'My Best Friend Died At The Hands Of A Serial Killer': Loved Ones Mourn Murder Of Sunrise Mother Erika Verdecia
The body of Erika Verdecia, who had been missing for weeks, was found in a canal Sunday.
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The body of Erika Verdecia, who had been missing for weeks, was found in a canal Sunday.
Hats emblazoned with Nazi symbols were sold at a stall during Biketoberfest, an ongoing festival that draws thousands of bikers to the Daytona Beach area this month.
An attorney for Alex Saab, a key Columbian financier that works closely with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, called his extradition to the U.S. illegal.
Seventeen missionaries from a U.S.-based organization have been kidnapped by a notorious Haitian gang known for brazen kidnappings and killings, according to police.
As Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary, many would be surprised to learn Walt Disney himself had strong ties to Central Florida before the park even opened.
A deadly weekend in the state as law enforcement officers killed three people in separate incidents.
Sunny Isles police said they found the body of a man who was thrown off a bridge on Friday night.
New holiday COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges eligible people to get vaccinated against the virus and wear masks — in some cases — when gathering.
Miami Beach Police said one person died early Saturday morning after a single-vehicle traffic crash.
A senior U.S. official says that a top fugitive close to Venezuela's socialist government has been put on a plane to the U.S. to face money laundering charges.
Nearly 58,000 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic started in early 2020, according to a report released Friday by the state Department of Health.
Gov. Ron DeSantis called Friday for indefinitely keeping debt collectors away from Floridians facing "overpayment" notices on unemployment aid received during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Leon County circuit judge has refused to block a state law that bans so-called "vaccine passports," rejecting arguments by a Sarasota business that the law violates First Amendment rights.
The Florida Department of Health on Friday proposed a long-term rule to try to prevent school mask mandates and give parents more authority to decide whether children who have been exposed to COVID-19 should be able to attend school.
Parkland survivors want justice, but also focus to stay on gun violence.
The rain is set to be fewer and farther in between today.
William Roman and Mauricio Valencia, both former Spirit flight attendants, said thousands of crew members received their final paychecks about three weeks ago — but the checks were short.
A JetBlue plane and small aircraft got very close and air traffic controllers had to intervene.
Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava announced that Chief Operations Officer Jimmy Morales and Port Miami Director Hydi Webb were retiring.
Authorities revealed their plans to keep crowds safe in events such as FIFA fan fest.
Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring independence.
When deputies arrived, they said that the man was found with a gunshot wound at the Walmart parking lot located off McNab Road.
Critics have long alleged that the public housing erected following the 1999 landslides was built rapidly on risky terrain without proper oversight during the administration of former President Hugo Chavez.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
From major concerts and waterfront fireworks to hometown parades and family festivals, South Florida communities are celebrating America's 250th birthday.
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 court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
