Hurricane Flags Burned In Key West To Mark Storm Season's End
A group of Florida Keys residents staged a ceremonial burning of hurricane warning flags Tuesday evening to mark the official Nov. 30 end of the 2021 Atlantic Basin hurricane season.
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A group of Florida Keys residents staged a ceremonial burning of hurricane warning flags Tuesday evening to mark the official Nov. 30 end of the 2021 Atlantic Basin hurricane season.
The busy 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially comes to an end Tuesday.
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the last few days have been all about holiday shopping but today is Giving Tuesday, a day earmarked for Americans to give back to their communities.
Florida lawmakers Tuesday started moving forward with an effort to direct money in the fight against toxic algae toward long-term solutions and freshwater bodies.
A Senate panel Tuesday gave initial approval to a back-to-school tax "holiday," but the proposal likely will be mixed into a broader tax package during the 2022 legislative session.
Accusing the Seminole Tribe of being "disingenuous with the court," two pari-mutuel operators on Tuesday urged a federal appeals court to reject the tribe's request for a stay of a ruling that struck down a gambling deal that allowed sports betting in Florida.
As prices continue to rise, some people are cutting back on what they purchase - except when it comes to booze.
NASA has postponed a spacewalk scheduled for Tuesday after receiving a space debris warning for the International Space Station.
A lawsuit about whether a transgender student should have been allowed to use boys' bathrooms at a Northeast Florida high school has become a battleground for states across the country.
State regulators should sign off on creating an additional area code in Palm Beach County, as the 561 area code is in danger of running out of numbers, according to a recommendation by staff members of the Florida Public Service Commission.
Local, state, federal, and leaders across the world are monitoring the spread of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron.
This Cyber Monday is on track to be the biggest one yet.
Influential former Florida Congresswoman Carrie Meek died Sunday at the age of 95. Those who knew and admired her say she will long be remembered for her devotion to public service.
Florida drivers could soon receive deep discounts at the gas pump. Crude oil prices were slashed on "Black Friday" and unable to recover on Monday. The crude price cut was sparked by concerns about the emergence of a new strain of COVID-19 and the implications it could have on future fuel demand.
If Miami streets, restaurants, and beaches seem a bit more crowded, it's because they are. Miami is one of the top search destinations on travel websites and statewide, Florida had 32.5 million travelers from July to September of this year, exceeding the number of visitors during that period in pre-pandemic 2019, Gov. Ron DeSantis said recently.
Surveillance footage captured two men breaking into at least nine cars in a Pembroke Park neighborhood just after midnight. Pembroke Park Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspects, who shattered windows at Pembroke Villas Apartments. Residents say car break-ins are a recurring problem in the area, despite increased security measures. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
A year and a half after Miami Northwestern football standout Kim Lawler was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend, Jae Carollo Malik, the now 18-year-old is facing a judge in Miami. Malik, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter, spoke in court as Lawler’s parents urged the judge to issue the maximum 30-year sentence. The defense is seeking youthful offender status, while the state recommends 20 years in prison. The judge’s decision is expected tonight.
Six days after Spirit Airlines ceased operations, hundreds of former employees in South Florida are searching for new jobs. Broward County officials are optimistic as JetBlue, Frontier, Breeze, and Allegiant plan to expand service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, potentially creating job opportunities for displaced Spirit workers. A job fair is being planned to connect former Spirit staff with hiring airlines.
Fashion’s biggest night returned with the 2026 Met Gala, drawing celebrities, designers, and icons to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Co-chaired by Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Beyoncé, the event dazzled with daring styles and artistic interpretations. Beyoncé made her first Met appearance in a decade, arriving in a skeleton-inspired look with Jay Z and Blue Ivy. The gala set a new fundraising record, bringing in $42 million for the museum’s Costume Institute.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but a breakthrough AI tool called Sybil is helping doctors spot patients at risk even before cancer appears on scans. Developed by MIT engineers and doctors at Mass General Brigham, Sybil analyzes a single CT scan to generate a risk score predicting the likelihood of developing lung cancer up to six years in advance—offering insights radiologists can’t detect today.
Fire crews responded to reports of several vehicles that were on fire near the 13100 block of Cairo Lane just after 5 p.m. Monday.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott is being joined by Dr. Michael Brennan, the director of the National Hurricane Center, as well as other public officials.
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal by the NFL stemming from coach Brian Flores' racial discrimination suit, allowing his case to proceed in federal court.
The Miami Dolphins made the announcement on X early Tuesday morning.
Two people were injured in the incident, but officials said they were able to walk away from the dramatic scene.
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 Supreme Court turned away an appeal by the NFL stemming from coach Brian Flores' racial discrimination suit, allowing his case to proceed in federal court.
A draft memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the halt of fighting on all fronts, sources say.
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
Negotiations are "in a very good place," a senior Trump official said, but, a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend.
Enrique Tarrio said since President Trump announced the formation of the fund, he has been inundated with calls from others convicted for January 6 related activities.
Commissioners voted to allow the review, saying if that was the only way to move the project - designed to help people with mental illnesses caught in the criminal justice system - then so be it.
Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in planning and orchestrating the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The only remaining roadblock: Miami Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, who has so far refused to say when – or even if – he will allow the full commission to vote on it.
A group of Miami residents, including historian Marvin Dunn, filed suit last week in federal court to block the transfer of land for the proposed library.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
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.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
