State Proposal Submitted For Drug Importation
The Agency for Health Care Administration announced Monday that it had submitted a proposal to the federal government to allow Florida to establish a program to import prescription drugs from Canada.
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The Agency for Health Care Administration announced Monday that it had submitted a proposal to the federal government to allow Florida to establish a program to import prescription drugs from Canada.
State economists say enrollment in Medicaid will spike by 16.5% this fiscal year, fueled by the economic downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As debates continue to flare across the state about mask mandates, an appeals court Monday took up a battle about the constitutionality of an Alachua County order that requires people to wear masks to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Florida reached another bleak milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic Monday, when it exceeded 18,000 resident deaths from the disease.
The Florida Department of Health reports there are 6,331 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. 1.499 of those are in Miami-Dade and 688 in Broward.
The Walt Disney World Railroad will soon have some new competition when it comes to riding the rails in Orlando as Brightline and Walt Disney World Resort reach an agreement to build a train station at Disney Springs.
A $5 million grant has been awarded to help protect a coral reef about seven miles southeast of Key West that is part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
In a case filed by current and former students who said they suffered psychological injuries, a federal appeals court is considering constitutional arguments about whether Broward County officials had a "custodial" duty to protect students from the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The Florida Department of Health reports there are 6,587 new cases of COVID-19 statewide.
The Florida Department of Health reports 8,409 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, with 1,940 of those in Miami-Dade and 968 in Broward.
In a dramatic encounter recorded by surveillance cameras, a Florida man chased an alligator underwater and rescued his 3-month-old puppy from the jaws of death.
A Florida couple will not serve any prison time in a child abuse case in which a malnourished, injured teenage girl was discovered hiding in the woods.
A Jacksonville postal carrier has been convicted of stealing gift cards and other mail.
A Tampa charter boat captain found himself in hot water after a poke of a manatee landed him in front of a federal judge.
The Florida Department of Health reports there are 9,085 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. 2,,091 of those are in Miami-Dade and 943 in Broward.
In Fort Lauderdale, a waste management truck struck power lines along State Road 84, bringing them down across the roadway. No one inside the truck was injured, but the cleanup took several hours.
A fire destroyed one unit of a triplex home on 22nd Court in Miramar this morning. The resident was not home at the time, and no injuries were reported. The blaze was contained to a single unit, and the cause remains under investigation.
An emotional day unfolded in the death penalty phase for Jason Banegas, who pleaded guilty to killing a Hollywood police officer. His mother delivered tearful taped testimony, recounting her own abusive childhood and pleading with the jury to spare her son’s life.
Miami’s Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins used her first press conference to outline plans to overhaul the city’s permitting system and tackle the affordability crisis. Higgins said residents should no longer face years‑long delays for home renovation permits, calling the current process “terrible.” She also pledged to prioritize affordable and workforce housing by leveraging city‑owned land, arguing the solution already exists within Miami’s resources.
Davie police are investigating a domestic violence incident involving a mother and her baby inside a car; both are being evaluated, and no arrests have been made, though a suspect has been identified.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has made public body camera and surveillance footage capturing the fatal shooting of an alleged shoplifter by a deputy outside a Walmart.
After half a decade of anticipation and a major renovation, Huizenga Park returns as the heart of Fort Lauderdale's urban core.
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.
The Miami Dolphins had months to mull their options for a new general manager after firing longtime GM Chris Grier in October.
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.
