NBC 6 reports a Miami family secured a $620 million civil judgment against Cuba. The award comes amid recent Supreme Court and DOJ moves that could reshape related litigation.

Hippo-linked Wingsail won Florida approval to write homeowners policies and will use AI-assisted underwriting and claims tools as regulators welcome new entrants. The move adds capacity to a market rebuilding after major reforms.

Visit Florida says it’s “in line” to receive $80 million in draft budgets as lawmakers meet in a Tallahassee special session; agency points to rising visitation and big economic impact.

ICE detained Adys Lastres Morera in Miami after the State Department revoked her green card; she’s the sister of GAESA leader Ania Lastres Morera. The move follows a wave of U.S. sanctions targeting GAESA.

Miami‑based exile leaders met Thursday to coordinate rallies, humanitarian aid and a transition plan as tensions with Havana heated up following a Justice Department action.

A Miami Beach major who faced an FBI inquiry and internal discipline is now part of the department’s top team, raising fresh questions about promotions and oversight.

David Jolly added national strategist Joe Trippi and two Florida advisers as his campaign widens its operation; polls show him ahead but fundraising lags. The new hires aim to turn momentum into a primary win on Aug. 18.

County commissioners have put a one‑mill school tax on the Nov. 3 ballot to fund teacher pay and school security. A homeowner at the county median would pay about $177 a year.

Miami‑Dade lists debit and credit cards as acceptable voter ID — but the card must meet Florida's photo‑and‑signature rules. Here’s what to bring and how to cure a provisional ballot.

UF's search advisory committee unanimously named Stuart R. Bell, the former University of Alabama president, as the sole finalist; trustees and the state Board of Governors must now confirm the pick.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe quietly visited Havana on May 14 for rare talks with Cuban security officials as the island grapples with fuel shortages. Havana says it posed no threat; Washington tied engagement to reforms.

At a State of Black Miami town hall, leaders warned Florida’s anti‑DEI law has narrowed the Black Affairs Advisory Board’s tools and raised alarms about hiring and maps. Organizers say they’ll pivot to voter outreach and oversight.

House Oversight has asked four maternity operators for records about how they market childbirth packages to foreign clients as federal scrutiny tightens. Lawmakers want marketing materials, client counts and fee details.