COVID In Florida: 4,151 Additional Cases, 161 New Deaths Reported Monday
The Florida Department of Health reported another 4,151 new coronavirus cases on Monday.
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The Florida Department of Health reported another 4,151 new coronavirus cases on Monday.
U.S. Representative Charlie Crist sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson, asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate favoritism concerns after Governor Ron DeSantis opened a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine site in wealthy Florida neighborhoods.
There is a flag fight brewing in Florida between Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and Governor Ron DeSantis over his plan to lower flags across the state to honor the late controversial radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh.
Florida gas prices shot up last week, as arctic weather wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast refinery region and caused a surge in fuel prices.
Utah Intensive care nurse Jill Hansen Holker spent months taking care of the sickest COVID-19 patients, but in November it was the 43-year-old who became infected with the virus.
Police arrested a Florida man who allegedly struck a priest before barricading himself inside a church on Sunday.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,065 new coronavirus cases on Sunday.
On Friday, the Justice Department unsealed an indictment tying together nine alleged associates of the right-wing Oath Keepers.
On Saturday, Hollywood police released a new photo of missing 21-year-old Noemi Bolivar, as about 100 friends and family gathered at a local church to go and search for her.
Walt Disney World plans on celebrating its 50th anniversary beginning on October 21st, five decades after it first opened its doors.
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, next Sunday, according to a source familiar with the matter.
A former mayor of a Florida city north of Tampa has been arrested on child pornography possession and distribution charges.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 7,280 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.
Two Florida women were caught impersonating old women while trying to receive their second coronavirus vaccines this week.
The University of Florida announced Friday it plans to hold 14 in-person graduation ceremonies in the spring.
At least three people have been killed after two gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which also houses a school. Police swarmed the scene, confirming the safety of all children and hailing a security guard who died protecting others. Authorities are notifying families and searching for the suspects. Stay tuned for live updates on this developing tragedy.
Inter Miami’s victory at their new stadium was overshadowed by a silent protest from supporter group La Familia, who withheld their usual chants and energy after players—especially Lionel Messi—failed to acknowledge fans after previous matches. The demonstration highlighted tensions between the team and its most passionate supporters, with both sides now reportedly moving toward talks. CBS News Miami’s Mike Cugno breaks down what’s behind the unusual standoff.
Next Weather Meteorologist Nic Meriano tracks rounds of rain and cloudy skies across South Florida as the rainy season begins. Expect scattered showers, especially in the mornings, with a gradual decrease in rain chances midweek as drier air moves in. Find out when to expect more sunshine before tropical moisture returns for Memorial Day weekend and what the latest forecast means for your plans.
A year after a devastating boat explosion sent nearly a dozen people to the hospital, survivors—including two young brothers—reunite with the Fort Lauderdale firefighters who saved their lives. Ahead of National Safe Boating Week and Memorial Day, the families share their emotional journey of healing and highlight the importance of boating safety. CBS News Miami’s Joan Murray brings you this heartwarming reunion and the powerful lessons learned.
Red and blue flags wave across South Florida as Haitians celebrate Haitian Flag Day with vibrant festivities, food, and music. CBS News Miami’s Tania Francois reports live from Little Haiti, where Chef Creole hosts a lively event honoring the flag’s history and the spirit of freedom it represents—not just for Haitians, but for communities worldwide. Join the celebration and experience the pride and unity of Haitian Flag Day!
Another hot and steamy day is expected in South Florida with feels-like temperatures as high as 108 degrees Monday afternoon.
Members of Florida Task Force 1 and 2 spent the week assisting local and international partners with search-and-rescue missions.
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The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.
Hallandale Beach police say the child was in the care of a babysitter when officers were called Sunday afternoon. The investigation remains ongoing.
A Delta flight from Atlanta to Chicago was struck by a firework while landing, as many other travelers reported lengthy delays and cancellations on the same route during the holiday travel rush.
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 held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
The likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Donalds, said he would vote for it, but as he told CBS Miami's Jim DeFede, if it does fail, they will tackle the issue again next year.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has had."
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.
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.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
