Florida Unemployment Rate Inches Down
Florida's unemployment rate inched down slightly from July to August, as the labor force continues to grow but the number of people without jobs holds steady.
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Florida's unemployment rate inched down slightly from July to August, as the labor force continues to grow but the number of people without jobs holds steady.
Money Magazine is out with its annual list of the 50 Best Places To Live In The United States for 2021 & 2022 and one Florida city made it into the top 50 this year.
More than one-fourth of those COVID-19 deaths occurred this summer as the state battled a fierce surge in infections fueled by the Delta variant.
While Florida looks to round the corner on administering 100,000 monoclonal antibody treatments to people with COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged Thursday to "fight like hell" to continue receiving the treatments as the federal government this week took control over distribution of the drugs.
America's workforce is shrinking. The so-called "Great Resignation" has stunned businesses and employers. Miami-based author and motivational speaker Bruce Terkel has a new book that dives into why business owners are having trouble hiring workers, and why workers are quitting their jobs in record number.
The family of a 22-year-old Florida woman who vanished while on a cross country trip is hoping someone knows what happened to her.
Attorneys for the Florida Department of Health, school boards, and parties such as the NAACP battled Thursday about whether Surgeon General Scott Rivkees should give a deposition in a legal fight over the state's efforts to prevent school mask mandates.
They're back. Lovebugs. The name sounds cute, but the bizarre insects are anything but when they bombard your car on the highway or when they get in your hair or crawl all over your body.
At least 20 cats were killed when a fire erupted at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando late Wednesday night.
A Miami federal judge has denied a request by parents of disabled children to block Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts to prevent school districts from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SpaceX is expected to launch its first private flight on Wednesday without any professional astronauts.
It was a very bad summer here in South Florida, but we may be rounding the corner.
The fiance of a southwest Florida woman has been named a 'person of interest' in her disappearance.
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins Wednesday and will run through October 15, giving the United States an opportunity to recognize and celebrate members of our communities and their ancestors who hail from Mexico, parts of the Caribbean, Central and South America and Spain.
SpaceX is expected to launch its first private flight on Wednesday without any professional astronauts.
The soccer superstar joined the ceremony virtually as part of his three-day tour across the country.
A new textile program at the Columbia Correctional Institution in Jacksonville is giving inmates job skills and a chance to give back.
CBS News Miami's NEXT Weather Meteorologist Scott Withers has the latest forecast.
CBS News Miami's Larry Seward was at the event all Saturday morning.
CBS News Miami's Larry Seward was with the CBS Miami team, who helped out less fortunate families with their holiday shopping.
Deputies shut down the eastbound lanes for hours as investigators worked to determine how the fatal roadside crash occurred.
Homeowners say the city failed to notify them about sidewalk and swale construction they fear will remove trees and eliminate parking.
Venezuela's ex-president Nicolás Maduro is awaiting trial in New York following a daring U.S. raid, as the Trump administration defends the operation and seeks Venezuelan oil — and President Trump sets his sights on Greenland.
Cutler Bay invests millions to remove contaminated soil, save trees, and reopen long‑closed neighborhood park.
A limited-time Survivor Ultimate Fan Cafe opens Jan. 29 at Jungle Island, bringing hands-on challenges, themed food and drinks, and interactive photo ops to Miami.
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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida's legislature to redraw congressional districts.
The Justice Department is sending a team of prosecutors to Minnesota to help investigate allegations of widespread fraud within the state's social services programs, U.S. officials said.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that the U.S. has a three-phase plan for Venezuela, with an initial emphasis on stabilizing the country.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that he expects the State of the Union will take place on Feb. 24, though the date does not appear to be set in stone and has not been officially scheduled.
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.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
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.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
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.
A limited-time Survivor Ultimate Fan Cafe opens Jan. 29 at Jungle Island, bringing hands-on challenges, themed food and drinks, and interactive photo ops to Miami.
CBS is celebrating the 50th season of Survivor with a first-ever nationwide scavenger hunt that will hide 50 immunity idols across all 50 states ahead of the show's premiere.
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
