Hurricane Polo is gaining strength as it moves along Mexico's southwestern coast as a Category 5 cyclone.

The National Hurricane Center says the tropical cyclone named Polo is now a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean.

Tropical Storm Polo has formed off southwestern Mexico.

Tropical Storm Fay has formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean and continues to strengthen far from land.

Darian Mensah connected on his first 24 passes on the way to setting Atlantic Coast Conference records for consecutive completions, and fifth-ranked Miami’s defense came up with four straight fourth-quarter stops to beat Wake Forest 33-20 on Friday night.

Officials say four people were hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site.

No. 7 Miami set a school record for yards and tied the mark for points in a game, with quarterbacks Darian Mensah and Luke Nickel each throwing three touchdown passes in a 77-7 win over lower-division Florida A&M on Thursday night.

One of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off a Miami runway and killed five people repeatedly warned they were coming in too fast roughly two minutes ahead of the collision.

A federal judge in Miami has ruled that social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom.

Lionel Messi is set to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense.

A family member says all four relatives aboard a small plane that went missing off the Bahamas were found dead.

A 22-year-old man from Singapore is expected to plead guilty this week in Washington to orchestrating one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history, duping a stranger out of bitcoin worth over $240 million.

Officials in Hawaii are urging residents to prepare for heavy rains and flooding as Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm, prompted forecasters to issue a tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch for two islands.

Darian Mensah threw five touchdown passes in his Miami debut, Malachi Toney set a school-record with 234 yards receiving and the seventh-ranked Hurricanes opened their season with an 45-6 victory over Stanford.

A Houston restaurant is getting worldwide attention for something many Houstonians already know: people really love ordering from Aga’s.

Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gain strength before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana.

Forecasters say Hurricane Karina has become a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, but poses no immediate threat to land.

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean far from land.

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have taken the stand in federal court, arguing they can't defend themselves from sex charges while jailed in Miami.

The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Dolly Parton’s death.

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Julio has dissipated in the Pacific Ocean near the stronger Tropical Storm Iselle.

As climate change makes cities around the world unlivable, one city is using art and new infrastructure to adapt.

MLS says Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Ian Fray have been fined undisclosed amounts for making contact in the head and neck area of opponents in separate incidents during second-half stoppage time in a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia.

Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP Top 25, giving the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in the preseason rankings for just the second time ever.

A piece of Miami architectural history has sat largely abandoned and covered in graffiti for more than three decades.

Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo will play homecoming games a week apart in January.

A federal judge in Miami has postponed a hearing on whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody.

Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on Sunday to raise money for those affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

Lionel Messi has shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing uncertainty about whether he will continue playing soccer.

A U.S. Senate resolution has added Missouri to the list of teams with a claim to the 1960 national championship in college football.

A series of high-profile criminal cases is in court this week for hearings and testimony that could prove pivotal.

Florida authorities have arrested a U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men on felony charges, saying they committed brutal beatings as part of a fraternity hazing ritual.

Major Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Tropical Storm Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii.

Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean.

Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Texas Panhandle near Miami, marking the region's strongest quake since 1900, according to the USGS.

A cargo plane packed with food and hygiene kits has left Miami for Cuba as part of the U.S. government’s humanitarian assistance efforts for the people of the island nation.

Any extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the U.S. to the United Kingdom would ultimately rest with the State Department.

A lawyer says social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino got some serious air time over the course of the 2026 World Cup.

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities in Miami.

The rule allows the federal government to deny green cards to immigrants who use a public program, such as Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is inspired by Lionel Messi's success and wants to follow his path.

Florida has administered a lethal injection to a 74-year-old man, its oldest inmate in over a century, just weeks after executing another man who was briefly the oldest person executed by the state.

In response to devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Houston Astros bench coach Omar López and owner Jim Crane are leading a relief effort to deliver 80,000 pounds of supplies via Crane's freight company.

Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast.

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast of Texas could become the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.

A key platform that Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba has stopped operations.

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.

Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast.

The National Hurricane Center says the first tropical storm of the Pacific season has formed.

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

Texas travelers who sailed with Carnival could be among those impacted by a newly disclosed cybersecurity breach that exposed sensitive personal information, including passport and driver’s license numbers.

The Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese from deportation, allowing them to stay and work in the U.S. for another six months and marking a rare reprieve to any of the people protected by temporary measures which have been harshly criticized by Republicans.

Houston police say a home invasion near West Alabama and Brandt streets in Montrose may have been connected to a dating app — and a local domestic violence advocate for victims is urging people to stay alert when meeting strangers online.

The Trump administration is announcing a new policy that requires foreigners in the U.S. to leave and apply for a green card from their home country.

Venezuela’s government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary by defending deeply held beliefs and protecting free speech rather than relying on patriotic slogans or celebrations.

Two South Florida police officers claim Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s recent action thriller “The Rip” used too many real-life details in its fictionalized narrative, causing harm to the officers’ personal and professional reputations.

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup.

The American Football Coaches Association is proposing the elimination of conference championship games and other changes as part of its non-binding recommendation for the College Football Playoff to be completed by the second Monday each January.

Four races into Formula 1’s new era and the peak of electrical power’s influence on the sport may already be in the rearview mirror.

A former Miami congressman and close friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been convicted in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela’s socialist government during the first Trump administration.

Formula 1’s return from an unplanned month long hiatus is not only a time to see how rules tweaks will work.

The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela has arrived in the Venezuelan capital Caracas.

A teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship will go to trial in over a month.

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A teenager charged with killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship has filed a not-guilty plea and waived his appearance at a hearing in Miami federal court.

Lionel Messi had two goals, Germán Berterame scored a goal for the second consecutive game, and Inter Miami beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven games.

This NBA season has been unusual, with three teams finishing over.

A hotel at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger.

Miami corner Keionte Scott visiting Texans, Commanders, Bears

The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history.

The criminal trial of a former congressman is offering a glimpse into the prehistory of the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

The final day of the NBA regular season is here.

Purdue has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third straight time and seventh in the last nine years.

LeBron James started for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Miami Heat, making it the 1,611th regular-season game of his career and tying Robert Parish’s all-time NBA mark.

Eian Elmer scored 22 points and Miami of Ohio beat SMU 89-79 in the First Four for its first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years.

Aaron Judge walked slowly back and forth in the United States’ dugout on Tuesday night while Venezuelan players shed tears and fell to their knees to celebrate the country’s first World Baseball Classic title.

Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic has become baseball’s biggest stage.

A close called third strike ended the Dominican Republic’s rally attempt and sent the United States into the World Baseball Classic title game.

Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered and the United States limited the Dominican Republic’s electric offense to win a thrilling semifinal 2-1 and move a win from its second World Baseball Classic championship.

Gunnar Henderson started at third base for the United States over Alex Bregman Sunday in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, then homered in the fourth inning against the Dominican Republic.

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament.

Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.

Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two-run shot, and Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic to advance to the semifinals.

Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. got the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal off to a pulsating start, combining for the first WBC game with two leadoff homers.

Austin Wells’ only swing of the bat put the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic record book and the semifinal round.

No. 20 Miami (Ohio) dropped its Mid-American Conference Tournament opener to UMass 87-83, spoiling the last perfect record in Division I men’s basketball.

Adebayo scored 83 points in the Miami Heat’s 150-129 blowout win over the Washington Wizards — becoming the NBA’s second all-time leading scorer for a single game.

President Donald Trump says it's inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target U.S. military personnel and assets in the Middle East.

Venezuelan fans are turning the World Baseball Classic in Miami into a celebration.

Florida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.

Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic in Miami with politics hanging over the tournament.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is urging Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels.

Pete Suder scored 19 points, Antowne Woolfolk added 14 and No. 19 Miami (Ohio) closed within a victory of a perfect regular season with a 74-72 win over Toledo that extended the RedHawks’ season-opening winning streak to 30 games.

Duke is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the second straight week, extending its all-time record with the program’s 149th appearance in the top spot.

Word from the Cuban government of a deadly encounter between its troops and a boat carrying armed expatriates is casting a spotlight on Cubans living in the U.S. who still harbor aspirations of a counter-revolution 67 years after a guerrilla uprising ushered in communism.

The FBI has served at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the home of its superintendent.

Business chiefs and government leaders are poring over the fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated some tariffs by President Donald Trump's administration and his response to it.