A University of Miami student has tested positive for COVID-19, school officials say. The University says the student lives off campus and has been in “good condition” during self-isolation. “Public health officials are directly contacting individuals known to have been in close contact with the student to provide information and guidance,” the university says. No further information was provided by…

A group that represents 12 of Florida’s largest universities has asked that schools immediately shift to online classes in response to the novel coronavirus. Beyond the online classes, the State University System of Florida is also asking that any students returning from spring break be kept away from campuses for at least two weeks. “Because you have the ability to…

Florida state colleges are moving to online learning amid concerns of the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, spring breakers in Fort Lauderdale aren’t letting the coronavirus stop them from having a good time. NBC 6’s Dan Grossman and Kim Wynne report.

Schools in Florida’s state university system are moving to online classes to help stop the potential spread of coronavirus.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States has topped 1,000 overnight as efforts to contain the disease continue. At least 31 people have died.

Isaiah Wong scored 18 points, including a key 3-pointer in overtime, and the Miami Hurricanes made all six free throws in the extra period to beat Syracuse 69-65

Of the 13 U.S. states dealing with the novel coronavirus, only Florida, Washington, Maryland, California, New York and parts of Georgia are under states of emergency. Hundreds across the country have contracted the virus, but only 3 cases have been confirmed in Florida. Nonetheless, as soon as the first two people in Florida tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus, Governor Ron…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised concerns of a possible pandemic outbreak in the U.S. for the coronavirus, which has infected and killed thousands of people across the globe. According to the agency, three cases have been confirmed in Florida and they are asking the public to prepare. “We are asking the American public to work with...

Dr. Jose Szapocznik, a professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami, tells us what a public health emergency looks like in South Florida.

Senior care centers were working on preparations for the coronavirus, and the Miami-Dade school district had a warning for students who spread misinformation about the virus at school. NBC 6 anchor Carlos Suarez reports.

There are no confirmed cases in South Florida, but local agencies are preparing in the event of a potential coronavirus outbreak.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning Americans to begin preparing for a likely outbreak of coronavirus in the United States, saying that both a “community spread,” as well as disruption to work, school and life were likely in the event of a domestic outbreak.

For the first time in four years, the Univeristy of Miami’s Baseball program reached No. 1 in polls released on Monday. Miami climbed up the rankings after a three-game sweep of Rutgers – jumping two spots to be No. 1 in the D1 Baseball Top 25. The Hurricanes (3-0) are ranked No. 1 for the first time since 2016, when…

Scientists met to discuss the link between climate change and extreme weather at the University of Miami for a three-day symposium, and NBC 6’s Steve MacLaughlin was one of the panelists.

Surgeons at the University of Miami are using a new tool to detect and remove brain tumors. NBC 6 anchor Trina Robinson reports.

Rhett Lashlee has been hired as Miami’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, immediately tasked with turning around the Hurricanes’ offense after a lackluster 6-7 season. Miami announced the move, which will be completed once Lashlee completes a background check, on Saturday. Lashlee is joining the Hurricanes after two seasons of running a high-tempo offense at SMU, helping the Mustangs...

Any sniff of success this year by the Hurricanes has been quickly snuffed out by something going haywire, the most damning example of that being a 30-24 loss on Saturday night to FIU — the school eight miles from Miami’s campus.

A premiere party for a new MTV series scheduled for Monday night was canceled as a result of “unanticipated events,” according to NBC affiliate WFLA.