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Outdoor workers react to federal government's heat protection proposal which Florida blocked
If the rule is approved, it would apply to 36 million workers outdoors and indoor who are exposed to heat nationwide.
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If the rule is approved, it would apply to 36 million workers outdoors and indoor who are exposed to heat nationwide.
As Florida's ban on "lab-grown" meat is set to go into effect, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami.
The bill would have prevented local governments from inhibiting construction of farmworker housing on agricultural land if the housing met criteria set by the state.
Animal rights activists have vandalized a new portrait of King Charles III on display at a London gallery.
Viatina-19 belongs to the Nelore breed, which is raised for meat, not milk, and makes up most of Brazil's stock.
It stems from a federal law that allowed the designation of rural emergency hospitals and made them eligible for Medicare payments.
The steep loss from the top egg-producing state triggered a disaster proclamation from Iowa's governor.
Nearly a third of carbon emissions come from the food and agriculture sector, but switching what foods you buy could cut your household's contribution by a quarter.
Bird flu has spread to dairy cattle across the U.S., causing cows to produce less milk.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.
Guinness World Records declared the record for the "behemoth blueberry" that's as big as a ping pong ball.
Experts say climate change will drive up the price of bananas, but consumers should already be paying more.
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
Hundreds of volunteers from outside Israel – and within – are harvesting fruit and vegetables from Israel's farms before the produce rots on the ground.
The invasive insect has the potential to threaten honey production, native pollinators and the agriculture industry.
A Redland resident issues a dire warning about Miami-Dade Commissioner Kionne McGhee's efforts to loosen regulations for farmers.
Florida citrus officials are promoting the "grit of this industry" as the growing season is set to close with the lowest production in nearly a century.
"Lawmakers, agriculture groups and farmworker organizations are pushing to pass an overhaul of the farmworker visa program through both chambers of Congress before the GOP takes control of the House next year," the Wall Street Journal reported this week.
Annual holiday feast is likely to see sharply higher prices for turkey and other traditional food items.
Consumers in Florida and across the nation should expect the price of Florida orange and grapefruit (fruit, juice, etc.) to increase as a direct response to the ravages of Hurricane Ian.
As they prepare for the 2022-2023 season, Florida citrus growers are using 32,046 fewer acres than during the past season.
Manufacturers are again downsizing packaging in an effort to ease the hit from inflation. Are they going too far?
The coronavirus is hitting the South Florida agriculture industry particularly hard.
New statewide safety rules about prescribed burns include more restrictions on burning fields of sugarcane, a common practice during the growing season.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said the fireworks mishaps happened in West Park and Deerfield Beach
Today's Taste of the Town culinary adventure takes us to the heart of Little River
At least three people were killed and six others injured when a driver crashed into a Manhattan park Thursday night during a July 4th celebration, authorities said.
His cousin spoke with CBS News Miami at the scene of the crash, saying he's still contemplating the devastation he and the family are feeling.
New York might have its July 4 hotdog-eating contest, but competitors in Key West gobbled much sweeter fare.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said the fireworks mishaps happened in West Park and Deerfield Beach
Today's Taste of the Town culinary adventure takes us to the heart of Little River
At least three people were killed and six others injured when a driver crashed into a Manhattan park Thursday night during a July 4th celebration, authorities said.
His cousin spoke with CBS News Miami at the scene of the crash, saying he's still contemplating the devastation he and the family are feeling.
New York might have its July 4 hotdog-eating contest, but competitors in Key West gobbled much sweeter fare.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
The president honored Philip Shadrach and George Wilson for their "gallantry and intrepidity" during the "Great Locomotive Chase" of 1862.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
A 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida's attorney general.
President Biden met with Democratic governors on Wednesday amid concerns over his debate performance last week.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
Jim DeFede discusses the cuts with former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and Michel Hausmann, the artistic director of Miami New Drama.
Jim DeFede devotes the entire half-hour to social media influencer Alex Otaola, who wants to be the next mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Jim DeFede talks with a Miami Herald reporter who was inside the courtroom and provides us with a first-hand account of exactly went on, where cameras were not allowed.
Jim DeFede talks to Jason Pizzo, who represents the district where the greatest flood impacts were felt this week: coastal Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July.
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The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
A 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida's attorney general.
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.