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Expect "virtual" or expanded FastPass-style lines, staggered seating on rides, online food ordering, and limited crowds when Florida's major theme parks eventually reopen after being shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Florida Aquarium has made a breakthrough that will help save "America's Great Barrier Reef," the third largest coral reef in the world and is found just off the coast of the Florida Keys.
When will Florida's tourism and hospitality industry reopen from the coronavirus pandemic is still not known but how it should open is slowly.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday the upcoming contract advertisement for Tamiami Trail Next Steps Phase 2 Project for the restoration of the Everglades.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to get the state's economy up and running from the crush of the coronavirus might require gradual steps.
Masks are now mandatory for Publix employees. The mandate went into effect Monday, according to a statement on the company website.
The Re-Open Florida Task Force discussed some first steps to eventually open businesses across the state again.
The first meteor shower of spring, known as the Lyrid meteor shower, peaks Tuesday night April 21st into the early hours of Wednesday morning.
While most of the state and the nation remains closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Florida Lottery is still open and running, even though offices are closed.
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez held a virtual town hall Monday afternoon to begin laying out details of his 'New Normal Initiative' for reopening the County in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Florida Department of Corrections officials on Monday said 119 inmates and 84 corrections workers have tested positive for COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Just over six percent of people who have filed jobless claims since mid-March had received checks as of Sunday.
It's official. The Florida High School Athletic Association said Monday that it is canceling all spring sports events, including championship events.
Publix Supermarkets confirmed another new case of COVID-19 at a South Florida store.
Mattie, a rescued bald eagle, recently had the opportunity to get a bird's-eye view of her home at SeaWorld Orlando from the top of the Sky Tower.
Jason Banegas, 22, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in the shooting death of 28-year-old Officer Yandy Chirino. A jury will now decide if Benegas will face the death penalty in the case, officials said.
Ruel Maxwell, 77, is facing multiple charges, including burglary and attempted 2nd degree murder, authorities said.
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz held a news conference while the investigation was underway and said the search warrant was regarding its Internet Crimes Against Children unit investigation, which had been underway for a year. Cordero-Stutz said the victims had ranged in age from infancy to 6 years old.
MDC trustees unanimously reapproved transferring a prime Downtown Miami parcel for Donald Trump's presidential library on Tuesday.
CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman emceed the event Monday night. Hundreds of galleries apply each year to be part of this week and thousands of artists dream of having moments like this.
You probably know Offerdahl's Off The Grill, owned by former Dolphins linebacker John Offerdahl. What you might not know is what he does with it outside of business hours.
Garden experts, veterinarians and the Humane Society outline steps to protect plants and animals as temperatures fall into the 30s.
Hundreds marched, prayed, and held a candlelight vigil at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as lawmakers pledged support for Haitian nationals facing the Feb. 3 deadline.
Detectives arrested the man during a planned meetup and later recovered the conversations from his phone, according to the affidavit.
The House Ways & Means Committee voted 10-4 along party lines to limit the cap from 3% increase a year to 3% increase over 3 years.
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.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Police arrested nine people who were protesting against ICE at Sen. Susan Collins' Portland, Maine office.
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
Former detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" are set to testify about conditions at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
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.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
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.
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
