Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it’s more about memorization

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shrey Parikh finished third in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee before making a stunning exit from his school bee last year. Now in...

28th, May 2026, 08:28pm

Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting

(AP) — A federal judge has declined to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, clearing the way for...

28th, May 2026, 08:01pm

RFK Jr. snatches snakes in viral video, the latest of his many animal encounters

(AP) — A video of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling two snakes bare-handed captured the internet’s fascination Tuesday, the latest animal encounter the U.S. health secretary...

28th, May 2026, 07:47pm

Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns Increase Across South Florida

South Florida is entering a much wetter and more tropical weather pattern that could bring repeated rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms through the weekend...

28th, May 2026, 07:25pm

US military says Iran fired missiles at Kuwait in the latest challenge to the fragile ceasefire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said that Kuwait had intercepted missiles launched by Iran late Wednesday night, calling the Iranian attack...

28th, May 2026, 07:08pm

Flooded salon, who pays?

A South Florida hairstylist is facing a big bill after a flood in her studio. Her landlord says it was her hose, so she’s on...

27th, May 2026, 11:13pm

1804 Haitian Pizza blends Haitian culture with slices of comfort in North Miami

In a city known for food fusion — one North Miami spot is mixing Haitian culture with a slice of comfort. From oxtail to griot,...

27th, May 2026, 10:20pm

Lila Nikole makes waves ahead of Miami Swim Week with sizzling styles

It’s not even summer yet, but SoFlo is about to get a whole lot hotter this weekend. Swim Week is underway in the 305, and...

27th, May 2026, 10:16pm

Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, AP sources say

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime...

27th, May 2026, 10:08pm

US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is ‘negotiating on fumes’

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Wednesday on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones, according to U.S. officials. The...

27th, May 2026, 08:43pm