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A person is hospitalized in Broward after they contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming.
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A person is hospitalized in Broward after they contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming.
State Education Commissioner Pam Stewart and Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday briefed school superintendents on efforts to combat the Zika virus.
The plan to buy 60,000 acres of farmland south of Lake Okeechobee to help reduce toxic algae blooms is meeting resistance.
Longtime Miami political leader Gwen Margolis was expected to be ahead of a crowded field right now.
Florida's high-stakes U.S. Senate race is tightening, according to a poll released Thursday.
Hillary Clinton attempted to undercut Donald Trump's claim to working class voters during her economic policy speech on Thursday.
On the outskirts of Wynwood's entertainment district, private contractors in bright yellow vests scour neighborhoods passing out flyers and reminding residents about the sudden battle the area is involved in.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has bumped up its prediction for the number of storms we'll see this year.
Florida's high-stakes U.S. Senate race is tightening, with incumbent Republican Marco Rubio holding a three-point edge over Democratic challenger Patrick Murphy, according to a poll released Thursday.
About 100 Macy's stores around the U.S. are set to close next year as the retailer aims to be more nimble in a competitive market.
A federal appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit can move forward in the 2012 shooting death of a man by a Miami-Dade police officer.
Gay rights advocates have taken Senator Marco Rubio and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to task for agreeing to speak at a conference of pastors.
It's an end of an era at the Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom.
With the start of the new school year looming, some Miami schools are too close for comfort in the fight against the spread of the Zika virus.
Police have identified the officer who accidentally shot and killed a woman during a training exercise at a two-hour citizens academy.
Nearly 50 years after the brutal killings of two 14-year-old girls, the Broward Sheriff's Office Cold Case Homicide Unit said it has solved the 1975 double homicide.
Weight loss drugs known as GLP1s are all the rage right now. They were originally developed for diabetes and weight management, but other "off label" uses are becoming more mainstream.
CBS News Miami's Trish Christakis sat down with Miami Heat player Kevin Love and talked to him about his visit to Miami Jackson Senior High School, where he spoke to students about mental health.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Shane Hinton says NEXT Weather Alert Days have been declared for Thursday and Friday as storms with damaging wind gusts, lightning and hail threaten South Florida.
Peter D'Oench reports three men, including his former business partner Rolando Ramirez, were found guilty of federal charges in a murder-for-hire conspiracy.
Miami's bid for its first national championship since 2001 ended Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium as the Hurricanes lost to unbeaten Indiana.
Miami Beach and Miami-Dade leaders are seeking answers and possible enforcement action after an antisemitic song played inside a South Beach nightclub over the weekend.
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
As fans headed to the Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers game at Hard Rock Stadium, several drivers said their cars were towed from a nearby Walmart parking lot.
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.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
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.
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.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
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.
