Stephen Schwartz, composer of the hit musical “Wicked,” is no longer hosting a gala at the Kennedy Center this year following the Trump administration’s takeover
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New Florida laws take effect in 2026: Here’s how they may impact you
New Year’s Eve celebrations have come to an end, but new laws passed by Florida lawmakers are now in effect as of Jan. 1. From
After a turbulent 2025, Florida politics heats up as the 2026 governor’s race and redistricting fights loom
For an off year, 2025 was a surprisingly busy one in Florida politics. President Donald Trump tapped several Floridians to join his administration, including Sen.
Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to be arraigned in federal court Monday
South Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is set to be arraigned in federal court in Miami on Monday afternoon after she was accused of stealing Federal
Trump warns Maduro as U.S.–Venezuela tensions escalate in the Caribbean
After days of escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, President Donald Trump issued a new warning Tuesday aimed directly at Venezuelan leader Nicolas
The Weekly Dirt: Billionaires rush to close trophy deals before year’s end
Billionaires are trading properties from Miami to Manalapan as the year comes to a close. While many agents tell me the market’s a bit quiet,
A conversation with controversial gubernatorial candidate James Fishback
CBS News Miami’s Jim Defede’s guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida governor. The 30-year-old investor has
Eileen Higgins to be sworn in as City of Miami mayor today after historic victory
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins is about to make history on Thursday when she’s sworn in, becoming the first female ever to lead the city and
Miami-Dade Homeless Trust chair sees Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins as strong ally for city’s unhoused population
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust. He explains how the agency is working to reduce the
Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas wants to reward voters’ faith by tackling overdevelopment, affordability issues
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday’s runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas. She explains how she wants