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"Buffett Highway" gets Florida lawmakers backing
Lawmakers have moved to honor Buffett after the musician died Sept. 1 at age 76 of a type of skin cancer.
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Lawmakers have moved to honor Buffett after the musician died Sept. 1 at age 76 of a type of skin cancer.
A nearly 3-mile long fissure burst open Thursday, spewing lava that damaged a primary supply of hot water for thousands as a "severe frost" appeared overnight.
The investment targets 37 projects across at least 12 states, as the Biden administration looks to implement bipartisan measures.
he funds came from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Miami and Fort Lauderdale officials shared plans already in the works for future goals to mitigate flooding from severe storms.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the infrastructure bill soon.
On Monday, President Biden invited a group of lawmakers to the White House where the administration released a state-by-state list of infrastructure needs.
Miami-Dade County is set to receive $100 million in funding for transit projects.
Eventually luck will turn around for the people of Puerto Rico, right?
President Trump will finally unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan on Monday.
South Florida is one of the most congested areas in the world.
During his first State of the Union, both sides applauded when President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion infrastructure spending plan.
Florida could be in a competition with Panama as the Central American nation invests more money into infrastructure, according to the state's Agricultural Commissioner, Adam Putnam.
President Barack Obama was South Florida Friday hoping to rally support and convince Congress to make larger investments in the United States' crumbling infrastructure.
Most Americans who traveled during this Thanksgiving holiday came face to face with an American reality: while there is much to be thankful for, our infrastructure is not one of those things.
In the sleepy West Coast Florida town of Inverness, as horses graze and Spanish moss hangs still on a breezeless summer day, an elections experiment was about to get underway.
Homeowners hate repair costs, but it could always be worse: repairs to Miami-Dade County's outdated water infrastructure will cost over $1 billion, and they will not be completed anytime soon.
There's no good time for a water main break, but rush hour on a Friday is definitely among the worst. That's what city officials in Ft. Lauderdale were handed after a broken pipe closed part of Andrew Avenue Friday afternoon.
As 2011 draws to a close, it could only mean one of many things, besides whipping out that New Years resolutions list. It's time for another year in review as we begin our top stories of 2011 coming out of Florida, especially here at home in South Florida.
Residents in Sweetwater got a reprieve from the federal government Monday that could stand to save homeowners upwards of $5,000.
If you've been driven on South Florida roads, you've experienced the gridlock that defines the driving experience for all of us. But, it turns out that Miami isn't even in the Top 10 for the most congested cities, according to a new study from Texas A&M University.
A SW Miami-Dade boy is back at home after he was injured during a shooting. Police continue searching for those responsible.
Three Russian warships have arrived in Cuban waters, Moscow's second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba.
The U.S. men's team put on a near-perfect show as they rolled to a 110-84 win over Serbia.
Xavier Edwards became the second Miami player ever to hit for the cycle, but the Marlins lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers, who got a homer and a triple from Jake Bauers.
The New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers.
A SW Miami-Dade boy is back at home after he was injured during a shooting. Police continue searching for those responsible.
Three Russian warships have arrived in Cuban waters, Moscow's second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba.
The U.S. men's team put on a near-perfect show as they rolled to a 110-84 win over Serbia.
Xavier Edwards became the second Miami player ever to hit for the cycle, but the Marlins lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers, who got a homer and a triple from Jake Bauers.
The New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers.
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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
The initiative will appear on the November ballot as Amendment 3
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
A judge has overturned a Florida law that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
Jim DeFede sits down with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava who is running for reelection.
Jim DeFede speaks with State Sen. Book about Gov. DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on Florida's ballot.
Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Discover if you should upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 folding Android smartphone.
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These compact microwaves are small, but come packed with the same features as their larger counterparts.
If you're concerned about losing power after a a storm, be prepared by installing a home generator.
Shop impressive deals on Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds and more before you head back to class.
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
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
A Florida woman accused him of sex trafficking and imprisoning her in Romania.
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author's award-winning novels and adventure-filled life.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.