Miami rallies to beat Duke 7-6, heads to ACC semifinals
May 26, 2023 GMTDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Yohandy Morales went 3 for 5 with a homer and four RBIs and Miami rallied to beat Duke 7-6 on Friday in pool play of the ACC Tournament.
Miami zoo apologizes for treatment of threatened kiwi bird
May 26, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Officials at a South Florida zoo have apologized and promised to end its “Kiwi Encounter” experience after a viral video showed humans petting one of the threatened birds, which are a national symbol for New Zealand.
LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. (AP) — The 24 bright green baby parrots began chirping and bobbing their heads the second anyone neared the large cages that have been their homes since hatching in March.
The Central American natives, seized from a smuggler at Miami International Airport, are being raised by the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation — a round-the-clock effort that includes five hand feedings a day in a room filled with large cages.
Lolita the whale may someday return to wild, Miami park says, but timeline uncertain
May 24, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Caregivers at a South Florida ocean park are taking steps to prepare Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, for a possible return to her home waters in Washington’s Puget Sound.
Sharks bite two fishermen in Florida Keys in separate incidents
May 22, 2023 GMTSUMMERLAND KEY, Fla. (AP) — Two fishermen have been bitten by sharks in separate incidents less than 36 hours apart in the Florida Keys, officials said.
Last Thursday, a 20-year-old Miami-Dade County man was bitten in the leg while spearfishing with two other people off Marathon, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
Officials: Man hospitalized after Florida Keys shark bite
May 18, 2023 GMTMARATHON, Fla. (AP) — A man was hospitalized Thursday after being attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys, officials said.
The 20-year-old Miami-Dade man was bitten on the leg while spearfishing off Marathon, according to a Monroe County Sheriff's Office news release.
5 plead guilty in fake nursing diploma scheme in Florida
May 15, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Five people have pleaded guilty in South Florida to participating in a wire fraud scheme that created an illegal shortcut for aspiring nurses to get licensed and find employment.
2023 Cycle Hitters
May 13, 2023 GMTApril 11 - Luis Arraez, Miami at Philadelphia
Florida man pleads guilty to threatening poll workers
May 11, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — A South Florida man faces up to five years in federal prison for threatening election workers during the August 2022 primary.
Joshua David Lubitz, 38, of Sunrise, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Miami federal court to threatening election workers, according to court documents.
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders signed five of their drafted players Thursday, including wide receiver Tre Tucker.
Heat, Lakers get another chance to move to conference finals; Knicks, Warriors on brink
May 11, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — New York guards Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes played an entire elimination game with no rest, just to extend their season.
And Miami’s Jimmy Butler — even after being on the losing end of that effort — tipped his cap out of respect.
Verstappen keeps Red Bull undefeated with win in Miami
May 7, 2023 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Max Verstappen used an easy Sunday drive to keep Red Bull undefeated on the season, as the reigning two-time Formula One champion drove from ninth to the victory at the Miami Grand Prix.
FBI: Colombians drugged US soldiers, stole money, phones
May 5, 2023 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Three Colombian nationals are facing federal charges in Miami accusing them of drugging two U.S. Army soldiers at a Bogota bar three years ago to steal their debit and credit cards and their phones, U.S.
Heat, Lakers head home, seek 2-1 leads over Knicks, Warriors
May 5, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Miami and New York are wondering who will be able to play. Golden State and the Los Angeles Lakers are wondering which team will land the next punch.
Ex-Miss Florida pageant director goes to prison for fraud
May 3, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The former executive director of the Miss Florida pageant has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the organization.
Mary Wickersham, 77, was sentenced last Friday in Miami federal court, according to court records.
Jets sign OL Billy Turner, a former Aaron Rodgers protector
May 2, 2023 GMTThe New York Jets have signed veteran offensive lineman Billy Turner, who'll be reunited with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
The Jets announced the signing Monday, a week after they agreed to a deal to acquire Rodgers from the Packers.
Alcaraz survives scare in Madrid opener; Swiatek wins
April 28, 2023 GMTMADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz clenched both fists and roared “Vamos! Vamos! Vamos!” at the packed stands of the Madrid Open.
His war cry of “Let’s go!” in Spanish draws motivation for Alcaraz when he faces difficulty, and revs up his fans.
Jimmy Butler does things his way, leads Heat into 2nd round
April 28, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler is different.
Some players hit beaches over All-Star break; Butler went to Argentina to watch tennis and learn about coffee.
Heat-Knicks: A playoff rivalry that’s about to get rekindled
April 27, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — They brawled in 1997. Jeff Van Gundy clung to Alonzo Mourning’s leg in 1998. Allan Houston got a friendly bounce in 1999. Clarence Weatherspoon didn’t get one in 2000.
