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Miami-Dade County wants to become home to the U.S. Space Force Command Headquarters.
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Miami-Dade County wants to become home to the U.S. Space Force Command Headquarters.
The Florida Department of Health reported 93 more deaths from COVID-19 on Friday as the pandemic continues to spread.
Florida appeared to be "flattening the curve" in the spring as theme parks shuttered, sugar sand beaches closed and residents heeded orders to stay home. Now, it's almost as if that never happened.
A new Netflix documentary chronicling the life of famed TV astrologer Walter Mercado is streaming now.
President Donald Trump arrived in Florida without a mask, despite the Miami-Dade county mandate for all residents to wear masks.
A Florida dog at the center of a neighborhood dispute that left three people dead on Monday has been euthanized, police said.
The novelty of 'thank you' events and 'jet flyover' salutes is fading across the county, as a COVID-19 marathon is now a grueling endurance challenge for area hospitals.
As the number of coronavirus cases in Florida continues to climb, local education officials and parents are grappling with a statewide mandate to reopen schools in August.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Thursday that the Republican National Convention next month in Jacksonville will be "a safe environment," despite widespread concerns about increasing coronavirus cases across Florida.
Another company hit hard by the coronavirus, Bed Bath & Beyond announced Wednesday that it plans to close roughly 200 stores in the next two years.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration appears poised to address rising criticism over its handling of COVID-19 in group homes that take care of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The same day a Florida man and his three sons were brought up on federal charges for illegally selling a bleach like chemical mixture as a miracle cure for coronavirus and other diseases, federal agents swarmed their Bradenton "church".
Several Jacksonville attorneys have filed a lawsuit in an effort to block the Republican National Convention from happening there during the coronavirus pandemic.
Major League Soccer resumed play Wednesday night in Orlando but not before a stirring moment of silence.
Disney World is set to welcome guests back this weekend as part of a phased reopening.
A 25‑year‑old Miami‑Dade man appeared in court Wednesday on 25 child pornography charges. His bond was set at nearly $90,000. Investigators say he confessed before invoking his right to silence. The arrest followed a raid at his home Tuesday, where his younger brother was shot and killed by deputies.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami held its annual holiday tree‑lighting celebration Wednesday evening. Meteorologist Dave Warren reported live as the Christmas tree was lit, artificial snow began to fall, and patients, families, and staff cheered. The festive event brought holiday spirit to the hospital, giving children and families a joyful break from their routines.
Legal Services of Greater Miami has provided free aid for six decades, helping thousands fight evictions and protect benefits. Now, looming budget cuts threaten its ability to continue serving vulnerable residents.
Archer Aviation is showcasing its new “Midnight” aircraft, a vertical‑landing air taxi designed to ease South Florida’s worsening traffic. The plane can carry up to four passengers at speeds of 150 mph. Company officials say the aircraft is safe, quiet, and produces zero emissions, offering a creative alternative to traditional transportation in the region.
A longtime Miami artist known for the colorful “Wynwood Faces” installations says he is devastated after much of his work was vandalized over the weekend. Pieces of the faces, which decorated light poles and trees in Wynwood, were ripped down, leaving remnants behind. The artist, who has been part of the community for years, is asking why his work was targeted.
Thousands of flights across the U.S. have been impacted by a deadly winter storm that swept across the nation over the weekend.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
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.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
The decision to place HSI in the lead investigative role is unusual and has raised questions among current and former federal law enforcement officials.
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine said Sunday that he won't vote for a package to fund the government if it includes funding for ICE, but he urged that "we don't have to have a shutdown."
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
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.
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.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
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.
