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Florida's agriculture commissioner said the state needs to increase spending for land preservation to help protect military bases.
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Florida's agriculture commissioner said the state needs to increase spending for land preservation to help protect military bases.
A mother in Florida drove two days with the body of her dead 11-year-old daughter, authorities say.
An investigation is underway after a young boy was found dead in a van parked outside an Orlando day care.
South Florida's seemingly endless road construction rolls on this week with a number of overnight closures.
If you work hard and bring home a moderate paycheck, you probably worry about your finances at least once a week.
Operators of the Mardi Gras Casino and Racetrack have asked state regulators to back away from a decision that would allow a rival Miami greyhound track to end dog racing while continuing to offer slot machines.
A man is under arrest, accused of targeting pregnant woman or women with children and leaving them disturbing notes on their cars.
Tropical Storm Franklin is poised to make landfall on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula very soon.
At one time it would have been hard for Anthony Ameen to stand with confidence with his doctors at Baptist Health Hospital.
Hurricane researchers predict Florida has a 61% chance of being hit by a hurricane and 27% of a major hurricane this season.
Pasco County Florida officials won't say the Land O' Lakes sinkhole that first opened weeks ago is growing but instead said this.
Jumpin' jackpots! The Mega Millions jackpot is now $346 million, and the Powerball jackpot stands at $307 million.
Researcher say they may know why social media is so hard to resist.
A hammerhead shark was pulled out of the water and shot twice in the gills in a video posted on social media.
As state investigators seek more evidence from the public about a growing number of videos that showcase abuse of sharks, legislation may be filed that seeks to better define state wildlife laws.
A Coconut Grove pet dental clinic is drawing more owners who want a gentler, non‑anesthetic option for cleaning their pets’ teeth. Animals stay awake and relaxed during the hour‑long appointment, a relief for owners worried about anesthesia risks—especially with older or larger dogs. The clinic’s founder created the practice after seeing complications from traditional dental procedures and wanted a safer, calmer alternative.
A trash fire in Southwest Miami‑Dade sent large plumes of smoke into the air, visible for miles near Southwest 200th Street and 162nd Avenue. Firefighters quickly put out the flames, and no injuries were reported.
Hundreds rallied outside Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, urging the federal government to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians ahead of next week’s expiration. The demonstration ended with a prayer and candlelight vigil.
Authorities have identified the suspects involved in a Deerfield Beach car burglary case that ended when their vehicle crashed into a lake. The lone survivor appeared in bond court today as deputies continue investigating who was behind the wheel when the group fled a traffic stop.
Students returned to the Davie beauty school to retrieve cars and belongings left behind during the investigation, while newly released 911 calls revealed the fear and confusion during the shooting. Police continue processing evidence and confirming the sequence of events as the campus works to regain a sense of normalcy.
The heavily Democratic district includes predominantly Black and Hispanic communities in northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties.
District 27 is centered in Miami-Dade County and includes parts of the City of Miami, Coral Gables, Kendall, Key Biscayne and Pinecrest.
The Florida primary has set the stage for November, with nominees now decided in several major races.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
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.
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
