Florida lawmakers are back at the capitol considering a new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe this week. It’ll expand tribal operations and bring mobile sports betting to the state. But no one is certain whether supporters have the votes needed.
Now that about 39 million families will begin receiving monthly child tax credit payments starting July 15, here are five things to know before you act.
Now that children ages 12 and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Palm Beach County health leaders are trying to make the process as easy as possible.
More than a year after the coronavirus pandemic abruptly halted a Publix tradition, the Florida-based supermarket has resumed giving out free cookies to children.
It would mark the first time that U.S.-controlled doses of vaccines authorized for use in the country will be shared overseas, as domestic demand for the shots has dropped significantly in recent weeks.
Florida's coronavirus cases rose by 1,976, the fewest since 1,613 on April 12, as deaths increased by 58 after 19. Total daily tests: 53,329. Daily positivity rates remain below target 5%: Florida up to 4.42%, Palm Beach County down to 4.04%.
Now that children ages 12 and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Palm Beach County health leaders are trying to make the process as easy as possible.
The case of a Port St. Lucie veterinarian who was arrested on DUI charges in February after two hit-and-run crashes and also botching a dog's surgery was continued Monday.
The payments are part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, which expanded the child tax credit for one year and made it possible to pre-pay the benefits on a monthly basis.
Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby by a half-length, making Bob Baffert the winningest trainer in the race’s 147-year history with seven.
Brayden Point scored two late goals, including the game-winner with 1:14 left in the third period, to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Florida Panthers 5-4 to take Game 1 of their playoff series.
Former Miami Heat star Chris Bosh, whose career was cut short by blood-clot issues that forced him to retire, is among the 16 inductees into the 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Florida's coronavirus cases rose by 2,432, least for non-Monday since 2,251 Oct. 6, and deaths increased by 19, the least since 7 on April 11. Also, the state's daily first-time positivity rate dropped to 4.36 and Palm Beach County rose to 4.07%.
