Greg Cote: Peacocks? Coach K? Miami Hurricanes, the ‘football school’ in Elite Eight, deserve love too. MIAMI — There was this one burst that sealed the historic night for Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball. Miami Herald · Mar 26, 2022
Miami Hurricanes beat Iowa State 70-56 to advance to first Elite Eight in school history CHICAGO — The Miami Hurricanes’ improbable ride through March Madness continued, as they overcame Iowa State’s suffocating defense and deafening fan contingent to advance to their first Elite Eight in school history with a 70-56 win over the Cyclones in the most unforeseen Sweet 16 matchup of the NCAA Tournament. Miami Herald · Mar 26, 2022
Judge backs Miami Beach’s midnight curfew during spring break, rejecting legal challenges MIAMI — With big bucks being lost during spring break, a couple of Miami Beach establishments urged a judge on Friday afternoon to halt the city’s “state of emergency” curfew that city officials say was necessary because of unruly crowds and two shootings last weekend that injured five people. Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2022
Feds will limit use of Glades migrant detention center in Florida after complaints MIAMI — The Biden administration is limiting the use of a Florida detention center that holds immigrants in federal custody after lawmakers and immigration activists raised alarm over conditions in the facility. Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2022
Is a COVID surge coming with new omicron subvariant? Here are 5 things to know about BA.2 MIAMI — Florida is barely over the omicron wave that caused unprecedented numbers of COVID-19 cases and overwhelmed hospital systems with infected patients and staff. But a new subvariant of the coronavirus has already emerged and appears to be more contagious, raising concern that another pandemic wave of infections is… Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2022
The Week Ahead: Data for the Federal Reserve to double down Much is made about the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of managing monetary policy to achieve full employment and stable prices. Over the first two years of the pandemic, it made the tactical — and correct — choice to favor jobs over inflation. Now, it has been forced to swap its… Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2022
New-look Panthers edge Canadiens in Montreal, 4-3 It took less than a minute for the two newest Florida Panthers to score their first points in their new uniform. Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2022
Investment conference in Miami cancels DeSantis’ speech over ‘anti-immigrant’ views TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A conference of immigration attorneys and wealth management companies who work with international investors and real estate developers has rescinded its invitation to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the keynote speaker at its Miami conference next month after some participants and sponsors objected to his immigration… Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2022
Miami metro residents most rent-burdened in U.S.; Census figures show county population drop Despite reports of an influx of out-of-towners, Miami-Dade County lost population since the summer of 2020, according to new U.S. Census data. Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2022
Four things to know about Sweet 16 Cinderella Saint Peter’s in the NCAA Tournament The Cinderella story of March Madness is the Saint Peter’s Peacocks. Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2022
What happens next for Supreme Court nominee Jackson after contentious hearings? WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson remains on a straight path to the nation’s high court, but her nomination could face a few hurdles as it approaches the finish line. Miami Herald · Mar 24, 2022
UFC beef taken to South Beach steakhouse? Jorge Masvidal charged with battery on rival Colby Covington. MIAMI — Just over two weeks after losing a UFC fight to former friend and now arch rival Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal is accused of cracking Covington’s tooth after cracking him with a couple of sucker punches. Miami Herald · Mar 24, 2022
Killer whale Lolita no longer sees Miami Seaquarium crowds, but the show still goes on in private MIAMI — Lolita may have retired as Miami Seaquarium’s star attraction, but the 56-year-old killer whale still performs a daily routine of waves, kisses and other tricks to mostly empty stands. Miami Herald · Mar 24, 2022
Osaka says therapy helped her win Miami Open match; players shocked by Barty retirement The shocking news of top-ranked Ash Barty’s retirement from tennis at age 25, just two months after winning the Australian Open on her home soil, reverberated 10,000 miles away at the Miami Open on Wednesday. Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2022
Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2022 US Coast Guard sends back to Haiti nearly 200 migrants rescued at sea MIAMI — Nearly 200 migrants were returned to Haiti on Tuesday after being picked up near the Caribbean nation’s coastline, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2022 ‘It’s going to be loud.’ Fans, performers and security are ready for Ultra’s return MIAMI — After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Ultra Music Festival returns to Miami this weekend – back downtown after a brief and problematic interlude on Virginia Key.
Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2022 NBA legend Ray Allen skips jury duty. Miami judge calls foul, slaps him with fine. MIAMI — Ray Allen, the NBA Hall of Famer who starred for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, took center stage on a very different kind of court Wednesday.
Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2022 Miami's new spring break curfew order also cuts off buying alcohol at South Beach stores MIAMI — Stores must halt alcohol sales at 6 p.m. starting Thursday in South Beach as part of the city’s new emergency rules that also impose a midnight curfew in the area targeting spring break crowds.
Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2022 Greg Cote: Tyreek Hill trade, Terron Armstead signing a major win-now power play by Dolphins MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins, in an out-of-character power play and show of force, have loudly declared themselves in win-now mode and a sudden, major player in the NFL’s improved and densely competitive AFC.
Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2022 This spot in Key West is the best place in the world to watch a sunset, study says When it comes to sunsets, no place is more popular than Key West.
Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2022 Panthers’ new defensemen won’t be Ekblad replacements, but they’ll still play needed role Bill Zito, at least as far as he can recall, had not made a game-time trip into the Florida Panthers’ dressing room all season, but he had a headache right before the puck dropped on the Panthers’ game against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, so he happened to make his…
Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2022 Michelle Kaufman: Russian top seed Medvedev, Belarusian Sabalenka deserve warm welcome at Miami Open The Miami Open is underway at Hard Rock Stadium and both top seeds are prohibited from representing their flag or country. Men’s top seed Daniil Medvedev is from Russia and women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka is from Belarus.
Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2022 Colombian ex-soldiers in Moïse murder accuse Haiti of wanting to burn evidence A representative of former Colombian soldiers jailed in the assassination of Haiti’s president says the group wants Haitian authorities to preserve the bodies of three former soldiers killed shortly after the slaying of Jovenel Moïse.
Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2022 Miami Beach police union tweets about spring break crowds MIAMI — Just one day before Miami Beach imposed new emergency restrictions on South Beach’s swelling spring break crowds, one of the city’s political powerhouses weighed in with an appeal to curb the partying.
Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2022 ‘Prohibited tourism:’ Miami judge deals major blow to cruise companies that traveled to Cuba MIAMI — In a consequential ruling Monday night, a Miami federal judge said four major cruise lines with South Florida ties — Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises — engaged in “prohibited tourism” and “trafficking activities” by carrying passengers to Cuba and profiting from the use of Havana port…