Whiskey And Wheaties Bill Narrowly Passes Florida Senate
A longstanding Florida law dating back to the days of prohibition is about to be changed.
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A longstanding Florida law dating back to the days of prohibition is about to be changed.
A group of lawmakers rallied with environmental activists Wednesday at the Capitol to push for a statewide ban on fracking.
If you think your property taxes are too high, just imagine if you had several hundred acres complete with a fantasy castle or a shopping district that's a favorite of a certain boy wizard.
An investigation is underway to determine if some school districts in the state moved students around to improve their graduation rates.
Florida - what's not to love about it? Warm temperatures year round, beautiful beaches, lots of things to do and, most of all, no snow.
For the 19th year in a row, the Ultra Music Festival will welcome some of the world's most renowned electronic dance music artists all under one roof at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.
The newest high-rise development on Sunny Isles Beach is really raising the bar on luxury living.
The Senate Health Policy Committee held a workshop Wednesday on the implementation of Amendment 2.
Florida might shine bright now, but the Sunshine State's past has some dark history.
Lawmakers are considering giving Gov. Rick Scott the authority to appoint the judges.
Wednesday is World Water Day and one of the names most synonymous with water research is in South Florida.
A South Florida teen better known for her "cash me outside" comment on the Dr. Phil show is now facing some trouble.
The so-called "liquor wall" moved a step closer to being torn down amid massive lobbying to repeal the decades-old prohibition on liquor being sold alongside groceries and other retail stores.
The nightmare from the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub is still very fresh for many of the survivors and families of the victims.
A blast that rocked a Florida City strip mall and injured 10 people happened at a Caribbean restaurant slated to open that day, with locals saying the owner — who invested his life savings — was among those hospitalized. CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister has the latest.
A crash with injuries shut down the eastbound lanes of the MacArthur Causeway for nearly two hours Saturday afternoon, police said.
Crews extinguished a major fire Sunday morning after a gasoline tanker collided with a public transport bus on I-595 in Davie, authorities said.
After 20 years in the restaurant industry, Amanda Burns found a new purpose in teaching through Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program, earning Rookie Teacher of the Year honors in just her second year.
The Florida legislature has one responsibility – to pass a budget. But the 60-day session has come and gone, and legislators are nowhere close to a budget deal. Jim talks to State Senator Shevrin Hones about that, and when there might be a budget agreement.
Several new laws went into effect in Florida on Jan. 1, 2026.
A truck slammed into a South Florida home on Thursday, and the incident was caught on camera.
Fans gathered on the University of Miami campus on New Year's Day to welcome the football team home after its win against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
Texas Tech Red Raiders saw its breakthrough 2025 season come to a stunning halt with a loss to the Oregon Ducks in the Orange Bowl.
Police described it as a "suspicious incident" and said they are worried about the woman's safety.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation's judicial system.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
