Coronavirus-Induced Isolation Could Have Devastating Effect On Lonely Seniors
The call for social distancing practices, which ended visitation at nursing homes, is creating a dilemma for those the meant to be safeguarded by the measure: seniors.
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The call for social distancing practices, which ended visitation at nursing homes, is creating a dilemma for those the meant to be safeguarded by the measure: seniors.
As the temperatures slowly begin to climb, so do the number of mosquitoes. The pests are most active when temperatures climb above 80 degrees which means peak mosquito season is approaching. While in the midst of the changes brought on by the coronavirus, the Miami-Dade County Mosquito Control and Habitat Management Division is advising residents to continue to Fight the Bite and Drain and Cover.
Some of Florida's harder-hit municipalities ordered all their residents to shelter-in-place Tuesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis argued against a statewide order and blamed people flying in from New York and New Jersey for potentially spreading the coronavirus.
As the coronavirus continues to spread, new scams are emerging that target people's concerns.
The Florida Lottery is closing all of its offices to keep employees safe from the coronavirus.
Legislative leaders maintain the state has enough money in reserves to get through the initial economic hit from the coronavirus, as Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis wants state analysts to quickly update revenue forecasts.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is being asked to allow advanced practice registered nurses to immediately begin practicing independently of physicians and to not have to wait until July 1 when a new law takes effect.
Splitting from the Senate, Attorney General Ashley Moody's office says the Florida Supreme Court should decide whether a recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment can go before voters.
The University of Florida will for a limited time begin offering coronavirus testing this week, including tests for asymptomatic elderly residents as part of research into the quickly spreading virus, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced during an appearance Monday at The Villages.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he wants to avoid imposing a statewide lockdown as many other states have done.
To meet the surge in demand for health care, prescriptions, and other supplies, CVS Health has announced several new measures to bolster its efforts.
As Florida adjusts to an unprecedented public health emergency, Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has lagged in implementing work-from-home policies for state workers.
Fuel and convenience-store fare remain available at service plazas on Florida's Turnpike, but restaurants were closed following an executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
In what the organization described as a "dramatic escalation," 76 percent of small businesses have been negatively impacted by the novel coronavirus, according to survey results released Monday by the National Federation of Independent Business.
The University of Tampa says six of its students have tested positive for the coronavirus.
People living at the building say they are unsure what they will do next after the city posted notices on their doors.
The fair is back for the 74th year in a row, bringing 100s of people to enjoy entertainment, rides, and fair food!
Martine Moïse took the stand for the 2nd day in a row describing what happened during the 2021 attack that killed her husband.
We are now hearing the 911 calls of the incident that killed a man.
Investigators said it remains unclear which of the two pit bulls was responsible, as both animals were family pets. Miami-Dade Animal Services took custody of the dogs on Wednesday morning after the owners signed over their rights.
Years after their teenage sons were killed in separate drive-by shootings, two South Florida mothers are still waiting for the same thing: answers.
High-flying stunts and shoreline celebrations are set to draw crowds across South Florida this Memorial Day weekend, with major events planned in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Bam Adebayo has been honored with the NBA's Social Justice Champion award.
Eury Pérez gave up just Juan Soto's solo homer in the first inning and was solid pitching into the seventh, Owen Caissie drove in both of Miami's runs and the Marlins edged the New York Mets 2-1.
An iconic gathering place for South Florida soccer fans, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, is preparing to leave Coral Gables after a two-decade history following a dispute with city officials over the use of a public plaza for World Cup watch parties.
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.
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in planning and orchestrating the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The only remaining roadblock: Miami Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, who has so far refused to say when – or even if – he will allow the full commission to vote on it.
A group of Miami residents, including historian Marvin Dunn, filed suit last week in federal court to block the transfer of land for the proposed library.
CBS News Miami has confirmed from multiple sources that the Miami Dade State Attorney's office is investigating A3.
State Senator Rosalind Osgood is urging Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 22nd Congressional district.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
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.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
