New Florida Law Scuttles Ballot Signature Fight
Almost exactly a month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new elections law, a federal judge has dismissed a long-running legal battle about the handling of mismatched ballot signatures.
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Almost exactly a month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new elections law, a federal judge has dismissed a long-running legal battle about the handling of mismatched ballot signatures.
The arrest of 25 men for allegedly trying to have sex with children in Florida has prompted a new warning to parents.
Social media users are fighting back against a Facebook post written by a woman who says she wants "childless millennials" banned from Disney World.
A human bone that washed ashore after Hurricane Irma in 2017 belonged to a 17-year-old boy who vanished in the ocean six years ago.
Moonless nights will make the spectacle of the annual Perseid meteor shower even more scintillating this weekend for much of the world.
Miami-Dade County will begin a battle this week against Sargassum seaweed. If you have been to Miami Beach lately, there is a good chance you have seen the piles of Sargassum seaweed on the shoreline and in the water.
Three and a half weeks after an explosion ripped through a vacant restaurant business in Plantation, questions remain about the cause of the blast and what lies ahead for the businesses affected
Miami-Dade has a plan to help felons restore their right to vote, even if they owe restitution or other fees.
Florida had 53 new hepatitis A cases reported last week, bringing the total number of cases since January to 2,034, according to the state Department of Health.
Steven Mackrell was a father for his daughter Skylar, a son, a boyfriend, a brother; a man who had many people who loved him. 4 years ago, he vanished.
Attorney General Ashley Moody wants the Florida Supreme Court to block a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to prevent possession of assault weapons.
Doctor Phillip Frost is recovering Monday night following surgery.
Three of five distressed pilot whales, who beached themselves off Redington Beach, Florida were rescued and taken back out to deeper waters while two younger whales were taken to rehab facility in Tarpon Springs.
Forecasters are keeping an eye on a strong tropical wave that is producing scattered storms over the eastern Caribbean Sea.
Florida's prison population is expected to remain above 95,000 inmates in the coming years, according to new estimates released by state analysts.
Authorities have identified the suspects involved in a Deerfield Beach car burglary case that ended when their vehicle crashed into a lake. The lone survivor appeared in bond court today as deputies continue investigating who was behind the wheel when the group fled a traffic stop.
Students returned to the Davie beauty school to retrieve cars and belongings left behind during the investigation, while newly released 911 calls revealed the fear and confusion during the shooting. Police continue processing evidence and confirming the sequence of events as the campus works to regain a sense of normalcy.
Miami‑Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is delivering her State of the County address at Florida Memorial University, outlining the county’s progress and her vision for the future. Ahead of the event, she said affordability will be a central theme, highlighting what has already been done and what opportunities lie ahead to help residents. She also emphasized the need for unity during uncertain times. Local commissioners and community leaders spoke before she took the stage.
Former Miami Dolphins linebacker and Offerdahl’s Off‑the‑Grill owner John Offerdahl has expanded a pandemic‑era effort into a full community program supporting homebound seniors. What began as a request from Dolphins owner Stephen Ross to help feed people during COVID‑19 has grown into “Hand‑Off Meals for Seniors,” a volunteer‑driven initiative that delivers meals to hundreds of elderly residents. Offerdahl says the program reflects the teamwork and community spirit he learned on the field, extending support well beyond business hours.
The first idol clue in the nationwide Survivor scavenger hunt has been released. The riddle points to a city named for a river with an indoor, jungle‑themed attraction where participants will search for the idol during an hour‑long adventure. The hunt officially begins Friday, and whoever finds the idol will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to the live Survivor 50 finale in Los Angeles. Viewers can find more details on CBSMiami.com..
The airline's sudden collapse cancels all flights, impacts 17,000 workers, and forces travelers to scramble for refunds and rebooked trips.
After reporting distortions and a failed inspection, a South Florida woman turns to CBS News Miami, prompting action from the installer and manufacturer.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was Cameron Young.
A month-long search after a Colorado airman's vehicle and dog were stolen while he was on deployment came to a tragic end on Saturday.
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 incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Before this map was created, there were 20 districts that favored Republicans and eight that favored Democrats.
State lawmakers approved the new map, which deeply affects both Wasserman Schultz and fellow Democratic congressman Jared Moskowitz.
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
In an interview on Facing South Florida, Wasserman Schultz said the Governor's efforts to redraw the maps will almost certainly violate the Fair Districts constitutional amendment voters in Florida passed in 2010.
Several commissioners have raised questions about how the center would be funded in future years.
The center – which was promised to voters back in 2004 – would take mentally ill individuals out of the jail and move them into a place where they can receive comprehensive treatment and support.
Luna said she expects Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to be the next member who either resigns or gets expelled.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
Attending this year's Kentucky Derby meant more for thoroughbred expert Mark Toothaker, who suffered a seizure from laughing at a whiffed NFL field goal attempt that led to a lifesaving diagnosis.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
