Wilton Manors Charitable Groups Create 'We Are Wilton' Fund To Help Struggling Residents
When COVID-19 made most businesses close up shop, Daniele Wallstedt lost his job waiting tables and as parking enforcement in Wilton Manors.
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When COVID-19 made most businesses close up shop, Daniele Wallstedt lost his job waiting tables and as parking enforcement in Wilton Manors.
Florida recorded more than 900,000 first-time unemployment claims during the past two weeks, while fewer than 50 percent of people put out of work since mid-March have received assistance from the state.
While Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan Wednesday to begin reviving the state's economy, he continued to prevent people from renting vacation properties because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new drive-thru COVID-19 test site opened Thursday at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of noon on April 30, 2020.
At the direction of Governor Ron Desantis' emergency management team, a hybrid drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 test site is being set up outside the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Our weekly Miami Proud reports are now focusing on those on the front lines of the coronavirus battle. BSO Fire Lt. Nikko Sanchez explains, in his own words, what his experience is like on the forefront of the COVID-19 war.
An economic task force in Central Florida is discussing possible guidelines and mandates for Orlando theme parks when they re-open.
A heartbreaking story from New York is calling much-needed attention to the mental health of our health care workers during the coronavirus crisis.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest school district in the nation, is beginning to outline its plan for students and teachers for the summer and 2020-2021 school year.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has revealed his plan for the slow and methodical reopening of the state, however, phase one of the plan does not include Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
With nursing homes and assisted-living facilities among the most-vulnerable places during the coronavirus pandemic, industry officials called Wednesday for the federal government to set up an "emergency response fund" and for government agencies to provide more help with testing for the disease.
It was another busy day Wednesday for those working to distribute food to those in need across the area.
Many people who recently lost their jobs in this economic crisis tied to the coronavirus say their own hardship is prompting them to spend hours in long food distribution lines.
The Safe Schools For Alex organization is donating $10,000 to provide free private online music lessons for middle school students in Fort Lauderdale during the coronavirus crisis.
A new drive-thru COVID-19 test site is coming to Fort Lauderdale.
What better way to break up the every-day routine of staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic than to learn something new?
Broward has taken its first step in what is expected to be a long process of re-opening the county.
Most parks, boat ramps, marinas, and golf courses in Miami-Dade County opened Wednesday morning, with restrictions.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 1 p.m. on April 29, 2020.
There are three different types of coronavirus tests. Here is what you need to know about each one.
On Wednesday, Miami-Dade and Broward counties began the first phase of what could be a long process of re-opening South Florida.
After being furloughed or laid off when the state, county, and city's issued orders to limit or close all non-essential business, hundreds of thousands of Floridians filed for unemployment benefits to get a little financial help.
As students and teachers are navigating the complicated world of virtual learning, a Miami middle school has a special tech team in place to help troubleshoot any problems. The tech team, which started in August, is comprised of 16 middle schools students.
Florida Gov. DeSantis is expected to unveil the first phase of his plan to reopen the state on Wednesday amid the coronavirus pandemic.
El Portal residents voice anger and concern after a council member repeats a racial slur and makes inflammatory remarks during a village meeting.
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.
El Portal residents voice anger and concern after a council member repeats a racial slur and makes inflammatory remarks during a village meeting.
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.
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.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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.
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.