How Trump officials pressured the CDC to play down the risk of reopening...
As part of their behind-the-scenes effort, White House officials also tried to circumvent the CDC in a search for alternate data showing that the pandemic posed little danger to children.
View ArticleFlorida GOP chairman, incoming House speaker oppose amendment to increase...
The leader of the Florida Republican party and the incoming House speaker added their voices in opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would boost the minimum wage to $15 an hour in...
View ArticleFlorida reports 3,266 new COVID-19 cases and 106 more deaths
Florida’s coronavirus report for Tuesday shows another 3,266 people tested positive and another 106 people have died from COVID-19.
View ArticleUnlicensed teen behind the wheel in deadly crash on I-95
Five 15-year-old boys in a pickup truck crashed into two other vehicles on Interstate 95 in Hollywood and one of the teenagers died, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
View Article‘I really want to make sure my vote counts.’ More than 43,000 ballots already...
Nothing that happens between Democrat Joe Biden and President Donald Trump in the Tuesday debate can change the votes of more than 43,000 Broward and Palm Beach county residents. That’s because they’ve...
View ArticleFlorida hospitals grappling with lack of access to critical COVID testing agent
After Gov. Ron DeSantis last week lifted restrictions on businesses such as bars and restaurants and as flu season approaches, questions are mounting about whether results of COVID-19 tests can be...
View ArticleBelieve it or not, some people haven’t registered to vote in the presidential...
Did the Tuesday debate energize you and get you motivated to vote for a president? Time is running out to register; you’ll need to sign up by Monday to participate in the Nov. 3 election.
View ArticleMan arrested in deadly Lauderhill crash allegedly fled the scene, leaving his...
Decarius Richards, 19, is accused of leaving behind two children in a damaged BMW following a deadly hit-and-run collision, Lauderhill police said.
View ArticleFlorida reports nearly 2,000 more infected with COVID-19, and 175 more dead
Florida’s coronavirus report for Wednesday shows another 1,948 people tested positive and another 175 people have died from COVID-19.
View ArticleVoter Guide: South Florida 2020 General Election
Who are the candidates running in South Florida races in the 2020 General Election? Our Voters Guide includes candidates' top issues in their own words to help voters make informed decisions on their...
View ArticleJoe Biden plans South Florida campaign trip
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be in South Florida on Monday, three days after President Donald Trump holds a rally in Sanford.
View ArticleEnraged by Trump signal to white supremacists, leaders push Black men to vote...
A coalition of elected Black Democratic men said Wednesday they’re forging networks to mobilize Black men in Florida to vote in the presidential election. They said Trump’s performance in Tuesday's...
View ArticleSouth Florida Proud Boys leader reacts with pride to President Trump’s...
Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the self-proclaimed chairman of the Proud Boys group, lives in Miami-Dade County. " “Standing by sir,” he posted on Parler, a social networking service that is popular among...
View ArticlePresidential debate commission making changes ‘to ensure a more orderly...
The debate commission said Wednesday it is considering “changes” to the structure and format of the remaining presidential debates after the chaotic first Trump-Biden contest.
View ArticleBroward Sheriff’s Office threatens to end working relationship with Cooper City
At issue is a $2 million pension tab that neither Cooper City nor the Broward Sheriff's Office thinks it should pay.
View ArticleFlorida voters have to fill dozens of judgeships. Here’s how people in the...
It's exceedingly difficult for voters to make informed decisions about candidates for judge. Candidates can't talk about issues, they don't run with party labels, and information is hard to come by....
View ArticleEnjoy the storm-free lull. It’s a La Niña year, when October and November are...
It's a La Nina hurricane season, which helps explain why it's been one of the most active seasons in history. And although there's a lull right now, experts say it'll end soon and lead into an active...
View ArticleLocal leaders tell DeSantis they’ve imposed $2 million in coronavirus fines
Miami-Dade County and Naples account for more than 85% of the fines in Florida that were issued to citizens or businesses related to the coronavirus orders they issued, according to data and documents...
View ArticleFormer President Jimmy Carter celebrates 96th birthday
Former President Jimmy Carter marks his 96th birthday Thursday, the latest milestone for the longest-lived of the 44 men to hold the highest American office.
View ArticleAhead of election, growing number of U.S. Jews consider leaving
By 11:42 a.m. on the morning after Donald Trump refused to condemn white supremacists during the presidential debate, Heather Segal had received four inquiries from Americans interested in moving to...
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