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.
An investigation is underway in Hollywood after a fire broke out at a home early Friday morning injuring several people, including children and police officers. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor has the report.
A man was injured after he jumped from a balcony and two children were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a Hollywood home early Monday morning, according to officials.
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms in parts of South Florida into the afternoon hours, and steamy conditions will continue across the region as we kick off the new workweek.
Members of South Florida first responders who went to Venezuela to help with the search and rescue efforts after the deadly and devastating earthquakes made an emotional return to Miami early Monday morning. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has more on the mission.
First responders from South Florida who raced to Venezuela after the deadly earthquakes in June have returned to the U.S. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more on the emotional return home.
Millions of voters across Florida headed to the polls on Tuesday to make their voices heard in the state primary.
All 16 Florida House incumbents facing primary challengers won Tuesday, while several House members moved closer to seats in the state Senate.
The Florida primary has set the stage for November, with nominees now decided in several major races.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
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 Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
