Artemis II crew splashdown in Pacific after a record-breaking lunar voyage  HOUSTON — Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. It was a triumphant homecoming for the…

Miami settles election lawsuit for $150,000 and paves way for Freedom Park development Former Miami city manager Emilio Gonzalez may not have won his recent mayoral bid, but he did win a lawsuit that kept elected officials from getting an extra year in office. And as of today, he's been awarded a…

Conservatives launch fierce attack on Salazar immigration bill While most lawmakers on Capitol Hill were focused on President Trump and the U.S. military strikes against Iran over the Easter break, conservative groups launched a surprise offensive against a bipartisan immigration reform bill in…

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing  A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, which have spiked…

Ceasefire in the Iran war teeters with disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty…

Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering 7 women, admits he killed an 8th  RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — A Long Island architect who led a secret life as a serial killer pleaded guilty on Wednesday to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth in a string of long-unsolved…

US and Iran both claim victory after agreeing to 2-week ceasefire following more than a month of war  TEHRAN, Iran — The United States and Iran both claimed victory Wednesday after the two countries and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire that halted more than a month of war, and world leaders…

Democratic shakeup: Lamondin switches race from Congress to State Senate There’s been a big shakeup in the landscape for Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections for two elected positions that represent Key Biscayne. Entrepreneur Richard Lamondin announced Tuesday he’s switching races,…

Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez remains acting president after her initial 90-day appointment expired  CARACAS, Venezuela — Delcy Rodríguez remained Venezuela’s acting president on Monday, exceeding the 90-day limit on her temporary role set by the country's high court following the U.S. capture of…

Artemis II breaks Apollo 13 distance record, the furthest humans have ever traveled from Earth HOUSTON — With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts set a record Monday as the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby promising magnificent views of the far side never…

AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper journalism  The Associated Press said Monday it is offering buyouts to an unspecified number of its U.S.-based journalists as part of an acceleration away from the focus on newspaper journalism that sustained the company since the…

Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely leading to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction  WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, on Monday won a Supreme Court order that is expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to…

Messi scores, but Inter Miami only gets 2-2 tie with Austin FC in opener of new stadium  MIAMI — Lionel Messi scored on the long-awaited opening night in his new home stadium.And Luis Suarez found a way to tie things up late in the second half. It was good enough to salvage a point for Inter…

The roar of gas-powered leaf blowers is coming back to Key Biscayne, a city that pioneered banning them.  That serenity of residents on their verandas and porches could once again be pierced by the roar of the gas-powered leaf blower. Thank Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republicans in the Florida…

President Trump says Attorney General Pam Bondi is out after months of scrutiny WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White…

Trump says US forces will ‘finish the job’ soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion,” offering a full-throated defense of the war Wednesday…

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon, marking NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing…

NASA begins fueling rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a century  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA began fueling its moon rocket Wednesday for humanity’s first lunar trip in more than half a century, aiming for an evening liftoff with four astronauts. Tensions were high as…

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, a move that is sure to draw legal challenges as the president…

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI hours after authorities say he had opioids at crash scene  ORLANDO, Fla.— Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida on Tuesday, hours after a sheriff’s report said he had pain pills in his pocket and showed signs of…

Russian ship carrying oil docks in Cuba, allowed to proceed despite US energy blockade  HAVANA — The Russian vessel Anatoly Kolodkin docked Tuesday at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island. The…

Spain shuts airspace to U.S. warplanes MADRID — Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said Monday, marking another step in the country's opposition to the U.S. and Israel's conflict in the Middle East. Spain had already said the…

Former Alligator Alcatraz detainee: ‘Prison was better than that place’ Roxana was protesting outside the Krome immigrant detention center in Miami when she got the call that her husband was finally getting his freedom after five long months of "torture" and uncertainty in immigration detention.…

Pope: God doesn’t listen to those who use religion to justify war ROME  — Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that God doesn't listen to the prayers of those who make war or cite God to justify their violence, as he prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's…

