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As an FDA panel gave the stamp of approval to the Moderna vaccine on Thursday afternoon, those living and working at Broward assisted living facilities and nursing homes continued to get the Pfizer vaccine against the coronavirus.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 13,148 new coronavirus infections and 125 additional deaths in the state. That's the highest daily increase since July and the third highest overall since the pandemic began.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state is preparing to receive 367,000 doses of the yet-to-be approved Moderna vaccine next week. The doses will be distributed to 173 counties in 43 counties, the announcement said.
It's still business at what has become the new normal at many restaurants in South Florida. There may now be a limited number of customers, which may mean fewer staff. But at least they are working, and it hasn't always been that way.
On Wednesday, nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the state began offering coronavirus Pfizer vaccines to residents and staff.
Hospital staff at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach received the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 11,541 new coronavirus infections and 125 additional deaths in the state.
New calls Tuesday night for an investigation into the search of a former Florida COVID data scientist's home.
Jackson Memorial Hospital received its first shipment of the Pfizer -BioNTech coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday morning.
The FDA could grant emergency use authorization for Moderna's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the week and Governor Ron DeSantis says he expects shipments will go out almost immediately.
About 180 Florida hospitals across the state will have access to COVID-19 vaccines as of next week, Florida's emergency management chief said Tuesday.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 9,411 new coronavirus infections and 94 additional deaths in the state.
Some people in Broward County gathered Tuesday morning to protest the idea of mandatory COVID vaccines.
Broward County Public Schools has announced its making changes to its classrooms for the second semester.
Pfizer's COVID vaccine has made it to Florida, with Jackson Health System expecting vials on Tuesday.
The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine is here, and Dr. Olveen Carrasquillo with University of Miami Health System plans to get his first injection Tuesday.
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and health officials celebrated the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Florida reported that more than 20,000 residents have died from the disease, offering a sobering reminder of its continuing toll.
The Wynwood Walls Museum, which has been closed since mid-March because of the COVID pandemic, will be reopening this week.
Memorial Healthcare in Broward became one of only five Florida healthcare systems to receive first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine.
The long-awaited and hope-filled arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine is underway, with shots already being administered. But the question for many: Can your employer require you to take the vaccine?
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 8,452 new coronavirus infections and 138 additional deaths in the state.
The first wave of coronavirus vaccinations began in Florida on Monday, with health-care workers in Tampa and Jacksonville among the first to get inoculated.
Florida hospitals began receiving the coronavirus vaccine on Monday and that included Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida.
Florida is a COVID-19 "red zone" and in immediate need of increased mitigation efforts, according to a recent White House Coronavirus Task Force report.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 8,958 new coronavirus infections and 84 additional deaths in the state.
Toronto improved to 18-13 and topped .500 at Christmas for the first time since 2019-20. Miami fell to .500 after its ninth loss in 11 games.
Mario Martinez allegedly exploited a longtime customer after she received an inheritance, opening unauthorized joint accounts and siphoning funds, according to Miami-Dade investigators.
Authorities say the passenger was stopped during an outbound inspection, during which officers found 60 vacuum-sealed bundles and two hidden AirTags inside her luggage.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
Two people were killed and at least 20 more were injured in an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, officials said.
Toronto improved to 18-13 and topped .500 at Christmas for the first time since 2019-20. Miami fell to .500 after its ninth loss in 11 games.
Mario Martinez allegedly exploited a longtime customer after she received an inheritance, opening unauthorized joint accounts and siphoning funds, according to Miami-Dade investigators.
Authorities say the passenger was stopped during an outbound inspection, during which officers found 60 vacuum-sealed bundles and two hidden AirTags inside her luggage.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
Two people were killed and at least 20 more were injured in an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, officials said.
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.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
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.