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Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady late Tuesday took another step to try to limit the spread of the coronavirus in courthouses, ordering that in-person hearings be restricted to matters that are "essential" or "critical" to the public-health emergency.
Florida health officials are deploying a field hospital to Broward County, which has 80 cases of coronavirus, more than a quarter of the state's confirmed cases.
Bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues have been ordered to shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic and some South Florida cities have also enacted local curfews.
A number of stores are reducing their hours and restricting their first hour to the elderly and those with underlying health concerns.
It's become a common sight. Grocery store shelves are empty when it comes to meat, paper products, and hand sanitizer as people stock up as they prepare to self isolate due to the coronavirus.
Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Florida and Illinois primaries on Tuesday.
Florida officials announced Tuesday they will eliminate testing requirements this spring for public-school students and extend the time in which kids will learn from home, as the state continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
To help give clarity on the coronavirus response efforts, Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez answered questions about restrictions, economic impact and hospital supply shortages.
Despite coronavirus concerns, polls opened across the state Tuesday morning for Florida's Presidential Primary.
Uber has suspended the pooled ride component of its service in the US and Canada to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Remote learning for all state university students in Florida is being extended for the rest of the spring semester due to the coronavirus.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is ordering all bars and nightclubs to close effective 5:00 p.m. for 30 days due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Even though there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Florida Keys, in an abundance of caution three tourist attractions in Key West are being closed to the public.
Coronavirus is having a huge impact on the economy, but it's also making it cheaper to fill up your tank.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that Florida will begin a $50 million bridge-loan program for businesses hurt by the novel coronavirus and that he has directed the state's revenue department to extend deadlines for businesses to pay corporate income taxes.
There's a slight chance of showers over the next couple of days across South Florida, as temperatures look to hit a near-record high.
The 27-year-old's defense attorneys are arguing that certain evidence should be excluded from trial because of how they say it was obtained.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office said the shooting is under investigation. The suspect involved is in stable condition after being shot in the stomach and the foot.
Jurors found Texas blogger Milagro Cooper culpable of defamation, and has been ordered to pay Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, $75,000.
MDSO said the incident started on Sept. 16, when there was a 911 call about a man pointing a firearm at people around SW 216th Street and 122nd Avenue.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
The pause will affect the hiring of international faculty and staff throughout the state's university system.
Rong Niu, known as "Red Panda," fell off her unicycle during her performance at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.
Newly released surveillance and police video shows officers apprehending the man accused of sexually assaulting an FMU student.
Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez was arrested and taken into MDSO custody four months after his girlfriend was charged with being an accessory to the crime.
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 signed an executive order Thursday to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction.
Immigration may have been a political liability for Democrats in 2024. But two years later, it's shaping up to be a top issue they're relying on to galvanize support and mobilize their base.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
A federal appeals court said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acted illegally when she ended legal protections giving hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela permission to live and work in the U.S.
A newly released video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents, a Pretti family representative confirmed to CBS News.
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.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
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.
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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.
Rong Niu, known as "Red Panda," fell off her unicycle during her performance at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
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.