What to know about the 2026 World Cup playoffs MADRID — The final six World Cup places will be decided this week with the conclusion of two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup. Eight teams from Europe will compete for four spots, while the new intercontinental tournament that…

Woman killed in boat accident in Biscayne Bay off Crandon Park A Coral Gables woman died Saturday in a boating accident off Key Biscayne, when authorities say she was ejected from a boat and then was run over by the same vessel. Social media posts showed a vessel circling in the water, out of…

Nearly $4.1 million project will rehab Rickenbacker bridges A nearly $4.1 million road project is set to begin this Spring for the West and William Powell Bridges – two of spans that link Key Biscayne to the mainland.  Closures are expected to be limited to overnight hours on weekdays only, with…

Tiger Woods involved in rollover car crash in Florida, according to reports  JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. — Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Friday, the Martin County Sheriff's Office told media outlets. Authorities said the crash occurred just after 2 p.m. not far from…

Key Biscayne’s manager tried to rebrand gag policy to Village Council when faced with First Amendment lawsuit Defending his now-defunct media gag order, Village Manager Steve Williamson told Council members the policy wasn’t meant to threaten staff or choke information, but instead was for their…

Hunt for suspect ongoing after Biscayne Bay hit-and-run boat crash kills Florida CEO, injures son A tragic hit-and-run boat crash in Biscayne Bay has claimed the life of a prominent Florida businessman and left his teenage son injured, sparking a search for the vessel that fled the scene. The…

Could its hop help revive Florida’s iconic queen conch? A hopping queen conch can be a sight to behold on the sea floor: its outer shell disguised by green algae, looking more like a rock than the exuberant prized pink queen, suddenly hurdling itself forward. Now scientists say that quirky…

House ethics panel finds Florida congresswoman committed numerous violations  WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee found Friday that Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida had committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards, a ruling that could add weight to…

Brother and sister are charged after an explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A man who fled to China after leaving an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has been indicted along with his sister in Florida on federal charges, and…

Florida Democratic Rep. faces rare public hearing on campaign finance allegations WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee is holding a rare public hearing Thursday into alleged ethics violations committed by Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, pushing into the open a yearslong…

Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle…

While GOP plans property tax initiative, municipalities like Key Biscayne prepare for the worst The Republican Party has a lock on the state’s capital, a supermajority. Still, its elected leaders couldn’t agree during the 60-day legislative session on a new budget. Nor did they agree to Gov. Ron…

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial  LOS ANGELES — A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services, awarding the plaintiff $3…

Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago  Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his…

US stocks swing between losses and gains on uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will last  NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market is swinging between losses and gains Tuesday as uncertainty continues about how long the war with Iran will last. The S&P 500 initially dropped 0.8% in the morning…

Oranges and Florida? Not so much anymore In a Central Florida field, out in the wind and the sun and near a pen holding baby goats, sit two symbols of Florida’s citrus industry. They were school buses in the 1970s and sometime later were converted to do duty as fruit loader trucks. The seats and…

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team  TAMPA, Fla. — A dominant front court helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team. Ninth-seeded…

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport  NEW YORK — Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, officials said. The pilot…

ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will order federal immigration officers to take a role in airport security starting Monday unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund…

Cuba’s power grid collapses leaving it without electricity for the 3rd time this month  HAVANA — Cuba’s power grid collapsed Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist government battles with a decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil…

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies  WASHINGTON — Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special…

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era  NEW YORK — CBS News said Friday it will shut down its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation, ending an era and blaming challenging economic times as the world moves on to digital…

Censorship by invoice? Village starts charging $70 an hour for public records after settlement of gag policy lawsuit Key Biscayne’s public records hub says it aims “to ensure transparency and keep residents informed." It leaves out, however, that you might only get records if you can pay more than…

Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults  LONDON — Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show. The three men alleged that the Academy…

Trade with Cuba collapses as Trump escalates pressure on Communist Party leadership  MIAMI — The Cuban Communist Party has shown an astonishing resilience over six decades in power. Whether it's the United States trade embargo to counter Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution, or the widespread starvation…

Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez  Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others during his tenure as president of The United Farm Workers union. On Wednesday, an…