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During an at-times heated meeting on Wednesday, the State Board of Education adopted new curriculum standards for civics, government, and Holocaust education, along with updates to other subject areas.
Three fugitives are the latest suspects identified as part of the investigation into the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in a pre-dawn attack at his private residence which also injured his wife Martine.
A Lauderhill mother has been charged in the deaths of her two daughters whose bodies were found floating in a canal last month.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said that he expects $1,000 bonuses promised to teachers and principals using federal coronavirus relief funds to be delivered in August.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has filed a lawsuit asking a federal judge to block a state law banning COVID-19 vaccination "passports" so the company's fleet can resume operations.
After rare widespread protests in Cuba, more than 100 people have been arrested or are missing, according to anti-government activists.
Anti-government activists in Cuba say that more than 100 people have been arrested or are missing on the island following widespread protests on Sunday.
Florida's State Board of Education on Wednesday will consider adopting a wide-ranging overhaul of curriculum standards across multiple subjects in public schools, including guidelines for teaching civics and government courses and Holocaust education.
Key West commissioners on Monday directed their attorney to draft ordinances limiting local cruise ship operations, mirroring city voter-approved measures recently overturned by state lawmakers.
A Northwest Florida judge has refused to toss out a lawsuit seeking possible sanctions against a Santa Rosa County attorney who drew national attention for dressing as the Grim Reaper to criticize Gov. Ron DeSantis' handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hockey's holy grail, the Stanley Cup, was actually dented during the Tampa Bay Lightning's championship boat parade celebration and is now in Montreal undergoing repairs.
As crews search through tons of broken concrete and twisted rebar for more remains at the site of the Champlain Towers South collapse, they are also trying to recover keepsakes for families that have lost relatives and for surviving residents of the building.
Several of the men involved in the attack on Haiti's President and his wife reportedly had worked as US law enforcement informants.
Another endangered Florida panther has been struck and killed by a vehicle.
After having to cancel their holiday event last year due to the pandemic, the Walt Disney World Resort is planning to bring back the festive merrymaking this year with "The World's Most Magical Celebration."
The Jewish community in South Florida is reaching to the terrorist attack on Australia’s Bondi Beach that left at least 15 people dead during a Hanukkah celebration over the weekend.
Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is speaking out in support of President Donald Trump’s administration in an exclusive interview on CBS News’ Face the Nation.
A JetBlue flight came close to colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker on the Caribbean nation of Curacao, which is just off the coast of Venezuela.
Miami police are continuing to search for answers after a woman’s body was discovered inside a Dollar Tree freezer in Little Havana.
The Jewish community in South Florida says their hearts are heavy after a mass shooting on Australia’s famous Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration left at least 15 people dead and dozens injured.
Two men face murder charges after a masked, armed home invasion—partially broadcast live online—left one man dead and another wounded.
A police officer was bitten and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a dog that had entered an apartment and killed a caged pet rabbit attacked him, prompting the officer to shoot the dog.
Video captures the moment a powered paraglider crashed into the ocean off Riviera Beach, prompting a swift rescue by lifeguards, beachgoers and a snorkeler.
Members of the Broward County School Board responded to comments by Gov. Ron DeSantis labeling the district a "disaster."
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
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.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
Nearly one year after the mass pardon of more than 1,500 Trump-supporting Capitol riot defendants, House Democrats are asking whether any of the pardoned rioters are now working for ICE.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
President Donald Trump's motorcade took an unusual route to the airport in Florida due to a "suspicious object.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
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.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
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.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
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.
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.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