Venezuela’s Juan Guaidó not seeking political asylum in US
April 26, 2023 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó on Tuesday said he is not seeking political asylum in the United States and has not ruled out the possibility of running in a presidential primary in his homeland planned for October.
Biden signs order prioritizing ‘environmental justice’
April 21, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order that would create the White House Office of Environmental Justice.
The White House said it wants to ensure that poverty, race and ethnic status do not lead to worse exposure to pollution and environmental harm.
Alcaraz cruises to opening victory at Barcelona Open
April 18, 2023 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz opened his title defense at the Barcelona Open with a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over Nuno Borges on Tuesday.
Venezuela arrests U.S. fugitive as part of oil graft purge
April 14, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Authorities in Venezuela have brought corruption charges against a businessman who is a fugitive in a separate U.S. money laundering case targeting a top ally of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.
Ruud extends clay winning streak at Monte Carlo Masters
April 12, 2023 GMTMONACO (AP) — Fourth-seeded Casper Ruud extended his winning streak on clay to nine matches to reach the third round at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
The 2022 French Open runner-up was made to work hard by Botic van de Zandschulp in his opening match at the Country Club before winning 7-5, 7-6 (1) on the slow surface.
2023 Cycle Hitters
April 12, 2023 GMTApril 11 - Luis Arraez, Miami at Philadelphia
Heat arena, formerly FTX, has a new name: Kaseya Center
April 4, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The arena where the Miami Heat play their home games now has yet another new name after Miami-Dade County commissioners voted to enter into a 17-year deal to call the facility Kaseya Center.
U.S. citizen gets 20 years for joining Islamic State group
April 2, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — A U.S. citizen who moved his family to Syria to join the Islamic State terrorist group has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
Emraan Ali, 55, a U.S. citizen born in Trinidad and Tobago, was sentenced Tuesday in Miami federal court, according to court records.
UConn’s Hawkins bounces back from illness in Final Four win
April 2, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Jordan Hawkins spent most of Friday in bed except when he went to the bathroom to throw up. He barely slept. Yet there was no way he wasn't going to be ready for Connecticut's game against Miami in the Final Four.
No shoe-in: Miami’s Pack benched for time after shoe blowout
April 2, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Nijel Pack might need to up his shoe game.
The Miami guard was relegated to the bench for part of the second half of the Hurricanes’ Final Four loss to UConn on Saturday night after busting a sneaker.
52 years after capture, orca Lolita may return to Pacific
March 31, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — More than 50 years after the orca known as Lolita was captured for public display, plans are in place to return her from the Miami Seaquarium to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest, where a nearly century-old, endangered killer whale believed to be her mother still swims.
Alcaraz turns away Fritz in Miami; Rybakina to women’s final
March 31, 2023 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The hopes of American men’s tennis rest largely on the talented rackets of Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul.
But a Spanish roadblock named Carlos Alcaraz is in the way – never more illustrated by the last few days at the Miami Open.
Miami’s motivational Larrañaga leads another Final Four run
March 30, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Begin with the end in mind.
A devotee of Franklin Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Jim Larrañaga chose Habit 2 to describe Miami's first trip to the Final Four.
Trinidad wins $100 million verdict in key corruption lawsuit
March 30, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The government of the eastern Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago has won a multimillion-dollar verdict in a sprawling corruption lawsuit that began nearly 20 years ago and involves former high-ranking officials.
Top Venezuela oil official pleads guilty to taking bribes
March 30, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The former general counsel for Venezuela’s state-owned oil company pleaded guilty in Miami federal court on money laundering charges Wednesday in connection to a conspiracy to siphon at least $550 million from state coffers through corrupt currency deals.
Congress to consider new no-fly list for unruly passengers
March 29, 2023 GMTU.S. Senate and House members proposed a new no-fly list for unruly passengers on Wednesday, an idea that was pushed by airline unions but failed to gain traction last year.
The legislation would let the Transportation Security Administration ban people convicted or fined for assaulting or interfering with airline crew members.
Elena Rybakina hits 10 aces in Miami for 12th straight win
March 29, 2023 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to 12 matches by delivering 10 aces — her fourth consecutive outing with at least that many — in a 6-3, 6-0 victory over 25th-seeded Martina Trevisan on Tuesday in the Miami Open quarterfinals.
Knight Foundation leader to retire, leaving powerful legacy
March 24, 2023 GMTAlberto Ibargüen announced Friday that he was stepping down as the leader of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, ending a run as the grantmaker’s president that began in the George W. Bush administration.
Cuban baseball team draws ire, support in Little Havana
March 20, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Jose Vilela fled Cuba for the United States when he was 14 years old after spending six months in a concentration camp. Like many of his compatriots, he settled in Miami's Cuban neighborhood, Little Havana.
