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The latest reporting from The Miami Metropolis.
Videos show Cuban migrants voyage to Florida Keys
A group of Cuban migrants documented their three attempts to make a wooden boat and their voyage to the Florida Keys in…
Florida Man Thankful To Be Alive After Alligator Attack Caught On Drone Camera
J.C. Laverde was able to fight off an alligator attack. Although he’s got at least another surgery in the future, he said…
Florida Court Says 16-Year-Old Is Not Mature Enough For An Abortion
A 16-year-old without parents has been blocked from getting an abortion by a Florida appeals court.
Authorities release 911 calls after child was bitten by shark in Florida Keys
Calls to 911 after a boy was bitten by a shark in the Florida Keys over the weekend were released Tuesday afternoon.
Surgeon amputates part of boy’s leg after shark attack
A shark recently attacked 10-year-old Jameson Reeder, Jr., in the Florida Keys and he and his family need help.
Search on for five of 15 people off Florida Keys
2022 Florida Python Challenge kicks off in the Everglades
31 migrants arrive in Florida Keys
What Spirit-JetBlue merger could mean for travelers, South Florida
After a months-long bidding war, JetBlue Airways has agreed to buy South Florida-based Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion and create the nation’s…
Comedian Lil Duval arrives at Jackson Memorial Hospital
Roland Powell, better known as comedian Lil Duval, was airlifted to a Bahamian hospital after the driver of a car ran the…
Florida Teen Infected With Brain-Eating Amoeba
Florida Atlantic University will house several hundred students at local hotels
FAU will house about 800 students at local hotels this Fall due to lack of affordable housing
Beachgoers were hurt on a Florida beach after a car drove onto the sand
A child and several beachgoers were hurt after a car slammed into a toll booth on Daytona Beach.
South Florida Farmers Struggle Under The Weight Of Inflation
Rising costs and small returns are forcing many South Florida farmers to face difficult decisions.
Ghislaine Maxwell Transferred To Florida Prison
Maxwell has been assigned to FCI Tallahassee, a low-security facility.
Matthew Tkachuk Energized By Trade To Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers traded Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt and draft picks to the Calgary Flames for Matthew Tkachuk.
Former FHP captain pleads not guilty to child porn charges
A now-former Florida Highway Patrol captain arrested on a child pornography charge Wednesday faced a federal judge Friday morning and remained in…
$40 Million Mansion Squatters In Florida
A father and son are accused of squatting in a Naples mansion.
I-95 fatal crash under investigation
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on I-95 on Friday morning.
Man diagnosed with flesh eating bacteria after visiting Florida beach
A man from Alabama had his leg amputated after doctors diagnosed him with a flesh eating bacteria
Florida Families Receiving $450 Checks From The State
The State of Florida has issued one-time $450 checks to families with dependent children.
Man given 1 year prison sentence in Lauren Book extortion case
It was sentencing day for the then-teen who was charged with extorting Florida State Sen. Lauren Book.
Kodak Black Arrested On Drug Charges In South Florida
Bobeth Yates reports he was charged with trafficking in oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance.
Legal Help Hard To Find As Eviction Cases Rise In South Florida
Young Surfer Has Fun Encounter With A Manatee In Florida
A young boy was approached by a manatee while surfing during a family vacation near Ft. Pierce.
Travis Pastrana Jumps Car Over A Helicopter In Florida Keys
Travis Pastrana headed to the #floridakeys for his latest stunt.
Florida 12-Year-Olds Arrested With A Loaded Gun
Two 12-year-olds in Volusia County were arrested for playing with a loaded gun.
9,500 Teacher Shortage Reported In Florida
Intense South Florida Heat A Struggle For Outdoor Workers
Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Disney World
Three former employees have sued Walt Disney World, saying they were fired after refusing to wear face masks and get the COVID-19…
Florida Leads The Nation In Road Rage Shootings
Florida Highway Patrol has reported an increase in road rage incidents.
Scientists sample 156 Florida oysters, find dangerous “forever chemicals” in each
Florida caretaker accused of stabbing man, pushing him out of moving car
A Florida woman is accused of stabbing the man she provides care for with a marker and pushing him out of a…
As rent and housing prices soar in South Florida, many wondering if renting or buying is cheaper
The average rent is $2,800 a month. Compare that to $3,100 a month if you are buying a $350,000 house at the…
UPDATE: Florida’s 15-Week Abortion Ban Reinstated
The protracted legal battle over abortion rights in Florida continues, as a 15-week abortion ban was blocked and reinstated on Tuesday.
Florida Man Arrested For Killing Neighbor’s Rooster
Florida man James Nix has been charged with animal cruelty for the death of a neighbor’s rooster.
Florida Teen’s Leg Amputated After Shark Attack
Addison Bethea faces a long fight ahead after she was bitten by a shark off Keaton Beach on the state’s Gulf Coast.
Giant Snails Causing Meningitis Outbreak In Central Florida
Giant African land snails have been linked to a meningitis outbreak in central Florida.
Teenage girl seriously injured in shark attack in Florida
A teenage girl was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off Florida’s Gulf Coast, authorities said.
South Florida 4th Of July Weekend Forecast
Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.
Former Florida Panther Roberto Luongo “Humbled” By Hall Of Fame Nod
Roberto Luongo honored by being named to the Hockey Hall of Fame and looks forward to his continued work with the Florida…
Giant Snails Causing Meningitis Outbreak In Central Florida
Giant African land snails have been linked to a meningitis outbreak in central Florida.
Judge to temporarily block Florida’s 15-week abortion ban
A judge in Leon County ruled Thursday that the ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy is unconstitutional in Florida, but…
Day 2 of HUD secretary’s South Florida visit to get firsthand look at housing crisis
4th of July is here, ready for the fireworks?
In 2022, the party is back on across South Florida and in full force for the 4th of July holiday.
Experts warn dog owners of increase in poisonous toads across South Florida
Experts say there’s an increase in bufo toads this season
“Napalm Girl” in South Florida to mark major milestone in her lifelong recovery from the horrors of
7 rescued off Florida coast after boat is struck by lightning
Coast Guard crew rescues 7 people after boat is struck by lightning in the Gulf of Mexico
Florida had already begun rolling out abortion restrictions before SCOTUS ruling
Reproductive rights advocates through Florida are concerned that the SCOTUS overturning of Roe v. Wade will encourage lawmakers to impose restrictions further.
