MEMORIAL DAY

Testimony continues Tuesday in the trial of a 24-year-old man who is accused of acting as a lookout during the 2021 Memorial Day weekend shooting at the El Mula Banquet Hall in Miami-Dade County.

The trial continues Friday for a 24-year-old man who is accused of acting as the lookout during a 2021 Memorial Day weekend shooting that happened during a rap party at the El Mula Banquet Hall in Miami-Dade County.

A 16-year-old high school football standout now faces adult charges in a Memorial Day double shooting on Fort Lauderdale Beach that left two other teenagers injured.

The Hollywood Broadwalk is expected to be one of South Florida's top destinations on the Fourth of July, even in the wake of mass shooting that occurred on Memorial Day.

Two teenage boys and three young adults were facing criminal charges on Tuesday over the Memorial Day shooting that injured nine people — including a 16-month-old toddler — in Hollywood Beach.

Nine people survived gunshot wounds while celebrating Memorial Day on Hollywood Beach last week.

Hollywood Police announced the arrest of a third suspect who they said was involved in the Memorial Day mass shooting on the city’s Broadwalk that injured nine people.

The French president's office says U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley will receive France’s highest medal of honor for his role in coordinating support for Ukraine and for his more than 40-year military career spent in defense of democracy.

Training for Ukrainian forces on advanced U.S. Abrams tanks has begun, and while those systems will not be ready in time for Ukraine's near-term counteroffensive they will be critical in the longer-term, Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley said.

Authorities arrested a man Monday who was accused of attempting to kidnap two children in Sunny Isles Beach on Memorial Day.

The FBI is looking for any photos and videos that could help identify suspects in a Memorial Day mass shooting along the Hollywood Broadwalk in which nine people were wounded, including a 1-year-old child.

An extremely scary scene unfolded on Monday along Hollywood Beach after gunfire erupted along the crowded Broadwalk.

Six of the nine people hurt in a Memorial Day mass shooting on Hollywood Beach remained in area hospitals Tuesday as authorities continued to seek two suspects in the case.

A fallen hero from South Florida was honored Monday, nearly six years after he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

A moving Memorial Day ceremony took place Monday in Fort Lauderdale to honor the lives of fallen veterans.

President Joe Biden has lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country as he marked Memorial Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

Moviegoers wanted to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend.

Crowds for Memorial Day weekend were filling up the streets in South Beach early Saturday morning for the 2023 Hyundai Air & Sea Show.

Miami Beach is preparing for the Hyundai Air & Sea Show, which remains the main Memorial Day weekend even in South Florida.

Mayors and police officials around the U.S. are rolling out familiar strategies in response to the traditional summer bump in violent crime.

The annual Hyundai Air & Sea Show will take place Saturday in Miami Beach, but that’s not the only family-friendly event happening in the city this weekend.

Florida gas prices are still declining as nearly 2.4 million Floridians prepare to travel for Memorial Day weekend, AAA reported Monday.

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It's turning into another difficult day for airline travelers in the United States.

Vice President Kamala Harris says the U.S. is safer if people in other countries have sufficient water to drink, grow food and safely dispose of sewage.

Even as the United States reeled over the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Texas, multiple mass shootings happened elsewhere over the Memorial Day weekend.

Authorities say a central Florida man was killed from an apparent bonfire explosion over the Memorial Day weekend.

The unofficial start of summer is offering a troubling look at what lies ahead for travelers during the peak vacation season.

A Florida man was killed in an accidental explosion over the Memorial Day weekend, according to Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies.

Memorial Day is coming, and it got us thinking: How familiar are you with the holiday?

Florida gas prices pretty much stayed the same through Memorial Day weekend as about 2 million Floridians were expected to take road trips, AAA reported Tuesday.

Holiday weekend travelers have found a Memorial Day mess at Miami International Airport.

Police say two people are dead and 20 others injured in a crash that sent two cars careening into a crowd of bystanders at an annual Memorial Day weekend “cruise” night in Nebraska’s capital.

Eric Hill sat on a bench at the Lauderdale Memorial Park Cemetery.

A special ceremony was held Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Coral Gables in observance of Memorial Day.

President Joe Biden is delivering remarks Monday in observance of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery.

President Joe Biden says there may some bipartisan support to tighten restrictions on the kind of high-powered weapons used by the gunman in the Texas school shooting.

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he might return to the field for the national anthem in recognition of Memorial Day when his team opens a three-game series at Philadelphia.