Nadal aiming to make comeback from injury at Monte Carlo
March 15, 2023 GMTMONACO (AP) — Rafael Nadal is aiming to make his comeback from a hip injury at the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters next month, organizers said Wednesday.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined with a left hip flexor injury since the Australian Open, and pulled out of hard-court tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami.
Miami goes country with new music festival
March 14, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Already considered a hub for Latin, hip hop and electronic music, now Miami is going country.
Tickets for the Country Bay Music Festival went on sale Tuesday.
No. 21 Duke holds off No. 14 Miami 85-78 in ACC semifinals
March 11, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Duke has spent weeks building consistency and cohesion on the offensive end. That has the 21st-ranked Blue Devils making extra passes, getting better looks and knocking down outside shots.
No. 14 Miami loses Omier to ankle injury vs. Duke in ACCs
March 11, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — No. 14 Miami lost starting forward Norchad Omier to an ankle injury in the first half its Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinal matchup against No. 21 Duke on Friday.
Miami police arrest 5 after officer wounded in shooting
March 10, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Police in Miami said five suspects were taken into custody in connection with a shooting that wounded an officer on Wednesday.
Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo Ramirez told WTVJ-TV that the officer was conducting a narcotics investigation around 4 p.m.
Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat 104-100
March 9, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Cleveland coach J.B. Bickerstaff called it grit. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra called it disruptiveness.
Whatever it was, it worked for the Cavaliers.
Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 18 and the Cavaliers assured themselves of a second consecutive winning season with a 104-100 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Wake Forest advances; Boeheim’s long career at Syracuse ends
March 8, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest guard Daivien Williamson made a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left but it was Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim who took the headline afterwards.
SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Justice Jackson gets hometown honor
March 7, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The naming of a Miami-area street for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings to four the number of sitting Supreme Court justices similarly honored and makes possible a high court-focused road trip between Florida and New York.
Butler scores 26, Heat bench adds 59 in 130-128 win vs Hawks
March 7, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Miami got the breathing room it needed over Atlanta. And now the Heat will take a bit of momentum into trying to chase down others in the Eastern Conference.
Jimmy Butler had 26 points, Victor Oladipo and Caleb Martin combined to score 43 off the bench, and the Heat held off the Atlanta Hawks 130-128 on Monday night.
FAA says it fixed issue that delayed some Florida flights
March 7, 2023 GMTThe Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it fixed a radar issue that caused it to halt flights to and from parts of South Florida for about an hour.
The FAA did not describe the radar problem in detail, but a spokesman said it affected air-route traffic control centers in Miami and Jacksonville.
No. 14 Miami carries top seed into wide-open ACC tourney
March 6, 2023 GMTMiami coach Jim Larrañaga congratulated his 14th-ranked Hurricanes for battling through a “marathon” and claiming a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title. The Hurricanes face a different challenge now as the top seed for this week's ACC Tournament.
Feds: Woman funded lavish lifestyle with stolen COVID funds
March 6, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — A Florida woman — who authorities say chartered a private jet to fly her cross-country with some of the more than $1 million in federal coronavirus relief funds that she fraudulently obtained by using stolen identities — pleaded guilty Monday, federal prosecutors said.
Street near Miami named for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
March 6, 2023 GMTCUTLER BAY, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson came home to South Florida on Monday to celebrate the renaming of a street in her honor in the community where she grew up.
Djokovic withdraws after failed bid to play Indian Wells
March 6, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming BNP Paribas Open, having lost his bid to enter the United States unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event.
Miami faith community strains to help new exiles, migrants
March 5, 2023 GMTHIALEAH, Florida (AP) — A few days after selling all she had to flee Cuba with her three children on a crowded boat, Daneilis Tamayo raised her hand in praise and sang the rousing opening hymn at Sunday worship in this Miami suburb.
Jean, Callender lead Inter Miami to 2-0 victory over Union
March 5, 2023 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Corentin Jean scored a first-half goal and Drake Callender made it stand up as Inter Miami blanked the Philadelphia Union 2-0 on Saturday night.
Inter Miami (2-0-0) earned its first home win over Philadelphia (1-1-0) after entering play with an 0-2-1 record against the Union.
Atlanta plays Miami on 4-game road skid
March 5, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (32-32, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (34-31, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will aim to stop its four-game road skid when the Hawks take on Miami.
Miami takes No. 1 seed in ACC, edges Pitt 78-76 for title
March 5, 2023 GMTCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami coach Jim Larrañaga climbed the ladder, grabbed the last strand of net, ripped it off the rim and waved it in the air.
It took all 20 league games, going down to the final second, but his Hurricanes can call themselves Atlantic Coast Conference champions.
Cueto managed by Schumaker, 13 years after brawl with Cards
March 4, 2023 GMTJUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Skip Schumaker was a Cardinals player 13 years ago when a brawl broke out and Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto kicked St. Louis backup catcher Jason LaRue on the head, causing a career-ending concussion.