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Early voting across South Florida begins on Monday, October 19 and runs for two weeks. In the meantime, more than 2.2 million vote-by-mail ballots have already been returned in Florida and almost half are from Democrats, who have so far outvoted Republicans by more than 400,000, according to statistics posted online by the Florida Division of Elections.
Stone crab season is officially underway but for Florida Keys commercial fishermen, the start of the stone crab claw harvest season means new regulations to protect future crab stocks and uncertainties about the market for claws because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Vice President Joe Biden has a narrow lead over President Donald Trump in Florida, according to the latest Mason-Dixon poll.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' political committee collected $200,000 last week, as it has resumed fundraising after months of being on the sidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 11:30 a.m. on October 15, 2020.
Republicans have narrowed the Democratic advantage in registered voters in Florida, as more than 14.4 million residents are eligible to cast ballots in the Nov. 3 elections, according to numbers posted Thursday by state elections officials.
With an uptick in COVID-19 cases as Election Day approaches, many voters are worried about how to safely cast their ballots. Here's what doctors are recommending.
Florida and the nation saw upticks last week in first-time unemployment claims as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pummel the economy, according to estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor.
More than 2 million vote-by-mail ballots have already been returned in Florida and almost half are from Democrats, who have so far outvoted Republicans by about 400,000, according to statistics posted online by the Florida Division of Elections.
To boost Democratic turnout in Miami-Dade, former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is donating $500,000 to help make it happen.
A national COVID-19 "dashboard" released Wednesday by AARP shows that the death rate of Florida nursing-home residents over a recent four-week period exceeded the national average.
One of the most important issues on the ballot this year is a measure that has not received a lot of attention but could have a major impact on our elections going forward. We are talking about Amendment 3.
Hundreds of thousands of ballots are already being processed in South Florida.
What is fall in South Florida without stone crabs? And what is stone crab season without Joes' Stone Crab?
As he barnstorms Florida this week, President Donald Trump on Wednesday delivered a tamped-down stump speech to economic clubs in Florida and five other states to boast about his administration's record on jobs, growth and lower taxes and to warn that an election victory by his Democratic opponent would mean economic doom for the nation.
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 grieving father is marking six years since his 21‑year‑old son was murdered in 2019 — a crime that remains unsolved. He has since lost another son to gun violence. Despite the tragedy, he has made it his mission to give back to the community, turning grief into purpose.
Eileen Higgins won Miami’s mayoral runoff Tuesday with 59% of the vote over Emilio Gonzalez, becoming the city’s first Democratic mayor in more than 30 years. Her victory capped a crowded race and she told supporters voters chose “competence over chaos.”
Residents in Hollywood’s historic South Lake neighborhood are split over plans to build a mikvah, a Jewish ritual bath. The proposal drew hours of debate before the Historic Preservation Board, which will decide if the project moves forward.
Miami voters headed to the polls Tuesday for a mayoral runoff election after neither candidate secured 50% of the vote in November. With polls closing soon, both campaigns are holding watch parties just miles apart as the city prepares to elect its next mayor.
When a 55-year-old woman lost her job and got evicted, she took up residence at the only place she felt she owned, her husband's grave.
Police say the mother turned herself in as investigators continue examining inconsistencies in her statements and the child's grandmother calls for upgraded charges against the boyfriend.
Police say they encountered a man in crisis before the shooting, as neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and investigators worked late into the night.
Because of dwindling enrollment, which has created a major budget shortfall, he says he needs to cut $100 million.
The National Transportation Safety Board announced it has opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis following a series of incidents in Austin involving school buses filled with children.
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.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
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.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
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.
