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Florida's Board of Education approved tougher guidelines on Thursday for how teachers will address American history by becoming the latest state to ban "critical race theory" from public schools.
A popular rapper accused of shooting a security guard at a South Florida gentlemen's club will remain behind bars.
It's that time of the year, again. The American Automobile Association announced that they will be conducting their annual anonymous in-person inspections at more than 26,000 hotels across North America.
An early morning visitor to a Florida post office received quite a surprise when the customer stumbled upon a large alligator wandering in the lobby.
For the first time in more than a year, Florida has posted a weekly count of new unemployment claims on par with the period just before the coronavirus pandemic caused widespread economic damage.
Skywatchers across parts of the Northern Hemisphere were able to watch an amazing celestial show early Thursday morning, the first of two solar eclipses this year, unfortunately, it wasn't visible in South Florida.
The new Jurassic World VelociCoaster roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort officially opened on Thursday.
A new ranking lists Fort Lauderdale as the #4 city in the nation for LGBTQ+ home buyers.
Saturday will mark five years since the tragedy at Pulse, the Orlando gay club where 49 people were killed in a mass shooting.
In a victory for environmental and farmworker groups, an appeals court has overturned federal approval of a controversial pesticide that supporters say could help fight a disease that has caused heavy damage in Florida's citrus industry.
The state's largest provider of autism services has filed an administrative complaint against the Medicaid program, alleging that an electronic visit-verification system being tested in eight Southeast Florida counties is a roadblock to reimbursement and an overstep by the Agency for Health Care Administration.
On the eve of a court hearing, Attorney General Ashley Moody's office pushed back Wednesday in a fight with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about restrictions on cruise ships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A disputed 13-mile extension of the Dolphin Expressway in Miami-Dade County is set to go before the Florida Cabinet next week.
With the theme "Never Tire," Orlando Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings formally launched her campaign Wednesday to try to unseat U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio in 2022.
A homeless man is facing several charges, including sexual battery, kidnapping, and burglary after police say he attacked a hotel employee in Aventura on Monday afternoon.
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.
Investigators announced late Sunday night that they have released a previous person of interest in a shooting that took place at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, over the weekend.
An investigation is underway in Los Angeles after director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were found dead inside their Brentwood home over the weekend.
A new Meganálisis poll finds widespread gratitude toward the United States and deep frustration with Venezuela's interim leadership as the country navigates a turbulent transition.
Fans are facing steep four‑figure prices for the College Football Playoff National Championship as Miami's home‑field advantage and Indiana's huge alumni base drive unprecedented demand.
Police said the suspect beat a man with a metal object, ran him over with his car, and left him critically injured before being arrested hours later.
With the recall petition approved for form and the number of registered voters certified, petitioners now have 120 days to collect signatures from 4% of Miami-Dade's 1.64 million registered voters to move the recall effort forward.
A Florida deputy is going viral after bodycam video captured the moments he apprehended an evasive and hostile suspect, the sheriff's office said. That suspect? A large, flightless bird.
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 attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
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.
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.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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."
