Eliminating $100 Bill Could Reduce Crime
Attacking "big money" could one day make a direct contribution to curtailing crime, says former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers.
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Attacking "big money" could one day make a direct contribution to curtailing crime, says former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers.
The tables quickly turned for a suspected drug store robber near Tampa after running into the wrong customer, who was more than ready to fill the crook's prescription for pain.
Florida budget negotiators will not start formal talks until at least early next week, though leaders are making "forward progress."
Sand, surf, fun in the sun and, of course, theme parks - 2015 was banner year for tourism in the state.
A proposal allowing people to openly carry handguns is not moving forward in Florida.
A South Florida police officer out of recovery after he was shot in an ambush-style attack was given a warm welcome at an elementary school in Miami.
Miami-Dade County is calling to fund a program that would support cancer research for firefighters.
A woman from New Zealand is protesting the captivity of one of Miami Seaquarium's biggest attractions.
A bill sponsored by state Rep. Katie Edwards from Plantation which would set up a pilot needle-exchange program in Miami-Dade County is headed to the House floor for a full vote.
In a rare sight, Pope Francis lost his composure for a moment when a fan in the crowd grabbed the pontiff, nearly causing a collapse.
As the race for president tightens, some candidates are pulling out their big guns. Literally.
Tricksters have targeted the iPhone users with a prank making the rounds on Facebook that could lead to your device being rendered useless.
An investigation is underway after confidential addresses of more than 3,500 law enforcement officials was posted online.
A former University of Tennessee football player was arrested on Florida's west coast after he went to meet what he thought was a 14-year old girl for sex.
In a 5-4 vote, a Senate panel on Tuesday approved the confirmation of Surgeon General John Armstrong as secretary of the Florida Department of Health.
The demonstration was part of the kick off announcement for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge which will be held in July.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says temperatures will climb into the upper 80s in the afternoon, but it feel like the 90s with the humidity.
Cristian Benavides reports the sneaker recycling program helps communities in the developing world get one step ahead while reducing the climate footprint
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. It will feel like the 90s when the humidity is factored in.
Benjamin Chiurliza chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $2,884,920.00.
Police said westbound traffic on Northeast 163rd Street is partially shut down due to the investigation and are asking all motorists to avoid the area.
CBS Miami recently had a very special guest in the studio.
Democrats from Miami and across Florida condemned the attorney general's memo targeting anti-racism laws, warning it endangers years of progress for minority communities.
Participants from across the globe gathered in Miami to share moving tales of overcoming adversity and to inspire others at the city's biggest running event.
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine said Sunday that he won't vote for a package to fund the government if it includes funding for ICE, but he urged that "we don't have to have a shutdown."
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.
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine said Sunday that he won't vote for a package to fund the government if it includes funding for ICE, but he urged that "we don't have to have a shutdown."
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
Minnesota's secretary of state rejected a request from Attorney General Pam Bondi for federal access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.
Rep. Maxwell Frost, a Florida Democrat, said a man told him "Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face."
Sens. Chris Murphy and Alex Padilla have spent the past two days calling colleagues to whip opposition to the DHS funding bill, according to a source familiar with the process.
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.
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.
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.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
