Gov. DeSantis signs law cracking down on foreign influence
Before DeSantis signed the bill at the Bay of Pigs Museum & Library in Miami, he took time to comment on Cuba, saying Florida needs a "good neighbor" 90 miles from its shores.
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Before DeSantis signed the bill at the Bay of Pigs Museum & Library in Miami, he took time to comment on Cuba, saying Florida needs a "good neighbor" 90 miles from its shores.
Prosecutors are trying to strip former ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha of his U.S. citizenship after he admitted to secretly serving as a Cuban spy for decades.
The sanctions, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio while he was in the Vatican, target a massive business conglomerate controlled by the Cuban military, as well as a state-owned natural resource company.
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.
A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry is coming to Cuba’s defense of reinforcing its support for the island nation and also criticized the United States’ energy blockade and sanctions. CBS News Miami’s Erika Gonzalez has more.
Lawmakers in Tallahassee are showing their support for Cuba and are saying that they’re ready should the current government fall. CBS News Miami's Erika Gonzalez has more on what lawmakers are saying.
Senate Democrats are trying to prevent a potential conflict in Cuba, but they failed to pass a measure to reign in President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against the island nation. CBS News Miami’s Erika Gonzalez has the latest on the continuing conflict.
People in Cuba are in dire need as the island nation continues to be plagued by water and gas shortages, as well as ongoing power issues. CBS News Miami’s Erika Gonzalez has more on how the crisis is impacting farmers.
Dozens gathered at Bayfront Park in Miami for a “Free Cuba” rally led by community and spiritual leaders, calling for the release of political prisoners as U.S.-Cuba tensions escalate and negotiations continue without that demand on the table.
The FBI is asking for the public's help in locating a missing truck driver last seen in Florida and several vehicles that vanished during a Georgia-to-Miami transport route.
Despite the rain, crowds gathered in downtown Miami to demand a free Cuba and the release of political prisoners, as community leaders and activists call for an end to the Castro regime.
Three Panamanian citizens detained in Cuba have been released, but seven remain behind bars. Meanwhile, dozens gather at Miami’s Bayfront Park—joined by artists, civic, and spiritual leaders—to demand the liberation of Cuba and freedom for all political prisoners. CBS News Miami reports live from the scene, where the call for justice grows stronger despite the rain.
Stephen Maugeri shares a preview of the rallies and what attendees are focused on.
The small island nation, 90 miles from Florida, has played an outsized role in American foreign policy for nearly 70 years. As President Trump talks of "taking Cuba," tensions between Washington and Havana have outlived even the late dictator Fidel Castro.
Cuba denies any deal to free political prisoners as quiet negotiations with the U.S. intensify, with Washington warning of consequences if reforms aren't made.
Miami leaders are ramping up emergency plans, including housing, supplies and federal coordination, as officials warn the city would be the first to feel the impact of any abrupt change in Cuba.
President Donald Trump's threat of military intervention in Cuba is raising hopes of regime change among Cuban Americans.
Maikel Rojas, 45, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in October last year after showing up for a routine, court-mandated annual check-in at the Miramar immigration office.
Cuba’s economic and political freedom is taking center stage Monday in South Florida as economists and former government officials meet to discuss the country’s challenges and opportunities ahead. CBS News Miami’s Erika Gonzalez has more.
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
A 27-year-old Cuban man died in ICE custody in Miami after an apparent suicide attempt, the agency said, adding to a string of recent detainee deaths locally and nationwide.
The poll, commissioned by The Miami Herald, asked 800 Cubans and Cuban Americans across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties if they were in favor of military intervention.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
It’s now been nearly two weeks since Cuba announced it would release more than 2,000 prisoners. And as CBS News Miami’s Erika Gonzalez reports, any hopes that the release would include political prisoners are vanishing.
Rafael Montalvo, president of the Brigade 2506 Veterans Association, said the museum will also educate visitors about the harm caused by decades of Communist dictatorship.
The Pembroke Pines Fire Department said it responded to the crash on the grounds of North Perry Airport.
At age 18, Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal is regarded as one of the world's best soccer players, just a few years after bursting onto the pro scene. He reflects on his roots and his rise to the top.
Miami police released a flyer saying the driver of a possible 2023-2026 Blue Honda Accord is wanted for questioning in relation to the hit-and-run fatality.
Mooney International has a bid to acquire Spirit Airlines, vowing to keep its brand while boosting connectivity and investment across its aviation network.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
The Pembroke Pines Fire Department said it responded to the crash on the grounds of North Perry Airport.
Miami police released a flyer saying the driver of a possible 2023-2026 Blue Honda Accord is wanted for questioning in relation to the hit-and-run fatality.
Mooney International has a bid to acquire Spirit Airlines, vowing to keep its brand while boosting connectivity and investment across its aviation network.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
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.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
Vice President JD Vance tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that he and his wife, Usha, will make a decision whether to enter the 2028 presidential race following the 2026 midterm elections.
The UFC is hosting a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
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.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.