Florida Keys Dive Boat Operators Chugging Right Along During Coronavirus Pandemic
Dive boat operators in the Florida Keys have seen a slow return to normal since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Dive boat operators in the Florida Keys have seen a slow return to normal since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he hopes to give Floridians the "ability to have some enjoyment in their life" by soon lifting on-site drinking restrictions imposed on bars and craft breweries since late June.
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday refused a request to waive a requirement that law school graduates pass the state bar exam to practice law, saying that such a move could result in harm to the public.
We all know traffic stinks in Miami and a new report confirms it.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced plenty of companies to go remote and sent employees scrambling to work from home. And while there are some good things about working from home, a new survey reveals that Floridians working from home spend an average of 1.9 hours a week trying to resolve tech issues.
First-time jobless claims dropped nearly 25 percent last week in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to press forward with efforts to reopen the economy.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 1 pm on Sept. 3, 2020.
The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed a magnitude 4.0 earthquake near the Florida/Alabama line on Thursday morning.
Florida Department of Health officials confirmed five additional cases of West Nile virus infection in Miami-Dade County on Thursday.
Hurricane Nana made landfall early Thursday morning on the coast of Belize with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.
A new simulation shows the limitations of face shields to protect against the coronavirus. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton used laser light to show how face shields are able to block the initial forward motion of a simulated cough but fine droplets are easily able to move around the visor.
Data from an Air Force hurricane hunter aircraft indicates Nana has become a hurricane. The storm is expected to make landfall along the coast of Belize overnight.
Florida's Medicaid program paid $3.7 million for tens of thousands of prescriptions for controlled substances over a nearly two-year period for patients who had not recently been hospitalized or seen physicians and in one instance paid for prescriptions for 900 days of OxyContin, a new audit from the Florida auditor general shows.
With no new federal help in sight, United Airlines says it will furlough about 20% of its frontline employees in less than a month's time.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new $13 million ad campaign to encourage Floridians to vacation in the state leading into the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Two longtime voices of Hurricanes football are gearing up for a different kind of game day as Miami heads into the College Football Playoff. The veteran broadcast duo is in College Station alongside the team, offering perspective as the Canes begin their push for their first national championship since 2001. Miami faces Texas A&M tomorrow in Round One.
Colleagues, friends, and family honored Eliott Rodriguez as he signed off from CBS Miami for the final time, celebrating his decades‑long career in South Florida journalism. The tribute highlighted his roots, his impact in the newsroom, and his pride as a father of six daughters and grandfather of six. Loved ones shared messages of gratitude and excitement as he steps into retirement, looking forward to family time, travel, and life beyond the night shift.
For more than two decades, a handcrafted seashell menorah has been a beloved part of Miami Beach’s Hanukkah celebration on Lincoln Road. This year, the display was replaced after the original structure deteriorated. Its longtime creator, who spent months hand‑selecting shells to build both the menorah and a dreidel, saw the damage for the first time and said he was shocked to learn it could no longer be used.
Neighbors in Northeast Miami‑Dade were stunned to learn their community is tied to the Brown University shooting after police confirmed the gunman’s last known U.S. address was in their neighborhood. Investigators say his body was found in a New Hampshire storage facility, and an autopsy indicates he may have died on Tuesday. Federal officials now say they are halting the immigration program that allowed him to enter the country — the Diversity Visa Program, also known as the visa lottery.
A South Florida mother fighting eviction says mold in her apartment is making her sick, but county regulators say they have no authority over mold complaints. Management denies comment and has ordered her off the property as her eviction case continues.
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.
