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With a powerful hurricane bearing down on the Florida Panhandle, residents are scurrying to prepare in the hours before the storm makes landfall.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools is looking for a financial boost from voters on Election Day to help pay for teacher raises and school security.
With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are several important races inside the state of Florida that voters are keeping a close eye on.
Backers of Amendment 4 estimate that about 1.4 million Floridians would have their voting rights restored, if the required 60 percent of voters approve the proposal.
Florida is a congressional battleground state especially the race for the District 27 seat in Miami-Dade County where the Democratic Party is seeking to retake control of the US House.
Coastal South Florida is once again dealing with king tides.
President Donald Trump made a stop in Florida on Monday.
The former Broward Sheriff's Office deputy who didn't rush into the building as a gunman killed 17 high school students and staff members is scheduled to testify this week before a commission.
There are plenty of cautionary tales of marriage proposals gone wrong, but this one has an odd twist.
Two homeless men took a disagreement to another level this weekend.
Florida governor's race: Where Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum stand on the issues.
A Florida gas station owner has a truly unique message for some of his customers. He is asking them not to warm urine in the microwave.
The November 6 General Election is fast approaching and one of the most highly watched races is the U.S. Senate seat pitting out-going Florida governor Rick Scott against incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson.
In an abundance of caution, Miami-Dade County has closed beaches north of the Haulover Inlet due to elevated levels of algae linked to red tide.
President Donald Trump will be making an appearance in the Sunshine State.
Authorities say a Lakeland city commissioner fatally shot a customer during a dispute over a hatchet inside the Army-Navy surplus store he co-owns.
A Jacksonville restaurant where three people died during a shooting at a Madden NFL 19 tournament is planning to reopen.
The Florida Senate race between incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson and term-limited Republican Governor Rick Scott remains neck and neck.
A Tallahassee judge agreed Wednesday to block state health officials from moving forward with the application process for highly sought-after medical marijuana licenses.
A new poll in the race for Florida governor shows it's a statistical dead heat.
The 2018 midterm elections are a little more than a month away.
Red Tide has been present in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and at times, along Florida's west coast.
With 35 days to go before Election Day, incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and Republican challenger Gov. Rick Scott squared off in a lively debate Tuesday in the Miramar studios of Telemundo 51.
A man tried to buy an 8-year-old girl from her mother at a Walmart in Port Orange for $200,000, police said.
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the death of 8-month-old child left in his care.
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."
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
Get ready, South Florida! The coldest air since December 2010 is set to arrive in our area this weekend.
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.
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."
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
Get ready, South Florida! The coldest air since December 2010 is set to arrive in our area this weekend.
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.
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.
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.
Alex Vindman, a key figure in President Trump's first impeachment, is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is facing internal scrutiny after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, multiple sources told CBS News, but she is expected to keep her job.
Congress is ratcheting up its scrutiny of the killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis on Saturday, with some House Democrats pressing the Justice Department for records on its investigation.
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.