Tom Cruise got his first $100 million opening weekend with “Top Gun: Maverick.”.

Hundreds of flights worldwide were canceled by mid-afternoon Sunday, adding to the mounting number of scrubbed flights during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.

On Sunday morning, boaters and those on personal watercrafts could be found lining up at loading docks across town.

Large crowds are expected at Miami Beach for Memorial Day weekend.

Airline travelers are not only facing sticker shock this Memorial Day weekend.

The newest members of America’s armed forces were sworn in at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami in Opa-locka Friday as part of a preview event ahead of this weekend’s Hyundai Air & Sea Show.

Officials at both the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports have said they expect this Memorial Day weekend to be one of the busiest they’ve ever seen, if not the busiest.

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose 6.3% in April from a year earlier, just below a four-decade high set in March and the first slowdown since November 2020.

South Florida observes Memorial Day with tributes to the U.S. military personnel who has died during their service.

Pandemic-weary U.S. residents are confronting high gas prices as they decide whether to travel this Memorial Day weekend.

Florida gas prices have dipped a little lower, a week after setting a new record high, AAA reported Monday.

A suspect arrested in connection with the El Mula banquet hall mass shooting will not be formally charged, the Miami-Dade state attorney’s office confirmed Wednesday.

A retired U.S. Army officer is getting a chance to deliver his speech about freed Black slaves who honored fallen Civil War soldiers.

After its triumphant first weekend, “A Quiet Place Part II” fell 59% at the North American box office leaving room for the third movie in the “Conjuring” franchise to take first place.

James Beard Award winning chef, Michelle Bernstein, has curated her top Memorial Day cookout recipes, including: Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Mini Corn Dog and Cookout Brownies.

The Miami International Boat Show is returning to Miami Beach in 2022, which will stimulate the locate the local economy, but also draw tens of thousands of people to a city still recovering from rowdy tourists who caused chaos during spring break and Memorial Day weekend.

The head of an American Legion post in Ohio has stepped down after organizers of a Memorial Day ceremony silenced a speech about freed Black slaves honoring soldiers after the Civil War.

Organizers of a Memorial Day ceremony in Ohio turned off the featured speaker’s microphone when a former Army officer began recalling how freed Black slaves honored fallen soldiers after the Civil War.

By 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, Willis Island at the mouth of the Miami Marine Stadium basin is already trashed. Trash cans are overflowing and forming piles of garbage destined to wind up in the bay.

A nation slowly emerging from restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic honored generations of fallen U.S. veterans on a Memorial Day observed without the severe pandemic restrictions that affected the day of tribute just a year ago.

Authorities say a huge American flag and several smaller flags were stolen from a Southern California veterans cemetery over the Memorial Day weekend.

The Town of Davie and the Scoutmasters Camporee Committee are holding a parade and ceremony Monday in honor of Memorial Day.

The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day still seems to trip people up, although it shouldn't. So, what do you say on Memorial Day compared to Veterans Day?

With almost three dozen people shot starting with a barrage of bullets flying near Casino Miami, community advocates say something needs to change.

President Joe Biden has marked his first Memorial Day weekend as commander in chief by honoring the nation’s sacrifices in a deeply personal manner.

Tens of thousands of people are in South Florida this Memorial Day weekend, relaxing, partying and enjoying the Air & Sea Show on South Beach.

AAA is estimating that more than 2.5 million people will take to the skies nationwide for Memorial Day weekend.

More cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.

Pressure is mounting on Democrats to end the practice of requiring 60 votes to move legislation through the Senate if they hope to advance President Joe Biden’s agenda.

After years of fighting and litigation over who can include “Orlando” in the name of their central Florida airport, Orlando International Airport officials and Orlando Melbourne International Airport officials have tentatively agreed that Orlando Melbourne International Airport will change its name to Melbourne Orlando International Airport.

Travelers are returning in droves to airports and the best advice is to get there early.

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer across the U.S., and it turns out not one, or two, but three Florida cities are among the 10 most popular destinations Americans will be visiting between Friday, May 28 and Monday, May 31.

President Joe Biden started the Memorial Day weekend by visiting a rock climbing gym in northern Virginia as the state lifted all COVID-19 distancing and capacity restrictions at private businesses and much of the nation pushes toward a greater sense of normalcy.

May is one of the most dangerous times in Florida for boaters. Authorites that patrol South Florida waters are urging people to be responsible and safe this Memorial Day weekend.

