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It's safe to say when the COVID-19 pandemic started nearly a year ago, we had no clue what the months ahead would hold, and we're still learning about some of the unforeseen side effects.
Thursday marks one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic.
Next Monday those 60 and older will be eligible for the COVID vaccine and Governor Ron DeSantis has said after that they may soon that lower it to 55 and up before eventually opening it up to the public.
It appears Gov. Ron DeSantis is canceling almost all COVID-related fines.
One site is at the Miami Springs Community Center, while the other opens the Allen Park Community Center in North Miami Beach.
The long-awaited stimulus checks will soon be on the way now that Congress passed a massive COVID relief bill.
Staff at the FEMA-funded, state-run vaccination site on Miami Dade College's North Campus were back to enforcing the state's eligibility guidelines on Wednesday.
It may have looked like any other vaccination site, but what made this one different Wednesday morning at the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is that it recognized the difficulties the visually impaired have experienced through the pandemic and the vaccine effort.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 4,853 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
A CDC study of more than 70,000 hospitalized COVID patients from March to December finds 50.8% were obese and 28.3% were overweight.
South Florida is seeing a crush of new housing buyers. So much so, it has created a seller's market with many sellers getting top dollar. People from all over the Northeast in high-tax areas are making an effort to make South Florida their new home, but it's not easy.
Long lines formed before dawn Tuesday at Miami Dade College's North Campus as people waited to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
The ongoing pandemic is forcing cruise lines to extend their pause on sailings.
It is getting a little smoother at vaccination locations such as Snyder Park, in Fort Lauderdale, where there were virtually no lines, but where you still have to wait for an appointment.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 4,426 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
As part of a national effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations to underserved populations, the pop-up locations which are connected to the main hub at Miami-Dade College North Campus, are moving.
People who have been fully vaccinated can gather indoors with other fully vaccinated people and not wear masks, the federal government said Monday.
Miami Beach faith leaders and the city's fire department have joined forces to expedite getting shots in the arms of older adults, starting with the homebound and those in low-income housing, winning plaudits from both the newly vaccinated and their relieved relatives.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that starting next week, on March 15, the vaccination age would be lowered statewide to those 60 and older.
There was some vaccination frustration at a federally-funded vaccination site in Florida City over the weekend after dozens of people were vaccinated despite not being eligible.
It's been a year since the pandemic began, and major food distribution agencies are still scrambling to keep up with demand.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 3,312 new coronavirus cases on Monday.
The DeSantis administration will be broadening the age of eligibility for the COVID-19 next week.
Jackson Health System is expanding its criteria for COVID-19 vaccinations at its three sites starting Tuesday, March 9.
Crashes reported on Interstate 95 in Broward County are leading to big delays for the Friday morning commute.
A Miami man who has been in jail after he was arrested for child sex crimes is facing new charges, according to police.
Animal advocates are racing to rescue more than 200 dogs from a rural Mississippi property before a massive winter storm is forecast to hit.
As a powerful winter storm threatens to disrupt travel for millions across the country, those arriving in sunny Miami on Thursday share their relief at escaping the worst of the weather.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has made public body camera and surveillance footage capturing the fatal shooting of an alleged shoplifter by a deputy outside a Walmart.
Crashes reported on Interstate 95 in Broward County are leading to big delays for the Friday morning commute.
A Miami man who has been in jail after he was arrested for child sex crimes is facing new charges, according to police.
Animal advocates are racing to rescue more than 200 dogs from a rural Mississippi property before a massive winter storm is forecast to hit.
As a powerful winter storm threatens to disrupt travel for millions across the country, those arriving in sunny Miami on Thursday share their relief at escaping the worst of the weather.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has made public body camera and surveillance footage capturing the fatal shooting of an alleged shoplifter by a deputy outside a Walmart.
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.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
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.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
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.
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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.
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.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.