Florida bills signed to target cancer and rare diseases
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills designed to help boost research into cancer and rare diseases.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills designed to help boost research into cancer and rare diseases.
The state asked an appeals court to put on hold a circuit judge's decision that required changes to a "financial impact statement" that will appear on the November ballot with a proposed constitutional amendment about abortion rights.
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was sworn in just last week, was hospitalized for an undisclosed condition.
It stems from a federal law that allowed the designation of rural emergency hospitals and made them eligible for Medicare payments.
Newly posted data on the state Agency for Health Care Administration website showed a reported 22,409 abortions had been performed as of May 1.
There's also a concern that veteran doctors will leave Florida, as they have in other states that have enacted abortion bans
Life in Port-au-Prince has become a game of survival, pushing Haitians to new limits as they scramble to stay safe and alive while gangs overwhelm the police and the government remains largely absent.
Jim DeFede speaks with the head of Florida Decides Healthcare, who is working to get a constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid on the ballot in 2026.
Jim DeFede examines why nearly a million people in Florida have lost their health insurance for "procedural reasons" because of the state's complex system of renewing Medicare recipients.
In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden plans to urge Congress to focus on bringing down the price of prescription drugs for Americans.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with former Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees, who was removed during the COVID crisis by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The presidential election is likely to turn on the simple question of whether Americans want Donald Trump back in the White House. But health care tops the list of household financial worries for adults from both parties.
In a since-deleted post on the dark web, a Russian-speaking ransomware group claimed responsibility, alleging they stole more than six terabytes of data.
The number of confirmed measles cases at the school is six
While many Republican state lawmakers remain firmly against Medicaid expansion, some key leaders in holdout states are showing a willingness to reconsider.
House versions of the bills started moving forward last week
The Senate version of the plan could go before the full Senate as soon as next week
Flovent, a popular asthma inhaler, will no longer be available in pharmacies as of January 1, but will replaced by a generic product.
At least 60 children battling pediatric cancer were able to experience some holiday cheer during Sunday's event.
Fed up and frustrated, employees from West Broward Rehabilitation and Healthcare joined members from their union, United Healthcare Workers East, to protest what they say is a pattern of disrespect from their employer.
A retired teacher with diabetes struggles to afford her medication despite having health coverage. "I have to decide between eating" and paying for drugs, she said.
Even when it's the result of a billing error, medical debt can have serious financial ramifications for consumers.
A South Florida hospital security guard is responsible for saving hundreds of people from strokes
CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.
Dr. Karent Sierra serves the local and global communities through her dentistry not-for-profit Sharing Smiles.
Delray Beach Police said on X the intersection of East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast 1st Avenue is closed due to the accident.
TSA's 10 busiest days were all in 2024.
The boating accident happened in Buttonwood Sound, just north of Key Largo.
Rocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday.
Jalen Johnson scored 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks closed out a four-game homestand, winning a third straight contest, 120-110 over the Miami Heat on Saturday.
Delray Beach Police said on X the intersection of East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast 1st Avenue is closed due to the accident.
TSA's 10 busiest days were all in 2024.
The boating accident happened in Buttonwood Sound, just north of Key Largo.
Rocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
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.
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.
Cabrera is county commissioner of District 6, which represents parts of Coral Gables, Hialeah and the City of Miami.
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
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.
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
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.