Florida Sees Record Tourism In First Quarter
Florida attracted a record number of tourists during the first three months of 2022, surpassing totals from similar quarters before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the hospitality and leisure industry.
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Florida attracted a record number of tourists during the first three months of 2022, surpassing totals from similar quarters before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the hospitality and leisure industry.
Before being assigned to the case of Parkland school gunman Nikolas Cruz, Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer had never overseen a death penalty trial or one with much publicity.
The juvenile dolphin was rescued nearly one year ago after being discovered stranded in waters around Goose Island State Park in Texas
What would you do? You're on a small plane and your pilot has a medical emergency and is unable to fly the plane.
David Torres Bocanegra was arrested on a felony charge in connection to the viral video that showed the environmental crime.
Lee's resignation is effective Monday and came as Florida prepares for the Aug. 23 primary elections and the Nov. 8 general election.
David Torres Bocanegra was arrested on a felony charge in connection to the viral video that showed the environmental crime.
Zev Neuwirth, a local doctor from Miami, has been among the brave volunteers helping Ukrainians.
Boaters and environmentalists are fuming after a viral video shows crews on a boat indiscriminately popping and throwing balloons into Biscayne Bay.
Governor Ron Desantis has included increases in teacher pay and student spending in budget recommendations for the next fiscal year.
A Florida school board overruled their superintendent's plan to cover up a yearbook page showing students waving rainbow flags and a "love is love" sign during a protest of the state's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law after an outcry from students and parents alike.
A state circuit judge said he'll block Gov. Ron DeSantis' redistricting map because it is unconstitutional in that it breaks up a district where Black voters can choose their representatives.
Higgins, a Democrat, has been a county commissioner since 2018.
A three-judge panel of the state's 3rd District Court of Appeal issued a 19-page decision that sided with the insurer Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London in the dispute with GreenStreet Cafe, Inc.
It's the 12th panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 12 total deaths this year.
Travelers at Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports are facing long lines, hundreds of canceled flights, and major delays after TSA workers missed their first full paycheck due to the partial government shutdown. The chaos is made worse by spring break crowds and bad weather, leaving many stranded and frustrated. Experts urge flyers to book with the right credit card for extra protection and to give themselves plenty of time at the airport, as the situation can change quickly. CBS News Miami’s Ted Scouten reports live with tips on what travelers can do if their flights are impacted.
As Cuba faces another island-wide blackout and ongoing humanitarian crisis, Florida leaders are speaking out. Congressman Carlos Gimenez called the Cuban government’s new invitation for exiles to invest in the island “an act of desperation,” warning against trusting the regime after repeated property seizures. With the island’s fuel shortages worsening and conditions deteriorating, local officials and activists are voicing concerns about the Cuban government’s latest moves. CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister reports live from Coral Gables with the latest reactions and updates.
Another island-wide blackout has plunged Cuba into darkness just one week after the last outage, intensifying the crisis on the island. Meanwhile, Cuban American activists in South Florida are urging the Trump administration to lift long-standing restrictions and allow exiles the right to safely visit their homeland. Many dissidents, barred from returning for decades, are calling on leaders in Washington—including President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio—to listen to their plea for freedom and family reunification. As Havana signals openness to improved relations with the U.S., activists warn that real change is needed for both Cubans on the island and in exile.
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology are updating their cholesterol management guidelines, emphasizing early intervention, healthy weight, regular exercise, and proper sleep—alongside medication when needed.
The University of Florida is taking steps to deactivate its College Republicans chapter following allegations of anti-Semitic conduct by some members. The Florida Federation of College Republicans has already shut down the Gainesville campus group, citing repeated violations—including a recent anti-Semitic gesture. University officials say the chapter’s future as a registered student organization remains under review as investigations continue.
Luka Doncic scored 60 points, LeBron James had a triple-double on a night where he tied the NBA record for games played, and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed their season-best winning streak to eight games with a 134-126 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island. However, this proposal is being met with immediate pushback from South Florida exiles.
The problem is compounded by construction blocking portions of the lanes and delivery vans navigating around barrels to park.
The testimony happened as attorneys for 13-year-old Nelson Nuñez and 12-year-old Jusiah Jones requested that the youngsters be released on bond.
Dr. Ronald Demeo, 63, is facing three counts of sexual battery on a physically helpless victim, according to his arrest report.
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.
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has struck more than 7,000 targets across Iran since the war began.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer testified to the House Oversight Committee that he "had no knowledge whatsoever" of his client's crimes.
A group of House Democrats walked out of a closed-door briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi on the Jeffrey Epstein probe late Wednesday, as tensions over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein case continue to simmer.
Critics of the bill argue that the attacks on the teacher unions are part of a broader education strategy that has slowly been unfolding for the past 30 years.
Nixon is in the Democratic primary against Alex Vindman, the retired lieutenant colonel who was instrumental in causing Trump's first impeachment.
In a wide-ranging CBS News Miami interview with Jim DeFede, Byron Donalds discussed his troubled past, tensions with Gov. Ron DeSantis and his political views.
For the first time, Donalds acknowledges that he didn't just possess marijuana, but that he was also dealing at the time.
The measure was pushed by the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank funded by billionaires, whose intention is to eliminate public sector unions.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
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.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
As Kumail Nanjiani took the stage to announce the winner for Best Live-Action Short at the 98th annual Academy Awards, the actor exclaimed: "And the Oscar goes to ... it's a tie."
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
