The best Fourth of July parties in Miami

The Jewish population of South Florida is growing, and so is the number of restaurants, cafes, bakeries and markets that cater to consumers seeking kosher food.

As questions grow about what comes next for Cuba, Puerto Rican officials say in an exclusive interview that their territory is now a key part of the United States’ strategy in the Caribbean.

Rodent droppings turned up at two of the three South Florida restaurants the state temporarily closed last week. One establishment had about 70.