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Questions remain regarding the still-closed Miami-Dade mental health facility

Ready and waiting to open, but still closed, is Miami-Dade County’s first of its kind mental health and recovery center.

Doctor testifies against accused child abuser in Miami-Dade

In a Miami-Dade County courtroom, a doctor was testifying on Thursday against a woman who stands accused of beating a girl so…

Florida congresswoman pleads not guilty to $5 million disaster aid fraud

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s attorney entered a not guilty plea in Miami federal court as the Broward Democrat faces 15 counts for allegedly…

Measles outbreak at Ave Maria University: 11 cases confirmed in Southwest Florida

Ave Maria University is dealing with a growing measles outbreak, the first in Collier County in a decade. Health officials confirm 11…

Miami-Dade deputy injured while helping driver on Turnpike heads home

Deputy Leo Cantave received an emotional send-off from colleagues and loved ones as he left the hospital 37 days after sacrificing his…

59-vehicle crash forces temporary closure of Highway 99 in Central California, CHP says

A Saturday morning crash involving nearly 60 vehicles in Central California’s Tulare County forced the temporary closure of Highway 99 in both…

Jackson Health CEO steps down

Carlos Migoya will be stepping down from the role after serving a decade on the job.

Gervonta Davis bonds out of jail after arrest in Miami

There was no special treatment this time for professional boxer Gervonta Davis.

Health Watch: Cancer death rates under 50 declining as fluoride deemed safe for infant birth weight

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Miami renames Coconut Grove street to honor pioneering doctors George and Dazelle Simpson

A Coconut Grove street now bears the name of two physicians whose work helped break racial barriers in medicine and shaped generations…

Baptist Health College Football Playoff Trophy Trot kicks off in Miami Beach

DeSantis announces new, advanced cancer treatment; first in the US

567890123456789 12345678901234567890123456789 views Jan 16, 2026Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the launch of the first carbon ion therapy program in the…

Blue-Green Algae Alert: Health warnings issued for South Miami Canal

Warning signs have gone up in a South Miami neighborhood after blue-green algae was detected in the Twin Lakes Canal near SW…

All Miami-Dade public schools now have access to specialized healthcare services

All Miami-Dade County public schools now have access to new, specialized healthcare services.

Man collapses in front of bank after being stabbed in Miami

A man was rushed to a hospital Tuesday morning after being stabbed in Miami, authorities confirmed.

Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ comic strip creator and conservative commentator, dead at 68

Scott Adams, best known for his decades-long comic strip “Dilbert,” has died at 68. Last May, Adams announced on his podcast that…

Teen arrested in NYE deadly shooting

There’s a major development in the tragic New Year’s Eve shooting that claimed the life of 17-year-old Joshua Gibson, Jr. in Fort…

Video shows moments police respond to murder-suicide involving doctor in Coconut Creek

A domestic violence incident that stunned a Coconut Creek neighborhood ended with a doctor killing the mother of his child before taking…

Man taken to hospital after getting shot inside Fort Lauderdale hotel

An investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after police said a man was shot inside a Marriott Hotel early Tuesday morning.

One patient airlifted to hospital after a crash on Krome Ave

One person was airlifted on Sunday after a crash on Krome Ave in West Miami.

SWAT standoff in Miramar ends peacefully after five hours

A five‑hour SWAT standoff in Miramar ended with police taking a man into custody after he barricaded himself inside a home with…

Pest control truck crashes into tree in Fort Lauderdale

The driver of a pest control truck was airlifted to a hospital Friday morning after crashing the truck into a tree in…

Study links daily walking to slower Alzheimer’s-related changes

The steps to a healthy brain may be just that, according to a new study examining the impact of walking on cognitive…

Former Brightline conductor sues for $60 million, citing PTSD from repeated fatal crashes

A former Brightline conductor has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $60 million, saying repeated exposure to deadly train crashes left him with…

Second doctor sentenced in overdose death of actor Matthew Perry

Mark Chavez was sentenced to 8 months of home detention and 3 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to…

South Florida teen hopeful after new gene therapy treatment for sickle cell anemia

Caden Major was born with sickle cell disease – an inherited blood disorder affecting red blood cells. Now at 19 years old,…

Infant formula recall expanded, again

The FDA said due to a botulism outbreak, the recall concerning ByHeart formula has been expanded. Families have filed lawsuits against ByHeart.

Man accused of giving illegal injections in Miami released from jail

The sheriff’s office said they received information from the Florida Department of Health that a man, identified as 39-year-old Yumyut Sali Mustafa,…

Man arrested for stabbing another in Sunny Isles Beach

The victim was taken to the hospital for surgery, where he is now in stable condition.

Deputy injured in deadly Vero Beach eviction shooting released from hospital

Dramatic rescue of elderly man caught on camera in Florida

The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office used drones to locate a 86-year-old man who had been missing in the wilderness for four…

ByHeart recalls infant formula sold nationwide due to serious health risks

ByHeart infant formula recalled all of its products nationwide after at least 15 babies became sick from an outbreak of infant botulism,…

Man armed with rifle arrested inside ATL airport after allegedly planning mass shooting

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said that 49-year-old Billy Joe Cagle, who was having a mental health crisis, drove to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International…

Woman dies on Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland

A woman died in California after going on the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland Monday. However, local fire rescue officials say the…

2nd reported Lauderdale Lakes shooting in less than 24 hours sends man to hospital

Royal Caribbean cruise reports norovirus outbreak as ship sails toward Miami

Dozens of passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship have fallen ill with norovirus, health officials said.

Unsafe practices put University of Miami organ agency under scrutiny, report finds

A federal report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday says officials are moving to decertify the…

RFK Jr.’s shakeup of public health was ‘longtime overdue,’ says physician GOP Rep.

Physician Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing a “healthy disruption” to public health agencies, as former CDC…

Health officials warn of rising West Nile virus cases

As the summer winds down, health officials are urging additional caution after an apparent rise in West Nile virus cases in states…

FDA officials expected to present data they say links child deaths to Covid vaccine

A source tells NBC News that FDA officials will present data they claim links 25 deaths of children to the Covid vaccine.…

ICE agent fires on man after he dragged agent ‘a significant distance’ with his car

The Department of Homeland Security says ICE officers near Chicago tried stopping a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, but say he…

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after early morning house fire tears through Cutler Bay home

A massive fire ripped through a Cutler Bay home Friday morning, killing one person, sending another to the hospital, and leaving investigators…

Woman accused of defrauding cancer patient heads to trial

Ana Maria Nunez is accused of scamming the victim out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo describes current vaccine requirements as an immoral intrusion on rights. He argues that parents should make…

Gel nail polish on sale in the U.S. banned in Europe

The European Union has banned a common ingredient in gel nail polish, citing serious health risks. While the ban does not apply…

Trump demands pharmaceutical companies release Covid drug success rates

President Trump is demanding that pharmaceutical companies release data about the success rate of their Covid drugs. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports…

FBI investigates Minneapolis school shooting as act of domestic violence, hate crime | Quickcast

One day after a shooter opened fire during a mass at a Catholic mass full of students in Minneapolis, the FBI says…

CDC director leaves agency just weeks into job

CDC Director Susan Monarez is leaving the agency, just weeks after taking the position. This comes as three other top CDC officials…

Man who shot ex-girlfriend died after shootout with deputies at apartment complex, MDSO says

Peter D’Oench reports the mother of the woman said her daughter was shot in the chest and is stable at Jackson Memorial…