COVID In Florida: 6,640 Additional Cases, 140 New Deaths Reported Thursday
The Florida Department of Health reported another 6,640 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.
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The Florida Department of Health reported another 6,640 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.
Continuing a trend, Florida last week posted its lowest total of first-time unemployment claims since the coronavirus pandemic exploded nearly a year ago.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Thursday will take up a plan to address tegu lizards, pythons, and other invasive reptiles that officials say are causing damage in the state.
Florida Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy is launching a listening tour on issues like the pandemic and "managing misinformation" as she seriously considers challenging Senator Marco Rubio in 2022.
The COVID vaccination process is picking up steam in South Florida and got a boost Wednesday with the initial approval of the new 'one dose' Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
With murders increasing in parts of Florida, rewards for tips resulting in homicide arrests can now reach $9,500, up from $5,000, Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Wednesday.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 7,128 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
A wild coyote with a plastic jar stuck around its neck for days, is resting comfortably in rehab at a wildlife sanctuary in Jupiter.
Palm Beach County defied Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, refusing to lower its courthouse flags to half-staff in honor of the late conservative broadcaster Rush Limbaugh.
A Florida man responsible for locking away and starving two dogs is facing animal abuse charges after investigators said two dogs died in his care, sheriff's officials said.
A Florida man is facing serious charges after federal officials say he traveled to Turkey and attempted to enter Syria so he could help Islamic State militants.
Ford is recalling 3 million US and Canadian vehicles with airbags manufactured by the same company whose devices have been linked to at least 18 deaths in the United States.
With the 2021 legislative session set to begin next week, Florida lawmakers could further broaden the state's school-choice landscape with what are called "education savings accounts."
Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Wednesday to honor the late radio host Rush Limbaugh, but the honor will not be statewide.
An online "suspicious activity reporting tool" set up by the state to bolster school safety has been inundated with false or "spam" reports, and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission wants to take a closer look.
Firefighters in Phoenix rescued a hiker stranded overnight on Camelback Mountain after low visibility delayed the effort. The hiker was not seriously injured but taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Authorities in Kentucky charged a 48‑year‑old man with murder and assault after a college campus shooting that left one person dead and another critically injured. Officials said the attack was not targeted.
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.
The Miami Hurricanes are hours away from taking on the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
South Florida can expect to see pleasant conditions for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, as well as for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Miami Gardens.
Most stores on Monday are open during their regular business hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a few exceptions.
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
There were extra security measures in place on Sunday after things got chaotic Saturday night.
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 Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
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."
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.
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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.
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