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A dozen or so dedicated volunteers, boaters, business owners and concerned residents spent hours at a Dania Beach marina Tuesday helping to unload, stack and sort a multitude of items collected for hurricane victims in the Bahamas.
At least seven deaths have been attributed to Hurricane Dorian, but the full scope of the disaster still unknown.
Hurricane Dorian has caused catastrophic damage in the Bahamas.
On Tuesday night, Hurricane Dorian continued lashing Central Florida's east coast as it moved away from the Bahamas.
Walmart announced Tuesday it will stop selling ammunition while requesting that customers not openly carry firearms in its stores, even where state laws allow it.
Florida had 64 newly reported cases of hepatitis A last week, bringing the total number of cases this year to 2,413. Of the new cases, 84 percent involved hospitalizations, according to a Florida Department of Health weekly data release.
A panel of state economists on Tuesday estimated it would cost $4 million to build a registry to carry out a proposed constitutional amendment that targets possession of assault weapons, if Floridians approve the measure in November 2020.
Hurricane Dorian, the strongest storm to hit the planet so far this year, has people in its path scrambling to get out of harm's way.
People along the state's East Coast were told Tuesday to continue heeding local warnings as Hurricane Dorian remained a life-threatening storm, even if it is no longer forecast for a Florida landfall.
The 'Most Magical Place On Earth' is making sure its guests stay happy and safe.
Hurricane Dorian is still hovering over the Bahamas as a Category 3 hurricane.
At least 5 dead attributed to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas as the storm continued to pound the islands Monday, as one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded.
The Bahamian consulate in Miami has set up three drop-off sites where they will be collecting donated goods for those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
On Monday afternoon as the first bands from Hurricane Dorian came ashore in Palm Beach County people in Boynton Beach were talking about the water. But not from the hurricane.
Category 4 Hurricane Dorian remained stationary on Monday night as it continued to pummel the Bahamas.
The U.S. Coast Guard displayed a historic drug bust at Port Everglades, seizing nearly 50,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $360 million. The haul came from a single mission involving 15 interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, making it one of the largest seizures in Coast Guard history. Officials say most of the cocaine originated from Colombia, with smugglers detained and turned over to authorities in their countries of origin.
Ten Miami students were honored by the City of Miami Police Department for acts of courage and responsibility, chosen from more than 850 nominees. Their actions included reporting dangerous situations, preventing self‑harm, and helping during medical emergencies. One seventh grader kept her school safe by reporting a classmate with a taser. The students were celebrated with prizes such as tablets, Zoo Miami tickets, Marlins tickets, and free pizza.
Miami International Airport hosted a special tour for more than 60 children with disabilities and their families, giving them a full travel experience ahead of the busy Thanksgiving season. Participants received boarding passes, went through TSA, and boarded a LATAM Airlines plane. The event aimed to make future travel less intimidating while highlighting the airport’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
Residents near Coral Way in Miami‑Dade are urging county commissioners to block an appeal that would rezone a home at 7945 Southwest 24th Street. Neighbors argue the change is unnecessary and fear it could pave the way for more developers, despite a 1991 resolution allowing businesses to operate under the single‑family designation. The property owner is seeking a shift to semi‑professional zoning, sparking community pushback.
Surveillance video captured a bold jewelry theft at a Miami shopping center, where police say a man stole $8,000 in merchandise while a woman distracted the salesperson. The store manager believes both suspects were involved, noting this was the second robbery at the shop in recent months. Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify and track down those responsible.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
It was a chilly start to the day on Friday across South Florida, but some warmer temperatures are on the way starting next week.
Charles "Sonny" Burton was convicted as an accomplice in the shooting death of Doug Battle, a customer who was killed during a robbery of an auto parts store.
Starting Friday, the state of Florida is now only offering driver's license exams in English.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
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 FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific on Thursday, marking the 38th vessel to be struck over the last five months and the second this year.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The petition, filed by Miami-Dade and Broward County residents, also questions DeSantis' directive to Secretary of State Cord Byrd, which included a delay in Congressional qualifying from the week of April 20 to June 8 to June 12.
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.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
