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The Florida Senate on Tuesday unveiled an education-budget proposal that includes $500 million for teacher salary increases and no funding for bonus programs, a departure from Gov. Ron DeSantis' more-ambitious teacher pay plan.
Miami International Airport has joined the growing list of airports and ports who are now prepared to screen certain passengers for coronavirus.
Miami International Airport officials announced Wednesday the drop-off relocation for all rideshare app passengers leaving town the day after the Super Bowl.
A woman who says she suffered an electric shock at a water park at Universal Orlando last year has filed a lawsuit against the resort, but the theme park is blaming the woman for negligence.
A cast of thousands will be working up to the last minute ahead of Super Bowl 54 to make sure those attending the big game, at Hard Rock Stadium, will be taking with them a taste of South Florida.
Authorities were telling drivers to avoid the area of Southwest 84th Avenue just off of Bird Road where a water main break was affecting traffic.
It's been 34 years since the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' administration contends the state is "threatened with irreparable harm" if a federal judge's ruling is upheld.
Under a bill unanimously approved by a Florida Senate committee on Monday, animals in rescue shelters and those adopted could become Florida's official state pet.
Seeking to allay public fears, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the coronavirus has not been found in any people who have traveled to Florida recently from the area of China where an outbreak of the respiratory illness began.
A central Florida boy is accused of stabbing his 5-year-old sister with a kitchen knife because he said he wanted her to die.
A unanimously approved bill would allow the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Forest Service to use drones in the fight against invasive Burmese pythons.
A bill endorsed unanimously Monday by the Senate Education Committee would set standards for monitoring conditions that might put student athletes at higher risk for heat strokes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' request to boost fines on environmental lawbreakers drew support Monday in its first legislative appearance.
Senate President Bill Galvano and Gov. Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge to reject a lawsuit filed by former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, who contends his constitutional rights were violated when he was removed from office last year.
CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from Washington, D.C.
A security camera shows a Chinese national with an accomplice in a Florida store near a gift card rack.
Cajuso died when he crashed his patrol motorcycle near Hialeah Gardens.
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero has the latest on the investigation.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, people are gathering in Manhattan to watch their favorite characters come to life ahead of the big parade.
Records contradict earlier public statements as the resident at the center of the inquiry says the exchange raises broader concerns.
Demonstrators at the Torch of Friendship called for the abolishment of ICE, sharing personal stories and concerns about immigration enforcement.
The 9-year-old has undergone multiple surgeries as doctors warn families about the dangers of fireworks.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
The Survivor Ultimate Café brings challenges, food, meet‑and‑greets and a hidden idol hunt to South Florida ahead of its official opening.
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.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, known as Homeland Security Investigations, had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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."
