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A stabbing death in Florida has fueled criticism of the federal government's handling of immigration after local authorities discovered the suspect had lied about his identity and had recently been apprehended crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
The University of Florida on Friday announced that it will now allow three professors to testify as paid experts in a voting rights lawsuit, reversing its previous decision.
The former lover and informant against Dalia Dippolito, a South Florida woman convicted of trying to hire a hitman to kill her newlywed husband has died.
A Washington, D.C.-based judge harshly chastised lawyers for the Biden administration Friday for failing to be prepared to answer questions about whether a deal that gives the Seminole Tribe of Florida control over sports betting in the state violates federal law.
A facility that the state paid $80 million to provide safe foster homes for children is under a criminal investigation after children were found living in "disgusting and deplorable" conditions, a Florida sheriff said.
Almost six months ago to the day, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law one of the nation's most restrictive voting bills.
Saying that Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration struck the "right balance," an administrative law judge Friday rejected a challenge to a state Department of Health rule designed to prevent student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Palm Beach County has become the latest school district to drop or scale back student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number of Florida COVID-19 patients needing treatment in hospital intensive-care units has dropped to 400.
An effort is taking flight to replace the mockingbird as the official state bird of Florida.
November—Florida—the weather changes and the time changes….yes time…Florida goes back to Standard Time just like the old saying "Fall Back, Spring Ahead. In 2018 the Florida Sunshine Protection Act was passed in the state Legislature with overwhelming support for year-round daylight saving time. What happened? Answer: Congress has to ratify the states votes.
Hours after the Biden administration moved forward with COVID-19 vaccination requirements for tens of millions of workers, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Florida will join Georgia, Alabama and private plaintiffs in filing a legal challenge.
A new program designed to help law enforcement officers get through trauma will rely on their own peers. Training is underway now.
A 17-year-old teenager is in custody after the Miami-Dade Police Special Response Team executed a warrant for firearms and shots were fired.
First-time unemployment claims in Florida continue to fluctuate just above pre-pandemic levels.
South Florida will stay mainly dry overnight as temperatures dip into the upper 60s before warming again after sunrise. A few scattered coastal showers may redevelop early in the morning, drifting northwest inland through the first part of the day. Expect a mix of clouds and sun with only light, brief rainfall possible along the coast.
Overnight, a barricade situation in Hialeah unfolded as FBI, SWAT, and local police moved in to serve a search warrant near East 43rd Street and Fifth Avenue. A suspect barricaded himself inside the home before eventually being taken into custody. The FBI has released no additional details about the case.
Investigators are looking into what caused a fire at an abandoned building in Little Havana, where firefighters attacked flames from the ground and a ladder. Officials are still assessing damage to nearby structures.
Residents in an Oakland Park neighborhood pushed back against a city project that would remove trees and add sidewalks and swales. Neighbors halted crews mid‑cut using a court injunction obtained by a coalition of 140 homeowners. Deputies were called as residents argued they were kept out of the loop and are furious about the construction plans.
Deerfield Beach commissioners have again delayed a decision on whether to end the city’s contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office. A city‑commissioned study claims Deerfield Beach could save more than $900 million over 20 years by creating its own police and fire departments. The debate comes amid an ongoing dispute between city leadership and the sheriff. The sheriff apologized for his role in last summer’s conflict but warned commissioners that the study has major gaps and could jeopardize public safety.
A Miami school was placed in a precautionary lockdown after a possible shooting took place nearby, officials say.
Two people were injured in an apparent police chase in Broward County on Friday morning, officials say.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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 Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
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.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
