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"The problem is that this could be a day late and 500 pesos short."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised: "We have a whole-of-government response. It'll be big; it'll be fast; and it'll be effective."

Despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent announcement of the remote Florida detention center shutting down, environmental groups say they plan to continue to fight the case.

Local leaders expect budget shortfalls nearing the billions of dollars in coming years should the amendment pass, meaning libraries and other local services could be on the chopping block.

Portugal faces off against an undefeated Colombia team on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium for one of the World Cup's most anticipated matches. For Portugal fans in Miami, the stakes feel especially high: this is the last World Cup for renowned soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Demonstrators packed Miami City Hall to discuss the city's participation in a 287(g) agreement that deputizes Miami police to do immigration enforcement.

The Workers Circle, a secular Jewish group that led Freedom Vigils for more than 40 weeks outside Alligator Alcatraz, rejoiced in the announcement by Gov. Ron DeSantis that the controversial immigration detention center in the Everglades was being closed.

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who is running for governor, outlined his plans on Wednesday afternoon during a campaign stop in Miami, dubbing his platform as "Stop the Bullsh!t".

Elected leaders and others who support TPS for Haitians expressed outrage over the high court judges' decision that also included the loss of TPS for Syrian migrants in the U.S.

DeSantis said Thursday that about 21,000 people were deported through the center. Federal officials say they no longer need the extra capacity to handle detention and deportation because they have more permanent facilities. I

Two back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela Wednesday night, killing at least 188 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping 200 beneath collapsed buildings. In South Florida, multiple initiatives have been started to collect and deliver humanitarian aid into the country.

It was a sleepless night for many in South Florida's Venezuelan diaspora after two powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck the country. At least 188 people were killed, with many more feared dead, and more than 200 trapped beneath collapsed buildings, after Wednesday evening's 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes.