Port of Miami

In Miami, Obama pushes for infrastructure plan

2013-03-29 13:17:00

WASHINGTON -- President Obama urged Congress to take up his proposals to improve the nation’s infrastructure, saying his plan would encourage private investment and put construction workers back to work. Making a quick day trip to the Port of...

Rick Ross at the Nokia Theatre

2012-01-14 16:35:46

Album review: Rick Ross' 'Teflon Don'

2010-07-19 21:35:52

The young captain and the sea

2005-02-07 00:00:00

Attached to the arm of the captain's chair was a black joystick. With it the skipper can change the direction of the ship. I glanced out at the sea. It was clear to the horizon. Lazy clouds floated high above the water. Whitecaps skipped across an...

Republicans feast on chicken, politics at Lincoln Day dinner

2013-05-20 18:55:00

Chicken, potatoes and asparagus – plus politics – were on the menu Monday night for the Broward Republican Party’s “Lincoln Day” fundraiser. Most of the speeches, including Gov. Rick Scott’s keynote, were devoted to...

Dolphins make stadium funding pitch about jobs

2013-04-30 15:40:00

The Miami Dolphins are beginning the process of hiring workers to rebuild Sun Life Stadium, even though funding for the project still must be approved by state legislators and Miami-Dade County voters. The Dolphins will host the first in a series of job...

New IDB study offers a prescription for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean

2013-04-22 00:00:00

Most Latin American and Caribbean economies survived the Great Recession in relatively good shape. But now as the global slowdown threatens to hang on indefinitely, what is their fate? The countries of the region will grow faster -- at an estimated rate...

Ports chairman says executive director, workers deserve raises

2013-04-22 00:44:02

Jeff Miles, the interim executive director of the N.C. Ports Authority, might be one of the few people in the state who's underpaid at $146,000 a year. At the similiar-sized Port of Miami, Executive Director Bill Johnson earns $262,350. Directors at...

Statewide events for 500th anniversary

2013-04-12 13:13:00

This year, Florida celebrates a significant historical milestone, the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Le�n’s arrival on Florida’s east coast. The explorers were the first group of Europeans to document such a landing and give a name to...

Friday Morning Reads: Port of Miami, pensions and Disney wristbands

2013-03-29 05:30:00

TALLAHASSEE -- Good morning and happy Friday to you. Here's what we're reading this morning. � * Disney is lobbying the Legislature to change a law dealing with the sale of tickets after investing heavily in new electronic wristbands to replace...

Scott to lawmakers on past two years: “It’s working”

2013-03-05 16:35:30

Disney Wonder rules on the high seas

2013-01-30 13:24:00

Now that Disney Cruise Line is sailing from Miami for the first time and offering Florida resident and other promotions, it’s more convenient and affordable than ever for local families to book their dream cruise vacation. Miami-based...

For the first time, Disney Cruise Line is sailing out of the Port of Miami, making it more convenient for South Florida families.

2013-01-30 13:34:00

Cooper City resident Nick Ancona took this photo while departing for vacation at the Port of Miami.

2012-05-21 07:36:00

The Norwegian Getaway is the second of two Breakaway class of ships ordered by Norwegian Cruise Line . The Getaway will sail year-round out of the Port of Miami . Delivery of the ship is slated for spring 2014.

2012-04-17 12:14:53