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Memorial Day festivities in Port St. Lucie were disrupted when a weak twister touched down near the Lyngate Park neighborhood.
After a day of thunderstorms and potential flooding that led to an overnight tornado watch, a series of weather fronts that had promised severe weather moved through South Florida overnight without causing serious damage. The tornado watch was allowed to expire, and the threat of severe weather has ended.
Raked by thunderstorms and heavy rain overnight, South Florida is bracing for another round of severe weather Saturday, with the possibility of violent lightning, heavy rain, and even flooding in some areas. A flood watch has been declared for much of South Florida, and the weather has forced numerous cancellations, including for the first time in it's 31 year history the 7-mile Bridge run in the Keys.
A look back at the headline grabbing stories that filled 2011 in South Florida.
The website, buzzfeed.com, has come up with its list of the most powerful images of the year and that's exactly what they are: powerful.
Broward and Miami-Dade homeowners whose residences were damaged by last months tornado and severe storms on October 18th can now apply for a loan from the Small Business Association to help with repairs.
Torrential rains from a weather system moving through South Miami-Dade have flooded streets in Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay, and spawned two tornado warnings after forecasters spotted signs of a possible funnel cloud around Black Point Marina, headed north. Those warnings were canceled shortly after 9:15 pm.
There is some good news for South Florida residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged by a recent tornado that a left a trail of destruction in Sunrise and Plantation.
Plantation and Sunrise homeowners whose residences were damaged or destroyed in last Tuesday's tornado met with local officials on Saturday to discuss the next steps in moving forward.
Broward County's tornado victims and local officials met Saturday morning to discuss the next steps in moving forward after Tuesday's tornado.
Naresh Nasta was just sitting down for a meal in his Sunrise home Tuesday night when his home began exploding all around him.
Residents of a Sunrise neighborhood and another in Plantation are waiting for FEMA to arrive to assess the damage done to their homes by Tuesday's tornado.
Homeowners in Sunrise and Plantation are assessing the damage left behind by a tornado that caused major property damage and minor injuries.
Dozens of residents in Tamarac are cleaning up the damage from a tornado that touched down Tuesday without warning.
A tornado was spawned as severe thunderstorms roared through Broward County early Tuesday evening, damaging several homes in it's path.
Nick Saban may still be hated by every Miami Dolphins fan around the world, but the media covering SEC media days has Saban's Crimson Tide at the top of the SEC heap.
After months of drought in South Florida, rainy season has arrived and with it, a greater danger for severe weather and waterspouts. At least 2 were spotted over Biscayne Bay Friday morning.
All the inclement weather hitting various portions of the U.S. has brought a question into the minds of many South Floridians as we enter into the beginning of hurricane season: are we in store for devastation when storms brew in the Atlantic?
As Floridians prepare to face the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane season, the Republican-led House of Representatives has a message for victims of disasters: you may be out of luck if you want government assistance.
The devastating tornadoes that have been tearing through the Midwest come on the heels of other severe weather plaguing states like Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
There are so many things that can help a community struck by a disaster like the tornadoes that tore through Alabama a couple of weeks ago.
Actor Charlie Sheen toured an Alabama neighborhood leveled by tornadoes and said Monday he wants to organize a relief event for victims in the state.
Those devastated by the destructive tornadoes in several southern states will soon have some of South Florida's finest around to help.
President Barack Obama was cheered by the multicultural student body of the nation's largest institution of highest learning when he used Friday's commencement address to promise continued support for the USA Dream Act.
Warriors star Jimmy Butler injured his right knee midway through the third quarter of a 135-112 win against his former Miami Heat team after he scored 17 points, a big blow for Golden State.
The Chapman Partnership is empowering individuals experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Authorities warned that recent rainfall has left the water off area beaches murky, which increased the risk of bull shark attacks.
A large police investigation is underway inside a gated community in Opa-Locka on Tuesday morning.
Southbound lanes on Interstate 95 have reopened in Fort Lauderdale after an early-morning crash.
Miami's bid for its first national championship since 2001 ended Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium as the Hurricanes lost to unbeaten Indiana.
Warriors star Jimmy Butler injured his right knee midway through the third quarter of a 135-112 win against his former Miami Heat team after he scored 17 points, a big blow for Golden State.
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
The Chapman Partnership is empowering individuals experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
A large police investigation is underway inside a gated community in Opa-Locka on Tuesday morning.
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.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
A U.S. citizen detained by ICE at gunpoint in his underwear in frigid conditions in Minnesota asks, "What did I do wrong?" The Associated Press says
The U.S. Department of Justice says claims made in a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
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.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.