Miami Herald
Coverage of Miami Herald in the Nexus archive.
- Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero no longer in the running for top schools job in Miami
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero is no longer a candidate for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent position, as the Miami-Dade school board narrowed its pool to six semifinalists. Marrero stated he remains committed to Denver and highlighted his focus on equity and support for Black, Latino, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ students, noting potential misalignment with conservative ideologies in certain regions.
- NBC’s Tom Llamas climbed from 15-year-old intern to the top anchor chair—and still isn’t satisfied: ‘If you’re not growing, you’re dying’
Tom Llamas, now anchor of NBC Nightly News, rose from an unpaid intern at age 15 to a prominent news figure, emphasizing continuous growth and improvement in journalism. He reports globally, interviews high-profile figures, and prioritizes adapting to a fragmented media landscape.
- Fidelity opened account for Epstein, even as outrage grew
Fidelity Investments opened a brokerage account for Jeffrey Epstein in mid-April 2019, which received over $5 million before being closed in late May 2019, weeks before Epstein's arrest on sex trafficking charges. The account details were revealed through a document briefly published by the United States Justice Department, which later removed it.
- South Florida Democratic U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson won’t run for re-election this year
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson announced she will not run for re-election in 2025, citing strategic considerations related to Florida’s new congressional map. Wilson, who has represented parts of North Miami-Dade and south Broward since 2010, previously served in the Florida House, Florida Senate, and Miami-Dade School Board. Democratic State Sen. Shevrin Jones and GOP Rep. Carlos Giménez praised her legislative work.
- Florida Democrat Frederica Wilson to retire from the House
Florida Democrat Frederica Wilson, a 16-year Capitol Hill veteran, will not seek reelection in November, becoming the 30th House Democrat from the 119th Congress to leave the 120th. She is expected to announce her retirement formally in her South Florida district.
- 83-year-old Rep. Frederica Wilson confirms retirement from Congress
Rep. Frederica Wilson confirmed her retirement from Congress after initially denying reports. She cited strategic reasons for her delayed public announcement and mentioned divine guidance in her decision. Local officials like State Sen. Shevrin Jones and Miami Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert are potential successors.
- Alexandra Glorioso joins our joint investigative unit with ProPublica
Alexandra Glorioso, a state government reporter at the Miami Herald, has joined a joint investigative unit with ProPublica. She previously reported on the DeSantis administration's transfer of $10 million in public funds to a foundation led by the governor's wife.
- Majority of Cubans, Cuban Americans in South Florida disapprove of deportations: Poll
A Miami Herald poll reveals that 68% of Cubans and Cuban Americans in South Florida disapprove of the Trump administration's deportation policies targeting undocumented Cuban nationals. The survey highlights growing dissatisfaction among these communities with the administration's approach to migrant deportations from the Caribbean.