Here are the top stories for Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Get the weather forecast for today here.
SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email. Sign up here.
Hurricanes upset Ohio State, punch ticket to College Football Playoff semis
Disputes between major health insurers, South Florida hospitals threaten higher costs for patients
La Torretta, Weston icon turning out Italian-American classics, to permanently close after 34 years
‘Pure joy:’ Cousin unknowingly buys back beloved South Florida family home
‘They were coming super fast’: 911 calls describe violent crash that killed 3 teens
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
Paranormal Cirque comes to SoFlo (plus details on four other circus shows)
How do you keep ice from melting in Miami? NHL prepares for first outdoor game in Florida
Sperm donor didn’t give up paternal rights, Florida Supreme Court rules
Miss Manners: How can I make my friend stop playing with her food?