Doctors Warn Lithium Batteries Can Pose Risk To Young Children
From key fobs to remotes for toys, lithium batteries are everywhere in our homes, but many parents are not aware of just how dangerous they can be for children.
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From key fobs to remotes for toys, lithium batteries are everywhere in our homes, but many parents are not aware of just how dangerous they can be for children.
Miami-Dade police are investigating a deadly double shooting that occurred Tuesday night.
A 14-year-old boy charged with murdering 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey stabbed her to death, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday.
With a Florida law set to go into effect July 1 to allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, the state university system's Board of Governors has begun the process of adopting regulations to carry it out.
Arguing that a new law is intended to "suppress the viewpoints of Black-led organizations and their allies," a coalition of groups Tuesday challenged the constitutionality of changes championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to crack down on violent protests.
The Town of Miami Lakes is one of the first municipalities in Miami-Dade County to accept cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum or Bitcoin Cash, as a method of payment for all fees collected by the town.
aying the state is blowing up "tired old narratives," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a measure designed to lead to a major expansion of school vouchers but some lawmakers and the United Teachers of Dade fiercely oppose the measure.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 3,263 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
Federal investigators want to talk to two key witnesses regarding the Matt Gaetz investigation.
A remembrance ceremony will be held Tuesday marking the 25th anniversary of the crash of Valujet Flight 592 in the Everglades.
You no longer have to make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine at Publix pharmacies in Florida, and six other states.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 2,296 new coronavirus cases on Monday.
A man is in custody following a deadly shooting Monday morning at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Building in Orlando.
The state attorney's office has ruled that an elementary school principal did not commit a crime when she paddled a six-year-old girl's buttocks because it appeared the girl's mother asked for her to be disciplined.
A three-decades old ban on the catching and killing of goliath grouper in Florida may soon be lifted.
Hialeah police are continuing to search for a person who opened fire outside a restaurant and injured a person on Sunday morning.
A ceremony will be held in Hialeah on Monday to swear in Mayor-elect Bryan Calvo.
Protesters are expected to hit the streets in Marathon on Monday after protests were held in several areas of South Florida over the weekend.
More anti-ICE protests are planned across the U.S. after ICE Out For Good protests were held over the weekend.
Seven people were detained and four people were arrested during a burglary investigation in Margate on Sunday afternoon.
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Relatives are questioning the use of deadly force after deputies responded to a mental health crisis call, as state officials launch an investigation.
Miami airport sees a surge in Valentine's Day flower imports, as demand outpaces rising tariffs and shipping costs, officials report.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
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.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
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In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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.
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
