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Influential Tallahassee insiders --- and a former lawmaker who is the grandson of one of Florida's most-renowned citrus barons --- have banded together with the owner of an abortion clinic to get in on the ground floor of the state's burgeoning medical-marijuana industry.
U.S. officials say the diplomatic thaw with Cuba has led to a new collaboration with the island's scientists to study the ghost orchid—one of the world's rarest flowers.
The Miami Dolphins open their 2015 Training Camp this week, welcoming up to 90 players to the team's practice facility in Davie, Florida.
One person is in custody after shots were fired outside a student residence building near the football stadium at the University of Florida.
Local political leaders hosted a summit to discuss challenges and find creative new ways to continue working towards Miami-Dade County's no-kill goal and to find homes for all pets.
Authorities are looking into the death of the now defunct streaming music service Grooveshark co-founder, found in his Florida home.
The Second Amendment should supersede a Florida law that bans firearms from state university housing, a gun-rights group argued before seemingly skeptical appellate judges Tuesday.
New Florida coach Jim McElwain drives by a statue of Steve Spurrier every day on his way to work.
Hialeah Police officers gathered Monday to commemorate two fallen, four-legged heroes.
The Miami Hurricanes opened their march to Omaha against a cross-town rival.
A group of University of Florida frat members will not be prosecuted after being accused of harassing a group of disabled military veterans.
Consumer confidence of Floridians has dropped yet again.
The Southeastern Conference has been fining its schools for rushing fields and storming courts since 2004.
Florida is down to two scholarship quarterbacks with the departure of Skyler Mornhinweg to Columbia University.
Fans of the University of Florida's basketball team is hoping for a smooth transition from the team's old coach to their new one.
Quite the accomplishment for a teen from Sunrise who has graduated college, two months shy of her high school graduation.
It's Cinco de Mayo, South Florida, meaning many take pleasure in eating some guacamole. But here in Florida there is a disease that is threatening the state's $64 million avocado industry--and researchers are using heat-sensing drones and dogs to try to save the crop.
It wasn't a matter of if, but rather when former Florida Gators basketball coach Billy Donovan would take a job coaching in the NBA.
It didn't take long for one of the newest NBA coaching vacancies to be filled.
A University of Florida fraternity is closing after allegations its members insulted and spit at a group of disabled military veterans at a Panama City Beach resort.
After reaching a 10-year high, consumer confidence among Floridians is dropping.
The University of Florida expelled three members of a fraternity accused of insulting and spitting at a group of disabled military veterans in Panama City.
On Monday, a scientist announced that data from the first Python Challenge in 2013 didn't do much to curb the invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades. This is bad news as Florida is on the verge of another hunt.
One of the most popular Florida Gators football players may be about to get another shot at an NFL career.
A University of Florida football player has been arrested and is facing robbery charges.
A migrant landing took place Tuesday morning, Pompano Beach Fie Rescue confirmed.
The coldest air of the season is on the way. Although it will be warm Tuesday and Wednesday, a cold front is on the way and we'll enjoy sweater weather late week and into the weekend.
According to AAA, more than 4.5 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
Nick Silverio has become a beacon of hope for babies and mothers in crisis.
A disturbing discovery on a dirt road in Southwest Miami-Dade has led to the arrest of Roiniel Perez, who now faces five charges, including second-degree murder.
A migrant landing took place Tuesday morning, Pompano Beach Fie Rescue confirmed.
The coldest air of the season is on the way. Although it will be warm Tuesday and Wednesday, a cold front is on the way and we'll enjoy sweater weather late week and into the weekend.
According to AAA, more than 4.5 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
Nick Silverio has become a beacon of hope for babies and mothers in crisis.
A disturbing discovery on a dirt road in Southwest Miami-Dade has led to the arrest of Roiniel Perez, who now faces five charges, including second-degree murder.
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's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
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.
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
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.
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.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
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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
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Walk into any supermarket and you can usually buy a banana for less than $1.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.