CBS News Miami tours Birmingham's 16th Street Baptist Church
This year marks the 60th anniversary of a bombing that killed four little Black girls at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Tania Francois toured the historic site recently.
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PHOTOS: Hurricane Idalia brings flooding, damage to Florida
Idalia came ashore in the lightly populated Keaton Beach area of Taylor County at 7:45 a.m. as a high-end Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 125 mph.
PHOTOS: Beyoncé brings Renaissance Tour to Miami
Fans flocked to Hard Rock Stadium Friday night to see Queen Bey perform her hits live during the South Florida stop of her Renaissance tour.
Photos: Rolling Loud Artists 2023
Excessive heat stifled crowds headed to opening night of the Rolling Loud Music Festival at Hard Rock Stadium Friday evening.
PHOTOS: Usain Bolt statue unveiled
The world's fastest man was in Miramar for the unveiling of his new bronze statue Saturday morning.
Messi Mania: Inter Miami welcomes soccer superstar to South Florida
Inter Miami on Sunday officially welcomed Lionel Messi at its home in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday night in a celebration that was delayed by a storm that sent thousands of fans running for cover.
PHOTOS: Event marks 2-year anniversary of Surfside building collapse
Saturday marks two years since the Champlain Towers South collapsed in Surfside, killing 98 people.
PHOTOS: Trump in Miami for historic arraignment
Former President Donald Trump was in South Florida for a historic arraignment over an indictment related to his handling of classified documents.
Photos: Hyundai Air & Sea Show
What better way to commemorate Memorial Day weekend than going to this year's Miami Beach for the 2023 Hyundai Air and Sea Show? Here are some photos from the weekend event.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Here's what you can do this weekend in South Florida
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IMAGES: NEXT Weather Forecast of when, where South Florida storms will occur
Here's a look at when, and where the storms in South Florida will occur over the next few hours.
PHOTOS: Flash Flood Advisory in Miami, Broward County
Photos of flooding in the Miami, Broward County areas.
PHOTOS: Take a look inside Ultra Music Festival 2023
Ultra Music Festival Kicks Off In Downtown Miami With Thousands In Attendance.
PHOTOS: 16th Annual Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance
One of the world's most honored displays of collector cars which are hosted by Grand Marshal and Wayne Carini. The proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.
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Families of Surfside collapse victims to protest development plans
Families of those who died in the collapse are upset about the location of trash trucks and a loading zone
Family of Miya Marcano, found dead in Orlando woods, sues sheriff's office
Family accuses the sheriff's office and two deputies of negligence and civil rights violations
Shrek's 'swamp' now available to rent on Airbnb
But this new Airbnb listing in the Scottish Highlands is an exception to the rule.
Whopping $725 million Powerball jackpot for Saturday drawing
It's the fourth largest grand prize in Powerball's history
Menendez makes first court appearance to face federal bribery charges
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is appearing in court Wednesday to be arraigned.
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U.S. Supreme Court to discuss social media law
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
Florida tourism numbers dip in second quarter
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools to offer new, free food options
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about male penguins
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
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Menendez makes first court appearance to face federal bribery charges
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is appearing in court Wednesday to be arraigned.
DeSantis hoping to emerge as viable challenger to Trump at 2nd RNC presidential debate
DeSantis will again be center stage and under intense scrutiny from anxious donors
Biden's dog, Commander, bites Secret Service staff again
There have been at least 11 documented attacks by the German shepherd against Secret Service staff going back nearly a year.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
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Beware of price gouging and scams in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Some less scrupulous individuals are out to make a quick buck at the expense of those who are experiencing hardship during natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left a federal courtroom in handcuffs Friday when a judge revoked his bail after concluding that the fallen cryptocurrency wiz had repeatedly tried to influence witnesses against him.
It's iced coffee season all year long now
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FDA approves OTC birth control pill
U.S. officials approve first over-the-counter birth control pill, a move that will broaden access for women and teens, the Associated Press reports.
Avoiding compulsive shopping on Amazon Prime Day
For many, it can be fun waiting for the next lightning deal or scooping up things you want at crazy sale prices. But for others, it's not fun at all.
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South Florida family aims to raise awareness of sickle cell anemia
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and while those who have it often report being in pain, millions have the trait and don't even know it
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Broward mom works to educate others about toll of sickle cell anemia
A grieving Broward County mother is working to garner support for sickle cell survivors who have grappled with an overlooked side of the disease.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Nearly 91K COVID fatalities reported statewide
The number of Florida residents who have died of COVID-19 since early 2020 is nearing 91,000.
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Best refrigerators in 2023
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Protect your important items with a new safe.
Best gas ranges in 2023
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The best air fryer deals on Amazon ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days sale
Hurry -- these early October Prime Day deals won't last.
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Facing South Florida for Sept. 24: Florida COVID Concerns
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede interviews former Florida surgeon general Dr. Scott Rivkees for his opinion.
Facing South Florida for Sept. 24: One-on-One with State Rep. Danny Perez
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks with the next Speaker of the Florida House on a number of issues and policies.
PART TWO: Facing South Florida for Aug 20: Back to School with the Superintendents
Jim also interviews the presidents of the Broward and Miami-Dade teacher unions about educators' concerns
Facing South Florida: Broward, Miami-Dade superintendents
Jim's exclusive interview with Peter Licata and Jose Dotres
State Attorney Monique Worrell Suspended
Guest: Christian Ziegler, Republican Party of Florida Chair
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WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother, Travis, play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.