10 Big Issues To Watch During 2017 Session
Lawmakers will grapple with hundreds of bills, while also trying to reach agreement on a state budget that will top $80 billion.
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Lawmakers will grapple with hundreds of bills, while also trying to reach agreement on a state budget that will top $80 billion.
Another of Florida's treasured state animals has been lost.
There is an increasing fear that one breed of dog is more dangerous than all the rest.
A state senator from Miami has a filed a bill that would reduce the amount of taxes you pay for your monthly cell phone and pay TV services in exchange for getting rid of a decades-old insurance industry tax credit.
Having too much to drink and talking politics aren't things that usually mix well.
NFL player Matthew Elam was arrested late Saturday afternoon in Miami Beach.
Buses, streetcars and private vehicles in Tampa will soon be able to talk to each other.
There are ways for people to become law enforcement officials, but boldly lying isn't one of them.
Firefighters and police officers will tell you they are never off duty.
Police say a con man made a away with a pricey Maserati after tricking a salesman during a test drive.
A shootout in central Florida left one man dead and two officers injured.
Google has uncovered a leak that may have exposed passwords and other sensitive information from major companies like Uber and Fitbit.
A New York woman who finished second in the Ft. Lauderdale Half Marathon admitted that she cheated during the race after being caught red-handed by an eagle-eyed internet sleuth.
A fire that damaged a Tampa-area mosque early Friday has been ruled an act of arson.
After nine years of marriage, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has filed for divorce.
The FBI is searching for a suspect who robbed a Fifth Third Bank near Southwest 17th Street and South Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators say the robber demanded money from an employee and fled; no one was hurt, and it’s unclear how much was taken. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Fort Lauderdale police are investigating a disturbing case of animal abuse after surveillance video showed a child chasing and cornering a duck behind a home, grabbing it by the neck and stomping on it until it died. Detectives are offering a $5,000 reward for help identifying the child.
Police in Opa‑locka say four people — two adults and two juveniles — have been arrested in connection with an ambush shooting that left two teenagers hospitalized. One victim, a 14‑year‑old, remains at Jackson Memorial recovering. The suspects face serious charges, including attempted first‑degree murder and aggravated battery.
A Miami teen convicted of fatally shooting his best friend learned his sentence today: eight years in prison followed by eight years of probation. The judge acknowledged his remorse but said consequences were necessary. The victim’s family described the lasting pain of losing their 16‑year‑old loved one.
Ditching so-called "street shoes" at the door can having surprising health benefits, according to researchers.
Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega declared last month that Nicaragua will no longer hold presidential elections.
Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy posted $120,000 bond and is under house arrest after his arrest at MIA.
Residents must follow a set watering schedule to help conserve water year-round.
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.
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.
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.
