Hurricane Ida Intensifies As It Barrels Towards New Orleans
Ida intensified with the latest advisory. It is expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a powerful Category 3 or Category 4 storm on Sunday night.
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Ida intensified with the latest advisory. It is expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a powerful Category 3 or Category 4 storm on Sunday night.
Travelers coming to Florida from Louisiana will have to self-isolate for two weeks as New Orleans joins the list of COVID-19 hotspots.
Tropical Storm Barry weakened to a tropical depression on Sunday, but the storm still brings life-threatening flooding rains to parts of Louisiana.
A potentially deadly brain-eating amoeba has been found again in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
A Buffalo Wild Wings in Louisiana is stepping up to help the local homeless after one of their servers allegedly left a vulgar note on a customer's receipt.
A group of young men in Louisiana weren't seeking any attention during their pickup basketball game, however a small sign of respect has made them social media stars.
A Louisiana police chief said Friday he has fired the white officer who fatally shot a black man during a struggle outside a convenience store nearly two years ago, a killing that set off widespread protests.
The center of Hurricane Nate is approaching the Mississippi River as tropical storm conditions spread onshore in southeastern Louisiana.
A federal judge has ruled that Black Lives Matter is a social movement that can't be sued over an officer's injuries sustained during a protest in Baton Rouge last year.
Southwest Louisiana balanced on a knife's edge Tuesday as Tropical Storm Harvey threatened to inundate the region with potentially disastrous flooding 12 years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the state.
Tornadoes touched down in parts of southern Louisiana Tuesday, destroying houses and downing power lines.
Louisiana lawmakers say FEMA's pace to set up mobile homes after catastrophic flooding has been too slow - saying it has moved only one manufactured housing unit into a yard nearly three weeks later.
Amid debris, President Barack Obama vowed to have a sustained national effort to rebuild the flood-ravaged section of southern Louisiana "even after the TV cameras leave."
National Guard soldiers and other officials in boats and helicopters plucked more than 1,000 people from their homes and cars as "unprecedented, historic" flooding swamped Louisiana, the governor said Saturday, warning that the slow-moving storm would dump even more rain and cause further problems.
Florida Governor Rick Scott is headed to Louisiana as part of his latest job recruitment effort.
Gov. Rick Scott intends to wade into Louisiana as he expands his search for business owners who want to relocate to Florida.
If you catch the latest national tour of "Annie," you're in for a treat — the original director and lyricist is running the show. That's like drinking real Coke after years of only having New Coke.
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Oil company BP and five Gulf states, including Florida, announced an $18.7 billion settlement Thursday which resolves years of legal fighting over the environmental and economic damage done by the 2010 oil spill.
A U.S. District Judge is expected to set damages in the Chinese drywall cases involving Florida homeowners.
Just a few short weeks ago, offensive lineman La'el Collins was a hot prospect that many thought would be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Percy Sledge, who recorded the classic 1966 soul ballad "When a Man Loves a Woman," has died. He was 74.
Honda is adding thousands of vehicles to its growing U.S. recall of driver's side air bag inflators that can explode with too much force.
The usually tranquil beachside enclave which normally provides a respite for soldiers, airmen and Marines became a place of shared grief Wednesday.
Senate Commerce and Tourism Chairwoman Nancy Detert plans to continue trying to bolster Florida's film and television incentives program as a legislative report indicates the industry is in decline because of competition from Georgia and Louisiana.
Police are investigating a triple shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The deputies were standing off their department-issued motorcycles when the crash occurred.
A first-grade student at Comstock Elementary School in Allapattah was left with severe bruises after an after-school game of tug of war went awry.
The Public Service Commission is scheduled to take up FPL's request during a Dec. 3 meeting.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Police are investigating a triple shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The deputies were standing off their department-issued motorcycles when the crash occurred.
A first-grade student at Comstock Elementary School in Allapattah was left with severe bruises after an after-school game of tug of war went awry.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
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.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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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
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.