Wildlife Commissioners Approve Bear Hunting
Wildlife officials took a final vote Wednesday and approved a new bear hunting season in Florida--just a few years after it was removed from the state's threatened species list.
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Wildlife officials took a final vote Wednesday and approved a new bear hunting season in Florida--just a few years after it was removed from the state's threatened species list.
A South Florida appeals court has overturned a circuit judge's constitutional ruling that threatened a major underpinning of the state's workers-compensation insurance system.
A South Florida appeals court Wednesday overturned a circuit judge's constitutional ruling that threatened a major underpinning of the state's workers-compensation insurance system.
In a splintered presidential field, former Gov. Jeb Bush holds a slight lead over businessman Donald Trump in New Hampshire.
More than a decade ago, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush faced a similar decision as South Carolina officials—whether to remove the Confederate flag from state grounds.
After months of wrangling about the issue, a top federal official Tuesday outlined a deal to continue Florida's Low Income Pool health-funding program for two years.
Summer in South Florida is in full swing and boy is it hot and humid. As temperatures climb here in the Sunshine State, the Florida Department of Health is encouraging safe habits to prevent against heat-related illness.
Gov. Rick Scott is signing a new state budget into law—but not before vetoing nearly $500 million from the spending plan.
New surveillance video is focusing attention on part-time Rabbi Steve Karro, and his actions in the days before he was arrested last month for molesting a child.
Matthew Apperson, the man accused of shooting at George Zimmerman, has entered a written plea of not guilty.
Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio has named his campaign's Alaska team.
The FBI has released surveillance pictures of a man wanted for a bank robbery in Miami.
Officially, as of Tuesday, there will be 85 days left until the Legislature returns to the Capitol for committee meetings and 203 days left until the 2016 legislative session begins. But even as a special session to deal with the state budget finally came to an end Friday, there were questions about whether another session might become necessary this year.
Supporters of Amendment 1 filed a lawsuit Monday claiming state lawmakers in a newly approved budget misappropriated more than $300 million of the money voters wanted for environmental land management and acquisition.
A Southwest Miami-Dade man is recovering in the hospital from gunshot wounds following an argument over a dog defecating in a yard.
The international music festival is expected to draw over 160,000 people, and with all those people comes major traffic changes.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents found 20 “bricks” of cocaine concealed on the boat’s roof. Three people on the boat were taken into custody.
The driver of the semi-truck lost control and slammed into the median barrier wall in Tamarac. Debris from the crash flew across several lanes, hitting other vehicles.
Morgan Rynor reports Broward Sheriff's Sheriff's investigators said Stephen McKenzie shot Julie Cruz and all four children—two of whom were his—before turning the gun on himself. Cruz and three of her children died. McKenzie and 8-year-old Phinyx Solomon are hospitalized.
Lisa Petrillo says the menu blends the timeless charm of a refined Parisian brasserie with a top-quality steakhouse.
The undefeated Hoosiers forced three early turnovers, got five touchdown passes from Fernando Mendoza and rolled into the championship game at Hard Rock Stadium.
Demonstrators of all ages gathered in South Florida, calling the agent's actions dangerous as new video of the Minneapolis shooting emerges.
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Families on both sides of the Caribbean are hopeful but cautious as only a small number of political prisoners have been released following U.S. pressure.
Friends mourn a beloved beach regular as detectives work to uncover how she crossed paths with the man now charged in her death.
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.
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division were told they will not play a role in the investigation into a fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an ICE officer, two sources said.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
President Gustavo Petro responded to President Trump's comment that he expected U.S. oversight of Venezuela to last "much longer" than a year.
Veteran diplomat tells CBS News Denmark "ready to cooperate" on Greenland, and he expects U.S. to abandon "anachronistic approach of colonialism" post-Trump.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As the Golden Globes return Sunday night on CBS, CBS Miami is inviting viewers to vote in an online poll and predict who they think should win.
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.
