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Venezuelan opposition to choose new leaders following end of Guaidó’s interim presidency

The Venezuelan opposition is expected to choose a new president of the National Assembly on Thursday that will replace Juan Guaidó as the leader of the anti-Chavista movement, starting a new chapter in the fight against the Caracas socialist regime following the dissolution of the so-called interim government.

Miami Herald · Jan 4, 2023

Desperation is driving latest surge of Cuban rafters arriving in the Florida Keys

In an end-of-year video message for social media, Cuba’s leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recently acknowledged that 2022 was “one of the most challenging of Cuba’s revolutionary history.” He then admitted that 2023 “could be even more difficult,” but that, he added, would be “an attractive challenge for all who feel revolutionary.”

Miami Herald · Jan 4, 2023

Fewer falling iguanas in Florida’s future? Reptile invaders may be adapting to cold.

Alongside runs on hot chocolate and churros, cold-stunned iguanas dropping from trees are one of South Florida’s most iconic winter traditions.

Miami Herald · Jan 4, 2023

Barbara Walters’ life and times on Miami Beach. Was she ‘a poor little rich girl?’

MIAMI — Television journalist Barbara Walters was a member of the Miami Beach Senior High Class of 1947 before she made a number of subsequent Beach High stars and other famous people cry on camera.

Miami Herald · Jan 3, 2023

Ice cream store is fined over teen workers’ hours. A refresher on child labor laws

One of South Florida’s more popular ice cream chains was recently hit with a $15,000 fine for breaking child labor laws.

Miami Herald · Jan 3, 2023

Greg Cote: The Curse of the Miami Dolphins: Why it’s real — and all the ways it is back in full force

Albert Einstein, the acclaimed theoretical physicist, is credited with saying the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

Miami Herald · Jan 3, 2023

Takeaways and details from Heat’s road win over Clippers to move 2 games above .500

LOS ANGELES — Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 110-100 win over the Los Angeles Clippers (21-18) on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena to improve to 2-1 on their five-game West Coast trip.

Miami Herald · Jan 3, 2023

Cuban migrant arrivals overwhelm federal immigration officials in the Florida Keys

So many people from Cuba are arriving in the Florida Keys that days could go by before federal officials are able to pick up migrants on the side of U.S. 1 to be processed, according to local law enforcement.

Miami Herald · Jan 3, 2023

As Florida Panthers continue to slip in standings, time is of the essence to find a spark

The theme has been the same from the Florida Panthers for the better part of the past month and a half as they have spiraled down in the standings.

Miami Herald · Jan 3, 2023

Multiple migrant landings mark the start of 2023 in the Florida Keys

Multiple groups of migrants landed in several locations throughout the Florida Keys New Year’s Day, according to law enforcement sources.

Miami Herald · Jan 2, 2023