Gov. Scott To Crackdown On Fla. Pill Mills
Gov. Rick Scott has announced a major statewide crackdown on pill mills.
Gov. Rick Scott has announced a major statewide crackdown on pill mills.
A furor over the Broward School District's hiring of former Broward elections supervisor Miriam Oliphant at the top of the teacher pay scale, despite the fact she has spent most of her career outside of a classroom, is now under review by Broward school officials.
Prosecutors dropped corruption charges against former Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom Friday after the judge in his trial rejected a key witness.
Former President Jimmy Carter is expected to make a visit to Cuba next week to meet with Cuban President Raul Castro. During his trip Carter will discuss economic policies and ways to improve relations between the U.S. and Cuba.
After signing the controversial merit pay bill for teachers, Governor Rick Scott is now turning his attention toward charter schools.
The three leading candidates to replace Miami Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez gathered for their first debate Friday during a luncheon sponsored by the Latin Builders Association.
Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado was front and center Friday at noon when he delivered his annual State of the City Address. The mayor spoke about the city's beautification, job creation, promoting local art and the challenges ahead, including deep cuts in the social services programs proposed by the Obama administration and the US Congress.
Prosecutors in Tallahassee have dropped corruption charges against former Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom after the judge rejected a key prosecution witness.
What critics are calling a union-busting bill has passed the vote in the Florida House.
Gov. Rick Scott should release $35 million in federal stimulus money set aside by lawmakers for Jackson Memorial Hospital, according to a letter written to the governor by Senate President Mike Haridopolos.
After hours of deliberation, Miami-Dade commissioners decided on a date for a special election to amend the county's charter.
Teachers, parents and students across South Florida and the state will gather in Tallahassee Thursday to try to persuade legislators to restore previous cuts to education and make provisions for a stable source of funding.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the teacher merit pay bill on Thursday in Jacksonville, his first signed legislation since becoming Governor.
State workers will now have to submit to random drug testing under a new executive order signed by Governor Rick Scott on Wednesday.
Governor Rick Scott is reviewing whether the government should be running hospitals around the state of Florida.
A prisoner had complained of chest pains at the jail.
Taylor Swift is performing at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens this weekend as part of her Eras Tour.
Quarterback Cam Ward threw four touchdown passes, wide receivers Sam Brown, Jr. and Xavier Restrepo each topped the 100-yard receiving mark for Miami.
Early voting has been an option for Florida voters since 2002.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to resume practicing next week with hopes of playing the following Sunday, sources confirmed to ESPN and The Athletic on Saturday.
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.
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.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
A voter at the Univision town hall Wednesday challenged Trump to win back his vote by answering a question about Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot. Trump said it was a "day of love."
An independent panel probing the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, found "deeper systemic issues that must be addressed with urgency."
Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.
Florida elections officials are seeking accommodations from Gov. Ron DeSantis after multiple counties were devastated by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
Jim goes one-on-one with Dr. Grazie Christie, a radiologist who is opposed to Amendment 4 on the right to abortion.
Jim interviews former State Sen. Jeff Brandes about the economic effects Hurricane Milton might have in Florida.
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Taylor Swift is performing at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens this weekend as part of her Eras Tour.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.