Miami-Dade County Commission Approves Naming Of Miami Road After Trayvon Martin
A South Florida road will be named after Trayvon Martin, a teenager who lost his life after being shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer in 2012.
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A South Florida road will be named after Trayvon Martin, a teenager who lost his life after being shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer in 2012.
An 11-year-old boy is getting well-deserved praise for staying calm, following directions, and assisting rescuers for more than an hour as his grandparents drifted away from their boat during a Florida Keys excursion.
Hurricane Delta made landfall Friday night in southwest Louisiana leaving thousands without power.
The Commission on Presidential Debates on Friday canceled the second debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden after the President declined to do a virtual debate despite concerns over his Covid-19 diagnosis, a source familiar with the plans told CNN.
Vice President Mike Pence will campaign Saturday in politically crucial Central Florida as the November 3rd presidential election nears.
Florida's signature citrus industry is facing another production squeeze, while growers might soon be asked to pay more to help market their products.
A man escaped serious injury on Friday morning after he fell about forty feet while strapped inside the compartment of a front-end loader in Hallandale Beach.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 12 p.m. on October 9, 2020.
Saying that "nothing in the emergency order requires any teacher or any student to return to the classroom," a state appeals court Friday overturned a ruling that said Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran violated the Florida Constitution when he issued a July order aimed at reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 1.3 million Floridians have already voted in the Nov. 3 elections.
A federal judge has denied a motion to extend Florida's voter registration even though the state online system crashed in the hours before Monday's deadline and may have prevented thousands of potential voters from taking part in November's presidential election.
It's official. An invasive Burmese python captured in the Everglades over the weekend has broken the state record measuring 18.9 feet long. The previous record was 18.8 feet long.
Presidential debate plans are up in the air after President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden dropped out of the one scheduled for October 15 in Miami.
Hurricane Delta has strengthened a little more.
A program pushed by former Gov. Rick Scott to help people compare prices and shop for medical procedures has cost taxpayers millions of dollars but has garnered little attention from the public.
Domestic violence cases spike during the holidays, with 911 calls up 20% and shelters overwhelmed, forcing survivors into hotels as deadly incidents rise in South Florida.
Protests are intensifying across Cuba after days of prolonged blackouts, with residents flooding the streets, banging pots and pans, and even setting fires as they demand electricity, water, and food. Videos circulating on social media highlight growing frustration over failing infrastructure.
The family of a man who died aboard a cruise ship last year has filed a lawsuit against the company. They allege he was served 33 alcoholic drinks before becoming intoxicated while searching for his fiancée and young child. According to the lawsuit, ship security tackled him, restrained him with full body weight, administered a sedative, and used pepper spray, leading to his death hours later.
Authorities are investigating after a 6‑year‑old child died days following a go‑kart accident on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Residents say similar crashes have occurred at the track, raising concerns about safety and oversight. One witness described the environment as a “free‑for‑all,” with little guidance provided to young drivers.
CAIR, a longtime human rights group, is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his executive order labeling the organization and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist groups, arguing the move is based on false claims and beyond his authority since only the federal government can make such designations.
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.
