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Florida lawmakers will take up their 60-day session, as it begins on Tuesday. They will be dealing with the coronavirus, budget questions, anti-riot legislation and an attempt to reign in large technology companies.
Authorities are investigating how a single-engine Piper J-5A Cub made a forced landing Saturday afternoon on a road near a cement plant, approximately 1.5 miles west of the Miami Executive Airport.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,459 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.
During an interview with CBS Miami, Florida Senator Marco Rubio acknowledged Donald Trump bears "some level of responsibility" for inciting the crowd leading up to the January 6 Capitol riot, but Rubio also argued it was an isolated incident because in the four years since Trump was elected, "the President spoke on almost a daily basis and there weren't daily riots."
Floridians would be asked to approve a tax break for people who elevate their homes to avoid the threat of flooding, while up to $100 million a year would be set aside to help local governments combat rising sea levels, under proposals announced Friday by House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor.
Former President Donald Trump will return to the political spotlight this weekend at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava marks one hundred days in office on Friday with a call to action on rising sea levels and makes a pledge that fixing the pressing problem is now a priority.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,922 new coronavirus cases on Friday.
The city where Trayvon Martin was killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman nine years ago is launching an effort on racial social injustice reform.
Nearly three years since a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University collapsed during construction killing six people, plans are underway to construct a new bridge in the same location.
Calling it nothing more than "rumor" and "gossip," Florida Senator Marco Rubio said Ivanka Trump was never considering a run against him for his Senate seat.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio said he supports re-opening the detention center in Homestead for unaccompanied minors.
Florida regulators will hold an online public hearing March 11 about a proposal by the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to raise rates later this year.
Commercial breeding of non-native tegu lizards and green iguanas in Florida will end in three years despite the objections of reptile dealers and owners warning of the potential destruction of their industry.
In a sign that Florida's higher-education institutions are preparing for a return to normalcy, two of the state's largest universities are announcing changes that bring people back to campus.
Miami Dolphins players brought holiday cheer to pediatric cancer patients at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, handing out more than 800 gifts in partnership with AutoNation. Wide receiver Malik Washington and offensive tackle Patrick Paul joined Santa’s team, giving toys and bracelets to children at the oncology clinic. Organizers said the event offered kids a chance to feel normal and joyful ahead of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge.
Dramatic video captured a small twin‑engine plane crash‑landing onto a car on I‑95 in Central Florida. The driver was hospitalized with minor injuries, while the pilot and passenger were unharmed after reporting engine trouble moments earlier.
Universal Orlando is under scrutiny after altering a state report on the death of 32‑year‑old Kevin Zavala, who was found unconscious on the Labubus Racers ride in September. The park initially cited a preexisting spinal condition, but a follow‑up report omitted that detail. A medical examiner later ruled Zavala died from multiple blunt impact injuries.
Florida’s new law makes obscuring license plates a misdemeanor, punishable by up to $500 or jail. Police say frames or covers blocking plate details will be enforced.
Instacart’s AI pricing may charge shoppers up to 20% more, costing frequent users about $1,200 annually. Wages and benefits growth slowed to 3.5%, a four‑year low. Tonight’s Powerball jackpot stands at $930 million.
There were extra security measures in place on Sunday after things got chaotic Saturday night.
A Miami Beach nightclub is facing backlash after a video surfaced showing a group of controversial YouTubers partying inside the club to an antisemitic song praising Hitler, created by rapper Kanye West.
Steve Maugeri has everything you need to know ahead of time if you plan on taking a trip to Monday's big game.
According to the preliminary investigation, the men were on their way to a gathering when shots rang out from an unknown location and they were struck by the gunfire, MDSO said.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
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.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
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.
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.
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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.
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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