The Hyundai Air & Sea Show is back in South Florida for Memorial Day weekend.

The Memorial Day weekend has already begun on South Beach. For some, it means the return of the Hyundai Air and Sea Show starting Friday. For others, it means partying with friends.

This Memorial Day holiday weekend, Miami International Airport is expected to hit pre-pandemic passenger numbers. The flurry of activity tells the story.

Gasoline prices are at a seven-year high ahead of one of America’s busiest holiday travel weekends.

Memorial Day weekend in South Beach is a few days away.

Here’s what you need to know if you plan to go to the Hyundai Air & Sea Show, the main component of the National Salute to America’s Heroes this weekend in Miami Beach.

Gas prices have dropped in Florida as nearly 2 million state residents will take a road trip for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.

Out of all the destinations one could rent in for Memorial Day weekend, Naples is one of the fastest-growing travel destinations in the U.S.

If you're traveling over the Memorial Day weekend, expect lots of company.

After crowds descended on Miami Beach over spring break, there are questions about what Memorial Day weekend will bring and how revelers will be controlled.

The air portion of the Air & Sea show continued as the weather briefly cleared over Miami Beach on Sunday afternoon. MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – As more South Florida residents get vaccinated for COVID-19, many locals are eyeing Memorial Day weekend and wondering, “Should we plan something?” Well, there is an outdoor event — that has new health protocols in place — that may be right up your alley. The Hyundai Air & Sea Show has officially announced its 2021 return this May in Miami Beach after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. This year, it will feature offshore military demonstrations and fly-bys, powerboat demonstrations, extreme water sports, and more, all on the shores of Miami Beach. For more about the Hyundai Air & Sea Show’s COVID-19 protocols, click here.

The city of Minneapolis will spend $6.4 million to hire dozens of police officers, at a time when some City Council members and activist groups have been advocating to replace the police department in the wake of Floyds death. The City Council voted unanimously Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, to approve the additional funding, which police requested. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)MINNEAPOLIS – Minneapolis is planning to spend $6.4 million to hire dozens of police officers, at a time when some City Council members and activist groups have been advocating to replace the police department following George Floyd’s death. The City Council voted unanimously Friday to approve the additional funding that police requested. Floyd’s death sparked protests and led to a nationwide reckoning on race.

The announcement came as South Korea’s daily virus tally stayed above 200 for a fourth straight day. The country has been experiencing a steady increase in virus infections since it relaxed its social distancing guidelines last month. South Korea added 230 more virus cases on Tuesday, raising the country’s total to 28,998 since the pandemic began, including 494 deaths. In other developments in the Asia-Pacific region:— India's number of new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours dropped to 29,164 new infections, continuing a downturn. The city reported 3,797 new coronavirus cases and 99 fatalities in the past 24 hours, fewer than last week’s daily average of nearly 7,000 cases.

Officials announced the severe move Wednesday after a cluster of new coronavirus cases grew to 22. Larry Hogan is imposing limits for operating hours and capacity of businesses amid a surge in coronavirus cases. The seven-day average number of new daily cases is above 1,400 for the first time since early August. The first-term Democrat said Tuesday that he hopes the limits will help curb soaring coronavirus cases in the state. Seven-day rolling averages of daily cases increased from 1,311 on Nov. 2 to 2,459 on Monday.

Both of these holidays celebrate the brave men and women who protect our country, but is there a difference between the two days?

Florida reported 2,056 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday along with 200 more residents deaths. The new deaths reported Wednesday include 74 in Miami-Dade County, 10 in Broward, eight in Palm Beach County and one in Monroe. Latest totalsThe United States has passed 6.3 million confirmed cases, with over 189,000 deaths from COVID-19, the highest numbers in the world. Over 2.3 million Americans have been deemed recovered, according to data compiled from various sources by Johns Hopkins University. Worldwide, the number of COVID-19 cases reported has surpassed 27.6 million.

