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One of Pope Francis' main objectives when he visited Cuba was to create more space for the Catholic Church on the communist island country. Did he do it? One local priest says it is too soon to tell.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski was back in Miami on Tuesday but not for long. He was headed to Washington, D.C. along with a a group of pilgrims to see Pope Francis.
While your car might get shot by an officer's radar gun in Pinecrest, your license plate will soon get shot by a camera.
In an issue that has long been a priority of Gov. Rick Scott, a House Republican has filed a bill that would reduce corporate-income taxes.
Starbucks customers will now be able to pay and order in advance using the company's mobile app.
The Department of State has launched a new online feature intended to help voters prepare for the 2016 elections, which begin with the March 15 presidential primaries.
Nearly one in four undergraduate women surveyed at the University of Florida and more than two dozen other universities say they experienced unwanted sexual contact sometime during college, according to a survey by the Association of American Universities.
A federal appeals court has sided with Miami-Dade County in a lawsuit filed by Amerijet International challenging part of the county's "living wage ordinance."
The arrest of 21 people following a two-year investigation into a Central Florida sex-trafficking and drug ring shows an improved response to forced prostitution, say the state's top prosecutors.
After oil, some people consider coffee the second most valuable commodity in the world. Here in the U.S. statistic show that we are a caffeine nation. But would you be willing to exchange a sip for puff?
The spiritual leader of more than one billion Catholics is on day three of a 10-day pilgrimage to Cuba and the United States.
More than 30 years after a teen's body was found floating in the St. Johns River, a federal appeals court has tossed out the death sentence of a man convicted in the drug-related murder.
A 15-year-old female cheetah has died at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose 'Pepe' Diaz was arrested in Key West on Saturday night.
Authorities said a Plantation bank was robbed on back-to-back days by a serial thief they call the "Filter Bandit."
Police in Pembroke Park are looking for three people who damaged a police cruiser Sunday afternoon during a street takeover.
The parents of a 47-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run at a Miami bus stop are pleading for justice as police search for the driver responsible.
Jim Woods is relieved that his 93-year-old mother, Gerri Woods, is settling into her new home at Parkside Memory Care in Tamarac, but the transition was not by choice.
This week, electronic dance music lovers from around the world will immerse themselves in the energy of Miami Music Week.
Two men are facing charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy on a cruise ship.
A cold weather shelter is being opened in Broward County due to the cold temperatures moving into South Florida.
Temperatures are about to tumble across South Florida as we close out 2025 and ring in 2026.
South Florida's Miami Stingrays have been helping to turn dreams into reality for young female softball players.
Three teenagers were injured in a fiery crash in Kendale Lakes early Tuesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
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 removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence after a federal judge agreed to delay her arraignment until Jan. 20.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
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.
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.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
