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Governor Ron DeSantis held a Saturday morning press conference from the Florida Cleveland Clinic in Weston to update Floridians on the latest on the state's response to COVID-19.
New cases of the coronavirus are surfacing every day across the nation and around the world. Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 7:00 p.m. on April 25, 2020.
South Florida high school seniors will not be walking across the stage this year with diplomas in hand, but one school really put in the effort to celebrate their graduating students in a big way.
The number of inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at two Florida prisons has skyrocketed in the last week, according to a report released by the Florida Department of Corrections on Friday.
The Re-Open Florida Task Force launched a public comment submission portal on Saturday morning. It is open to all Floridians.
Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie fears what the steep drop in state revenue from tourism and other industries could mean for public education.
Miami-Dade County Parks will have a soft opening on Wednesday, according Commissioner Sally Heyman, but Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez says not so fast.
Cruise ships have been under a no sail order by the CDC since March 14th, but many crew members are still stuck at sea.
Too little, too late? We are learning about testing shortfalls leading to major problems at nursing homes across South Florida, and likely beyond.
New cases of the coronavirus are surfacing every day across the nation and around the world. Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 6:00 p.m. on April 24, 2020.
It was quite a surprise for Gregory Ceasar. "Thank you Lord," he said as he received unexpected packages of food and sanitary supplies.
Strict social distancing rules will remain in place as parts of Miami-Dade County slowly begin to reopen amid the coronavirus crisis.
We all need more positive moments in this trying time and some folks with big names, and big followings, are turning the tables and delivering us good news literally and figuratively.
Two tigers at Zoo Miami have tested negative for COVID-19, after showing symptoms that could be associated with the virus, according to Zoo Communications Director Ron Magill.
Only a small fraction of the hundreds of thousands of Floridians who filed unemployment claims in the last month have received a payment and to make matters worse, the state's unemployment website is now offline.
Kim Coe says she is facing her biggest challenge ever in keeping her business open during this economic crisis that's tied to the coronavirus.
Florida officials are considering adjusting the state's hurricane-response plans to prepare for the possibility of an early storm season intersecting with the COVID-19 pandemic, Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz said Friday.
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Miami-Dade County appears to be much higher than is actually being reported, according to results of a preliminary study by Miami-Dade County and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
A walk-up coronavirus testing site opens Friday in North Miami. Anyone with symptoms will be able to walk up and get tested.
A weekend trip to the Florida Keys won't be happening any time soon.
A man accused of shoplifting in a central Florida convenience store, reportedly spit on a police officer and said he had coronavirus when they arrested him.
Florida hospitals want to start performing elective surgeries again and Broward Health plans to resume scheduling patients for priority medical and surgical procedures, pending the state lifting restrictions of elective surgeries.
Testing for COVID-19 is on everyone's mind as U.S. workers and leaders itch to fully restart the nation's economy. Local, state and federal leaders want to know how widespread the COVID-19 virus is and who might have already been infected and managed to fight it off.
While most local restaurants in South Florida are staying open for takeout and delivery, some are adding "grocery store" to their operations.
An order for one million N95 masks, heading to the Miami-Dade County Fire Department, will not arrive as planned.
El Portal residents voice anger and concern after a council member repeats a racial slur and makes inflammatory remarks during a village meeting.
The first witness at the federal sex trafficking trial of three brothers, two of them high-end real estate brokers, testified Tuesday in a Manhattan courtroom that the thrill of attending a party at a celebrity's apartment turned into a nightmare.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
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.
El Portal residents voice anger and concern after a council member repeats a racial slur and makes inflammatory remarks during a village meeting.
The first witness at the federal sex trafficking trial of three brothers, two of them high-end real estate brokers, testified Tuesday in a Manhattan courtroom that the thrill of attending a party at a celebrity's apartment turned into a nightmare.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
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.
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.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
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.
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.
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.
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.