Florida Amazon Driver Hailed A Hero For Saving Elderly Man From House Fire
An Amazon driver is being hailed as a hero for saving an elderly man stuck in a burning home in New Smyrna Beach in Central Florida.
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An Amazon driver is being hailed as a hero for saving an elderly man stuck in a burning home in New Smyrna Beach in Central Florida.
Some fun on the water was caught on camera off the coast of Naples over the weekend, but what makes this video so unique is because that fun was taking place between a dolphin who decided to ride the waves right next to a man foil boarding.
Today, December 1st, is the qualification deadline for recent high-school graduates to meet SAT or ACT test-score requirements to qualify for Bright Futures scholarships.
Some Florida Keys residents staged a ceremonial burning of hurricane warning flags Monday evening to mark the official Nov. 30 end of the record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.
Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down on his opposition to school closures on Monday by announcing Florida's public schools will continue in-person learning through the spring semester, and parents will be notified and encouraged to send their children to in-person instruction if the student is not performing well with virtual instruction. However, parents can opt-out, allowing their child to remain virtual.
Disney is laying off 4,000 more workers as the company struggles during the pandemic.
The state of Florida is fast approaching one million COVID-19 cases.
Get ready for the first significant cold front of the season.
Public school instruction will continue in-person and online this spring as coronavirus cases continue to increase across Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday as Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried blasts the governor for his handling of the pandemic.
The Florida Department of Health reports there are 6,659 new cases of COVID-19 statewide and more than 2,700 of those are in Miami-Dade and Broward.
A long-debated proposal that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns on Florida college and university campuses was filed Monday for consideration during the 2021 legislative session.
A Florida man who had been missing at sea was found alive on Sunday, clinging to his capsized boat about 86 miles off the east coast of Port Canaveral, Florida.
A Florida man who has spent 31 years in prison for a nonviolent marijuana crime could soon be a free man.
The Florida Department of Health reports there are 7,363 new cases of COVID-19 statewide.
Forty critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles arrived in the subtropical Florida Keys Saturday to warm up and receive treatment after suffering "cold stunning" in the waters off Cape Cod, Mass.
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.
South Florida enjoyed sunshine and warm temperatures today, but cooler, drier air is moving in from the northwest.
The Miami Dolphins had months to mull their options for a new general manager after firing longtime GM Chris Grier in October.
Mayor Michael Jospeh claims surveillance footage shows him being threatened, prompting a formal complaint to local police.
A licensed nursing assistant from Pompano Beach was found guilty by a federal jury for orchestrating a massive health care and wire fraud conspiracy.
Loved ones of Yahkeim Lollar, a Miami high school football player fatally stabbed in 2024, implored a judge to move forward with the trial of 18-year-old Jahara Malik.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
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.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
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.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
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.
