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SPJ-FIU sponsors mobile video workshop

DanEvans 2018-09-22T08:58:55+00:00

Chris Delboni, the former news director for the South Florida News Service, hosted a video and editing workshop on Thursday afternoon in the Department of Journalism newsroom. The event was sponsored by the FIU chapter of the Society of Professional

Student Talkback: the Kavanaugh nomination

Felipe Castilla 2018-09-21T12:21:29+00:00

As Brett Kavanaugh, a potential member of the U.S. Supreme Court, faces down allegations of sexual assault by Professor Christine Blasey Ford, students at Florida International University’s BBC and MMC campuses weighed in this week how fair the process

The SoFlo Scoop: Dwyane Wade to take final bow; Stoneman Douglas graduate on November ballot; Protest at “Salt Bae’s” restaurant

Valeria Gomez 2018-09-21T11:40:27+00:00

Good morning South Florida! Here's your week in review. Today is Friday, September 21. Miami is expected to experience a high of 89 and a low of 79, while Key West will be dealing with a high of 86 and a low

Lifestyle & Sports

Coffee Shop Talk: Maluma album cover controversy

VickySalas 2018-09-21T09:28:34+00:00

Maluma, the Colombian reggaeton singer, has received a significant amount of pushback in the last few weeks about his latest album cover. This is not the first time the singer has been accused of being sexist. In 2016 a

Italian soccer team opens official fan club in Miami

Humberto Mendez 2018-09-19T13:01:57+00:00

Earlier this month, Juventus opened an official fan club in the Magic City, holding a launch party at The Wharf Miami. Established in 1897 in Torino, "La Vecchia Signora" (the old lady) is one of the most successful clubs

FIU students receive free admission Tuesday to Brazilian film fest

Luciana Izquierdo 2018-09-19T11:31:32+00:00

FIU students will receive free admission to the Brazilian Film Festival Monday and Tuesday. BRAFF, held at various venues in Miami and Miami Beach, is now in its 22nd year. It started on Sept. 14 and runs through Sept. 23.

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Sports

Italian soccer team opens official fan club in Miami

Humberto Mendez 2018-09-19T13:01:57+00:00

Earlier this month, Juventus opened an official fan club in the Magic City, holding a launch party at The Wharf Miami. Established

Opinion: Sports betting is destroying fantasy sports

Paul Martinez 2018-09-21T09:27:54+00:00

Just two weeks ago, I was invited to play the role of commissioner at a fantasy football draft party among my friends.

Florida woman to paddleboard from Cuba to Key West with hopes of breaking world record

VickySalas 2018-06-20T10:27:21+00:00

A South Florida athlete from Fort Lauderdale will stand-up paddleboard from Cuba to Key West as she attempts to break the Guinness World Record.

Politics

Student Talkback: the Kavanaugh nomination

Felipe Castilla 2018-09-21T12:21:29+00:00

As Brett Kavanaugh, a potential member of the U.S. Supreme Court, faces down allegations of sexual assault by Professor Christine

Coffee Shop Talk: Do Trump Tweets help or hurt?

VickySalas 2018-09-19T10:08:17+00:00

On a recent Tuesday, patrons and workers at The Alchemist coffee shop in Aventura were asked about whether they feel

Why did you vote? South Florida responds

DanEvans 2018-09-06T10:43:46+00:00

As election day for the Florida Primary approached, students from Florida International University asked voters throughout South Florida why they

Noticias

Miami Gardens busca reducir su mala reputación con nueva tecnología

Alejandro Alvarado 2018-09-21T12:32:31+00:00

La ciudad de Miami Gardens, Florida, tiene dos grandes desafíos: reducir el crimen con el apoyo de nuevas tecnologías y

Diáspora nicaragüense apoya la lucha contra el régimen de Ortega

Alejandro Alvarado 2018-09-21T12:21:38+00:00

“Nicaragua no está sola, estamos con ellos”, exclamó una joven nica con lágrimas rodando por sus mejillas mientras reafirmaba su

Testimonio de la represión sandinista

Alejandro Alvarado 2018-09-19T11:31:44+00:00

“En Nicaragua existe una crisis de derechos humanos; mi hijo fue el caso de una tortura. Atentaron contra todos sus

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Opinion: Sports betting is destroying fantasy sports

Just two weeks ago, I was invited to play the role of commissioner at a fantasy football draft party among my friends. I chose not to participate in the league this year because it involved having to pay a wager.

Florida Believe it Or Not

Florida Believe it or Not: Man wears inmate’s ear as a necklace; Naked man sets house on fire while baking cookies; Man shot during fight over tattoo

Daniel Lederman 2018-09-20T11:20:39+00:00

We’ve made it past the worst of the heat, yet the Floridian weirdness continues to rise. The strange coexistence of Halloween decorations and spray fans are a staple of this time of year, and the oddities don’t stop there.

Florida Believe it or Not: Man steals sausage; Father charged for making pot brownies; Students bring dead alligator to dorm

admin 2018-08-05T17:17:39+00:00

From selling pot brownies and stealing sausage, to being choked at Disney world, the news in South Florida remains the same – strange. Two students from Palm Bay High School were sent to the hospital after eating pot brownies at

Florida Believe it or Not: Man sets rabbit on fire; Teenager survives shark attack; Santa Claus look-alike arrested on cocaine charges.

admin 2018-08-23T17:02:17+00:00

From animal cruelty, to Christmas coming early and Santa Claus only bringing cocaine, the news in South Florida strives to remain strange. A man from Sarasota has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty for intentionally setting a pet bunny on

Event Calendar

Homegrown Bites, Brews, and Bands: Benefiting Live Like Bella Foundation

September 23 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SPJ National Convention

September 27 @ 8:00 am - September 30 @ 5:00 pm

Media hub reception and ribbon cutting ceremony

October 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Colored Museum by George C. Wolfe

October 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Benefit concert for Area Stage Company

October 6 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

VI International & Cultural Az Libris Show 2018

October 7 @ 10:30 am - 6:30 pm

Forum for Inclusive Immigration Reform

October 12 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Hearst Awards – Feature Writing

October 30

Hearst Awards – Photo News & Features

November 6

Hearst Awards – Television Features

November 13

Arts & Culture

Coffee Shop Talk: Maluma album cover controversy

VickySalas 2018-09-21T09:28:34+00:00

Maluma, the Colombian reggaeton singer, has received a significant amount of pushback in the last few weeks about his latest album cover.

FIU students receive free admission Tuesday to Brazilian film fest

Luciana Izquierdo 2018-09-19T11:31:32+00:00

FIU students will receive free admission to the Brazilian Film Festival Monday and Tuesday. BRAFF, held at various venues in Miami and Miami

Tiki’s Great Escape [Video]

DanEvans 2018-08-31T10:19:02+00:00

On June 9, Tiki, a soft keel-billed toucan, escaped Flamingo Gardens in Davie. Michael Ruggieri, Director of Animal Care, said that a

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