Miami-Dade County Commission Approves Naming Of Miami Road After Trayvon Martin
A South Florida road will be named after Trayvon Martin, a teenager who lost his life after being shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer in 2012.
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A South Florida road will be named after Trayvon Martin, a teenager who lost his life after being shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer in 2012.
An 11-year-old boy is getting well-deserved praise for staying calm, following directions, and assisting rescuers for more than an hour as his grandparents drifted away from their boat during a Florida Keys excursion.
Hurricane Delta made landfall Friday night in southwest Louisiana leaving thousands without power.
The Commission on Presidential Debates on Friday canceled the second debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden after the President declined to do a virtual debate despite concerns over his Covid-19 diagnosis, a source familiar with the plans told CNN.
Vice President Mike Pence will campaign Saturday in politically crucial Central Florida as the November 3rd presidential election nears.
Florida's signature citrus industry is facing another production squeeze, while growers might soon be asked to pay more to help market their products.
A man escaped serious injury on Friday morning after he fell about forty feet while strapped inside the compartment of a front-end loader in Hallandale Beach.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 12 p.m. on October 9, 2020.
Saying that "nothing in the emergency order requires any teacher or any student to return to the classroom," a state appeals court Friday overturned a ruling that said Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran violated the Florida Constitution when he issued a July order aimed at reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 1.3 million Floridians have already voted in the Nov. 3 elections.
A federal judge has denied a motion to extend Florida's voter registration even though the state online system crashed in the hours before Monday's deadline and may have prevented thousands of potential voters from taking part in November's presidential election.
It's official. An invasive Burmese python captured in the Everglades over the weekend has broken the state record measuring 18.9 feet long. The previous record was 18.8 feet long.
Presidential debate plans are up in the air after President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden dropped out of the one scheduled for October 15 in Miami.
Hurricane Delta has strengthened a little more.
A program pushed by former Gov. Rick Scott to help people compare prices and shop for medical procedures has cost taxpayers millions of dollars but has garnered little attention from the public.
Police are investigating a deadly triple shooting at a short‑term rental in Miami Gardens after three masked men stormed a house party and opened fire, killing a teen and a man and injuring another person. About 30 people were inside when the gunmen burst in, sending guests running for cover. The homeowner, who had only recently begun renting the property as a vacation listing, said she was stunned by the violence. Detectives are still working to determine how the attackers got inside and why the home was targeted.
Three dangerous inmates who escaped a Georgia jail have been captured in South Florida and are now being held in Broward County. U.S. Marshals say tech tips — and a Lyft driver who unknowingly transported the men from Georgia to Florida — helped lead to their arrest. That driver is now speaking with FBI agents, and investigators say the trio could face kidnapping charges. Authorities believe the men broke out of the DeKalb County jail with outside help, using an inmate phone line late Monday night to coordinate their escape.
Just in time for the holidays, 19 children were adopted into new families, including a 14‑year‑old boy who had spent years in foster care. Deputies who first met him during a missing‑child call later chose to adopt him themselves, saying he transformed their lives as much as they transformed his. The family says they’re most excited to share all of his “firsts,” including picking out his very first Christmas tree earlier this month.
A string of national disasters defined the year, from a New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans to catastrophic wildfires and deadly Texas flooding that killed more than 130 people.
Residents in Haverhill, Massachusetts, say the constant smell drifting from a local donut factory has become overwhelming, with some describing the aroma as heavy and nonstop for months. Their complaints come as the factory seeks permits to store large amounts of diesel fuel in above‑ground tanks, raising additional concerns about air quality in the surrounding neighborhood. A city council member says health inspectors will review the plant before the issue comes back up for discussion.
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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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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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.
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