5 notable Floridians posthumously awarded Governor's Medal of Freedom
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posthumously awarded five notable Floridians with the Governor's Medal of Freedom, one of the state's highest honors.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posthumously awarded five notable Floridians with the Governor's Medal of Freedom, one of the state's highest honors.
Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock and created a "Margaritaville" empire of restaurants and resorts, died Sept. 1, 2023, at 76.
No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys.
34 laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes drawing the most attention.
The procession was a highlight of the "Just a Few Friends Key West" celebration on the island.
Thousands of Florida Keys residents and visitors gathered on Key West's Duval Street late Sunday afternoon for a second-line march paying tribute to acclaimed singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, on the one-year anniversary of his Sept. 1 death.
Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature designated Aug. 30 as "Jimmy Buffett Day."
A new highway sign along A1A will also honor the singer.
A third edition of the Margaritaville bobbleheads was released Friday. Funds raised will go to Jimmy Buffett's Singing for Change Foundation.
Another bill Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law creates a "Margaritaville" specialty license plate.
Lawmakers have moved to honor Buffett after the musician died Sept. 1 at age 76 of a type of skin cancer.
State Road A1A would become Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway under one bill. The other bill would create a specialty license plate with the word “Margaritaville."
Money raised from the plate would go to a charity singer Jimmy Buffett created in 1995
Tributes to the late singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett were prevalent Wednesday night
Biologist Rüdiger Bieler first saw the snail while scuba diving and noted its citrusy color, which reminded him of the popular margarita cocktail
Book's proposal would designate the final stretch of the Overseas Highway into Key West the "Jimmy Buffett Highway"
If passed, part of State Road A1A in Monroe and Nassau Counties would be dedicated to the late musician.
Singer Jimmy Buffett died at 76 after suffering from Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer. Here's what to know.
Singer Jimmy Buffett died at 76 after suffering from Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer. Here's what to know.
One person was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday morning in Hialeah.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
One person was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday morning in Hialeah.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
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.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The man dubbed the "Lectern guy" from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is now running as a Republican for county office in Florida.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
As the Golden Globes return Sunday night on CBS, CBS Miami is inviting viewers to vote in an online poll and predict who they think should win.
A limited-time Survivor Ultimate Fan Cafe opens Jan. 29 at Jungle Island, bringing hands-on challenges, themed food and drinks, and interactive photo ops to Miami.