Rare Dog-Killing Bacteria Is Year Round Problem In Florida
A rare dog-killing bacteria, Leptospirosis, is a problem in South Florida year round due to our hot, humid climate.
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A rare dog-killing bacteria, Leptospirosis, is a problem in South Florida year round due to our hot, humid climate.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a man they say is a rapist who preyed on girls as they walked to school.
Florida Power & Light on Wednesday outlined where it will locate eight new 74.5-megawatt solar centers.
Police have arrested a man they say stole a luxury car worth six figures.
A woman who was one of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust is talking about the recent wave of threats against the Jewish community.
There was plenty of applause during President Donald Trump's speech to Congress Tuesday night, but the longest ovation was reserved for the heartbroken widow of an American hero.
The widow of the Pulse nightclub shooter who killed dozens of people is not considered dangerous and will be released from jail ahead of her trial for charges of aiding in the Florida attack, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.
Tallahassee's Mayor Andrew Gillum has jumped into the 2018 governor's race starting a 17-month march to what is expected to be a crowded primary to be the Democratic Party's pick.
A great way to find a fuzzy little friend is to adopt one from an animal shelter or rescue.
A judge who presided over the sensational case of Casey Anthony says she probably caused her daughter to die but not on purpose.
The law firm of Holland & Knight has hired outgoing Miami U.S. Attorney Wifredo Ferrer.
After several people, including a 14-year-old Florida girl, live streamed their suicides, Facebook is taking steps to prevent future incidents.
Airport officials and lawyers are preparing around the country for President Donald Trump's new travel ban- aware of the chaos that ensued after the first order but hoping the next one will be implemented more smoothly.
Gov. Rick Scott is resuming his campaign to build support for the economic development agency Enterprise Florida and tourism marketer Visit Florida.
With students enrolling in the school's first baccalaureate degree program last month, Florida Keys Community College is moving ahead with seeking a name change.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says locally heavy rainfall is possible.
Bri Buckley reports that video from a neighbor's surveillance camera shows the plane crashing into a tree Sunday evening on SW 14 Street near SW 68 Boulevard.
CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones reports from outside Alligator Alcatraz, where protesters gathered in the rain Monday afternoon to voice their opposition to the facility.
Good Samaritans recount how they helped rescue four people aboard a small plane that crashed in Pembroke Pines on Sunday.
CBS News Miami's Scott Withers reports from Miami International Airport, where rainy weather caused delays and cancellations on Monday afternoon.
A judge is set to decide whether convicted killer Anthawn Ragan will be put to death or spend the rest of his life in prison for the shooting death of a 10-year-old boy in 2013.
New video footage from the day of the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others was released Monday.
A warming trend is expected across South Florida this week, but the warm and dry conditions are leading to an enhansed fire risk across the region.
Authorities said they found the bodies of suspects wanted over a triple murder linked to an allegedly shady NGO. One prosecutor said it was like something out of "Twin Peaks."
A driver crashed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser during a DUI investigation on the Dolphin Expressway on Monday morning, officials say.
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 official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
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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.
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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 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
