Florida International University

Seven FIU students were reprimanded for wearing anti-ICE t-shirts during a university event, claiming the university violated their First Amendment rights. The university asserts they followed policies regarding student conduct, requiring the students to record videos about the alleged violations to register for classes.

Shark sightings near U.S. beaches have increased during the Fourth of July weekend, but experts confirm shark bites remain rare. Marine biologist Mike Heithaus advises avoiding murky water and fishing areas while highlighting that sharks typically ignore humans. Regions like Florida's New Smyrna Beach, North Carolina's Outer Banks, and Cape Cod see higher shark activity due to migration, warming waters, and prey availability.

Florida International University (FIU) is the top-performing state institution with a score of 97, while Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is the lowest at 73. Metrics include graduate wages, graduation rates, and retention. Florida Polytechnic University improved its score by 13 points, and New College of Florida saw the largest drop in graduate employment rates above $40,000. The state budget includes $645 million for performance-based incentives, pending Governor Ron DeSantis' approval.

President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian remotely signed a memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war, according to a White House official. The agreement was discussed with analysis from Eric Lob, an associate professor at Florida International University.

Edwin Lopez is the new police chief of Miami, having previously served as chief of the Doral Police Department and the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. He has 28 years of law enforcement experience and a background as a Miami native with immigrant parents. His new salary is $325,000.

Miami Springs Chief of Police Matthew Castillo has been appointed as Doral's next chief of police, replacing Edwin Lopez who is becoming Miami's police chief. Castillo will assume his role on June 15, with a swearing-in ceremony on June 17. He has over a decade of law enforcement experience and is a graduate of Florida International University and the FBI National Academy.

Three Florida beaches ranked in the top 10 best U.S. beaches for 2026, alongside Hawaii’s Poipu Beach, which claimed first place. The ranking by Stephen Leatherman, a coastal scientist and professor, evaluates beaches using 50 criteria including sand quality, wildlife, and crowding.

U.S. and Cuban leaders discuss potential military conflict as talks stall. Analysts note Cuba's weak military but warn of asymmetric resistance if the U.S. intervenes. Experts compare scenarios to Venezuela but highlight differences in Cuban leadership cohesion.

The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Eric Lob, a politics and international relations professor at Florida International University, analyzes the situation on CBS News.

Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran targets ships, raising concerns about ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war. Trump announces a ceasefire extension, while CBS News reports with insights from an FIU professor.