Lawmakers Want Money To Target Lionfish, Tegu Lizards
A pair of state legislators has asked lawmakers to approve $600,000 over the next two years to fund a pilot program to hunt non-native tegu lizards, lionfish and a number of types of snakes.
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A pair of state legislators has asked lawmakers to approve $600,000 over the next two years to fund a pilot program to hunt non-native tegu lizards, lionfish and a number of types of snakes.
Grants have been awarded to ten Florida universities and research institutions in the fight against the spread of the Zika virus.
The widow of the gunman who went on a shooting spree inside the Pulse nightclub in Orlando isn't bonding out any time soon.
Florida would have more state employees under a budget proposal unveiled this week by Gov. Rick Scott.
The Florida Supreme Court rejected a request from Attorney General Pam Bondi's office to take up a case involving a Jacksonville attorney.
Regulators are expected to approve a request by FPL to collect $318.5 million from customers to recoup costs from Hurricane Matthew.
The search continues for a scuba diver who went missing near Alligator Reef off Lower Matecumbe Key.
New crash tests by the insurance industry show two luxury electric vehicles - the Tesla Model S and the BMW i3 - fell short of getting the highest safety ratings.
Siding with ridesharing company Uber, a Florida appeals court upheld a decision by the state governor's administration saying Uber drivers are independent contractors, not employees.
The trial of a man who is accused of killing his girlfriend in a grizzly way during sex is two weeks away.
American Airlines will be trying to compete in the low-cost carrier game later this month when they begin offering a super low "basic economy" ticket.
Human remains found near what investigators believe what at one point was a homeless campsite in Big Pine Key may be those of a man reported missing several years ago.
New, stunning photos of the rings around Saturn have been released by NASA.
Pointing to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that found Florida's death-penalty sentencing system unconstitutional, the state Supreme Court has ordered resentencing for a man convicted of murdering two Waffle House employees in 2002 in Broward County.
More fallout from President Donald Trump's executive order that temporarily suspended the U.S. refugee program and barred immigration from seven majority-Muslim countries for 90 days.
As President Trump marks one year since returning to office, he heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos amid rising tensions with European leaders over his push to acquire Greenland. Trump’s recent social media posts—including a doctored map and a private message from French President Emmanuel Macron—have fueled international debate. With security and national interests at stake, world leaders are preparing to confront the president’s controversial plan.
CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister reports live from South Beach, where a group including far-right figures Andrew Tate and Nick Fuentes allegedly requested the banned Kanye West song “Heil Hitler” at Vendôme nightclub. The incident, which involved a song prohibited on U.S. platforms and in Germany, has sparked outrage and prompted a meeting between the club’s owners and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Miami Beach has launched a new free commuter water taxi, giving residents and workers a scenic — and cost‑free — way to travel between Sunset Harbour and downtown Miami. The 40‑foot vessel operates on weekdays and can carry up to 50 passengers.
As housing affordability continues to challenge many South Floridians, the Chapman Partnership is spotlighting the people who help residents experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives. At the organization’s annual staff celebration, one of the standout leaders was Che Scott, the Director of Spiritual Life and Wellness.
The Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office released the results of its MLK Weekend safety initiative, aimed at curbing the annual street “takeover” tradition that draws more than 100 participants and features burnouts, spins, and high‑speed racing with illegal vehicles. Deputies cracked down this year, making 17 arrests, impounding 16 vehicles — including ATVs and dirt bikes — and issuing 51 citations.
Samson is on patrol to specifically detect firearms.
Miami moved a game over .500 at 65-64, beating the Nationals for the sixth straight time. Washington dropped to 61-69.
The city of Miami authorized only 30 short-term rentals at the building, but inspectors said they found far more.
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.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
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.
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.
