WASHINGTON — For the first time in more than a month, the Miami Marlins had both Brian Anderson and Joey Wendle in their starting lineup. They immediately felt the impact. The duo combined for four hits, three RBIs and two runs scored as the Marlins be…
Greg Cote: Deshaun Watson saga nears end as NFL weighs penalty, but no one wins here. Everybody loses.
MIAMI — Nobody wins when this is over. No ties. Everybody loses. When the NFL finally resolves this miserable, embarrassing Deshaun Watson saga, there will be no satisfaction to be found, not anywhere. The mess will have ended, but not really. Watson c…
In briefing Congress, Fla. surgeon general admits state decision could limit vaccine access to kids
In a briefing to a congressional subcommittee Tuesday, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo confirmed that the state decision to block county health departments from obtaining COVID-19 vaccines for young children may prohibit an estimated 30,000 disad…
Michelle Kaufman: Serena Williams lost, but Wimbledon won with her return. Medvedev should be there, too.
Wimbledon got underway this week with the thrilling (albeit brief) return of 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams after a yearlong hiatus. Williams, who turns 41 in September and had not played a singles match in 364 days, looked hungry as ever …
Antisemitic flyers attacking Disney execs, lawmakers left at homes in Miami
Dozens of homeowners in Coral Gables and Miami awoke Tuesday to plastic bags filled with candy corn and pictures of Disney characters on their front lawns. But the package wasn’t meant as a gift. It was a blatant antisemitic affront, with the candy ser…
Luongo becomes first to make Hockey Hall of Fame after playing most of career for Panthers
A few years ago, Roberto Luongo became the first player to have his jersey number retired by the Florida Panthers. Now, the six-time All-Star is the first player to spend the majority of his career with the Panthers to make the Hockey Hall of Fame, get…
There’s a place in Florida where you can swim with alligators and not get eaten (ideally)
MIAMI — Want to feel like a bona fide Floridian? Go swimming with an alligator. Yes, this is an actual thing. Don’t worry. It’s totally, um, safe. A professional runs the show. That would be Chris Gillette, who is best known as one of the stars of Anim…
This landmark Coconut Grove hotel reopens soon after $50 million makeover. Take a look
A Coconut Grove institution is reopening this summer: The Mayfair Hotel will welcome guests again in August, following a $50 million remodel. The colorful hotel with artistic flair, known for its rooftop pool, open-air courtyard and a distinction to go…
COVID vaccines for infants arrive in Florida. Here’s why doctors are throwing them away
MIAMI — Dozens of South Florida pharmacies, community health centers, children’s hospitals and pediatricians received delivery this week of the first COVID-19 vaccines available for children as young as 6 months old — much earlier than anticipated afte…
‘Take one breath at a time.’ Surfside marks collapse anniversary with grief, closure
SURFSIDE, Fla. — Luis Bermudez’s voice cracked as he spoke to his deceased 26-year-old boy, calling him his hero and a “warrior” who overcame every challenge in his short life. Muscular dystrophy did not hamper his son’s joy, a joy that still gives his…