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Hundreds of Nicaraguans caroled the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots in Miami marking the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The early December celebration called "gritería" is especially poignant this year during the ongoing crackdowns on religion groups in Nicaragua as well as on immigrant communities in the United States.

The data shows Miami at the bottom of the list when examining the share of available homes that are affordable to a typical household earning the median income. By contrast, Pittsburgh was cited as the metro area where affordable homes are the easiest to find.

A quarter of single family homes and half of condos are sold for cash in South Florida, yet the regional housing market remains sensitive to changes in mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its target short-term rate later this week, which may bring down borrowing costs for home buyers.

Even though the mayoral seat is technically non-partisan, the race has become largely divided along partisan lines and is being watched across the country as a barometer of where the political winds will blow for the 2026 midterms.

Amidst the throes of plummeting enrollment that come at a multi-million dollar financial loss, the Broward County school board analyzed a dozen proposals for multiple schools — with the superintendent set to make his recommendations regarding their future later this week.

The Miami mayor’s race hardly made a blip on the national radar in years past. It is officially nonpartisan. The city has a relatively small population of about 500,000 people, and the mayor’s powers are limited. This year is different.

Mario Cristobal reflects on his time with Nick Saban at Alabama, recalling a memorable lesson about making tough decisions in football. Miami, which was snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee last year, is thrilled to be headed to Texas A&M for a playoff game this season.

Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is set to appear in a New York court on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games. The 31-year-old point guard will be formally arraigned in Brooklyn federal court Monday on federal wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges.

Thomas Müller has often enjoyed the upper hand in his longtime rivalry with Lionel Messi. But on Saturday, in the latest marquee showdown between the two stars, it was Messi's turn.

The Unique Abilities School Fair hosts more than 30 schools and education providers offering a wide range of resources for differing educational needs. Parents can get to know school leaders, set up personalized follow-up opportunities, campus tours and faculty meet-and-greets.

A coalition of arts organizations called Arts Access Miami is working to expand free music, dance and visual arts programs in over 100 Miami-Dade County public schools and reach more than 90,000 students. WLRN’s Ammy Galeano spoke with Zach Larmer. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Young Musicians Unite, the organization that leads Arts Access Miami.

At the draw for the 2026 men's soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in freezing Washington, D.C, there was pomp and glitz — and convoluted rules — as a host of celebrities, sports legends and President Donald Trump helped to flesh out the line-up of matches for the tournament's opening group stage.