Broward, Miami-Dade Cracking Down On Rule Breakers With Fines & Shut Downs
With coronavirus case numbers continuing to surge in South Florida, cities and counties are taking steps to slow the spread.
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With coronavirus case numbers continuing to surge in South Florida, cities and counties are taking steps to slow the spread.
City of Miami commissioners passed a measure Thursday that would punish those who violate the city-wide mask mandate.
Medical professional say the rising number of COVID-19 cases runs the risk of hospitals reaching capacity. The surge, they say, is putting a strain on health care workers and hospital staff who have to take care of COVID and non-COVID patients.
After 28 years in South Florida, Johnson & Wales University will shut down its North Miami campus in 2021.
As Florida's number of coronavirus continues to surge, there has been an increase in the number of people wanting to be tested.
Are you planning a vacation this summer? AAA is out with its 2020 summer travel forecast and a look at how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting plans.
With thousands of additional COVID-19 cases being added each day in Florida, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried called Thursday for a statewide requirement that people wear masks in public places.
Christopher Columbus High School Principal David Pugh has tested positive for COVID-19, school officials said.
For those of you taking off to the New York Tri-state area, expect to be under quarantine as soon as you touch down.
Once again, Florida has topped 5,000 for the number of new coronavirus cases in a 24 hour period.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 11 a.m. on June 25, 2020.
An Associated Press source with knowledge of the situation says Miami forward Derrick Jones Jr. has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Miami Lighthouse just opened for the first time since March for its summer camp programs.
As the number of coronavirus cases in Florida continues to surge, CVS Health is stepping up to add more drive-thru testing sites throughout the state.
The rules on things like masks and social distancing are no doubt confusing, evolving and, in many cases, polarizing. South Florida's police officers are learning each day as well as they work to keep everyone safe.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez held a virtual press conference on Wednesday afternoon to talk about the recent rise of COVID-19 cases.
Face masks are meant to protect people during the coronavirus pandemic, but for the deaf and hearing-impaired community, they have caused some challenges.
It's been over three months since art galleries and museums have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. South Florida's art scene may have slowed, but it hasn't stopped. For those who love art, collect art or are looking to learn more about local artists, PAMM has the program for you.
Many pets have gotten used to their owners being home all the time, but all that extra togetherness is changing as lockdown restrictions lift and people return to their workplaces.
Walt Disney World plans to reopen its parks next month, but a petition has been started to delay that as coronavirus cases continue to surge in Florida.
Miami's top cop said his officers will tread carefully in enforcing the new rule requiring face masks to be worn by everyone in public to curb the spike in coronavirus cases.
Broward County Mayor Dale Holness held a news conference Wednesday morning to announce a newly signed emergency order saying that businesses not complying with CDC and county guidelines will be shut down and fined.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut issued a travel advisory Wednesday that requires people arriving from Florida, other states with high coronavirus rates to quarantine for 14 days.
On Wednesday, the state's health department reported an additional 5,511 cases in a 24 hour period bringing the total to 109,014.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 11 a.m. on June 24, 2020.
Matthew Tkachuk is back on the ice with the Florida Panthers, appearing at practice on Sunday for the first time this season.
Around 2 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 300 SW 2nd St. following a reported shooting.
President Trump said Sunday that he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another warm, dry day across all of South Florida.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Matthew Tkachuk is back on the ice with the Florida Panthers, appearing at practice on Sunday for the first time this season.
Around 2 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 300 SW 2nd St. following a reported shooting.
President Trump said Sunday that he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another warm, dry day across all of South Florida.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
President Trump said Sunday that he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.