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New Florida law cracks down on those who take risks at railroad crossings
Drivers caught trying to beat a train will now face fines, community service hours, and points on their license
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Drivers caught trying to beat a train will now face fines, community service hours, and points on their license
A northbound Amtrak train traveling through Opa-locka hits a vehicle at about 135th Street.
Amtrak told CBS News Miami that it is working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident.
All the crew members and passengers were taken to a shelter after the crash. READ MORE
Passenger rail service said it wants to ensure its trains can reach their destinations ahead of a possible strike on Friday.
Passenger rail service said it wants to ensure its trains can reach their destinations ahead of a possible strike on Friday.
A labor fight between railroads and unionized workers could result in a work stoppage this week costing $2 billion a day.
Amtrak officials announced Thursday that it will require that all customers wear facial coverings on all its trains and buses beginning on May 11, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The state's Department of Transportation will announce a statewide rail-safety initiative on Thursday intended to curb injuries and fatalities on or near rail crossings.
Authorities say that an Amtrak train in Florida has struck and killed a pedestrian.
An Amtrak train heading for South Florida was involved in a horrible collision.
They know it was speeding, now investigators want to know why an Amtrak train was speeding before plunging off an overpass, killing 3 people.
Investigators in Washington state are still looking into why a 14-car train jumped the tracks Monday, south of Seattle, killing at least three people.
At least three people were killed and more than 100 injured when an Amtrak passenger train derailed in Washington state, DuPont Fire Chief Larry Creekmore said Monday night.
The 20-member National Transportation Safety Board go-team that's been rushed to the scene of the deadly train derailment in Washington state will be interviewing those who were on board and scouring recorded data and other evidence.
Those taking the Amtrak Monday night may want to seek another form of transportation.
No other city in North America reminds visitors of Paris and European culture than Montreal, less than an hour drive from the U.S.-Canadian border.
South Florida's public transportation system has taken another step forward.
Countless movies over the years have illustrated the absurdity of holiday travel. Traveling by plane, train or automobile can be a headache. Mixing in Thanksgiving can make it a throbbing migraine.
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A car and an Amtrak train were involved in an accident Thursday morning just south of the Hollywood train station.
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Train trips may take longer, but they are more affordable than flying and they offer unique glimpses of America's vast countryside.
For the first time, Venezuelan Americans see a ray of light ahead of Sunday's presidential elections in that country.
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It is a mystery as relatives say she left her Fort Lauderdale home in a pickup truck she had not driven in 2 years.
The Dolphins locked up Tua with a new contract extension.
For the first time, Venezuelan Americans see a ray of light ahead of Sunday's presidential elections in that country.
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It is a mystery as relatives say she left her Fort Lauderdale home in a pickup truck she had not driven in 2 years.
The Dolphins locked up Tua with a new contract extension.
The last match, hosted by Miami in March, was won by Charleston 1-2.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
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.
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. 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.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
The campaign chair said winning the needed 270 electoral votes runs through states in play
Technology groups have said parts of the law would violate First Amendment rights.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Jim DeFede speaks with State Sen. Book about Gov. DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on Florida's ballot.
Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
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The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
A Florida woman accused him of sex trafficking and imprisoning her in Romania.
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author's award-winning novels and adventure-filled life.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.