News, notes ahead of Dolphins-Lions matchup A few things to know before the contest. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 27, 2022
In Florida’s most Hispanic district, Latina politicians spar over immigration and socialism MIAMI — Not three weeks had passed since Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis made headlines all over the country after taking credit for sending planes full of mostly undocumented Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard when U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar — a Cuban American freshman congresswoman from Miami — addressed… Miami Herald · Oct 27, 2022
How Republicans’ ground operation with Hispanics could deliver Miami-Dade for DeSantis MIAMI — Becoming a U.S. citizen was not at the top of Ovidio Rodriguez’s to-do list this year, though the Hialeah resident recently became eligible to apply after leaving Cuba five years ago. Miami Herald · Oct 27, 2022
The ‘pool boy’ faces the camera in documentary on Falwell sex scandal MIAMI — The darkest moment in director Billy Corben’s mostly jaunty documentary “God Forbid” comes when Giancarlo Granda reads several suicidal texts sent after being branded the “pool boy” in a media storm involving his close ties to evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. and wife Becki. Miami Herald · Oct 27, 2022
Heat rides good work from Butler, Martin, Lowry, others to beat Portland. 5 takeaways Five takeaways from the Heat’s impressive 119-98 win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night at Moda Center: Miami Herald · Oct 27, 2022
Rapper Ye, aka Kayne West, stiffed owner of Miami studio after demanding major overhaul, lawsuit claims Anti-Semitic comments have cost the artist formerly known as Kanye West a slew of his most valuable business relationships in recent days. Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022
GOP canvasser didn’t say brutal beating was political until after Rubio tweet, police say MIAMI — The Republican Party canvasser who was brutally beaten in Hialeah on Sunday did not say the attack was politically motivated when police officers first interviewed him that evening, according to a police spokesman. Miami Herald · Oct 27, 2022
Joe Biden, Donald Trump plan 11th-hour campaign stops in Miami for Florida candidates MIAMI — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are doing last-minute South Florida campaign stops to boost their party’s candidates ahead of the midterm election. Miami Herald · Oct 26, 2022
Bulls land at No. 23 in ESPN’s NBA Power Rankings for Week 2 The Bulls fall six spots in ESPN's NBA Power Ranking. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022
Phil Mickelson among LIV golfers reacting to Rory McIlroy’s comments on the PGA Tour, Ryder Cup ahead of finale in Miami "It's pretty remarkable how far LIV Golf has come in the last six, seven months." USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022
US senators urge Biden to expand TPS to more Haitians as crisis escalates in homeland MIAMI — A group of Democratic U.S. senators is urging the Biden administration to immediately expand and extend immigration protections for Haitians in the United States as Haiti’s ongoing civil unrest, gang violence and kidnappings force thousands to leave. Miami Herald · Oct 26, 2022
Potential wide receiver targets for Chargers following Mike Williams’ injury Highlighting how the Los Angeles Chargers could address the wide receiver position during the bye week. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022
LIV Golf live stream: How to watch Team Championship in Miami The final LIV Golf event from the 2022 Invitational Series is hosted by Trump National Doral in Florida The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022
LIV Golf prize money: How much will the players earn in Team Championship? The final LIV Golf event from the 2022 Invitational Series is hosted by Trump National Doral in Florida The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 LIV Golf players: Who is competing on rebel tour? The final LIV Golf event from the 2022 Invitational Series is hosted by Trump National Doral in Florida
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 LIV Golf schedule: When is next event of controversial tour? The final LIV Golf event from the 2022 Invitational Series is hosted by Trump National Doral in Florida
Miami Herald · Oct 26, 2022 Second arrest made in connection with Republican canvasser attack in Hialeah, cops say MIAMI — A second man has been arrested in connection with an attack in Hialeah that sent a Republican voting canvasser to the hospital.
Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022 ‘The Cuban Sandwich’ savors the history of a favorite food and its culture "The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers" by Andrew T. Huse, Barbara C. Cruz and Jeff Houck; University Press of Florida (162 pages, $24.95)
Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022 Editorial: Early rebuke for DeSantis’ elections police A Miami judge dealt a victory Friday for the law, decency and common sense by dismissing a fraud case brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his new elections police force. The ruling was a high-profile rebuke as early voting began Monday for the November general election, and it should send…
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Oct 26, 2022 Skip Schumaker named Marlins new manager, starting changes to Cardinals' coaching staff After a year in the position that has become a steppingstone from the Cardinals dugout to a promotion, Skip Schumaker was named the Miami Marlins’ new manager Tuesday, and his departure offers a glimpse into what could be several changes coming to Oliver Marmol’s staff in St. Louis.
Miami Herald · Oct 25, 2022 ‘My son has never voted’: Mom rejects Sen. Marco Rubio’s claim that politics motivated Hialeah attack MIAMI — Diana Rosa Lopez isn’t sure exactly what started the fight between her son and an ex-white supremacist canvassing for Sen. Marco Rubio outside her home in Hialeah on Sunday.
Miami Herald · Oct 25, 2022 Social media, influencers are Cuban Americans’ main source of Cuba news, poll finds MIAMI — Spanish-language social media and so-called influencers on YouTube and other platforms are rapidly becoming the chief source of news and information about Cuba among Cubans and Cuban Americans in Miami-Dade County, displacing the old standbys of radio and television, Florida International University’s new Cuba poll has found.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 25, 2022 Marlins Hire Skip Schumaker As Team’s Next Manager He will replace Don Mattingly, who spent seven seasons with the team.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022 Dolphins place Brandon Jones on IR, sign WR to the practice squad Miami wanted to have the wideout in for a visit this offseason
Miami Herald · Oct 25, 2022 Cuban Americans in Miami prefer Trump to DeSantis, and other poll takeaways MIAMI — A majority of Cuban Americans in Miami Dade disapprove of President Joe Biden’s handling of key issues like the economy and Cuba policy and intend to overwhelmingly support Republican candidates in the midterm elections, according to a poll by Florida International University released Tuesday.