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Florida students will be allowed to use state-backed vouchers to transfer to private schools if they object to wearing masks in classrooms, as Gov. Ron DeSantis and state education officials argue that decisions about masks should be left up to parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two areas to watch over the next 5 days in the Atlantic as they move slowly to the west. Neither poses a near-term threat to South Florida, but both have the potential to develop and are being monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
Environmental officials are suing the owner of an old fertilizer plant over a leak that led to the emergency release of 215 million gallons of contaminated water directly into Tampa Bay earlier this year.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is not backing down on his policies in the face of rising COVID-19 cases, especially when there is talk of another possible shutdown.
Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line is among the latest companies to tighten COVID restrictions. All passengers, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear masks in certain indoor areas aboard ships.
If you missed Florida's lobster mini season, you don't need to worry. The 2021 recreational and commercial spiny lobster season starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2022.
Concern about the future of the country, preservation of family values, wealth, and ease of travel has led many Americans, especially the young and well off, to consider seeking dual citizenship as a Plan B.
DeSantis would not say Thursday whether he would ban hospitals from requiring staff to get vaccinated but made clear he's not a fan of the idea.
Five local filmmakers are lending their unique artist perspectives on saving Biscayne Bay in a public service announcement contest appropriately titled "Save the Bay."
The Miami Police Department is hoping you will be able to recognize a man and a woman they say stole a van in the middle of the day.
A Port St. Lucie man is facing serious charges after being accused of biting part of a man's ear off during an altercation at a Stock Island hotel.
The first, substantial tropical wave of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has emerged from Africa and is forecast to move west through the weekend.
Don't lose the evidence. That's the key to understanding what caused the Surfside condo collapse and to protect the legal rights of victims and others, a judge said Wednesday.
This year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone," a largely human-caused phenomenon where there's too little oxygen to support marine life, is larger than average, according to researchers.
It was a warm, dry start Thursday with a mix of sun and clouds as South Florida enjoys more sunshine compared to the past few days.
Police in Miami said a stolen Ferrari slammed into a police cruiser and utility pole in Brickell while trying to flee from officers early Tuesday morning.
Miami-Dade commissioners are set to look at two different proposals for new a new incinerator at their board meeting on Tuesday. This comes nearly three years after a fire burned down the county’s old one.
The man convicted of killing a Hollywood police officer in 2021 will spend the rest of his life behind bars. A jury decided Jason Banegas should be sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday.
The father and son suspects accused of carrying out a Hanukkah massacre in Australia were motivated by Islamic State ideology, according to Australia’s prime minister.
Tributes for Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, are continuing to pour in after the couple was killed inside their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
History was made in Hialeah as Brian Calvo became the city's youngest mayor ever—and he's getting straight to work.
Cuban Americans in South Florida are split over a controversial U.S. policy allowing Mexico to send oil to crisis-stricken Cuba.
President Donald Trump's motorcade took an unusual route to the airport in Florida due to a "suspicious object.
Surveillance video shows the suspects smashing the store's window and fleeing, leaving behind a bin—possibly linked to a string of 15 other burglaries in the area.
A fatal hit-and-run crash is under investigation in North Miami, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
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 Donald Trump's motorcade took an unusual route to the airport in Florida due to a "suspicious object.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet with President Trump on Thursday, a White House official said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said some much-needed help is coming to homeowners.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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.
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.
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.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
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.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
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.
