South Florida

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was not present for Tuesday's arraignment in Miami federal court, but her attorney, William Barzee, entered the plea on her behalf.

It has been one year since Donald Trump began his immigration enforcement policy. Hundreds of thousands of Floridians have lost their immigration protections. One Venezuela couple was granted a visa, clearing up their legal status. Still, they feel vulnerable as much as they are faithful in the system.

The U.S. House Ethics Committee says they have evidence of violations of government ethics and House rules by the Democratic South Florida Congresswoman.

Otis Wallace has been mayor of the South Dade city since 1982. On the eve of his retirement, he fears the state of immigration enforcement nationwide.

The first private passenger rail service in more than a century in the U.S. is finding it difficult getting more people to pay higher fares as it works to increase its revenues faster. Brightline faces some big debt payments in 2026. At least one analyst warns of default.

Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado spoke briefly on Capitol Hill Tuesday as she met with lawmakers and worked to shore up U.S. support for her bid to lead the country after President Donald Trump ousted the former president, Nicolas Maduro.

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat, has pleaded not guilty to 15 federal counts, including theft of government funds and money laundering.

Without Venezuelan oil to help run manufacturing and agricultural operations, material conditions in Cuba are likely to deteriorate further. That presents hope for a wholistic government change as well as fear for what comes next. WLRN spoke to prominent Cubans and Cuban-Americans about the future of the island nation.

Adam Cervera's call comes a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis called the district a "disaster" and suggested a receivership would be the fix to a series of financial problems recently.

Gov. Ron DeSantis named Chad Mizelle to the board and reappointed three others. The state Senate must still confirm the selections.

Miami Dade College will soon begin to authorize new charter schools, according to a presentation reviewed by WLRN, cutting out the school district. "If it's going to be funded by public dollars, in my opinion, the public should have a method by which to hold it accountable," said Miami-Dade school board member Luisa Santos.

Twenty million dollars will go toward the  Biscayne Bay water quality improvement projects, bringing the state's total investment in the bay to $100 million since 2021. DeSantis announced the new funding at a press conference on Tuesday at Florida International University's Biscayne Bay campus.