Florida Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
Florida's unemployment rate held at 3.3 percent in August --- and was down slightly from a year ago, according to numbers released Friday by the state Department of Economic Opportunity.
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Florida's unemployment rate held at 3.3 percent in August --- and was down slightly from a year ago, according to numbers released Friday by the state Department of Economic Opportunity.
Florida Democrats have accused Republican Governor Ron DeSantis' administration of voter suppression for taking down the state's voter registration website for maintenance.
Tropical Storm Karen's gusty winds and flooding rains are still affecting parts of the southern Windward Islands.
Democrats are accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of voter suppression after a registration website went down for maintenance ahead of National Voter Registration Day.
Hurricane Jerry expected to pass well north of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Saturday.
State law enforcement officials announced Friday that a backlog of more than 8,000 previously unprocessed "rape kits" has been cleared.
A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of a drunk driver who died in a crash has dropped the name of Tiger Woods' girlfriend.
When Hurricane Dorian swept up Florida's coast, an estimated eight thousand sea turtle nests in a state wildlife refuge were carried out to sea.
American Airlines announced Thursday they did a thorough review of other aircraft worked on by a former mechanic charged with sabotaging a jetliner at Miami International Airport and discovered no issues.
Hurricane hunter planes investigated Category 1 Jerry on Thursday evening as the storm continues to churn across the Atlantic.
Miami Beach police announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the attack of a woman inside an elevator on Wednesday.
In a bundle of competing briefs filed with the state Supreme Court, Florida officials squared off this week against supporters of a constitutional amendment that restores voting rights to felons who have completed their sentences.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott want to allow Canadians to be able to stay longer in the United States.
The state Department of Education and the Florida Education Association asked a federal judge Thursday to preliminarily approve a $15.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging that the "Best and Brightest" teacher-bonus program discriminated against black and Hispanic teachers.
A case of mistaken identity kept a Miami woman in jail for days.
Surveillance footage captured two men breaking into at least nine cars in a Pembroke Park neighborhood just after midnight. Pembroke Park Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspects, who shattered windows at Pembroke Villas Apartments. Residents say car break-ins are a recurring problem in the area, despite increased security measures. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
A year and a half after Miami Northwestern football standout Kim Lawler was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend, Jae Carollo Malik, the now 18-year-old is facing a judge in Miami. Malik, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter, spoke in court as Lawler’s parents urged the judge to issue the maximum 30-year sentence. The defense is seeking youthful offender status, while the state recommends 20 years in prison. The judge’s decision is expected tonight.
Six days after Spirit Airlines ceased operations, hundreds of former employees in South Florida are searching for new jobs. Broward County officials are optimistic as JetBlue, Frontier, Breeze, and Allegiant plan to expand service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, potentially creating job opportunities for displaced Spirit workers. A job fair is being planned to connect former Spirit staff with hiring airlines.
Fashion’s biggest night returned with the 2026 Met Gala, drawing celebrities, designers, and icons to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Co-chaired by Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Beyoncé, the event dazzled with daring styles and artistic interpretations. Beyoncé made her first Met appearance in a decade, arriving in a skeleton-inspired look with Jay Z and Blue Ivy. The gala set a new fundraising record, bringing in $42 million for the museum’s Costume Institute.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but a breakthrough AI tool called Sybil is helping doctors spot patients at risk even before cancer appears on scans. Developed by MIT engineers and doctors at Mass General Brigham, Sybil analyzes a single CT scan to generate a risk score predicting the likelihood of developing lung cancer up to six years in advance—offering insights radiologists can’t detect today.
No injuries have been reported as of publication.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
A woman and two teens are now facing charges.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
High humidity across the region, combined with the real temperatures, will create triple-digit "feels like" temperatures from Pompano Beach to Key West.
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 Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Gov. Ron DeSantis toured the state harping on the need for a major cut to property taxes, at times questioning why property taxes should exist at all.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for a strike in the south that killed at least nine people, including children, according to the health ministry.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition to the United Kingdom where they're charged with rape and sex trafficking.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
As Florida attorney general, it was Moody and her office that approved the diversion of $10 million of taxpayer money to the Hope Florida Foundation
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
