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What to know about Joe Kent, Trump counterterrorism chief who resigned

In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."

Florida man says spirits told him to kill "demons" before fatal shooting

Terrell Gibson, 20, of West Palm Beach, faces several charges, including first-degree murder.

Passengers at South Florida airports seeing shorter lines

Lines at South Florida airports are starting to dwindle as the partial government shutdown continues, but passengers should still arrive early.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty

Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.

FBI, IRS to probe nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism links, sources say

In December, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered law enforcement officials to prioritize efforts to probe and prosecute groups and individuals belonging to the antifa movement or are deemed "extremist."

Florida man stripped of U.S. citizenship after $3.8M COVID-19 fraud, judge rules

A Haitian-born man from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was stripped of his U.S. citizenship after defrauding COVID-19 relief programs of millions and lying during the naturalization process, federal prosecutors said.

Argument over women leads to Miami Beach bachelor party stabbing, police say

Olajuwon Dickerson, 32, of Marstons Mills, Massachusetts, was held without bond after the incident.

South Florida to see cool, cloudy Wednesday

It's going to be cool and cloudy on Wednesday in South Florida, but better is on the way as we get closer to the end of the workweek and head into the weekend.

Official warns some airports could shut down if TSA sick calls climb

Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security​ don't receive funding.

First-time candidate Robin Peguero "ticked off" with direction of U.S., current representative

Robin Peguero said he may be a first-time candidate, but he's not new to the political scene.

Cuban American business owners in South Florida react to island's investment plans

The latest move appears to signal a potential shift after Cuba has allowed limited private enterprise on the island since 2021, though those opportunities have largely excluded Cubans living abroad.

Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title

With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.

Sec. Rubio says Cuba must make "dramatic" changes as U.S. pressure grows

According to The New York Times, U.S. negotiators are pushing for Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel to step aside, but they are not pushing for action against members of the Castro family.