COVID In Florida: 5,093 Additional Cases, 102 Deaths Reported On Thursday
The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,093 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.
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The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,093 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.
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.
Police arrested a motorcyclist after a chase that ended on the Dolphin Expressway in Southwest Miami‑Dade, though the Florida Highway Patrol has not released details on how it began.
The Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious crash in Southwest Miami‑Dade involving a postal truck that ended up wedged between trees. One person was ejected and airlifted to a trauma center, though it’s unclear whether that person was the postal worker or someone from another vehicle. The extent of the injuries is still unknown.
After Nicolás Maduro’s capture, President Trump announced a torture chamber in Caracas is being shut down. Two South Florida men who say they were political prisoners describe severe physical and psychological torture during their detention.
One year after the Palisades and Eaton wildfires erupted in Los Angeles—two of the deadliest and most destructive fires in California history—families and survivors gathered for a remembrance ceremony. The fires killed 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 homes. Flags were presented to loved ones, and a fire‑damaged flag at the Palisades Post Office was ceremonially replaced. Community leaders said the event was meant to honor victims and help residents continue rebuilding after last year’s devastation.
Nick Reiner’s arraignment was delayed after his attorney withdrew ahead of the hearing. Reiner is accused of killing his parents, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle, and will now be represented by a public defender. He remains held without bail and could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
Pearce is facing charges of two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, as well as aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren.
The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.
The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring an active wildfire in northwestern Broward County named the "Buggy Fire".
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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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.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
