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Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers display ivory seized from poachers around the country. KWS has played a critical role in carrying out operations against poachers.

DNA Test Helps Conservationists Track Down Ivory Smugglers

The cartels that run the ivory trade try to cover their tracks — among other things, they smuggle tusks from the same elephant separately. But DNA testing can help find patterns.

Haley, Nelson, and Gregory in UF Health Jacksonville's Neonatal unit.

Following Passage Of Bipartisan Opioid Bill, Sen. Nelson Visits Addicted Newborns At UF Health Jax

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson was in Jacksonville on Wednesday, two days after the Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at fighting the nation’s…

Study: Mail-In Ballots More Likely To Be Rejected

A new study published by the ACLU of Florida shows a number of mail-in ballots are being rejected. Activists are asking voters to be informed about the...

The city of Miami on Wednesday opened a permanent public restroom in Downtown.

Miami Opens First Permanent Public Toilet In Downtown

People experiencing homelessness in Miami now have access to a new bathroom after the city opened on Wednesday its first permanent toilet in Downtown.

Commissioner is a new subscription service that allows local artist generate a regular revenue stream for their work.

ACLU On Ballot Amendments, A New Vanilla Crop & Own Local Art Through 'Commissioner'

The South Florida chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) will host a panel Sunday, Sept. 23 that will look at all of the constitutional...

Guadalupe Padilla Mendoza still lives in a shelter made of tents and tarps a year after the deadly earthquake that rocked Mexico City on Sept. 19, 2017. After dedicating her entire professional life to public service, she says she feels abandoned by the government.

A Year After Deadly Mexico Quake, Corruption, Negligence And Forgotten Victims Remain

A massive earthquake in Mexico killed hundreds and displaced thousands a year ago today. A new report says corruption is behind much of the destruction.

Shira Lee, right, sits on the Babawagon, a traveling stage that is bringing art outside of the box.

Live From The 305: Listen To Folk And Jazz Musician Shira Lee

Miami based artist Shira Lee is something of a renaissance woman. She’s a folk and jazz musician in several different bands and an actress and a writer,...

Yogurt selections like this one at a Los Angeles 365 by Whole Foods Market store are getting larger, but a new U.K. study warns that many contain lots of added sugar.

Yogurt May Not Be So Healthy If It's Pumped Full Of Sugar

A study of some 900 yogurts sold in supermarkets in the U.K. found a shocking amount of sugar is hiding in this so-called healthy food, particularly in organic yogurts.

Cody Wilson, owner of Defense Distributed, holds a 3D printed gun, called the "Liberator," in his factory in Austin, Texas, in August. The 30-year-old has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

3D Gun Printing Company Founder Accused Of Sexual Assault Of A Minor

Cody Wilson was charged with the second-degree felony in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday. Police say the 30-year-old was last known to be in Taiwan but missed a scheduled flight back to the U.S.

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington this week. McCaskill, who is facing re-election in a heavily Republican state, says she will vote to not confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

Sen. Claire McCaskill: 'I Will Vote No On Judge Kavanaugh'

The Missouri Democrat, facing a tough re-election battle, says her decision is not based on recent allegations of sexual misconduct against the nominee, but on other issues.

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