Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to parents of victims of online exploitation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
An effort to put more teeth into Florida's ban on texting while driving continued its Senate journey Monday, after lawmakers stripped out proposals that could have allowed police to pull over motorists for potential distractions such as talking on cell phones, eating hamburgers or self-grooming.
A controversial gun-rights proposal that was sidetracked last year in the wake of the mass shooting at a Broward County high school started moving in the Senate on Monday.
The quiet ending to a federal sex abuse probe is now getting a probe of its own.
Florida's Constitution Revision Commission would no longer be able to place items on the ballot that contain more than one subject under a bill approved by a Senate committee.
Lying to Florida lawmakers could become punishable by a $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail under a bill unanimously approved by a Senate committee.
Quarreling and confusion marked the Senate hearing Tuesday for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
FBI Director Christopher Wray went to Capitol Hill Monday to answer lawmakers' questions about last week's watchdog report about the Hillary Clinton e-mail probe.
Changes could be coming to some very important Florida laws.
A Senate Judiciary Committee is not likely to take up a proposal that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to pack heat while on college and university campuses.
A Southwest Florida lawmaker is renewing a push to better protect elderly Floridians from unscrupulous guardians who take control of seniors' assets.
Two Republican lawmakers Monday filed proposals that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns on college and university campuses, setting the stage for a renewed debate about the controversial issue.
A Senate bill that would allow school superintendents to tap employees or volunteers to carry concealed weapons on school property was effectively killed by a committee Wednesday, meaning that two high-profile proposals blending firearms and education could fail during the legislative session.
A Senate panel on Thursday unanimously approved a bill aimed at protecting Florida seniors from predatory "professional guardians," described by one lawmaker as "cockroaches."
Allowing illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates cleared what was expected to be a major hurdle in the Senate, with the Judiciary Committee giving overwhelming approval Tuesday to the election-year proposal that has divided Republicans.
Attorney General Eric Holder says the Justice Department is committed to tracking down those responsible for stealing information from millions of Target customers.
Cyberbullying is serious business to Florida lawmakers and a bill meant to crack down on cyberbullying has cleared committee review and is headed to the Florida Senate.
The Florida Senate is one step closer to passing a bill that would for the first time include cyberbullying under the state's anti-bullying law.
A Senate bill was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday that would prevent local governments and voters from setting policies on items like earned sick leave.
A U.S. Senate panel this morning approved a landmark privacy bill that would curb law enforcement's warrantless access to the contents of e-mail, private Facebook posts, and other data that Americans store in the cloud.
The state's Senate Judiciary Committee has voted down a bill which would have allowed certain illegal immigrants to pay the in-state tuition rate at Florida's public colleges and universities.
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has passed a bill to the floor that would make illegally streaming copyrighted content a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Federal officials announced that more than 13,803 pounds of cocaine and 3,736 pounds of marijuana with a combined estimated street value of approximately $185 million were offloaded by the US Coast Guard at Port Everglades.
Police detectives are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in Miami Beach.
Two jet fighter pilots participating in Sunday's Fort Lauderdale Air Show are lucky to have landed safely after their aircraft touched wing tips during their performance.
Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman living in Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her American sons.
Emmanuel Rivera hit a game-winning pinch-hit single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6.
Federal officials announced that more than 13,803 pounds of cocaine and 3,736 pounds of marijuana with a combined estimated street value of approximately $185 million were offloaded by the US Coast Guard at Port Everglades.
Police detectives are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in Miami Beach.
Two jet fighter pilots participating in Sunday's Fort Lauderdale Air Show are lucky to have landed safely after their aircraft touched wing tips during their performance.
Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman living in Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her American sons.
Emmanuel Rivera hit a game-winning pinch-hit single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman living in Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her American sons.
Kennedy said he now supports abortions up until the point of fetal viability.
Bob Graham was remembered as a politician who enjoyed meeting Floridians and always behaved civilly, even behind closed doors.
He is scheduled to visit Ohio for a fundraiser on May 15
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
Jim DeFede sits down with former Key Biscayne Mayor Mike Davey, who is running to unseat Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim DeFede talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, President of the United Teachers of Dade, and Alicia Gant, a teacher at Barbara Goleman Senior High, who is soon leaving the district to become a teacher in Washington DC.
Lauren Pastrana and her guest discuss the options currently being discussed, possible solutions and how all this might impact students, their teachers and their parents.
Lauren Pastrana does a deep dive with perspective from leaders of local Jewish and Muslim groups for their take and perspective on the protests, the fallout and the fear and threats they are creating.
Jim DeFede catches up with State Senator Lauren Book to talk about the looming six-week abortion ban while she is making her annual walk across Florida to bring attention to child sexual exploitation.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Hinge is one of the most popular dating apps, so we signed up. Read our review to find out if you should too.
From meal kits to monthly makeup subscriptions, give Mom a last-minute virtual gift that can be delivered online.
Our tech expert put two of the most powerful tablets head-to-head: Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
Memorial Day weekend isn't here yet, but you can still score massive discounts on the best mattresses of 2024 now.
A home-cooked meal can make for the perfect date night. Set the mood with these top meal kits for couples.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
The company will keep its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh, but the United Steelworkers union voiced opposition to the deal.
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
A remarkable judge of talent, Corman hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
The Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum music producer made a special appearance at the North Miami Beach Small Business Summit and Expo on Wednesday to receive the honor.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.