Florida Power & Light Topples Last Coal Chimney
Florida Power & Light imploded its last coal-fired generating plant on Wednesday.
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Florida Power & Light imploded its last coal-fired generating plant on Wednesday.
Employers struggling to fill jobs are looking to younger workers and, in some cases, offering more money to get them on the payroll.
Florida is among 21 states that have not submitted plans to the U.S. Department of Education detailing how they intend to use the latest round of federal stimulus funds earmarked for schools.
A Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a man who was operating a marijuana growing operation in his home.
Two people were bitten by sharks in separate encounters off New Smyrna Beach.
A 2-year-old Orlando boy required extensive surgery after swallowing 16 magnetic balls.
Florida comes in second only to California in a survey for the 'most fun states' in the nation.
Florida is among 21 states that have not submitted plans to the U.S. Department of Education detailing how they intend to use the latest round of federal stimulus funds earmarked for schools.
As the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday labeled the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus a "variant of concern," Gov. Ron DeSantis downplayed the potential impact it could have on the state, on the same day the U.S. passed more than 600,000 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Mackenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, donated $40 million each to two state universities in Florida that have a history of promoting social mobility and educating students from communities traditionally underserved by higher education.
Continuing rapid growth, the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. had nearly 610,000 policies as of May 31, according to updated information posted on its website.
What does a Gray reef shark do when it's tired of swimming? It goes surfing.
The perfect day at the Walt Disney World Resort for many is enjoying the rides and shows during the day and capping it off by watching the exciting fireworks displays at night.
Steven Becker and a friend of his from college had a big goal in mind when they planned to swim 12 miles around Key West.
A proposal to name a coral-reef system after the late state Rep. Kristin Jacobs, a Broward County Democrat and leader on environmental issues, has gone to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
It will feel like it’s in the upper 90s across South Florida on Thursday, and showers and thunderstorms could lead to some flooding during the day.
A judge is expected to decide whether real estate broker George Pino’s trial will be moved out of Miami-Dade County. His lawyers are arguing that there’s too much media attention on the case and want it moved. He’s accused of killing a teenage girl in a boat crash. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has the latest.
Parts of South Florida could see wetter weather as storms come into the metro areas.
DeSantis is calling for the Legislature to convene Monday to consider his proposal, which if they approve it would appear on the November ballot.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said the pursuit began after 26-year-old Klaus Anthony Moise stole a black Cadillac near NW 22nd Ave. and NW 151st St.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
Top travel destinations currently include areas near cruise terminals such as Seattle, Orlando, and Miami.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Detectives have shut down the SR 84 westbound lanes due to the investigation.
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 Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
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.
