New Florida district board eyes lower tax rate
As a feud continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Co., property owners in a special district that includes Walt Disney World could see a reduction in their property-tax rate.
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As a feud continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Co., property owners in a special district that includes Walt Disney World could see a reduction in their property-tax rate.
A government watchdog group is asking federal regulators to investigate a $500,000 contribution to a super PAC backing Miami Mayor Francis Suarez's presidential bid by a shop selling artificial flowers.
Migrant workers and advocates on Monday filed a federal lawsuit challenging part of a new Florida law that makes it a felony to transport into the state people who enter the country illegally, arguing the law is vague and will lead to "unlawful arrest, prosecution and harassment."
Concerning questions Monday about a possible crack on a South Florida highway.
After a decade-long legal fight, a federal judge Friday ordered Florida to make changes to keep children with "complex" medical conditions out of nursing homes and help them receive care in their family homes or communities.
The Republican Party of Florida in June continued to expand its voter-registration advantage over the Florida Democratic Party.
Disney has asked a Florida judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by a board governing Disney World that is made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees.
State and national media organizations and open-government advocacy groups this week urged an appeals court to reject arguments that "executive privilege" shields Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration from releasing records.
For more than five years, the bloodstained halls and classrooms where 17 people died at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has remained locked away and mostly untouched — not even the victims' families were allowed inside.
After a federal judge rejected an earlier version of the case, attorneys for Florida A&M University students this week filed a revised lawsuit alleging that the historically Black university "remains separate and unequal" to other schools in the state.
Florida officials are thinking about charging the parents of children who have drowned.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a measure that will overhaul the state's alimony laws, after three vetoes of similar bills and a decade of emotional clashes over the issue.
Florida medical boards on Friday approved rules related to providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone-replacement therapy to transgender children and adults, carrying out part of a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Florida Department of Health on Monday issued a statewide "mosquito-borne illness" advisory after four cases of malaria were confirmed in Sarasota County.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and a revamped Central Florida special district sought Monday to scuttle a federal lawsuit in which Walt Disney Parks and Resorts contends its constitutional rights have been violated amid a long-running feud with DeSantis.
Miami‑Dade deputies arrested a man after finding about 230 pounds of marijuana in a stolen tractor‑trailer. Deputies had been responding to reports of stolen speakers, but instead uncovered the drugs. The man allegedly ran before being caught and now faces trafficking and resisting arrest charges.
Two endangered monkey sisters are settling into a South Florida zoo, and a male is expected to join them soon.
Girl Scout cookie season is underway in South Florida, featuring a new rocky‑road–style sandwich cookie. Proceeds support local troops’ activities and programs.
Macy’s plans to close 14 stores this year as part of a broader effort to shrink its U.S. footprint, following an earlier announcement to shutter 150 underperforming locations.
South Florida stays quiet tonight with only a few light showers, but a cold front on Monday brings cooler air, and a much wetter stretch arrives mid‑week with widespread rain on Wednesday and Thursday.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
Sunday night lows will fall to the low 60s inland and the mid to upper 60s along the coast.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
A new video shows the moment a car crashed into a Hialeah gas station
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.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The man dubbed the "Lectern guy" from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is now running as a Republican for county office in Florida.
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
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.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
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.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
As the Golden Globes return Sunday night on CBS, CBS Miami is inviting viewers to vote in an online poll and predict who they think should win.
A limited-time Survivor Ultimate Fan Cafe opens Jan. 29 at Jungle Island, bringing hands-on challenges, themed food and drinks, and interactive photo ops to Miami.