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DeSantis speaks on ‘close to an extinction-level event for Republicans' after midterm elections
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Suspect, victim killed at Citibank in Tampa, deputies say
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Check calculator to see your home's property tax savings after Amendment 3 passes
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Live updates: 1 killed, 2 hurt in helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay, Coast Guard says
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‘I took it': Man admits to stealing officer's cruiser in Miami, cops say
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What's next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?
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Miami-Dade deputy involved in crash in South Dade, authorities say
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LIVE RADAR: Flood advisory in effect in Broward after huge rains pummel South Florida
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Florida Democrats hold ground in redrawn U.S. House seats, but GOP avoids washout
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Analysis: Trump has defied political consequences for years. The midterms changed that
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Live updates: Vance blames Iran war for GOP losses as Democrats retake Congress
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Pia Dandiya wins newly drawn district, becomes Florida's first South Asian U.S. Rep.
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Voters approve property tax cut, reject other ballot measures
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See the election results from South Florida's mayoral races
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Flash flood warning issued for parts of Broward County, NWS says
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Who is Byron Donalds? Projected to be Florida's 1st Black governor
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GOP Sen. Ashley Moody wins special Senate election for Marco Rubio's old seat in Florida
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‘He exposed himself': Woman speaks out after Homestead Lyft driver allegedly batters her
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✅Rep. Jared Moskowitz is the projected winner of Florida District 25
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Florida Amendment 3 passes. What the result means for homeowners
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✅Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz projected winner for Florida District 20 race for U.S. House
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✅See live election results from the Florida District 27 race
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✅Incumbent Ashley Moody projected winner in Florida's U.S. Senate race
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Byron Donalds projected to be next Florida governor
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Person who assisted at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Coral Springs arrested, school says
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‘Very important' evidence found miles from Learjet crash site in Florida, investigator says
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Collins Dictionary chooses ‘mogging' as its 2026 word of the year
Collins Dictionary has named “mogging” — a slang word meaning to outshine someone or something — as its word of the year.
U.S. Coast Guard detains MSC Poesia at PortMiami; 11-night sailing canceled
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Flooding closes school, impacts voting in South Florida. Why is it raining so much?
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Recap: Democrats win control of the House and Senate
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Runner, 24, dies after collapsing 2 miles from New York City Marathon finish
Rachel Apa died during Sunday’s New York City Marathon after collapsing near mile 24, just two miles shy of crossing the finish line.
Recap and election results: Florida Republicans maintain hold, but by narrow margin
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Midterm elections come to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump. What to know
Voters struggling with high prices and angry over an unpopular war with Iran will decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington in midterm elections Tuesday that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump ’s second term.
‘Incredible': After months lost at sea, 5 people are rescued in the South Pacific
Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff, authorities said. Another four remained missing.
Election Day is here: Everything you need to know
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Heavy rains, flooding affect Election Day polling places in South Florida
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Tech entrepreneur, his wife and kids among passengers who died in Palm Beach jet crash
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Aviation expert points to de-icing, autopilot systems as investigators probe deadly Learjet crash
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Evidence indicates parts of jet broke off before Florida crash that killed 9, NTSB says
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Chili's customers suffer burns after sipping margaritas mistakenly made with cleaning agent
A Chili’s Grill & Bar in North Carolina is back in business after three customers and two workers suffered chemical burns on their mouths from sipping margaritas mistakenly made with a cleaning chemical last week.
Family identifies 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Palm Beach jet crash
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DeSantis schedules execution of north Miami cop killer
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Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI agents accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden probe
A federal judge on Monday dismissed a criminal complaint against a pair of former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress during its investigation of Hunter Biden, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News.
NBA schedule includes no games on Election Day. Here's why
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Couple accused of leaving 3 kids in Jeep while at casino in Hollywood arrested, cops say
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Palm Beach jet crash kills 9, including 20-year-old co-pilot: What to know
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Martha Stewart responds to backlash over ‘hungry' homeless Halloween costume
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LIVE RADAR: Storms roll through South Florida, triggering multiple advisories
Heavy rainfall has swept across South Florida Monday night, driving rain totals over five to seven inches in multiple communities.
Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels recalled over potentially fatal choking risk
The Food and Drug Administration is warning parents not to buy or serve a popular toddler soft-baked snack bar after receiving several reports that it had completely blocked children’s airways.
Lindsay Clancy's defense continues push to dismiss charges. Will the case be retried?
Lindsay Clancy ‘s lawyer urged a judge Monday to either the dismiss the murder charges against her, or get on with the business of putting her back on trial.
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As Halloween ends, Mariah Carey, Queen of Christmas, officially declares ‘it's time'
Now that Halloween is all said and done, Mimi is here to reclaim her seasonal throne.
Dolphins lose to Patriots after 10-point lead, New England beat Miami 24-19
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‘Debris hit my house. Everything was on fire': Residents describe Palm Beach jet crash
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Pilot's final warning before Palm Beach jet crash: ‘We're going to crash into the ground'
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‘Looked like a missile going down': Desantis describes ‘cataclysmic' plane crash in Palm Beach
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Recap: 9 dead after business jet crashes in Palm Beach County
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Rubio says the U.S. government did not facilitate Bolsonaro's flight to Miami
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Woman shot, man hurt at what witnesses say was Halloween party in North Lauderdale
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LIVE RADAR: Flash flood warning in effect in Miami-Dade amid thunderstorms
A flash flood warning is in effect for Miami-Dade due to thunderstorms rolling across the area, according to the National Weather Service.
Man shot, killed in unincorporated Broward, officials say
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4 dead, 15 injured in 3 Halloween night shootings in Dallas, Texas
At least four people were killed and 15 others were injured in three separate shootings in a Dallas, Texas, neighborhood overnight Saturday, according to Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux.
Trump administration's social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatory
The Trump administration ’s online accounts are circulating images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween -themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud, in social media posts slammed by critics as inflammatory rhetoric.
Does ‘falling back' an hour hurt your heart? A doctor shares tips to get through
Daylight saving time can be hard on the heart when people lose an hour of sleep in the spring, but there’s another period of adjustment coming this weekend.
Teen, 15, accused of stabbing at Miami Northwestern Senior High charged as adult
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Follow the Money: How much goes into U.S. elections and who is behind it?
Political spending has exploded in the past decade. The capital flowing into presidential campaigns alone has more than doubled since 2016, before adjusting for inflation. Where is it all going and who is signing the checks?
Man in critical condition after 2-car crash in Miami-Dade, deputies say
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‘My firstborn son': Mother speaks out after man fatally shot during robbery in NW Miami-Dade
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Florida governor suspends Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa
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Manhunt launched after California Spirit Halloween shooting leaves 1 dead, 6 injured
A manhunt is underway for a shooter who killed one person and injured six in a Spirit Halloween store on Friday night in what police in Fairfield, California, believe was a targeted incident.
France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies sweep Europe
France prepared Saturday for a third consecutive weekend of protests over living costs and education, deploying 70,000 police and gendarmes and rerouting the Paris march to the capital’s edge as youth-led demonstrations spread across Europe.
Man accused of starting fight at Hialeah party, getting shot in face, arrested, police say
Authorities are responding to reports of a helicopter crash in the area of Biscayne Bay, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
2 accused of stealing over $1K in items, including Pokémon box sets from Hialeah GameStop, cops say
Two people accused of going into a GameStop store in Hialeah and stealing merchandise, including Pokémon box sets, were arrested on Thursday, authorities said.
Be seen on Halloween: Safety tips for trick-or-treaters and drivers
Halloween is filled with spooky surprises, but safety experts say one of the biggest risks has nothing to do with ghosts or goblins.
What time do polls open and close in Florida? What you need to know
If you didn’t vote early or by mail and you’re someone who prefers to go in person to the polls on Election Day, it’s important to know the voting hours ahead of time, confirm your polling place, and have the required ID ready.
Surfside victim fighting health insurance company again
A Surfside man who lost his daughter and son-in-law in the building collapse disaster is, once again, fighting a court battle against his health insurance company.
