Reports: Former Florida Senator Bill Nelson To Be Tapped To Lead NASA By President Biden
Former Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson could be the next head of NASA.
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Former Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson could be the next head of NASA.
Florida's Medicaid program will provide free transportation for people enrolled in the program who want to get COVID-19 vaccinations.
First-time unemployment claims in Florida came in under 20,000 for a fourth straight week, as the state's jobs picture has improved amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he will soon lower the eligibility age to 55 for COVID-19 vaccinations, as demand appears slower for shots even with the eligibility age lowered Monday from 65 to 60.
As the "COVID slide" continues to affect learning gains and widen achievement gaps for students nationwide, the Florida Department of Education was moving Wednesday toward requesting a federal waiver for testing accountability measures.
Timing is everything, especially when it comes to spectacular photography. Just ask Rusty Escandell, a lucky photographer who captured an epic photobomb when a giant manta ray leaped out of the water as he was taking pictures of surfers off Satellite Beach.
Tiger Woods has returned to his home in Jupiter where he'll continue to recover from injuries he suffered in a California car crash.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 4,599 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
The suspect in a series of shootings at Atlanta-area spas that left eight people dead, was on his way to Florida "perhaps to carry out additional shootings," said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Wednesday, citing investigators' findings.
A South Florida tax preparer is facing federal charges in connection with a scheme to obtain over 100 COVID-19-relief loans under the Paycheck Protection Program.
A Florida House panel has approved a controversial proposal that would ban transgender girls and women from competing in women's high-school and college sports.
In 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law that made texting while driving a primary offense in the state.
An Orlando man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for lying about damage caused by Hurricane Irma.
Another endangered Florida panther has been struck, killed by a vehicle.
A half a dozen deaths involving motorcycles have been reported as Daytona Beach's annual Bike Week came to a close over the weekend.
Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spoke publicly for the first time in nearly a year.
Tensions are escalating yet again in the Caribbean after the U.S. seized a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker just after it left port. Venezuela is calling the move a serious international crime and is vowing to defend its homeland.
South Florida will wake up to a chilly morning in the 50s as a northwest breeze brings in cooler, drier air before temperatures rebound into the 70s by afternoon.
Miami Beach police say a homeless man attacked a Jewish school teacher Tuesday morning, slapping her in the back of the head, spitting in her face, and shouting antisemitic slurs as she walked into work on 77th Street. Investigators say the suspect, 33‑year‑old Slemons Graves, also smashed her cellphone before taking off with it. City Commissioner David Suarez condemned the attack, calling it “sick and disgusting.”
Dozens of Cuban Americans gathered outside Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana on International Human Rights Day, protesting the Cuban government and what they describe as severe human‑rights violations on the island. Demonstrators said Cubans lack basic freedoms — including the ability to speak, think or dissent — and called for the release of political prisoners.
With so many people here to see big names like DJ and record producer Calvin Harris, there were some issues.
Initial reports suggested it was a "bridge collapse"; however, FDOT clarified that the incident happened during a concrete pour in the work zone.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and took both men to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition, where one of them died, MDSO said.
Andrew Wiggins' 3-pointer with 31 seconds left secured a win for Miami over the Oklahoma City Thunder, 122-120.
Sam Bennett had a goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers rebounded from a lopsided loss at Carolina with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals.
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.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
A Minnesota judge put limits Friday on the tactics that federal law enforcement are permitted to use in their handling of protests over the Trump administration's surge of immigration resources to Minneapolis.
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
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.
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.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
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.
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