Woman arrested with 130 pounds of marijuana at Miami airport, authorities say
Authorities say the passenger was stopped during an outbound inspection, during which officers found 60 vacuum-sealed bundles and two hidden AirTags inside her luggage.
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Authorities say the passenger was stopped during an outbound inspection, during which officers found 60 vacuum-sealed bundles and two hidden AirTags inside her luggage.
Justices will hear oral arguments on the marijuana proposal on Feb. 5, according to a schedule posted on the Supreme Court's website Thursday.
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
A photo from the prison showed a raw steak, crab legs and Old Bay with side plastic baggies of marijuana and a couple of cartons of cigarettes.
Several high school students in Fort Lauderdale were taken to a hospital on Wednesday after officials say they ingested edible marijuana.
Siding with Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration, a Leon County circuit judge on Friday ruled that state officials did not err when ordering supervisors of elections to scrap more than 200,000 petition signatures supporting a proposed constitutional amendment to allow recreational marijuana.
Florida elections officials have taken early steps to advance a proposed initiative legalizing recreational marijuana to appear on next year's ballot, according to legal filings.
Marijuana would be added to places where smoking tobacco is banned, under a House bill Thursday that would also expand where smoking is prohibited.
The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration in the state's Supreme Court.
Consumer demand for cannabis-infused beverages is growing even as Americans drink less booze, with major brands testing the waters.
Wednesday's opinion reversed course from a 2021 decision by the 2nd District that said police were still able to conduct searches based on smelling cannabis.
Officials emphasized that 80 percent of U.S.-bound narcotics seizures occur at sea, underscoring the significance of maritime interdictions.
The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca offloaded more than 12,750 pounds of cocaine and marijuana worth an estimated $94.5 million at Port Everglades on Tuesday, officials said.
South Florida serves as a key hub for these efforts, with the Joint Interagency Task Force-South in Key West coordinating detection and monitoring of illegal drug transit.
The U.S. Coast Guard announced the offloading of approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana, valued at $20.1 million, Wednesday at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach.
Due to the study's results on cannabis use health risks, an editorial note published alongside the research called for the drug to "be treated like tobacco: not criminalized but discouraged."
A federal judge has mostly denied requests by grassroots campaigners to block portions of a new Florida law that restricts the state's citizen-driven process to get constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Housing, Agriculture and Tourism Chairwoman Michelle Salzman told her subcommittee that the biggest goal of the bill is "public safety."
The revamped measure would allow adults ages 21 and older in Florida to purchase and possess marijuana.
Alize Angel Rodriguez, 20, faces child neglect, drug possession.
Applicants must be at least 21 and have a Florida medical marijuana card. Pay is based on experience.
Tyrone Armbrister has been charged with attempted sexual battery, false imprisonment and burglary with assault.
The Miami Springs Police Department is searching for a man who attempted a sexual assault on a store clerk.
Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers says they will try to get it passed through the state legislature. Experts have expressed doubts it would pass.
Nearly 56 percent of Florida voters supported a measure that would have allowed recreational use of marijuana for adults, but that wasn't enough to push the proposed constitutional amendment over the finish line.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
Toronto improved to 18-13 and topped .500 at Christmas for the first time since 2019-20. Miami fell to .500 after its ninth loss in 11 games.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
Toronto improved to 18-13 and topped .500 at Christmas for the first time since 2019-20. Miami fell to .500 after its ninth loss in 11 games.
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.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
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.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami, The Ohio State University, University of Michigan and other institutions coauthored the study.
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.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami City Ballet breathes life into George Balanchine's timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.