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While political and economic transformation underway around the world get studied and debated, less attention is given to the impact such changes are having on the people in those countries. Eliott sits down with the author of a new thought-provoking book which analyzes some of these human factors as they apply to Cuba and what impact it might have in the future.
Amid a criminal investigation, the fate of ex-Florida Congressman David Rivera, may rely mostly on a woman who was his close friend.
On this day exactly eight years ago, Fidel Castro handed power of the communist island over to his brother Raul Castro.
New pictures have been released of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro's meeting with the Chinese President.
Navarro, a Miami-based discount pharmacy that's been in South Florida for more than 50 years, is being bought out by CVS Caremark.
Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez was blasted by an Italian-language translator who worked with her for the past six years.
Today is May Day, which meant a big celebration in many parts of the world--but it turned violent in others.
Hundreds attended a visitation and prayer service Sunday for Huber Matos Benitez.
The second member of the Cuban Five spy ring that was released Thursday was back in Miami Friday under heavy protection from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Another member of the "Cuban Five" spy ring was released from a United States prison after spending the last 15 years behind bars.
Huber Matos Benitez, who was a key leader in the late 1950's Cuban Revolution to overthrow Fulgencio Batista, but later became an outspoken opponent of Fidel Castro, died Thursday at the age of 95.
A group of former Cuban sugar mill owners, who sought refuge in the U.S. after their lands and property were seized in the 1959 Cuban revolution, have entered fray after an interview earlier this month in which billionaire sugar baron Alfonso Fanjul spoke publicly for the first time about his thoughts on expanding his business into Cuba.
The term hacking has a negative connotation, but a group of technology experts gathering in Miami will try to come up with ways to improve Internet access and information in Cuba.
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has been welcoming several foreign dignitaries into the communist country over the past few days.
Fidel Castro, Cuba's former leader, made a rare public appearance Wednesday night to attend the opening of an art gallery in Havana.
While January 1 is a day of celebration for many, for exiled Cubans, it's a somber anniversary of the communist revolution on the Caribbean island.
It was a toast repeated yearly since the family arrived from Cuba in the 1960s. Gustavo Pérez Firmat's family uttered the toast as a wish they anxiously waited to fulfill.
In his first trip outside of Cuba since 2000, Elian Gonzalez denounced the U.S. embargo against Cuba at a youth conference in Quito, Ecuador.
Elian Gonzalez the Cuban boy who survived a boat sinking during his journey to South Florida but was later taken at gunpoint by US agents from Miami relatives, took his first trip overseas since being reunited with his father in Cuba back in 2000.
The pain we're seeing at the passing of Nelson Mandela extends to South Florida where possibly no one feels it more than Miami attorney H.T. Smith.
Former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro turned 87 years old Tuesday and as the country he spent more than a half century in charge of moves forward, the once boisterous revolutionary has largely disappeared from the public eye.
Florida Power and Light Company demolished two 150-foot-tall smokestacks Saturday morning in Palmetto Bay.
With Cuban Independence Day just around the corner, a frequent Cuban hunger strike traveled to Miami for the holiday.
The increasingly isolated North Korea received a new warning about trying to start a nuclear war with the United States, this time coming from former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.
Internationally acclaimed Cuban blogger will speak Monday at Miami-Dade College's Freedom Tower.
The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
The South Florida law enforcement community is mourning the loss of two veteran Palm Beach County deputies who were killed in a tragic crash on Thursday morning, with a third deputy remaining in critical condition.
AAA is forecasting travel will be in record numbers.
A Miami man is facing serious charges after being accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an elderly woman on Thursday.
The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
The South Florida law enforcement community is mourning the loss of two veteran Palm Beach County deputies who were killed in a tragic crash on Thursday morning, with a third deputy remaining in critical condition.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.