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An 18-year-old Miami youngster who reportedly brought a loaded Glock .42 handgun to Miami Carol City Senior High School received a stern lecture from a Judge on Friday when he appeared in bond court.
Florida's unemployment rate ticked down to 3.2 percent in September.
Two suspects are facing serious charges after wildlife officials say they were poaching thousands of Florida's native turtles from the wild and selling them illegally
Davie police are looking for two suspects accused of targeting a Walgreens Liquor Store in Davie.
Attorneys for accused Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz have gone to the Florida Supreme Court in a bid to prevent disclosure of the names of mental-health experts who visit him in jail as part of his defense.
A nanny who sexually abused a boy in her care, and who gave birth to his son, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Every Friday, in partnership with the Florida Panthers, we put the spotlight on a hero among us.
The White House says it has chosen President Donald Trump's golf resort 'Trump National Doral Miami' as the site for next year's Group of Seven summit.
The presence of immigration authorities is becoming increasingly common at health care facilities around the country, and hospitals are struggling with where to draw the line to protect patients' rights amid rising immigration enforcement in the Trump administration.
Two women aboard the International Space Station will make history on Friday when they take part in the first all-all female spacewalk.
A 9-foot alligator was caught in a pool at a Parkland home.
Police officers sometimes make dangerous moves to get the bad guy.
Hollywood police arrested a man with a loaded weapon outside Attucks Middle School early Thursday morning.
A trial date has been set for confessed Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz.
The use of tobacco products among Florida's youth is at an all-time low, but that good news is offset by significant increases in the number of children who vape, a state advisory panel was told Thursday.
South Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is set to return home this weekend as she rejects calls to resign following her indictment over alleged $5 million FEMA overpayments routed through her family’s health care company.
South Florida heads into the Thanksgiving week with mild mornings, highs in the low-to-mid 80s, a slight uptick in rain chances, and no tropical threats as the holiday countdown kicks into full gear.
The TSA is proposing a new rule that would require travelers without a REAL ID to pay an $18 fee and use a biometric kiosk granting ten-day access to airport checkpoints, after REAL ID became mandatory for U.S. air travel on May 7.
Experts say U.S. grocery prices for items like coffee, beef, fruit juices and nuts could fall after President Trump rolled back tariffs he imposed on Brazilian imports earlier this year.
Residents along Southwest 24th Street successfully persuaded Miami-Dade commissioners to reject a rezoning request they feared would trigger unwanted development in their Coral Way neighborhood.
Police say a Pembroke Pines man left his three dogs malnourished and exposed to freezing temperatures overnight.
An 81-year-old Coconut Grove man and his wife are speaking out for the first time after being struck from behind earlier this month by a teenager riding an electric dirt bike.
Authorities say the man built a new life in South Florida, where he was tracked down by U.S. Marshals.
A Florida congresswoman charged with conspiring to steal $5 million in federal COVID-19 disaster funds has formally pleaded not guilty nearly three months after her indictment.
The "school guardian" bill comes after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University, where two people were killed and five others were injured at the hands of a student.
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.
A Florida congresswoman charged with conspiring to steal $5 million in federal COVID-19 disaster funds has formally pleaded not guilty nearly three months after her indictment.
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
U.S. Central Command said the drone "aggressively" approached the USS Abraham Lincoln as it was crossing through the Arabian Sea.
Hillary Clinton will appear for a deposition on Feb. 26, while former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27, according to the House Oversight Committee.
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 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.
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.
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.
