Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director

If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Jul 30

2-year-old Florida boy dies after finding gun, shooting self, deputies say

The sheriff's office said it was investigating how the boy was able to get ahold of the gun before the "100% preventable tragedy."

• Jul 30

Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office

President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.

• Jul 30

9-year-old boy flown to Miami hospital after Bahamas dog attack

The 9-year-old boy was collecting sand on a Bimini beach when the pack of dogs began their attack.

• Jul 30

Record heat possible in Miami, Fort Lauderdale

It's going to be another hot and humid day across South Florida on Thursday with temperatures soaring into the mid- to upper 90s.

• Jul 30

White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data

The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.

• Jul 30

Hialeah Walmart road rage attack left man with skull fracture

A South Florida man has been arrested after police said a road rage confrontation in a Walmart parking lot left another driver with potentially life-altering injuries.

• Jul 30

Video shows man attack Hard Rock Café bartender in Miami

Surveillance video obtained by CBS News Miami shows the Sunday encounter inside the restaurant.

• Jul 30

Pompano Beach commission deadlocks on Costco vote; lawsuit possible

Neighbors say the site was originally pitched as hotels and an entertainment venue, not a wholesale club.

• Jul 29

Colombian father detained by ICE describes detention conditions

A South Florida father from Colombia has been reunited with his family after spending 16 days in ICE custody.

• Jul 30

Florida property tax ballot measure title challenged as misleading

Plaintiffs say the amendment's title uses biased language designed to sway voters, not inform them.

• Jul 29

Fort Lauderdale LGBTQ+ pride flag painted black after legal battle with state ends

Fort Lauderdale was the last Florida city still fighting a state order to remove all street art.

• Jul 30

Miami-Dade picks new superintendent in unanimous school board vote

Rafael Villalobos will take over after the current superintendent, Jose Dotres, retires in February.

• Jul 29

French bulldog dies at Hollywood sitter's home booked through Rover

The family believes their French bulldog was left outside overnight and died in the sitter's care.

• Jul 29

California man gets 40 years after MIA search uncovers child exploitation

Jacob Hart was returning through Miami from a Haiti mission trip, where authorities uncovered child exploitation linked to his work at a California church.

• Jul 29

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