Florida City Vaccination Site Overwhelmed After False Rumor It Had No Restrictions
A day after low demand, a Florida City vaccination site was overwhelmed after a false rumor started it would take all comers.
Watch CBS News
A day after low demand, a Florida City vaccination site was overwhelmed after a false rumor started it would take all comers.
On Saturday, Miami-Dade County Public Schools said that effective immediately, they will begin allowing limited spectators for outdoor spring sports, which include baseball, flag football, softball, tennis, track and field, water polo, and lacrosse following increased health and safety measures.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 4,690 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.
The Senate approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Saturday, over 24 hours after opening debate on the bill.
Just one day after school and childcare workers learned they can now get the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, Nicklaus Children's Hospital has announced it will start giving the vaccine to eligible at-risk children and young adults.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,975 new coronavirus cases on Friday.
Governor Ron DeSantis says sometime this month all Floridians age 60 and up will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Broward Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a 15-year-old accused of threatening to commit a shooting at Pompano Beach Middle School.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced Friday the arrest of a Plantation resident accused of scamming the elderly out of $300,000.
Florida tax revenues slowed somewhat in January from the final months of 2020 but continued a trend of beating a forecast issued as the state phased out COVID-19 lockdown efforts in the summer.
A pair of spacewalking astronauts completed the first round of prep work Friday for new solar panels, part of a major power upgrade at the International Space Station.
The Florida House on Friday passed two COVID-19 bills that Republican leaders made a priority for the 2021 legislative session, as they seek to protect businesses from lawsuits and crackdown on vaccination scams.
What a stroke of luck to get a glimpse of a Florida Panther in the wild, but how about seeing four more, all at the same time.
The House moved one step closer Thursday to shielding businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19, teeing up for passage a bill that would give Florida businesses some of the broadest protections in the country.
Calls grew on Thursday for the acting US attorney general to investigate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis amid revelations that seniors in a wealthy enclave in Key Largo received hundreds of life-saving vaccinations as early as mid-January.
One person is dead and others are injured after shots rang out at a gas station in Miramar, Tuesday evening.
Cuba has condemned the U.S. military raid that captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, calling it state terrorism and mourning dozens of Cuban personnel killed in the strike — a rare admission of intelligence involvement that escalates diplomatic tensions. At the same time, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signals the state may file its own criminal case against Maduro tied to drug trafficking affecting Florida.
A Venezuelan artist living in South Florida is using a new mural in Wynwood to express himself in ways he says would not be possible back home. The artwork features an image of Nicolás Maduro after his capture alongside the phrase “Abajo Cadenas,” a Venezuelan slogan for freedom. The artist says the mural is deeply meaningful to him and dedicated to Venezuelan people everywhere.
A judge has ruled that the confession made by a Hialeah teenager accused of fatally stabbing his mother will be allowed in court. Prosecutors argued that the teen may have been motivated by a desire to create content he enjoyed watching, though his defense team called that theory a stretch. The motive remains unclear, but the admissible confession means a jury will now decide whether he is guilty of murdering his mother.
Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans ended in November following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, and many Venezuelan residents in Doral say they may soon feel safe enough to return home. Local leaders and businesses are already noticing economic effects. Some Venezuelans with TPS have self‑reported leaving, and business owners say they’ve seen fewer customers over the past year as fear and uncertainty grew after the announcement that TPS would end.
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.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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.
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.
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.
