold on meat
• Inspectors found white mold on green vegetables and other problems at a Broward market
• How a big change in real estate broker fee can affect homebuyers. Who has to pay it?
• These Florida hospitals are for sale. Will a dispute over land affect what’s next?
• A case against recreational marijuana in Florida. Vote ‘No’ on Amendment 3 | Opinion
• ‘I’m just working.’ Fins edge rusher Chop Robinson shines in matchup against Bucs’ All-Pro tackle
• Miami’s ‘Sacred Places.’ New photo exhibit explores Vodou and a rich array of beliefs
• Tragedy brings together Seminoles and Gators fans on trip to Ireland for FSU opener
• Police shoot, kill man after he stabbed his mother, 2 other family members at Hialeah home: cops
• After president’s departure, University of Florida deserves an ‘F’ for being a GOP tool | Opinion
• A U.S. president called a Miami reporter ‘Haiti’s ambassador to world.’ Now, a new honor
• Kelly: Dolphins have numerous tough decisions to make trimming down 53-man roster | Opinion
• He died decades after being shaken as an infant. Now, Broward babysitter admits to 1984 crime
• Marlins land several top infield prospects. How they’re faring, with executive feedback
• ‘We want answers’: Pitbull faces backlash after Kesha’s name gets zapped from hit song
• Meet ChaCha, Ana Navarro’s ‘emotional support poodle’ that stole the show at the DNC
• Rueben Bain had big freshman season for Hurricanes. ‘There’s more in store,’ he said
• Heat’s Jimmy Butler, YouTube influencer will pay $340,000 to resolve cryptocurrency claims
• World Baseball Classic announces pool play, Miami gets the Dominican Republic and Venezuela
• Florida Keys deputy axed after helping drug dealing boyfriend evade the law: deputies
• Miami-Dade psychologist among two arrested for trafficking a 15-year-old girl: police
• Dolphins practice report: Who impressed in joint session with Tampa Bay and injury news
• Dolphins Stock Report (Day 18): Second-team work has helped Skylar Thompson grow
• Dolphins’ McDaniel addresses Tyreek Hill’s thumb injury, Tagovailoa and more on Wednesday
• This glamorous rooftop restaurant and lounge is opening in Miami Beach
• This man predicted all recent presidential election winners. Will he be right this time? | Opinion