New bodycam video shows officer's actions after crash that killed 6-year-old in Coral Springs
The parents of 6-year-old Harlow Tran say a Coral Springs police officer initiated a “dangerous” chase that led to the May 5, 2024, crash that killed their daughter.
Woman speaks out after viral video appears to show man touching himself while driving in Homestead
A woman is speaking out after she recorded a video of a man allegedly touching himself in Homestead.
Jalen Brunson to guest star in ‘Law & Order: SVU.' Here's when the episode airs
Jalen Brunson is trading in his basketball shoes for a detective badge. The New York Knicks point guard is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” NBC confirmed .
Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidate
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed on Friday the existence of a criminal investigation related to an alleged scheme to confuse voters by putting a Senate candidate on the ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent.
Couple recounts moment they saw dolphin struggling in North Bay Village, leading to rescue
It was a close call for a dolphin in North Bay Village, but thanks to a quick-thinking couple and a fast response from police, the dolphin was able to get immediate help.
Judge warns DOJ he'd be ‘extremely frustrated' if it raids James Comey's home
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden on Friday warned the Justice Department about taking law enforcement action targeting former FBI Director James Comey after the Trump administration brought a third criminal case against the longtime Trump target using a rare charging mechanism.
Simone Biles praises ‘TODAY' anchor Laura Jarrett for dressing up as her for Halloween
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Laura Jarrett’s Halloween costume earned the ultimate seal of approval.
Driver in 2022 wrong-way Palmetto Expressway crash that killed 5 pleads guilty
A driver charged in a 2022 wrong-way crash on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade that killed five people pleaded guilty on Friday.
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
Man stole almost $900K in SNAP funds, sent some to the West Bank, officials say
A 51-year-old man is behind bars after he was accused of stealing more than $862,000 in government benefits and sending a portion of the money to the West Bank.
Woman pleads guilty to murdering best friend's 6-week-old son, said she had compulsion to harm kids
A woman driven by a compulsion to harm children admitted in a Pittsburgh court on Wednesday that she murdered her best friend’s infant son, in a plea agreement that’ll likely keep this “monster” in prison for life.
Surveillance video captures screams, apparent gunfire at Hialeah apartment complex
Surveillance video captured screams and what sounds like gunfire during a possible double shooting at a Hialeah apartment complex.
FDA proposes changes to nutritional standards in infant formula
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to infant formula nutrient requirements as part of the agency’s first review of its ingredients and standards in nearly three decades.
281 arrested in undercover child predator, human trafficking sting in Florida
Hundreds of people were arrested in undercover stings targeting child predators and human trafficking, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Friday.
Missing boater found after 3 days at sea ‘in extremely rough conditions,' officials say
A missing boater was found after spending three days at sea “in extremely rough conditions,” according to Marco Island Fire Rescue.
Christa Pike says she's in constant pain and blames ‘incompetence' for her failed execution
Christa Pike said Friday that she remains in constant pain and struggles to speak a month after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee, a failure she blames on “incompetence.”
At 29, she found a lump in her breast. What younger women should know about cancer
Breast cancer can affect younger women, even those who feel healthy and have no family history of the disease.
Rick Ross to be arraigned on misdemeanor battery in domestic violence incident
The state of Florida has filed a battery/domestic violence misdemeanor charge against rapper Rick Ross after an alleged incident at his Star Island home in late August, according to court documents. He will be arraigned on Friday.
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Cousin says she witnessed murder-suicide of ex-couple in NE Miami-Dade
After a woman was killed by her ex in northeast Miami-Dade before he turned the gun on himself, a family member is recalling the moments that led up to their violent end.
Bodycam shows accused kidnapper hiding in tractor-trailer after leading pursuit
A man accused of kidnapping a woman and her two young children, and then leading deputies on a high-speed chase, appeared before a Broward judge on Thursday.
Fact focus: Misinformation about voting spreads less than a week before Election Day
False and misleading claims about the voting process are being spread online as voters cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms , with Election Day less than a week away.
Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they've gambled in the last year, survey finds
More than 40% of American teens ages 13 to 17 say they’ve gambled in the past year, according to a survey published Wednesday, raising red flags about the popularity of betting among minors.