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The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team visited the White House days after their stunning overtime victory over Canada ended a 46-year gold medal drought. Their win brought the nation together in celebration of a historic sports moment that connected generations.
After ending a 46-year Olympic drought with a historic gold medal win, Team USA's hockey team got stranded in Miami due to weather and turned it into an unforgettable celebration. The unexpected detour brought Olympic glory to South Florida in the most spontaneous way possible.
The U.S. men's hockey team touched down in Florida on Monday after defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim Olympic gold. Cheering fans mobbed the players at Miami International Airport as Jack Hughes, Auston Matthews, and Matthew Tkachuk proudly displayed their medals.
Irene Morales went from emergency brain surgery to cancer-free in four years, and now she's running a 5K to inspire others. The Homestead artist is joining fellow survivors at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge to celebrate beating the odds.
Florida lawmakers passed a bill allowing high school coaches to use personal funds to help students with basic needs like transportation and meals. The legislation came after former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was suspended for helping his players at Miami Northwestern High School.
Rockway Middle School just unveiled a cutting-edge Innovation Space where 1,200 students can collaborate, create, and explore with interactive technology. The transformation turns a traditional library into a 21st-century learning hub complete with robotics, modular furniture, and an interactive floor.
Brady Engel crossed a 5K finish line just 30 days after a stem cell transplant for his second fight with lymphoma. The Miami Dolphins employee turned his team's motto into a personal rally cry.
Miami Dolphins employee Brady Engel will bike 39 miles at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge just weeks after scans showed he's cancer-free from his second battle with B-Cell Lymphoma. Last year, he walked a 5K just one month after a stem cell transplant.
A former LexisNexis campus in Miami Township, Ohio is transforming into "the Pike," a vibrant mixed-use community that's already creating 750 jobs and bringing new life to the region. The redevelopment combines renovated office spaces, apartments, and local amenities into one thriving hub.
An Arlington runner just proved that age is just a number by breaking the world record for completing ultramarathons on all seven continents in seven days. Michael Wardian's incredible journey took him from Antarctica to Miami, smashing the previous record by nearly five hours.
Dozens of volunteers mobilized across three Miami cities to provide free groceries, dental care, and clothing to residents who need it most. The Send Relief Tour showed how organized community action can meet real needs with dignity and generosity.
The Miami Marlins are reviving their iconic teal jerseys after fans made it clear the color represents their favorite memories of the team. Starting this season, players will wear the throwback uniforms for every Sunday home game.
Two champions from the Miami Marlins' magical 2003 World Series run are heading to the team's hall of fame. Josh Beckett and Dontrelle Willis will be immortalized this season for their unforgettable contributions to South Florida baseball history.
University of Miami scientists found a way to restore blood flow in the brains of mice with Alzheimer's, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for the 7 million Americans living with the disease. By activating a specific protein in blood vessels, they reversed one of the earliest warning signs of the condition.
After missing 2024 with Tommy John surgery and struggling through 2025, Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara is ready for his sixth Opening Day start with renewed mental strength. The Marlins ace says he's done listening to critics and is focused on staying healthy and dominant in 2026.
Jennifer Jimenez, a South Miami Senior High School band director, just made history as the first Miami-Dade teacher to win a GRAMMY Award. After 19 years of transforming young musicians' lives, she beat out 2,000 instructors nationwide for the 2026 Music Educator Award.
Researchers at the University of Miami discovered a breakthrough that makes chemotherapy-resistant tumors vulnerable again by blocking a single protein. The approach could help patients who've run out of treatment options without increasing toxic side effects.
At 90-something, Charlie Mendel is racing against time to share his Holocaust survival story with students, making sure one of history's darkest chapters never repeats. This week, elementary schoolers in Coral Gables heard firsthand how courage and compassion saved his life.
A small Ohio university that hasn't been ranked in over 20 years just achieved the longest winning streak in conference history. Miami University is now one of only two undefeated Division I basketball teams in the nation.
A Nashville student-athlete helped Indiana University win its first-ever NCAA football championship with clutch plays in the final game. The sophomore wide receiver caught key passes that kept scoring drives alive in the 27-21 victory over Miami.
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