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.
An 11‑year‑old dog missing for two years was reunited with her owner after being brought in as a stray to the Humane Society of Broward County. Staff discovered she was microchipped and were able to contact her family, leading to an emotional reunion that also included her owner’s grandchildren.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue added two new trucks — a hazmat unit and an airport rescue vehicle — designed to boost response capabilities citywide. The $2 million investment upgrades equipment and replaces an older model.
A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy jumped into a Tamarac canal to rescue a driver after his car plunged into the water. The man, who told 911 he couldn’t swim, was clinging to the window frame when the deputy — trained in dive operations — arrived, geared up, and pulled him to safety. The dramatic rescue was captured on camera.
A surge of Arctic air dropping out of Canada is expected to collide with moisture across Texas and the South, triggering a major winter storm from Friday through Sunday. Forecast models show heavy snow and ice — in some spots up to two feet — stretching across major hubs like Dallas–Fort Worth, creating a ripple effect for travelers heading in and out of Miami.
Miami’s Marine Patrol is clearing abandoned and wrecked boats from the water near Miami Marine Stadium and Dinner Key, pulling out at least three vessels. Officials say these derelict boats damage seagrass and coral reefs, and owners could face fines, arrests, and repayment for removal costs.
Residents must follow a set watering schedule to help conserve water year-round.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
The district closed 6 campuses this year; 10 more are now under review for next school year.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
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.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
Green will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto after gerrymandering reshaped the district to heavily favor Republicans.
The latest court filings in cases involving the Kennedy Center and the White House ballroom project detail the work being done at the two institutions.
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.
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.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
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.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"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.
