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The end of Haitian TPS has upended life in South Florida’s Little Haiti: many recipients cannot work, local businesses lose workers and customers, and residents fear ICE enforcement, causing widespread disruption as families weigh asylum, relocation to other countries, or return to Haiti while advocates press for extending protections.
A highly contagious and deadly strain of feline panleukopenia is spreading through South Florida cat populations, affecting both kittens and adults with no cure—only supportive care. Incubation is 2–7 days, and outbreaks are fueled by heat and overpopulation; symptoms include loss of appetite, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Rescue groups like Purrr Adoption & Sanctuary are offering low-cost vaccines ($25 per shot, with three doses recommended) to curb the spread. Local shelters report rising cases and quarantines (Miami-Dade and Broward), highlighting the urgent need for vaccination, testing, and preventive care for felines.
A Hollywood, Florida USPS letter carrier is charged with stealing and cashing a winning $2,600 Pick 4 lottery ticket. She admitted to the theft after investigators traced the redeemed ticket to a June 19 Florida Lottery payout at the Miami District Office, and faces counts including grand theft, dealing in stolen property, petty theft, use of a two-way device to facilitate a felony, filing a false claim and obtaining mail by fraud or deception.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred about 65 miles west-northwest of Mantua off Cuba just after 2 p.m. and was felt across South Florida, including Miami and Tampa. Some buildings were evacuated, but there were no reported injuries or major damage, and officials say there is no tsunami threat. Authorities continue to monitor for aftershocks.
Two wildfires in Broward and Miami-Dade counties continue burning, with the Max Road Fire around 5,000 acres and about 20% contained and the 172nd Avenue Fire around 210 acres and about 30% contained; officials warn air quality and visibility could worsen as crews work to contain the blazes, with no evacuations ordered but road closures and traffic disruptions in the area.
Louisville freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. will miss the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game against South Florida due to a back injury and is expected to be out for the rest of the week if the Cardinals advance, complicating the matchup against a Bulls team the program had hoped to have him against.
South Florida residents react to a policy allowing Venezuelan oil to be sold to Cuba’s private sector (not the government), a move some see as relief from shortages while others fear the Cuban regime could still benefit. The policy restricts oil sales to the Cuban government or military, but details and enforcement remain unclear, prompting calls for more clarity from local Cuban‑American lawmakers.
Billionaires Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin, who relocated from New York and Chicago to South Florida, are launching a $10 million campaign called Ambition Accelerated with the Florida Council of 100 to attract more businesses to the Gold Coast (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach). They argue Florida offers superior business conditions—talent, regulatory predictability, cost structure, and quality of life—and are aiming to lure tech and finance firms while continuing investments in local projects such as Vanderbilt University’s campus, a private school, and a Cleveland Clinic hospital.
CMS has approved Nevada Donor Network to take over organ procurement services in South Florida after decertifying the University of Miami's provider due to noncompliance, ensuring continued organ donation and transplantation services during the transition.
Ohio State remains at the top of the CFP rankings, with Miami making a significant leap to No. 15 due to their early-season win over Notre Dame, and South Florida re-entering the rankings as the top Group of 5 team. The rankings reflect recent game performances and conference considerations, with the final bracket set to be announced in December.
A Christian missionary father and daughter, Alexander and Serena Wurm, were killed in a plane crash in South Florida while en route to Jamaica for hurricane relief efforts. The aircraft, recently acquired for humanitarian missions, crashed shortly after takeoff, and investigations are ongoing. The Wurm family was dedicated to humanitarian work and their faith, with the father having recently helped deliver aid to Jamaica.
Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the U.S., primarily in South Florida, will lose Temporary Protected Status (TPS) after Friday, risking deportation amid ongoing turmoil in Venezuela. Despite some improvements in Venezuela's conditions, experts argue that it remains unsafe for returnees, especially opponents of Maduro's regime. Many affected individuals have pending asylum cases or work visas, but without TPS, they face potential detention or deportation. U.S. officials and local representatives are calling for solutions to protect these communities.
Memphis staged a dramatic comeback to beat No. 18 South Florida 34-31, with a late touchdown pass from Brendon Lewis to Cortez Braham Jr. and a missed field goal by South Florida as time expired. South Florida's Byrum Brown led a strong offensive effort but couldn't secure the win, snapping their four-game winning streak.
Mark Wahlberg is under contract to purchase a $47 million, 29,000-square-foot luxury mansion in Delray Beach's exclusive Stone Creek Ranch, featuring extensive amenities like a saltwater lagoon pool, home theater, and private tennis court, offering privacy and luxury in a gated community.
Hurricane Humberto, the eighth storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, has strengthened to a Category 4 but is not expected to impact South Florida directly; it is currently moving northwest and is projected to head towards the Carolinas, with potential indirect marine hazards for South Florida.