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A homeless man was bitten by an alligator while swimming in a river.
Tropical Storm Karl spent Monday morning moving to the west over Atlantic with no apparent change in strength.
A massive sinkhole opened up in central Florida causing more than 200 million gallons of contaminated waste water from a fertilizer plant to leak into one of the state's main underground sources of drinking water, a phosphate company says.
Student loan debt is a growing problem prompting some students to turn to companies that promise to lower monthly payments but authorities say some companies don't deliver.
Pediatricians are asking doctors and parents to stop giving codeine to kids.
Viewed as a longtime GOP stronghold in South Florida, many Cuban-Americans have now expressed solidarity with other Latin-Americans who see Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as anti-Hispanic.
An Amber Alert has been issued for two children who authorities say were taken illegally by their mother.
Several surfers testing the waves at New Smyrna Beach were bitten by sharks in the same area over a period of a few hours.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is visiting the Miami neighborhood where the first local transmissions of the Zika virus were found in the continental United States.
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez says that there are no current plans to widen the aerial spraying of pesticides despite the expansion of an area where the Zika virus is being transmitted by mosquitoes.
On a busy Saturday night, there's no indication that Zika is a concern for anyone. But, what the eye may see is very different than what some businesses are feeling when it comes to dollars and cents.
More than 180 athletes competed in a 9-mile open-water swim Saturday off the Florida Keys.
Las Vegas billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson is opening up his checkbook again in an effort to defeat a medical marijuana proposal.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting outside of an Orlando pool hall that included seven victims.
The most walkable neighborhood in Florida is located in Miami Beach, according to a report from a real estate firm.
Ahead of her American Music Awards performance, Gloria Estefan opens up exclusively to CBS News Miami about her deeply personal new album Raíces and the Miami moments that inspired it. Watch the full interview Memorial Day Monday at 11 p.m. with Lisa Petrillo.
Memorial Day will start mostly dry across South Florida, but stray showers could develop by afternoon with rain chances around 30%, followed by slightly drier days midweek before wetter weather returns next weekend.
As South Florida honors Memorial Day with ceremonies across Miami-Dade and Broward, most grocery stores and parks will remain open, but banks, Costco and some pharmacies will be closed, and transit will run on reduced schedules.
Hundreds gathered in Liberty City for Trina Day 2025, a celebration of rapper Trina’s legacy that featured music, family activities, and a message of empowerment.
A Miami police officer shot a driver near Bayfront Park during a music festival Sunday after the vehicle made contact with the officer, authorities said. CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister has the story.
There were extra security measures in place on Sunday after things got chaotic Saturday night.
A Miami Beach nightclub is facing backlash after a video surfaced showing a group of controversial YouTubers partying inside the club to an antisemitic song praising Hitler, created by rapper Kanye West.
Steve Maugeri has everything you need to know ahead of time if you plan on taking a trip to Monday's big game.
According to the preliminary investigation, the men were on their way to a gathering when shots rang out from an unknown location and they were struck by the gunfire, MDSO said.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
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.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
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.
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.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
