Miami's KIPP Liberty Academy Students Get Important Lesson While Picking Up Trash In Virginia Key
More than a dozen middle schoolers from Kipp Liberty Academy spent part of Thursday outside and on the beach, but they weren't there to relax.
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More than a dozen middle schoolers from Kipp Liberty Academy spent part of Thursday outside and on the beach, but they weren't there to relax.
One local young lady was honored Thursday for being in the right place at the right time with the right training.
The controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill, more widely known as the "Don't Say Gay Bill," went before the Florida House Judiciary Committee on Thursday afternoon.
Grieving loved ones are speaking out after a 22-year-old woman who was shot was found along with her goddaughter in a partially-submerged car in a canal in Pompano Beach.
A proposal that would increase homestead property-tax exemptions for teachers, military members and first responders is ready to be considered by the Florida House.
The proposal (HB 7069), filed by Rep. Daniel Perez, R-Miami, stems from the collapse last year of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside that killed 98 people.
A dozen Florida chool districts, including Miami-Dade County Public Schools, that ignored Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' order banning mask mandates will face a $200 million penalty under a budget bill passed Wednesday by the Florida House.
A boy borrowed a mobile phone from an Orlando woman claiming to be lost, then used her phone to withdraw $4,000 from her account using Venmo, according to authorities.
Florida House members early Thursday morning passed a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, one of the most hotly debated issues of the 2022 legislative session.
The debate over whether to deter or accommodate minors arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border without their parents has pitted Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis against the Catholic Church.
Florida continues to see first-time unemployment claims at a pace similar to before the COVID-19 pandemic slammed into the state's economy.
Starting this week, Publix supermarket employees are no longer required to wear masks, the company announced on their website.
The cost of buying a home rose by double-digit percentages across most of the US in the last quarter of 2021, and a Florida city tops the list of biggest jump in home prices.
The legislation has garnered not only local, but also national attention. Those who support it, say it is not the teacher's place to discuss "social issues." Those against it say it could have negative mental impacts on students who may already feel marginalized.
What would be a record $105.3 billion spending plan bolstered by federal stimulus money was approved Wednesday by the Florida House, helping set up negotiations with the Senate on a final budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
Some of the biggest names in women’s basketball are changing the game, and CBS News Miami is getting a behind-the-scenes look at how it’s happening here in South Florida.
The Miami Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel after a 7-10 finish, with owner Stephen Ross confirming he did not meet with McDaniel to deliver the decision, as the team now begins an offseason search for both a new head coach and general manager following the October firing of Chris Grier.
A Largo woman is suing her apartment complex after she says she suffered from severe medical issues, including having some of her toes amputated, due to repeated spider bites. She says she reported the issue, but management did nothing to help.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts.
An unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle was involved in a crash in Northwest Miami-Dade early Thursday morning.
There were extra security measures in place on Sunday after things got chaotic Saturday night.
A Miami Beach nightclub is facing backlash after a video surfaced showing a group of controversial YouTubers partying inside the club to an antisemitic song praising Hitler, created by rapper Kanye West.
Steve Maugeri has everything you need to know ahead of time if you plan on taking a trip to Monday's big game.
According to the preliminary investigation, the men were on their way to a gathering when shots rang out from an unknown location and they were struck by the gunfire, MDSO said.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
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.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
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.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
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.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
