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The State Board of Education on Wednesday will consider adopting a proposal aimed at reshaping the way civic education is taught in public schools, culminating an effort set in motion by lawmakers this spring.
The State Board of Education on Wednesday will consider extending a temporary rule that allows students who are ordered to quarantine at home because of COVID-19 to be counted for attendance at school.
Florida defense attorney Hal Uhrig has posted bond after being arrested in central Florida for alleged witness tampering in a juvenile rape case, according to sheriff's officials.
Gabby Petito's parents are bringing home the remains of their 22-year-old daughter.
You may not get three wishes, but Walt Disney World is giving park guests their very own Genie.
On the same day the Hollywood Police Department was reeling from news of the death of officer Yandy Chirino who was shot on duty, another officer who was found dead in a car at the Broward mall in nearby Plantation.
South Floridians will soon be able to get their much-needed fix of Knaus Berry Farm's gooey, warm cinnamon rolls.
Dealing a win to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe, a federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging a gambling agreement that allows the tribe to have control over sports betting in Florida.
CBS News has confirmed the FBI is helping with hostage negotiations in Haiti after 17 Christian missionaries were abducted there over the weekend. The State Department says officials are in contact with the families of the abducted group, which includes sixteen Americans and one Canadian, five of them children.
A Columbian financier who works closely with embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro made his first U.S. federal court appearance in Miami on Monday after being extradited from Cape Verde over the weekend.
A Broward judge ordered convicted murderer Eric Pierson behind bars with no bond on Monday after his weekend arrest for the murder of 33-year-old Erika Verdecia, whose body was found in a canal after being missing for three weeks.
State Sen. Annette Taddeo jumped into the Democratic primary race for governor on Monday.
A federal judge has decided to delay the sentencing of Joel Greenberg, the former Florida tax collector with close ties to Rep. Matt Gaetz, while he continues to cooperate with the federal government.
Prices at the pumps are going up again. Florida gas prices are slightly higher than a week ago. The state average of $3.18 per gallon is a half-cent more than this time last week. The average price was $3.10 a month ago.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning about a scam targeting drivers in the state.
A Miramar mother is speaking out after her 19‑year‑old son was shot and killed in a triple shooting at a gas station. Surveillance video captured the deadly gunfire. She says she is still in shock, leaning on her faith, and describes her son as kind‑hearted, faith‑driven, and loved by everyone who knew him.
Police arrested a motorcyclist after a chase that ended on the Dolphin Expressway in Southwest Miami‑Dade, though the Florida Highway Patrol has not released details on how it began.
The Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious crash in Southwest Miami‑Dade involving a postal truck that ended up wedged between trees. One person was ejected and airlifted to a trauma center, though it’s unclear whether that person was the postal worker or someone from another vehicle. The extent of the injuries is still unknown.
After Nicolás Maduro’s capture, President Trump announced a torture chamber in Caracas is being shut down. Two South Florida men who say they were political prisoners describe severe physical and psychological torture during their detention.
One year after the Palisades and Eaton wildfires erupted in Los Angeles—two of the deadliest and most destructive fires in California history—families and survivors gathered for a remembrance ceremony. The fires killed 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 homes. Flags were presented to loved ones, and a fire‑damaged flag at the Palisades Post Office was ceremonially replaced. Community leaders said the event was meant to honor victims and help residents continue rebuilding after last year’s devastation.
When a 55-year-old woman lost her job and got evicted, she took up residence at the only place she felt she owned, her husband's grave.
Police say the mother turned herself in as investigators continue examining inconsistencies in her statements and the child's grandmother calls for upgraded charges against the boyfriend.
Police say they encountered a man in crisis before the shooting, as neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and investigators worked late into the night.
Because of dwindling enrollment, which has created a major budget shortfall, he says he needs to cut $100 million.
The National Transportation Safety Board announced it has opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis following a series of incidents in Austin involving school buses filled with children.
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.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
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.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
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.
