Growing ProblemMiami-Dade leaders meet to tackle elderly abuse
Heckled In OrlandoFormer US Vice President booed and heckled at conservative conference
Thrown OutCDC’s cruise safety regulations thrown out by federal court
Newest HolidayJuneteenth promotes conversation, educates
245th Birthday Coming UpHere is where you will be able to see fireworks in South Florida
Local News
What To Do To Stay Safe Around Water This Summer At The Pool Or BeachWith summer in full swing and excessive heat waves rolling through parts of the country, taking a dip in water can be a refreshing way to cool off.
Parental Rights Bill Sent To Florida Governor Ron DeSantisA measure that would put into state law a series of parents’ rights related to their children’s education and health care was one of 24 bills formally sent Friday to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Coral Gables Man Refuses To Sell Family House Swallowed By Massive DevelopmentA small single-family house stands in the middle of a huge construction project in Coral Gables.
COVID-19 Kills Another 290 FloridiansAnother 290 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 as the death toll approaches 38,000 since the pandemic started, according to a weekly report issued Friday by the state Department of Health.
COVID Flexibilities Eliminated For MedicaidGov. Ron DeSantis’ administration announced Friday that the state will next month step back from flexibilities that were offered to Medicaid providers and beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic, including allowing people to receive behavioral health services without first obtaining prior authorization.
Tropical Storm Claudette Forms, Lashes Gulf Coast With Heavy Rain, FloodsTropical Storm Claudette dumped heavy rain across coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama as it chugged inland Saturday, threatening flash floods and possibly tornadoes along its soggy course across the Southeast.
Politics
Gov. DeSantis, Attorney General Moody Seek To Scuttle Protest Law CaseLawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a measure that the Legislature approved to crack down on violent protests.
Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill That Provides Emergency Care For Police K-9s Injured In Line Of DutyLaw enforcement K-9s injured in the line of duty will now be able to be taken to a veterinary office for treatment in an ambulance.
'The ACA Is Here To Stay': Florida Lawmakers React To Supreme Court Decision Saving ObamacareFlorida Democrats are happy with the Supreme Court decision that saved the Affordable Care Act from another Republican challenge.
President Biden Meets With Putin For First Time Since Taking OfficeThe two leaders released a joint statement after their respective news conferences affirming that "even during periods of tension," they can make progress on "ensuring predictability in the strategic sphere, reducing the risk of armed conflicts and the threat of nuclear war."
Bill That Would Rename Coral Reef After Late State Rep. Kristin Jacobs Goes To Gov. DeSantisA proposal to name a coral-reef system after the late state Rep. Kristin Jacobs, a Broward County Democrat and leader on environmental issues, has gone to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida's New Controversial Elections Law Gets Another Legal ChallengeAs challenges to a new Florida elections law stack up, a case filed Monday in federal court alleges part of the law placing requirements on voter-registration organizations is unconstitutional and could keep some people from casting ballots.
Entertainment
Fireworks Shows Return To Disney's Magic Kingdom, Epcot This SummerThe perfect day at the Walt Disney World Resort for many is enjoying the rides and shows during the day and capping it off by watching the exciting fireworks displays at night.
Eric Clapton And Van Morrison Set To Perform At Hard Rock LiveSome of the biggest names in music are coming to South Florida. The first is Eric Clapton and the second is Van Morrison.
Taste Of The Town: Itamae Becoming Miami Favorite For Its Nikkei-Inspired CuisineSitting in the open-air Palm Court in the heart of the Miami Design District is Itamae, a charming restaurant which is fast becoming a favorite of locals and tourists alike.
Jennifer Lopez Takes Time To Take Photo With Police While Filming Latest Music Video In Miami BeachMegastar Jennifer Lopez was caught working late into the night, filming her latest music video on Miami Beach.
Charged In King Of Diamonds Strip Club Shooting, Rapper Pooh Shiesty Will Remain In JailA popular rapper accused of shooting a security guard at a South Florida gentlemen's club will remain behind bars.
Lin Manuel Miranda's 'In The Heights:' A Love Letter To Neighborhood, Tribute To Immigrant CommunityFrom Broadway to the big screen, “In the Heights” merges Lin Manuel Miranda’s energetic music and lyrics with director John Chu’s(Crazy Rich Asians) eye for storytelling and visuals.
Health
'We Need To Get To 70 Percent By July 4th': Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Hopes To Meet Biden Admin. GoalMiami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is urging the community to get vaccinated, hoping to meet a goal set by the Biden Administration.
'The ACA Is Here To Stay': Florida Lawmakers React To Supreme Court Decision Saving ObamacareFlorida Democrats are happy with the Supreme Court decision that saved the Affordable Care Act from another Republican challenge.
Supreme Court Rejects GOP Challenge To Obamacare, Preserving Insurance Coverage For MillionsThe Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act on Thursday in a decision that will leave the law intact and save health care coverage for millions of Americans. The justices turned away a challenge from Republican-led states and the former Trump administration, which urged the justices to block the entire law.
South Florida’s Steamy Weather Might Help Suppress COVID Spread During SummertimeResearcher found that meteorological factors such as warmer temperatures, increased humidity and higher levels of UV radiation are associated with decreased transmission.
Effectiveness Of COVID-19 Vaccine In Cancer Patients, Survivors StudiedCancer treatment can affect the immune system, which can leave patients susceptible to infections.
CDC Warns Of Spike In RSV Cases In Florida, Southern StatesThere's been an uptick in the number of RSV cases across Florida and other southern states.
Tech
Privacy Advocates Concerned About Amazon’s New Tech To Boost Performance Of DevicesIf you own certain Alexa-enabled Echo devices or some Ring camera models, Amazon will be able to use part of your home's WiFi to create a new network called Amazon Sidewalk.
Florida Healthy Kids Website BreachedHundreds of thousands of Floridians who applied for coverage or were enrolled in a children’s health insurance program between 2013 and 2020 are being encouraged to take steps to protect themselves financially after a cyberattack.
Tesla's Elon Musk Wants To Dig Tunnels To Alleviate Miami's Congested TrafficTraffic in Miami is terrible. We all know that. According to a new report, Miami was just named one of the most congested cities in the U.S. in 2020. But Tesla Inc founder Elon Musk says he wants to dig tunnels with the Boring Company, one of his many business ventures, to help alleviate Miami's notoriously congested traffic.
Consumer Electronics Show Goes Virtual, Many Products Designed To Protect Against COVID-19The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), was held this week and offered the very latest in tech. It was virtual this year because of the pandemic, and many of the products revealed were designed to protect against COVID-19.
'Legal Equalizer' App Helps People Know Their Rights, Safely Interact With Police: 'Accountability On All Sides For Everybody'The Founder and CEO of the Legal Equalizer app hopes that it will help to de-escalate situations between police and citizens by providing accountability on all sides.
Belgian Engineers Build UV Zapper Machine To Disinfect Shopping CartsWiping down shopping carts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a bright idea from a team of Belgian engineers.
