Dangerous Nile monitor lizards spreading in South Florida, data shows
Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.
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Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.
Flights at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport have been impacted by a winter storm in the Northeast.
Red flag warnings have been issued for all of South Florida on Monday.
Hundreds of flight delays and cancellations are stranding travelers at Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports as a major winter storm batters the Northeast.
Through research, mobile screenings and firefighter-led advocacy, this initiative is working to detect cancer earlier and reduce risks for those on the front lines.
A Sylvester nurse practitioner who cared for Jim Mandich reflects on how his vision continues to unite people.
Homestead resident Irene Morales is turning her survivorship into inspiration as she joins the Dolphins Cancer Challenge alongside fellow survivors.
Mayling Maya‑Giraldo, 31, was arrested following an undercover operation conducted by the Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Two people were rushed to a hospital after a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian in Hollywood on Friday morning, officials say.
Shadrika Jacques, through the investigation, was able to find past violations of her landlord, which helped her move out of that apartment she said was making her sick.
Spring Break is just a few weeks away, and the city of Fort Lauderdale is preparing for an influx of visitors.
Veterinarians say that this type of phenomenon can happen to any pet that eats any decaying animal, so be very careful with them in your backyard.
The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill Friday that would create a public registry of people who abuse animals.
Traffic homicide detectives were sent to the scene to investigate, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Near-record heat is possible in South Florida this weekend before a temperature tumble next week.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is speaking at the 2026 US-Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum in Miami on Friday.
According to data from Homes.com, in the second half of 2025, more homeowners had mortgages with rates at or above 6% than those with loans below 3%.
South Florida residents are being warned by officials at the SFWMD to conserve water as drought conditions continue to worsen even though the water shortage warnings have not changed.
A Brightline train collided with someone on a scooter in Pompano Beach on Thursday afternoon, according to officials
New technology developed in Florida that's aimed at keeping travelers safe was tested at Miami International Airport on Wednesday.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the launch of the Public Corruption Unit on Thursday.
The warming trend will continue across South Florida for the rest of the week and into the weekend before temperatures drop next week.
Two men were killed and another was critically injured in a crash on Card Sound Road on Thursday morning, the sheriff's office says.
A driver was arrested after leading police in a pursuit through portions of Miami-Dade on Wednesday, police say.
The pastor of a Miami church is accused of inappropriately touching and trying to kiss a 15-year-old girl, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.
Thirteen people, including three children, were displaced after a fire in Broward County on Wednesday night, according to officials.
Resilience is a theme echoed across the Caribbean and few communities know it like Haitians.
Temperatures will be on the rise in South Florida this weekend, and so will the chances for some much-needed showers.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
It is not clear who was in the Florida-registered speedboat or why they fired on Cuban border patrol troops.
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.
Thirteen people, including three children, were displaced after a fire in Broward County on Wednesday night, according to officials.
Resilience is a theme echoed across the Caribbean and few communities know it like Haitians.
Temperatures will be on the rise in South Florida this weekend, and so will the chances for some much-needed showers.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Alyssa Alhadeff and Alex Schachter were murdered eight years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now, their parents are championing legislation to ensure that the tragedy never happens again.
As the partial government shutdown gets underway, Moskowitz argued that ICE should be reformed.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Food festivals are changing, and social media is playing a huge part in it, with the SOBE Wine and Food Festival this year showcasing the impact.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.