Jackson Health System Fined $2M For Patient Confidentiality Breach
A major Florida health system with six hospitals must pay over $2 million after federal officials determined its HIPPA compliance program was in disarray for years.
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A major Florida health system with six hospitals must pay over $2 million after federal officials determined its HIPPA compliance program was in disarray for years.
At a memorial service Thursday for Coral Springs firefighter Christopher Randazzo, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony announced that detectives had identified four suspects.
A woman suffered serious injuries after she was set on fire inside a fast-food restaurant.
Florida's medical marijuana laws should be enough to shield the growing industry from prosecution across northern Florida.
When Gov. Ron DeSantis made a pitch this month to raise the minimum salaries of Florida public-school teachers to $47,500, questions lingered over how lawmakers would go about paying for the plan.
Things were much quieter on the state Senate side of the aisle Thursday, one day after a flurry of activity as senators voted 25-15 to permanently remove former Broward Sheriff Scott Israel from his position.
A woman was rushed to the hospital in Hialeah Gardens Thursday morning after police say she was pushed out of a car.
At least two people were hospitalized, several others were injured following a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in North Miami Beach.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who captained his university's baseball team, backed California-style legislation Thursday that would allow Florida college athletes to cash in on their names and images.
Wildlife officials were forced to euthanize an endangered Florida panther after they noticed its deteriorating health.
The state has issued a permit to remove a 5.45-mile section of roadbed along the Tamiami Trail that is considered an impediment to the natural flow of water through the Everglades.
Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs you no longer use? All Miami-Dade police stations will be taking your unused prescription pills and patches this Saturday for free, with no questions asked.
The Florida Senate voted Wednesday afternoon 25-15 not to reinstate former Broward Sheriff Scott Israel.
A Florida judge has confirmed that the trial for confessed Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz will begin in late January.
unrise police have detained one student in connection to Westpine Middle School being placed on lockdown on Wednesday afternoon.
At least one Indian River County sheriff's deputy has been killed and two others were injured in a shooting in Vero Beach on Friday morning.
Eastbound lanes of SR 836 at NW 17th Avenue in Miami were shut down early Friday morning, and that led to chaos on the roads as the Friday morning commute was getting underway.
The search is on for the suspect in a shooting that occurred during a road rage incident on I-95 on Thursday night. But how often do events like that take place in South Florida?
Colombian authorities have retrieved the first artifacts, including gold and bronze coins, a cannon and a porcelain cup, from the San Jose, the famed Spanish warship sunk by the British Royal Navy in the Caribbean more than three centuries ago.
At an emotional memorial for 16-year-old Anna Kepner, remembered for her laughter and kindness, her ex-boyfriend and family spoke as a separate child-custody dispute involving the boy who was with her on the cruise continues with no resolution and authorities await final autopsy results.
The Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act would also require that job applications will only have two genders, removing a non-binary option.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Haitians across South Florida are breathing a sigh of relief after a judge prevented the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status.
The Democratic members of a U.S. House committee have released the findings of a report examining last month's fatal shootings in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers.
The proposal will digitize the process of annually registering license plates, instead of mailing the physical stickers.
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.
The Democratic members of a U.S. House committee have released the findings of a report examining last month's fatal shootings in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers.
The end of the partial government shutdown is in sight as the House is voting on final passage of a funding bill. Follow live updates.
The Hennepin County sheriff is considering whether to notify ICE before releasing people accused of the "worst of the worst" crimes — murder, rape and violent felonies.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Susan Collins of Maine sent Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a letter warning against any changes that could affect victims' care.
Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in to face charges over his coverage of a protest at a church but federal agents were sent for him anyway.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
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.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
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.
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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.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
