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Cuba is grappling with a fast-growing wave of synthetic drug use that is hitting young people hard. The Associated Press visited Havana's psychiatric hospital and saw men struggling to stay clean, vowing for the sake of their loved ones to rid their bodies of toxins in the next 24 hours.

David Zambrana becomes the CEO of one of the largest public health systems in the country. He sees Jackson Health expanding its footprint well beyond its traditional hospital services.

South Floridians are not paying record prices for gasoline, but the cost of a fill up has risen 25% in less than a month. That sharp jump may dent consumer spending and help send mortgage rates up.

Florida lawmakers have yet to agree on a proposed constitutional amendment to cut or get rid of most property taxes, but the state’s largest public hospital warns such cuts would be tough to overcome.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should "immediately" focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island's economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle.

After a career in global insurance, Dame Susan Langley is the Lady Mayor of London, heading up the oldest democratically elected local governments in the world. It is a one-year position representing the financial heart of London. She spoke with WLRN about the cost of global insurance and international trade.

Regional tourism was softening as 2025 came to to end. The new year appears to have started off with renewed interest by visitors to come to South Florida. And they're paying up to stay overnight, especially in Miami-Dade County.

Brightline experienced a jump in South Florida passengers in January, attracted by lower fares. Long distance ridership was down slightly as average fares rose. It shows the price sensitivity of passengers as Brightline works to accelerate its business and shore up its finances.

Broward County's condo market was the weakest in the region in January with sales down, prices falling and inventory growing. Palm Beach County's condo sales jumped to begin the year while they held even in Miami-Dade.

The Boca High grad and hedge fund king spoke openly about his apprehension over some of President Donald Trump’s policies in an appearance before the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach.

Palantir Technologies has been an Wall St. darling as it's grown substantially thanks to its data analytics software used by corporate America and the U.S. government, including ICE. The work also has attracted protests.

Regional inflation data shows price increases are slowing overall. However, electricity and food prices have kept a lid on inflation falling further.