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As the Republican-led Florida Legislature moves quickly to provide broad COVID-19 liability limits for businesses, some lawmakers say additional protections should be provided for "essential" and front-line employees showing up for work.
The state has rolled out a new COVID-19 vaccination pre-registration system for people 65 and older along with frontline health care workers.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 10,976 new coronavirus cases on Friday.
We are getting close to that time again when thousands of college students flock to South Florida beaches for spring break.
Vaccinations by appointment only for anyone 65 and older are being offered at Hard Rock Stadium, but officials are saying people without appointments are showing up, creating a traffic jam and longer wait times for those who actually have appointments.
Governor Ron DeSantis has fired back at Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez's accusations that he is playing politics with vaccine distribution.
The AmericanAirlines Arena opened its doors Thursday to a limited number of fans for the first time in months.
The push is on to get more people vaccinated more quickly in South Florida, where the UK mutant coronavirus strain is spreading rapidly, according to health officials.
Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez is lashing out at the state, accusing the governor's office of playing politics with vaccine distribution.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 11,423 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.
There is now a mask mandate in effect for anyone visiting Tampa's popular outdoor destinations for the Super Bowl, to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
PBS South Florida's Health Channel hosted a town hall meeting with medical experts answering questions on vaccines and lending their thoughts on when we may return to "normal."
Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez is frustrated that COVID-19 vaccines have not made it to residents of his city.
A prominent, African-American City Commissioner is speaking out about the Coronavirus vaccines, urging all residents to learn more about them and how to get them.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 8,408 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
Publix will soon become the sole distributor of COVID-19 vaccines in one South Florida county.
Miami-Dade County is working to make getting the COVID vaccine more accessible.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 9,594 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida is leading the nation when it comes to vaccinating seniors against COVID-19.
An arbitrator has ruled Broward schools can require teachers to return to their classrooms during the pandemic.
Miami-Dade has launched another way for people 65 and older to check or and schedule appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Florida Department of Health in Broward has opened a new COVID-19 vaccination site at Snyder Park in Fort Lauderdale.
A Boston doctor is urging people to update their face covering.
The Miami Heat are bringing back some fans, with help from some dogs.
The mayors of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties say they would be able to administer many more COVID vaccines if they were provided with more doses.
A man was indicted on weapons and child sexual abuse material charges after investigators said they uncovered he was plotting a racially motivated attack.
Zoo Miami was evacuated Tuesday after a bomb threat, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
A person was caught on video knocking over and vandalizing a menorah outside the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector's Office in Miami.
It's going to be another breezy day in South Florida, but conditions are expected to improve for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
A crash involving a motorcycle was reported in Hallandale Beach early Tuesday morning, according to police.
A man was indicted on weapons and child sexual abuse material charges after investigators said they uncovered he was plotting a racially motivated attack.
Zoo Miami was evacuated Tuesday after a bomb threat, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
A person was caught on video knocking over and vandalizing a menorah outside the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector's Office in Miami.
It's going to be another breezy day in South Florida, but conditions are expected to improve for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
A crash involving a motorcycle was reported in Hallandale Beach early Tuesday morning, according to police.
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.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.