Coronavirus pandemic contributing to rising local unemployment

Before the outbreak of coronavirus, Florida had one of the lowest state unemployment rates in the country. People who find themselves in need of unemploymentRead More

Hialeah factory shifts production to make face shields to help with medical supply shortage

While medical professionals are in desperate need of face masks, some South Floridians are going above and beyond to make a difference in the fightRead More

South Florida relatives worry about loved ones overseas

While families in South Florida work to step up precautions, many of them are worried about their families in other countries. There have been moreRead More

Sons of mother killed in South Miami-Dade hit-and-run plead for information

The three sons of a woman who, police said, was struck and killed in South Miami-Dade by a driver who fled the scene are appealingRead More

Firefighters, environmentalists among thousands taking part in 2020 Miami Marathon

A group of firefighters wearing their full gear and an environmentalist who will pick up trash on the Miami Marathon’s route are among the thousandsRead More

Scores of arrests, tickets, vehicles towed among ‘Wheels Up, Guns Down’ riders

Hundreds of riders took part in the “Wheels Up, Guns Down” in South Florida over the long holiday weekend and some found themselves with aRead More

Yacht deckhand who rescued personal watercraft rider in Caribbean speaks out

A yacht deckhand from South Florida said he did not hesitate when he came to the rescue of a man who fell into the seaRead More

Miami Transplant Institute grants 9-year-old successful, historic transplant

A young girl is now part of history at the Miami Transplant Institute after having a successful transplant. She owes her life to the surgeonsRead More

USCG, Miami-Dade firefighters work to contain, clean up pollution after yacht fire

The U.S. Coast Guard and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue are working to contain and clean up the pollution from singer Marc Anthony’s yacht after it caughtRead More

First responders discuss security ahead of Super Bowl

Several law enforcement officials have shared their plans to keep both fans and players safe during this year’s Super Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Local,Read More