Hundreds Participate In 8-Mile Open Water Swim In Keys To Benefit Aging Lighthouses
More than 460 people participated in this weekend's 8-mile open water swimming competition in the Florida Keys to benefit the Alligator Reef Lighthouse.
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More than 460 people participated in this weekend's 8-mile open water swimming competition in the Florida Keys to benefit the Alligator Reef Lighthouse.
On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a former first responder who rushed to ground zero to help, opened up about the experience.
Authorities say a carjacking suspect shot two K-9s early Saturday in central Florida while trying to flee from sheriff's deputies who returned fire and wounded him.
A 1-year-old baby was found dead possibly from heat exposure in a car where her mother was shot dead, and both of them were found days later at a parking lot.
Sunshine mixed with clouds will prevail on this Saturday in South Florida with an east breeze that will push storms far inland. Expect a mainly dry afternoon, although the forecast can't rule out stray showers or a storm.
Muslim Americans continue to show that their religion is one of peace and community while fighting stereotypes that came about after 9/11.
One fund established soon after the disaster 'Support Surfside' is getting close to distributing the $4 million raised.
Florida's 1st District Court of Appeals has given Gov. Ron DeSantis a boost in the battle over school mask mandates by putting a hold on a circuit judge ruling that said the state could not enforce the ban.
Two Florida middle schoolers with an apparent interest in the Columbine High School massacre, are now in custody, for allegedly plotting to carry out a school shooting of their own.
City of Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo is apologizing on social media for comments he made about Cubans.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, a longtime environmental advocate, is not happy with the decision by commissioners to expand the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) and turn hundreds of acres of farmland into an industrial park.
Thursday, September 10th, marks the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season and it also marks the day Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida back in 2017.
The President's order to require most federal workers to get the coronavirus vaccine is not welcome news for everyone.
As a troubling pattern of violent crime weighs down Miami Beach, city leaders called a special hearing Thursday to try to lift up residents.
For the better part of a week, the people in Gander – and surrounding towns such as Gambo, Appleton and Lewisporte – opened their doors to the Plane People, as the unexpected guests were called.
A tragic scene unfolded in Daytona Beach Shores when a pickup truck struck and killed a toll booth worker. Authorities say the driver, Deanna Harrell, fled the scene and was later found on the sand, with deputies reporting the smell of alcohol.
State lawmakers are moving to scale back Governor DeSantis’ property tax proposal, approving late-night amendments to protect key funding for schools and local services. The revised plan still promises significant tax relief for homeowners. A full vote is expected tomorrow in Tallahassee.
American Senior High School teacher Michael Enriquez is behind bars, accused of abusing a 17-year-old student. Investigators say conversations between the teacher and student allegedly turned sexual and physical, leading to Enriquez’s arrest.
Home surveillance video shows the terrifying moment two cars collide, sending one crashing into a Southwest Miami-Dade family's front porch. Five residents escaped injury, but the home was badly damaged and the family is now displaced. Three people were hospitalized as neighbors rushed to help.
A 16-year veteran of Miami Fire Rescue, Maximo Vasquez, is behind bars after allegedly assaulting his wife in a violent incident sparked by an argument. This is his second arrest in a year. Miami Fire Rescue has launched an internal investigation as Vasquez faces multiple charges, including aggravated battery.
Fan Fest at Bayfront Park is free and open to the public through July 5.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The men, ranging in age from 20 to 54, were arrested in a joint operation involving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the Human Trafficking Task Force, the City of Miami Police Department, and Homeland Security.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Carriers including Avianca, Breeze, and JetBlue are rapidly expanding routes and capacity to capitalize on the newly available space.
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 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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.
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."
