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A divided South Florida appeals court Wednesday upheld a verdict that calls for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to pay $14.7 million to the wife and daughter of a man who died at age 56 of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Friends, family and fellow officers said their final farewells to Miami-Dade police officer Jermaine Brown on Friday.
Gusty winds are to blame for power outages across South Florida on Friday afternoon.
With one week until Christmas, some deserving children in Miami are getting a chance to receive some gifts, a little early.
A teacher from Doral International Academy of Math & Science is facing serious charges Friday after allegedly professing her love for a 13-year-old student.
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida made the dreams of a seven-year-old Miami girl a reality.
The Florida Senate considers the resignation of controversial Broward County elections supervisor Brenda Snipes final and will not wade into a dispute about whether she should keep her job.
The U.S. Coast Guard says it took into custody 11 migrants and two suspected smugglers off the coast of Miami.
A water main break in Hollywood sent a plume of water into the air and over vehicles on A1A South of Sheridan Street Wednesday morning.
Miami Gardens police need your help finding a car involved in a fatal hit-and-run.
Less than a week after the Florida Supreme Court rejected proposed penalties for a Miami-Dade County judge accused of misconduct, the judge on Tuesday agreed to stiffer discipline.
Don't put away those coats and sweaters yet. An even colder night is forecast tonight.
As the end of the year approaches, Florida has reported 93 cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in 2018, according to numbers posted Monday on the state Department of Health website.
Fort Lauderdale police have arrested a man accused of punching an infant with a closed fist.
Three Jesuit priests with ties to a Downtown Miami church have "credible sex abuse allegations involving minors or a vulnerable adult" raised against them.
A spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade school system says this story serves as an important reminder about the need to speak up and report suspicious activity.
A Miami man is facing serious charges after admitting to downloading child pornography.
A student at South Miami Middle School was arrested Thursday for bringing a gun to school, according to school officials.
Miami-Dade police say two pedestrians died after being pinned against a utility pole by an out of control SUV.
Since last March, Coral Springs firefighter Sean Marlin has known this day might come — where he had to turn himself in to a judge on a charge of DUI manslaughter.
A South Florida doctor is behind bars Wednesday night, accused of drugging his friend's drink.
Miami-Dade police are searching for a man they say forced his way into a woman's hotel in Miami Springs and sexually assaulted her.
A cold front will move through the area Tuesday night and impact the area Wednesday and Thursday.
Teens here in South Florida are becoming creative artists, keeping them focused and preparing them for a bright future.
Offering extensive details of what she described as a "catastrophe," an administrative law judge has backed a state decision to revoke the license of a Broward County nursing home where residents died after Hurricane Irma.
Charles "Sonny" Burton was convicted as an accomplice in the shooting death of Doug Battle, a customer who was killed during a robbery of an auto parts store.
Starting Friday, the state of Florida is now only offering driver's license exams in English.
This is what you need to know about when the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
Charles "Sonny" Burton was convicted as an accomplice in the shooting death of Doug Battle, a customer who was killed during a robbery of an auto parts store.
Starting Friday, the state of Florida is now only offering driver's license exams in English.
This is what you need to know about when the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
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.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific on Thursday, marking the 38th vessel to be struck over the last five months and the second this year.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The petition, filed by Miami-Dade and Broward County residents, also questions DeSantis' directive to Secretary of State Cord Byrd, which included a delay in Congressional qualifying from the week of April 20 to June 8 to June 12.
As immigration sweeps expand nationwide, the work of justifying detentions is overwhelming federal prosecutors, who are being forced to sideline a range of other cases in order to keep pace.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
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.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
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.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.