Miami Book Fair Returns For 38th Year
The Miami-Dade Book Fair is back following last year's virtual-only event and kicks off this Sunday, November 14 on the Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami.
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The Miami-Dade Book Fair is back following last year's virtual-only event and kicks off this Sunday, November 14 on the Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami.
Greyhound racing ended in Florida in 2020, putting 1,700 of the second-fastest land animals into retirement this year, and it may come as a surprise to learn they make excellent service dogs.
Marie Arthus gathered every ounce of strength in her as she stood before television cameras to plead for help in finding the person who killed her 24-year-old son, Tyron Arthus.
The University of Florida has gone to an appeals court after an Alachua County circuit judge refused to dismiss a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the school should refund fees to students who were forced to learn remotely in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former band teacher at South Dade Senior High School is facing serious charges after being accused of sexual activity with a former student.
The founder of a Florida big cat sanctuary featured in the popular "Tiger King" series is suing Netflix and a production company to prevent the use of interviews and footage involving her in an upcoming sequel.
A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing it 50 times, and stuffing it into a suitcase while the dog was clinging to life will serve 10 years in prison after admitting to the crime, his defense lawyer said Tuesday.
Governor Ron Desantis has included increases in teacher pay and student spending in budget recommendations for the next fiscal year.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio hosted a ceremony to recognize Vietnam War veterans Wednesday at Florida International University in Miami.
With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, Fort Lauderdale is getting ready for a huge influx of tourists.
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp., also known as the insurer of last resort, has continued to add thousands of customers a week, reaching nearly 726,000 policies in October.
Florida's first-time unemployment claims continue to roll in near pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, with the U.S. Department of Labor estimating Wednesday that 5,818 claims were filed last week in the state.
Florida Power & Light on Tuesday sought approval to collect an additional $810 million from customers in 2022 as high natural-gas prices continue to drive up costs for electric utilities.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has fired back against allegations that a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting in Florida violates federal law, pointing to a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature to allow the tribe to accept bets from throughout the state.
A central Florida deputy has been fired and is facing charges after police said he tried to help his cousin avoid a domestic violence arrest.
Deputies in St. Johns County jumped into action after a driver accidentally plunged his vehicle into a pond near a library, smashing a window to pull him to safety as the car sank. He was treated for only minor cuts and bruises.
USPS says you have less than a week to ship.
A dazzling holiday tradition: one neighborhood glows with 175,000 lights, custom figurines, and hand-built displays
A 20-year-old U.S. citizen says ICE agents tackled and detained him after mistaking him for someone else — and claims the arrest was racial profiling. ICE has not commented.
Clear skies and a light breeze will bring South Florida another chilly night.
A man has been arrested in connection to a sexual battery that took place more than 21 years ago, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
Temperatures tumbled overnight into the 40s across South Florida and will struggle to make it into the mid-60s for Wednesday afternoon.
It's not only the anchor dropping in Fort Lauderdale on New Year's Eve - so are the temperatures.
There was a slight increase in tourism in Florida even as Canadians continue to back off on travel to the U.S., according to reports.
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that a man didn't automatically give up his paternal rights when he provided sperm for an at-home artificial insemination.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Recent memory serves as a sobering reminder of how critical it is for law enforcement and civilians to be vigilant as crowds gather to celebrate New Year's Eve.
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
