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Ever since NBC's Tim Russert wrote "Florida Florida Florida" on a whiteboard during the tumultuous 2000 presidential election, the state has emerged as one of the most significant battlegrounds in the race for 270 electoral votes --- at least in popular imagination.
The manslaughter charge has been dismissed against a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy who claimed self-defense in the 2014 fatal shooting of a black man carrying what turned out to be an air rifle.
Florida health officials say there are two more Zika cases that do not appear to be related to travel.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott will serve as national chairman of a super PAC backing Republican Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
In the days after the Orlando shooting, Gov. Scott privately expressed support for gay rights to the state's only openly gay state lawmaker.
Attorneys this week debated in court documents whether it would be possible to jettison parts of the "docs v. glocks" law.
U.S. Coast Guard crews have found four missing boaters who never returned from a snorkeling trip near Key West.
A Florida appeals court upheld a city's use of red light cameras in order to issue traffic citations and asked for the state Supreme Court to settle the matter.
Florida Power & Light's second-quarter net income was virtually flat, as the utility continued moving forward with power-plant projects.
A federal appeals court has rejected a trademark-infringement lawsuit filed by Florida International University against the for-profit Florida National University.
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump will make a South Florida swing on Tuesday.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott met with other local leaders to talk about the Zika virus.
Homicide detectives looking into a missing person case from 1982 were led to a home in NW Miami-Dade Tuesday afternoon.
Breakfast - they say it's the one meal you shouldn't skip and Tuesday was not the exception for Florida delegates.
A federal judge will decide whether to grant preliminary approval for a $15 billion settlement over Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal.
In this Miami Life Extra: We all love Miami, right? A new study reveals it is one of the nation's most livable cities, but is it one of the most loveable? See why some Miamians say the Magic City may not be the place to find your true love.
In this Miami Life Extra: Jim Berry got the chance to sit down with Councilwoman Katrina Wilson to speak on the Juneteenth event happening this weekend in Miami Gardens at the Sport of Kings Theater at Gulfstream Park at 4pm on Saturday. The event will feature music, food, and entertainment! Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Florida Panthers' fans throughout South Florida celebrated the Cats' back-to-back Stanley Cup victory on Tuesday night.
CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman takes us on a journey for a vibrant celebration of Juneteenth through the artistry of freedom quilts.
CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones spoke with the woman's son, who is fighting to get her the money she deserves.
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Relatives are questioning the use of deadly force after deputies responded to a mental health crisis call, as state officials launch an investigation.
Miami airport sees a surge in Valentine's Day flower imports, as demand outpaces rising tariffs and shipping costs, officials report.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
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.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
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.
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
