Gunman At Florida VA Hospital Sentenced To 16-Plus Years
A veteran who opened fire at a Florida hospital, injuring a doctor, was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison on Friday.
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A veteran who opened fire at a Florida hospital, injuring a doctor, was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison on Friday.
Backed heavily by the federal government, Florida has distributed about $1.5 billion to governments and agencies across a region of the Panhandle devastated nearly three years ago by Category 5 Hurricane Michael, according to Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio told the director of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons he's "deeply concerned" over the failure to protect inmates at a federal prison in Florida.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava spent part of the day working at Versailles Restaurant Friday to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
According to the FDA, people should not use any ArtNaturals sanitizers after cancer-causing chemicals were found in the products.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person who has "lost or misplaced" a large amount of high-grade marijuana that was recently confiscated from a mini-storage facility. Officials said the 770 pounds of pot has a street value of about $2 million.
The number of patients with COVID-19 in Florida hospitals dropped by nearly 1,200 over the past week.
Tragedy at a Jacksonville home when a 6-year-old girl died after being shot in the head, sheriff's officials said.
"I get probably four, 10 a week," said G of G Exhaust. "Guys coming in saying, 'I got a bunch of noise under my car.' Ninety percent of the time it's a stolen cat."
A Leon County circuit judge could rule late next week in a challenge to the constitutionality of a state law that bans so-called "vaccine passports" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There's a new lesson being taught at James Bright Elementary, that's, let it grow.
Employers from downtown Brickell to the Homestead vegetable fields are having difficulty finding workers.
There's been a second arrest in the mass shooting at the El Mula banquet hall in northwest Miami-Dade over the Memorial Day weekend.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission supports proposal to make the osprey the new state bird instead of the mockingbird.
Florida's Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has released school district COVID-19 data which she said shows mask mandates worked to slow the spread of coronavirus.
A dramatic video captured a 10‑year‑old boy leaping from a stolen SUV in a Dollar General parking lot after a suspect drove off with the vehicle. Police say the boy’s phone, left behind, helped track him down safely.
The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate to between 3.5% and 3.75%, its lowest level in more than three years, easing borrowing costs for banks.
Protests are intensifying across Cuba as residents endure blackouts lasting up to 20 hours, with the island’s power grid suffering repeated partial and total collapses. Crowds have gathered in the streets throughout the week, demanding relief as the government struggles to stabilize electricity supplies.
In Norway, the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony was held without the recipient present. María Corina Machado’s daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her mother’s behalf, highlighting Machado’s opposition to the Maduro regime.
In Fort Lauderdale, a waste management truck struck power lines along State Road 84, bringing them down across the roadway. No one inside the truck was injured, but the cleanup took several hours.
A teenager was shot and killed on New Year's Eve in Fort Lauderdale.
Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons.
An investigation is underway in Florida City after police said a man was shot in the head on Thursday night.
Several new laws went into effect in Florida on Jan. 1, 2026.
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
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.
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation's judicial system.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
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.
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.
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, as 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.
