by Michael Wilkins | May 19, 2026 | Miami News
A Stanford-Harvard study tracking grades 3–8 across 35 states has found that Florida students rank last in reading, part of a nationwide “learning recession” that has seen scores drop in 83% of school districts over the past decade. Despite the findings,...
by Michael Wilkins | May 19, 2026 | Miami News
Two teenage gunmen opened fire Monday outside the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men before being found dead in a nearby vehicle from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The attack occurred just before noon in the Clairemont neighborhood. Among the...
by Michael Wilkins | May 18, 2026 | Miami News
Spirit Airlines ceased operations May 3, leaving price-sensitive travelers scrambling ahead of the summer season. A Spirit attorney apologized in bankruptcy court to Americans who “could not otherwise have afforded air travel.” The closure reflects broader...
by Michael Wilkins | May 18, 2026 | Miami News
Florida saw opioid overdose deaths drop 42 percent in the first half of 2025, with fentanyl-related deaths falling 46 percent, according to new state medical examiner data. Gov. DeSantis credited law enforcement crackdowns, including immigration enforcement, for the...
by Michael Wilkins | May 17, 2026 | Miami News
In a dramatic reversal, Venezuela has deported Alex Saab — a Colombian-born businessman and close Maduro confidant — to face criminal proceedings in the United States. Saab had previously been freed in 2023 when President Biden pardoned him as part of a prisoner...