Florida reported 1,823 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday along with 44 residents deaths. A look at Florida's COVID-19 positivity rate over recent days. Latest totalsThe United States has passed 6.3 million confirmed cases, with over 189,000 deaths from COVID-19, the highest numbers in the world. Over 2.3 million Americans have been deemed recovered, according to data compiled from various sources by Johns Hopkins University. Worldwide, the number of COVID-19 cases reported has surpassed 27.3 million.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Florida reported 1,838 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, along with 22 more resident deaths. PALM BEACHCases: 43,187 (+120)Deaths: 1,168 (+2)For more detailed data on every county from the latest Florida Department of Health report, click here. Latest totalsThe United States has passed 6.2 million confirmed cases, with over 188,000 deaths from COVID-19, the highest numbers in the world. Over 2.3 million Americans have been deemed recovered, according to data compiled from various sources by Johns Hopkins University. Worldwide, the number of COVID-19 cases reported has surpassed 27.1 million.

Many Labor Day parades marking the unofficial end of summer were called off, and masks were usually required at the few that went on. "Please, please do not make the same mistakes we all made on Memorial Day weekend. The U.S. had about 1.6 million confirmed COVID-19 cases around Memorial Day, before backyard parties and other gatherings contributed to a summertime surge. It was their first trip out of state since COVID-19 started spreading. They had time off because the Labor Day weekend fair where they typically sell concessions canceled this year.

MIAMI – Before the coronavirus pandemic, Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day weekends were opportunities to socialize by the pool and the beach in South Florida. Now the three-day weekend comes as Broward County’s coronavirus testing positivity rate is under 5% and Miami-Dade’s positivity rate is hovering at about 7%. In hope of keeping it this way, officers will be enforcing social distancing and face coverings at public beaches, restaurants and at popular tourist attractions. “We don’t want a repeat of Memorial Day where we got complacent,” Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation officers warned they will also be enforcing safety measures in the water.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez has a word of caution for those venturing out for fun in South Florida for Labor Day Weekend. With Miami-Dade Countys coronavirus positive rate hovering around 7 percent, leaders are hoping holiday revelers dont mess that up. Beaches are staying open for the weekend, but Gimenez said there are rules: Continue to social distance and not gather in groups bigger than 10. A 10 p.m. curfew will be enforced through the weekend throughout Miami-Dade Count. Its a holiday weekend, its about family.

The fear is that backyard parties, crowded bars and other gatherings will cause the coronavirus to come surging back“I look upon the Labor Day weekend really as a critical point," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious-disease expert. Over the summer, the U.S. saw a rise in infections, deaths and hospitalizations, primarily in the South and West, that was blamed in part on Americans behaving heedlessly over Memorial Day and July Fourth. And a few states are heading into the holiday with less room in hospitals than they had over Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. More beaches will be open on Labor Day than on Memorial Day, but Fauci said that is not cause in itself for concern, as long as people keep their distance. The 20 members normally run the local roads together every weekend but haven't seen each other since March.

In hard-hit South Florida, beaches from Palm Beach to Key West will be shut down for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial test of Americans' self-control that could determine the trajectory of the surging coronavirus outbreak. The fear is that a weekend of crowded pool parties, picnics and parades will fuel the surge. The warnings were sounded after a Memorial Day weekend that saw many people emerge from stay-at-home orders to go to the beach, restaurants and family gatherings. Dr. Don Williamson, head of the Alabama Hospital Association, said he is really, really worried about the Fourth of July."

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Amid increases in coronavirus cases, South Floridians headed into the Fourth of July weekend with beaches and bars closed and most fireworks displays canceled. Police officers are requiring face masks in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties and health officials are discouraging large crowded parties and parades. Fathers Day and Memorial Day weekend gatherings could have been to blame for increases in coronavirus infections. President Donald Trump is hosting a Friday evening fireworks show at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and a military flyover and fireworks display on Saturday at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)SACRAMENTO, Calif. Heading into Memorial Day weekend, California's mood was celebratory. But the infection rate also has risen sharply from just over 4% of those tested around Memorial Day to 6% now. She noted that May produced a rapid reopening leading into Memorial Day weekend and then Father's Day. Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, said he has no regrets on how California moved forward. The mask order of course should have been in place earlier but you also have to be willing to enforce the mask order," she said.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. In just the past week, Florida has confirmed more than 12,000 new cases of COVID-19. So, does this mean that the state is seeing a second wave of coronavirus? The big concern here and in other countries is, is this going to be a second wave? says Dr. Bindu Mayi, a professor of microbiology and infectious diseases expert from Nova Southeastern Universitys school of medicine. "There are some who say yes there will be a second wave, its just a matter of time. And we also have been opening more, so we frankly expected more cases after we opened, without a doubt.So, how will we know if were going into a dreaded second wave?

It’s the perfect time to put the red, white and blue out on display.