Miami-Dade Fire Capt. Demoted For Controversial Facebook Rant
A Miami-Dade fire captain, under fire for his controversial Facebook comments in the Trayvon Martin case has been demoted.
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A Miami-Dade fire captain, under fire for his controversial Facebook comments in the Trayvon Martin case has been demoted.
Dozens of concerned citizens took part in a protest Wednesday in connection with controversial comments made by a Miami-Dade Fire Department Captain in the Trayvon Martin case.
The death of Trayvon Martin resonated with students across South Florida including at the school Trayvon most recently attended, Michael Krop Senior High in Northeast Miami-Dade.
As the Denver Broncos celebrated the signing of Peyton Manning Tuesday, it was yet another reminder of the heartache Dolphins fans feel each time they are rejected by a high-profile player or coach.
Despite being considered a powerful Hispanic political player and rising star in his party, Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio does have plenty of critics in South Florida, some of whom plan to let their voices be heard Friday at a high-profile appearance for the South Florida Senator.
Seven Florida International University students were arrested Thursday night after police say they refused to disperse at an unsanctioned rally on campus.
South Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and water sports but now Miami Beach has started to enforce a decades-old ordinance that bans surfing and other beach sports on all public beaches except for a small three block stretch of the water.
Environmental activists, supporters and 'Occupy Miami' members gathered outside the Society of Environmental Journalists conference in downtown Miami Saturday afternoon.
Hundreds of participants of Occupy Miami met at Bayfront Park Saturday to be a part of the 'Occupy' movement that's continuing to spread to cities across America.
A mass will be held in Miami for Laura Pollan, the founder of Cuba's Ladies In White. Pollan died Friday after she was hospitalized on Oct. 7 for acute respiratory problems.
Laura Pollan, the founder of Cuba's "Ladies In White" has died, according to Cuban dissidents Elizardo Sanchez. She was 63.
Hundreds of demonstrators, along with human rights organizations and activists, are joining forces to rally outside the Department of Homeland Security office in Miami Thursday.
Although he was one of the early pioneers of Miami Beach's Memorial Day hip hop extravaganza, even Luther Campbell says he no longer makes his way to South Beach during that weekend because it's become too rowdy.
A Miami-Dade Hispanic mayoral candidate said he will not participate in future forums unless all of the candidates are included.The move comes one day after two non-Hispanic candidates expressed their disapproval of a Spanish-only event.
A Miami-Dade mayoral candidate along with students are expected to protest a campaign forum Wednesday to express their outrage and disapproval of FIU hosting a Spanish-only event.
A judge has ordered the jailing of a Central Florida pastor after he refused to pay a $1 peace bond over a planned demonstration outside a Michigan mosque.
On the day taxes are due; there's been an outcry for fairness.
Broward teachers and students joined together to hold a "respect" protest outside of the Broward Teacher's Union building Thursday.
As representatives from the Broward Teachers Union representatives and the county's school district conduct contract negotiations inside the union's Tamarac headquarters, hundreds of teachers and their supporters are scheduled to rally outside for a little RESPECT.
Hundreds of members of Broward churches gathered Thursday night at St. Clement's Catholic Church in Wilton Manors to call for better reading instruction for elementary school students.
Homeowners frustrated by the increasing insurance costs gathered Saturday afternoon to protest future rate hikes being proposed in the state legislature.
A crowd of a hundred of so parents, teachers, and students showed up at Coral Park High School in West Miami-Dade as part of a larger protest against proposed cuts in public school funding.
Tuesday may become known as the beginning of the protests. Thirty-two of them were held across Florida Tuesday, including downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as the Florida legislature began its session.
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers group is wrapping up a five-city national tour Saturday with rallies calling for Publix to pay workers a penny more per pound for tomatoes.
City of Miami Police Lt. Thomas L. Carroll was arrested Saturday on a charge of battery.
On Tuesday, the Dolphins held their annual toy event that turned the suite level of Hard Rock Stadium into a pretty sweet Christmas party.
The circumstances and other details surrounding the stabbing remain under investigation.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh from the Miami Marlins, the team announced Sunday.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
City of Miami Police Lt. Thomas L. Carroll was arrested Saturday on a charge of battery.
On Tuesday, the Dolphins held their annual toy event that turned the suite level of Hard Rock Stadium into a pretty sweet Christmas party.
The circumstances and other details surrounding the stabbing remain under investigation.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh from the Miami Marlins, the team announced Sunday.
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.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
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.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
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.
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.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
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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
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.