Miami-Dade (1836): Originally just called Dade County after Francis L. Dade, a major in the U.S. Army during the Second Seminole War. The name Miami was added because of the international name recognition of Miami, which takes up most of the county.

Will it rain today? Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, 2025, with most tropical storm activity between August and October in Florida.

The first freeze of the season is becoming increasingly probable for interior areas Nov. 10 and going into Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, according to the National Weather Service Mobile. A couple of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Nov. 7. A small craft advisory will likely become necessary for the marine area Nov. 9.

An Arctic front is diving deep into the United States this weekend, sending temperatures plummeting across all 48 contiguous states, including Florida.

The Miami skyscraper opened to the public in 2025 to celebrate its 100th year. Visitors can attend exhibitions to learn about the rich history of the building.

A Florida man has walked 9,280 miles across America carrying a powerful message: "YOU MATTER." His journey honors those lost to mental health struggles. What inspires you to keep going?

E-Verify is a federal online platform allowing employers to check whether new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Communities across South Florida will gather at events that provide the opportunity to pause, reflect and say thanks to veterans while celebrating their courage and commitment.

Major airlines are complying with the Federal Aviation Administration's call to reduce flight schedules starting Friday, with some carriers already beginning to cancel flights. But in an interview with ABC News,

Anthony Boyd was the 40th person executed in 2025 with another two months left in the year. It is the largest number of executions in the nation since 2013. The executions are also heavily concentrated geographically,