Florida House Sales Tax Package Worth $325 Million And Growing
A wide-ranging tax package approved Tuesday by the House Appropriations Committee would cut state and local revenue next fiscal year by at least $325 million.
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A wide-ranging tax package approved Tuesday by the House Appropriations Committee would cut state and local revenue next fiscal year by at least $325 million.
Miami was one of three US cities to see the highest rise in home prices, 18.8% in 2021, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller US National Home Price Index.
Miami Police are investigating a string of car break-ins in Little Haiti late Monday and into early Tuesday.
A man who was fishing near Bimini had to be airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital by the US Coast Guard after he was bitten by a shark.
The Florida House of Representatives is set to discuss, and possibly vote on, the controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill, also known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
State health officials are asking an administrative law judge to permanently ban a Tallahassee physician from ordering medical marijuana for patients, suspend his medical license for five years and impose a $10,000 fine, after an investigation that included undercover agents posing as patients.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released data Monday that showed 4,123 Florida inpatients had COVID-19, down from 5,502 a week earlier.
While Russia and Ukraine are on the brink of war overseas, Russians and Ukrainians in Sunny Isles are all hoping for peace.
The Florida House approved the bill Thursday.
The Florida Senate could be poised to move forward with a controversial House proposal that would increase scrutiny of school library books and instructional materials.
A man reportedly shot and killed two people, and two dogs, inside a Port St. Lucie home before turning the gun on himself.
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday morning which carried 46 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.
Rejecting arguments about threats to Monroe County's water supply and Biscayne Bay, an administrative law judge has ruled the state should renew a permit for a massive canal system at a Florida Power & Light plant in Miami-Dade County.
Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno's sister Maggy Hurchalla, an environmentalist who fought to protect Florida's wetlands, passed away Saturday at age 81.
A Palm Springs woman accused of stabbing her husband 140 times has been charged with first-degree murder.
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..
Students at Miami Norland Senior High School took part in one‑on‑one “report card counseling” sessions with community leaders, law enforcement, and career specialists. With nearly 1,800 students and only three counselors on staff, school officials say the community’s involvement helps guide students on their academic progress and future goals.
South Florida is heading into another chilly stretch, with temperatures dipping into the upper 40s and low 50s by tomorrow morning and staying below average through the weekend. Light drizzle is possible in the Keys, but Friday afternoon should warm into the 70s before a stronger cold front arrives Saturday. That front, driven by developing low‑pressure systems near the Gulf, will pull much colder air into the region, leaving many residents bundled up in winter coats.
South Florida’s incoming cold snap is expected to drop temperatures into the 30s, which could leave iguanas cold‑stunned and falling from trees. While the reptiles themselves are not dangerous, veterinarians warn that pets may try to bite or play with the immobilized iguanas, which can be harmful or even deadly for animals. Experts also urge homeowners to protect sensitive tropical plants ahead of the freeze by covering them as temperatures drop this weekend.
A massive fire tore through a plant nursery in Southwest Miami‑Dade, sending thick black smoke into the air and leaving heavy damage on the ground and nearby structures. Fire crews quickly brought the flames under control, and no injuries were reported.
Relatives are questioning the use of deadly force after deputies responded to a mental health crisis call, as state officials launch an investigation.
Miami airport sees a surge in Valentine's Day flower imports, as demand outpaces rising tariffs and shipping costs, officials report.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
Pearce is facing charges of two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, as well as aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren.
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 criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
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.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
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.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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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.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
