DeSantis Defends Efforts To Fix Unemployment Problems
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday defended his administration's efforts to get the state's much-maligned unemployment system to handle the unprecedented surge in applications caused by the coronavirus.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday defended his administration's efforts to get the state's much-maligned unemployment system to handle the unprecedented surge in applications caused by the coronavirus.
The outbreak of coronavirus in the United States has laid bare socioeconomic and health care inequities that exist along racial lines.
As Florida enters its first official phase of reopening, hospitals are now allowed to resume surgeries and elective procedures that had to be put on hold. Doctors here in South Florida want to encourage patients that they are prepared and following necessary protocols.
Robert Is Here is a South Florida institution, a famous tropical fruit stand that draws tourists and regulars from far and wide.
Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano knows a lot about successes and struggles.
Looking to the future, Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line says it plans to phase in North American sailings.
The City of Hialeah is now offering rent relief to those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
It's something we haven't seen in a while – a line at the airport as passengers waited to be screened. Of note, nearly everyone is wearing a mask.
The Florida Keys in Monroe County is opening Monday as part of the first phase of reopening the state's economy, however, it is reopening to locals only. Tourists are not being allowed back just yet amid the coronavirus pandemic.day as part of the first phase of reopening the state's economy, however, it is reopening to locals only. Tourists are now being allowed back just yet.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 11:30 a.m. on May 4, 2020.
Universities across the state will allow students to have items delivered to them or return to campus at a safe time to pick up belongings.
A new drive-thru COVID-19 test site has opened in northwest Miami-Dade.
Epidemiologists are baffled by how the coronavirus pandemic has played out thus far in Florida but the state's governor isn't waiting much longer to declare his response a win.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will hold a news conference Monday to address the state's much-criticized CONNECT unemployment compensation system.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 11:30 a.m. on May 3, 2020.
Neighbors4Neighbors partnered with Farm Share at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church on Saturday to help fill the vehicle trunks of families that have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited an Orlando hair salon on Saturday afternoon, where he held a roundtable discussion on the eventual phased reopening of small businesses.
As expected, local boaters flocked to local marinas and many waited overnight for a chance to gain access to the water on the first weekend of loosened coronavirus restrictions.
A Boca Raton nurse filed an equal opportunity complaint alleging her condo rental application was denied because her ICU job brings her in contact with novel coronavirus patients.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 11 a.m. on May 2, 2020.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave Baptist Health approval to test a stem-cell treatment on COVID-19 patients and so far it's come back with positive results.
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez is urging everyone planning to visit a park or a marina to follow the rules this weekend.
A federal judge ordered authorities to release hundreds of immigrants from three Florida detention centers to prevent a wider spread of the coronavirus and protect detainees with underlying conditions.
A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent and a telecommunications specialist are accused of stealing personal protective equipment, toilet paper, and other supplies from an agency warehouse in Miami.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 7:30 p.m. on May 1, 2020.
A person of interest has been detained after a reported sexual assault at Florida Memorial University.
With Temporary Protected Status for Haitians set to expire on February 3, Miami leaders and faith groups urge the Trump administration not to rescind protections.
At least one person was killed and one person injured in a shooting at the Aveda Institute in Davie on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Florida lawmakers began moving forward with a plan to try to bolster security on state college and university campuses.
A person of interest has been detained after a reported sexual assault at Florida Memorial University.
With Temporary Protected Status for Haitians set to expire on February 3, Miami leaders and faith groups urge the Trump administration not to rescind protections.
At least one person was killed and one person injured in a shooting at the Aveda Institute in Davie on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Florida lawmakers began moving forward with a plan to try to bolster security on state college and university campuses.
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.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
A partial government shutdown would likely have little impact on immigration enforcement operations, since ICE and CBP got billions in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Alex Vindman, a key figure in President Trump's first impeachment, is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat.
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.
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From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
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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.