FIU Dean To Lead Study On Lead Exposure In Children
A new study on the effects of lead exposure on children's mental health will be lead by a dean at Florida International University.
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A new study on the effects of lead exposure on children's mental health will be lead by a dean at Florida International University.
The United States and Cuba are set to announce plans to partner over environmental protection, linking together marine sanctuaries in both countries to cooperate on preservation and research.
They are one of the hottest items on the market – hoverboards. And they're not only popular with kids, they're also popular with thieves.
Miami and Miami Beach have reached the finish line after runoffs for their final commission seats.
A Florida man was arrested for reportedly threatening to firebomb an Islamic center shortly after the terrorist attacks in Paris.
Measures that would legalize full-strength medical marijuana for terminally ill patients received preliminary approval from House and Senate committees Tuesday, but not before one version underwent a major change that could have a dramatic impact on the state's current cannabis law.
The mothers of two childhood friends who were shot and killed early Monday on I-95 are speaking out, saying their families are suffering from the loss of "good sons."
Some Americans want to shut the doors on those fleeing from Syria after news broke that one of the terrorist responsible for the Paris attacks may have infiltrated the ranks of refugees.
If soda is more your thing, you may not like this too much. The nation's obesity epidemic has turned the spotlight on sugary drinks.
Broward County has a new mayor and vice mayor. On Tuesday's the city's commission chose Vice Mayor/Commissioner Marty Kiar to take over the Mayor's post and selected Commissioner Barbara Sharief to serve as Vice Mayor.
A measure that would have changed the state's contentious "stand your ground" law may has been shot down by the House Criminal Justice subcommittee.
A pair of civil liberties groups have denounced Gov. Rick Scott's desire to close Florida's borders to additional refugees from Syria in the wake of the terrorist assault on Paris.
A lockdown of a Florida community college has been lifted.
A central Florida lawmaker wants tougher penalties for anyone caught making a 'terror threat'.
A Keys man accused of plotting to detonate a backpack bomb in support of an Islamic State terror organization may be mentally incompetent to stand trial, according to his lawyer.
The longtime voice of the Florida Panthers congratulated Eliott Rodriguez on his next chapter, reflecting on their time together at CBS Miami, including working side by side during the pandemic, and saying future anchors will always be compared to him.
Patricia Whitely, the University of Miami’s senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement, congratulated CBS News Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez on his retirement and thanked him for years of supporting the university through his storytelling.
Temperatures will be on the rise in South Florida as we get ready to end the workweek after a mild day on Wednesday.
Miami International Airport revealed new security technology that’s expected to lead to a smoother more reliable experience at the facility.
Florida is clarifying a new state law regarding license plate frames after many people became confused about enforcement.
Tamra Marshon Stewart and Keysha Monique Epps face several charges, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced.
The game was nationally televised, and video shared on social media of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
