Citizens moves closer to 1.1M policies
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. had more than 1.08 million policies as of Friday, as it added nearly 10,000 policies in a week, according to data posted on its website.
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The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. had more than 1.08 million policies as of Friday, as it added nearly 10,000 policies in a week, according to data posted on its website.
Seafood lovers rejoice! Saturday, October 15 is the official start of Stone Crab season.
Florida is nearing 82,000 resident deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic started in 2020, while the numbers of newly reported cases continue to drop, according to data released Friday by the Florida Department of Health.
With Hurricane Ian bringing massive storm surges and inland flooding, Floridians could have more than $10 billion in uninsured flood losses, according to an analysis by CoreLogic, a property information and analytics firm.
With Election Day more than a month away, over 13,000 Florida voters have cast mail-in ballots, according to data posted on the state Division of Elections website.
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Here are ways you can help those affected by the storm.
A major-disaster declaration that President Joe Biden issued early Thursday will be expanded to more areas as Florida tries to recover from Hurricane Ian, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said millions of Floridians will face power outages over the next two days as monstrous Hurricane Ian barrels through the state.
As Hurricane Ian approaches Southwest Florida, state officials said Tuesday that "100 percent" of nursing homes and assisted living facilities are in compliance with a state requirement that they have backup power generators and fuel.
Pete Antonacci, a political fix-it man who garnered bipartisan praise during a career in public service that spanned more than three decades, died of a heart attack Friday afternoon.
The Washington Post reported Friday that U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is unlikely to be charged after a federal investigation that focused on allegations he had sex with a 17-year-old girl.
State wildlife officials are set to establish a "seasonal" no-entry zone in Brevard County waters to further protect threatened manatees, which have seen an unprecedented number of deaths mostly linked to malnutrition.
After stepping in as interim president after Mark Rosenberg's abrupt resignation, Kenneth Jessell appears likely to be named president of Florida International University.
President Joe Biden will appear next week in Broward County as part of a trip to Florida, the White House said Wednesday.
In the CBS News Miami mayoral debate, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former City Manager Emilio González discussed affordable housing, beginning with questions about the Miami Forever Bond and whether its intended funding has been used effectively.
In the CBS News Miami mayoral debate, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former City Manager Emilio González discussed how they would approach the city administration they inherit, including decisions about the police chief and department directors. The candidates emphasized setting a new tone in City Hall, evaluating leaders individually, and fostering innovation to improve services for residents.
In the CBS News Miami mayoral debate, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former City Manager Emilio González discussed the challenges of managing personalities and power dynamics within the city commission, concerns about whether past conflicts could resurface, and proposals to expand the body from five members to seven or nine.
In the CBS News Miami mayoral debate, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former City Manager Emilio González discussed Miami’s permitting and procurement systems, the perception of inefficiency and corruption, and the need to address delays that hinder business openings and infrastructure projects.
In the CBS News Miami mayoral debate, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former City Manager Emilio González discussed the governor’s proposal to eliminate homesteaded property taxes, the potential $100 million impact on Miami’s budget, and broader issues such as permitting delays and the city’s rapid spending growth.
Philadelphia rallies with two goals in the final minute. Florida is short-handed but encouraged by Tkachuk's progress.
Tyler Herro leads Miami with 29 points in 106‑103 victory; Bucks drop sixth straight.
Realtors and deputies say burglars are targeting vacant houses for sale, stealing ovens, fridges, and more.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
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.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.
President Trump attacked a New York Times reporter as "third rate" and "ugly, both inside and out."
The expiration of TPS policy for Haitian immigrants would make them eligible for deportation, unless they have other legal means to stay in the U.S.
The number of immigration detainees without criminal records held in detention after getting arrested by ICE has increased by over 2,000% since the start of the second Trump administration.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Health experts reveal that many Americans indulge in a staggering 4,500 calories during this festive meal.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
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.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.
