'Right Thing To Do': Miami Beach Mayor Says He's Running For Governor
Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine has his eyes set on Tallahassee.
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Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine has his eyes set on Tallahassee.
Rafael Velasquez says the sexual harassment accusations against him from two women are not fair.
By the hundreds, protesters staged a large rally outside Miami Beach City Hall in an attempt to persuade the mayor and commissioners to rethink their 2 a.m. alcohol ban referendum.
It's one week until election day on Miami Beach and one candidate for city commission is facing serious accusations of sexual harassment.
Michael Grieco is now a former Miami Beach commissioner after pleading no contest Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of violating campaign finance laws. This after he tendered his resignation just after 8:00 a.m.
In an effort to curb crime and keep tourists and residents safe, Miami Beach will now close the beach two hours earlier.
It's an important factor in the police-involved shooting of 22-year-old Cariann Denise Hithon of the Baltimore-Washington area.
Police have now identified a woman shot after she ran down an officer while attempting to flee the scene of an accident.
A female driver was shot and fatally wounded by a Miami Beach police officer Sunday evening after she allegedly ran over another officer.
Miami Beach Police arrested a man they say was impersonating one of their own.
Between the king tides and the rain it's really wet around South Florida.
Art Basel is staying in Miami Beach for at least a few more years.
People screaming and running for their lives as officers scrambled to save lives – an image too familiar to Miami Beach Police Chief Dan Oates.
World-renowned show Art Basel is penning an agreement with Miami Beach to stay for the next couple of years.
Welcome to Bird and Bone inside the Confidante Hotel on Miami Beach.
Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine arrived in Puerto Rico with thousands of pounds of much-needed supplies as the island struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria.
Two weeks ago, the iconic Epicure market on Miami Beach closed their doors for good. Now, they're trying to get rid of everything.
Miami Beach employees are on edge after receiving a letter of the city's intent to fire them for failing to show up to work after Irma.
Morning for a Miami Beach business started off, sadly, with a blaze.
Hurricanes may come and go, but seasonal high tides is something residents of Miami Beach and Ft. Lauderdale have to deal with on a yearly basis.
Over 112 million people visited Florida last year and spent well over $100 billion.
Crews from South Florida are sending help to the Florida Keys as they recover from Hurricane Irma.
There's good news for the nearly 100-thousand Miami Beach residents who evacuated before Hurricane Irma and are now itching to get home.
Residents of Miami Beach who evacuated before Hurricane Irma's arrival will have to wait until at least Tuesday afternoon before they can return to their homes.
When a 55-year-old woman lost her job and got evicted, she took up residence at the only place she felt she owned, her husband's grave.
Police say the mother turned herself in as investigators continue examining inconsistencies in her statements and the child's grandmother calls for upgraded charges against the boyfriend.
Police say they encountered a man in crisis before the shooting, as neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and investigators worked late into the night.
Because of dwindling enrollment, which has created a major budget shortfall, he says he needs to cut $100 million.
The National Transportation Safety Board announced it has opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis following a series of incidents in Austin involving school buses filled with children.
When a 55-year-old woman lost her job and got evicted, she took up residence at the only place she felt she owned, her husband's grave.
Police say the mother turned herself in as investigators continue examining inconsistencies in her statements and the child's grandmother calls for upgraded charges against the boyfriend.
Police say they encountered a man in crisis before the shooting, as neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and investigators worked late into the night.
Because of dwindling enrollment, which has created a major budget shortfall, he says he needs to cut $100 million.
The National Transportation Safety Board announced it has opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis following a series of incidents in Austin involving school buses filled with children.
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.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
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.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
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.
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.
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.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.