Facing South Florida: COVID, One Year Later
Lauren Pastrana spoke with two local mayors, separately, about their initial responses, what they would have done differently and what's ahead for their communities.
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Lauren Pastrana spoke with two local mayors, separately, about their initial responses, what they would have done differently and what's ahead for their communities.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 4,098 new coronavirus cases on Sunday.
A day after low demand, a Florida City vaccination site was overwhelmed after a false rumor started it would take all comers.
Many in South Florida spent their Saturday getting vaccinated.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 4,690 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.
The city of Miami Beach partnered with Feeding South Florida to host a food distribution event on Saturday morning.
Farm Share hosted a food distribution event Saturday at the Hialeah campus of Miami-Dade College.
Just one day after school and childcare workers learned they can now get the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, Nicklaus Children's Hospital has announced it will start giving the vaccine to eligible at-risk children and young adults.
A Dutch inventor is testing a possible new way to screen for coronavirus infections.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,975 new coronavirus cases on Friday.
Governor Ron DeSantis says sometime this month all Floridians age 60 and up will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine shot.
The sun and sand of South Beach is synonymous with Spring Break and as travelers from across the country begin flocking to Florida for Spring Break, there are fears that there may be an uptick in coronavirus cases again.
Cars were lined up before dawn at Miami Dade Colleges North Campus with people eager to get their shot of a COVID-19 vaccine at the new FEMA-funded, state-run vaccination site.
It's the time of year when allergies kick up. Now some clinics say they are seeing a rise in patients confusing allergy symptoms with the coronavirus.
Robert Is Here is a South Florida institution, a famous tropical fruit stand that draws tourists and regulars from far and wide.
Calls grew on Thursday for the acting US attorney general to investigate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis amid revelations that seniors in a wealthy enclave in Key Largo received hundreds of life-saving vaccinations as early as mid-January.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 6,118 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.
All Florida teachers, school employees, and child care workers, regardless of age, can now receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Gov. Ron DeSantis believes Florida's economic recovery from COVID-19 could be better if the federal government would let cruise ship passengers decide if they want to take their chances on the open seas.
Miami-Dade's new federal mass vaccination site has delivered its first doses.
On Wednesday, Miami Beach Pride organizers announced dates for Pride 2021, as well as, a newly revamped website.
It has not been easy for Florida Keys charter boat captains to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 6,014 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
lorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced COVID-19 vaccinations are coming to Florida Walgreens locations. Two Walgreens pharmacies in Pasco County, will be the first to provide the shots starting Friday, DeSantis announced at a news conference in Zephryhills.
Did you have a coronavirus vaccine appointment with Baptist Health, but it was canceled due to distribution issues? Now, Baptist says they have a limited supply of vaccines from the state.
Political analysts say the president's limited public comments may be intentional.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami City Ballet breathes life into George Balanchine's timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
South Florida airports are bracing for a bustling holiday season.
A man is accused of secretly recording a woman as she changed inside a South Florida Kohl's fitting room — then allegedly showing her the video moments later before fleeing the store as shoppers gave chase, Plantation police say.
Political analysts say the president's limited public comments may be intentional.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami City Ballet breathes life into George Balanchine's timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
South Florida airports are bracing for a bustling holiday season.
A man is accused of secretly recording a woman as she changed inside a South Florida Kohl's fitting room — then allegedly showing her the video moments later before fleeing the store as shoppers gave chase, Plantation police say.
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.
Political analysts say the president's limited public comments may be intentional.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
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.
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.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami, The Ohio State University, University of Michigan and other institutions coauthored the study.
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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's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami City Ballet breathes life into George Balanchine's timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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