COVID In Florida: 31,518 New Cases, 217 Deaths Over 2 Days
On Saturday, the Florida Department of Health reported 31,518 new coronavirus infections over the past two days.
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On Saturday, the Florida Department of Health reported 31,518 new coronavirus infections over the past two days.
A new year means new Florida laws are now in effect.
Due to the New Year's Day holiday, the state's Department of Health will not be updating its daily count of new coronavirus cases.
A 23-year-old South Florida man who posed as a doctor and spent prison time as a teenager has been arrested again on charges of fraud and grand theft, police said.
A 23-year-old Sunrise man faces riot and other charges in connection with post-election mayhem in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to mobilize the National Guard to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
The overall crime rate went down in the first six months of the year, but murders spiked over the same period from the year before.
Two men suspected of human trafficking were arrested after they were pulled over on I-10 in the state's Panhandle.
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday revamped a key legal standard as its conservative majority continued to show a willingness to undo previous decisions that have guided the state's courts.
On the final day of 2020, the state is reporting its highest single-day increase of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
More than 23,000 Floridians filed first-time unemployment claims last week, as the pandemic-plagued year neared an end.
Questions remained about when extended unemployment benefits from a newly signed federal stimulus package will be available for Floridians out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Donald Trump is cutting short his Florida vacation and will be returning to Washington on Thursday, a day earlier than originally expected.
The pandemic is not keeping people away from central Florida's theme parks this week.
The 2020 forecast called for an extremely active hurricane season which began with the first-named storm before the official start of the season.
It was a historic night in the City of Miami on Tuesday after Eileen Higgins was elected to become the city’s first female mayor, the first Democratic mayor in nearly 30 years and the first non-Hispanic mayor since the 1990s.
A Miami family is jailed, accused of running a decade‑long scheme that stole more than $1 million from Brickell Motors.
In Miami’s runoff elections, winners were declared in District 3, Miami Beach Commission Group 1, and Hialeah City Council Groups 3 and 4.
Emilio Gonzalez delivered a gracious concession speech after losing Miami’s mayoral runoff, praising voter turnout as a success and thanking his supporters. He emphasized that the loss was his alone, moments after calling Eileen Higgins to congratulate her.
Eileen Higgins won Miami’s mayoral runoff with 59% of the vote, defeating Emilio Gonzalez. She becomes the city’s first woman mayor, first Democrat in nearly 30 years, and first non‑Hispanic leader since the 1990s.
A bank was robbed in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday morning, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
A Miami-Dade man was arrested after being accused of killing a puppy on Tuesday, according to officials.
Records show ICE has stopped paying for detainee medical care as the detained population has nearly doubled, and reports of neglect have mounted.
Four people were arrested in connection to a shooting in Opa-locka on Tuesday morning, police say.
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
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.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
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.
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.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
