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On the streets of Venezuela, protestors are demanding change, rallying against soaring inflation, food shortages and dwindling rights.
Flying in from Washington DC and an experience of a lifetime on Capital Hill, Brandon Burke arrived at the CBS 5 Super Kid reunion all smiles and wearing success well.
This was supposed to be a big moment for Chris Christie - his national coming out party. He just won re-election with huge numbers. He was selected head of the Republican Governor's Association which would allow him to travel the country and introduce himself to the party faithful - giving them a taste of what a Chris Christie presidential campaign might look like in 2016. But then along came "bridge-gate".
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will see the first test of his political standing when he comes to the Sunshine State this weekend to fundraise with Republican Governor Rick Scott.
Florida leaders mourn the loss of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. The Israeli soldier-turned-politician-turned statesman died Saturday, eight years after a stroke put him in a coma. He was 85.-
Miami Beach was one of a number of South Florida cities who honored those who served and sacrificed for our country with a Veterans Day Parade and wreath-laying ceremony.
Florida Democrats called Gov. Rick Scott an embarrassment, an extremist and someone who has brought "darkness and despair" during a state party conference dinner in Lake Buena Vista.
With just hours to spare, Congress passed a plan to avoid a default and end a 16 day partial government shutdown. The votes came in late, but just in time to avoid the crisis. Just after midnight President Barack Obama signed the bill into law.
Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has made her intention to vote to authorize military action in Syria known for some time, but it may not be needed if a new plan is accepted by Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.
Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman-Shultz is feeding South Florida Tuesday in support of Hunger Action Month which lasts all through September.
U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz met with members of the National Council of La Raza, Hispanic Unity of Florida and Amigos for Kids to discuss the current and future impact of sequestration on Latino families in South Florida.
South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who is also the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, called on San Diego's mayor to resign as claims of sexual harassment by the mayor increase.
Monroe County, along with four others in the state, will no longer need federal approval before voting changes are put in place.
During the annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Hollywood, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz spoke to Jim DeFede about the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in which they declared human genes could not be patented and how that could save thousands of lives.
Florida Democrats gathered in Hollywood Saturday evening for their annual Jefferson Jackson dinner.
Florida Democrats gathered in Hollywood Saturday evening for their annual Jefferson Jackson dinner. During the fundraiser, Sen. Bill Nelson, congresswoman and Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and state party Chairwoman Allison Tant criticized Gov. Rick Scott for his changing positions on Medicaid expansion, cutting education spending his first year in office and cutting early voting days two years ago before restoring them this year.
Two South Florida Democratic politicians have weighed in on the debate over the Edward Snowden leaking details about the National Security Agency's Prism program and while both view the leaker as a traitor, the reasoning behind one of them has quite a bit of cognitive dissonance.
Jim sits down with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz one-on-one to discuss everything from immigration reform, to the AP scandal, to the 2014 Florida governor's race.
With the heart of summer right around the corner, it's time for parents to start thinking about their children's safety around water.
William 'Bill' Kling was a tireless advocate for veterans in South Florida. On Sunday, Kling was paid a special tribute in Sunrise.
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has called out Gov. Rick Scott for not adhering to U.S. Supreme Court rulings on the health care law.
It's no secret that South Florida is a hot bed for identity theft, but many people don't realize that the state also leads the nation when it comes to federal tax return identity theft.
The 5th annual Gay Pride Parade on Miami Beach brought tens of thousands of people out to party and support LGBT equality.
The Democratic National Committee's chairwoman will be the keynote speaker at the main annual fundraising dinner for the New Hampshire Democratic Party.
With the April 15th tax deadline less than two weeks away, hundreds of thousands of taxpayers are still waiting for last years' refunds.
To participate in the contest, watch WFOR from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or WBFS from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to find the "Word of the Day" displayed on the screen.
Some residents in northwest Miami-Dade have been warned to stay indoors and closes windows as a fire rages at a warehouse.
South Florida will enjoy mostly sunny skies on Thursday, but the risk of seeing some passing showers remains.
A man armed with a machete was shot and killed by Broward sheriff's deputies in an Oakland Park neighborhood.
Boaters in South Florida are feeling the impact of the military operations in the Middle East as gas prices continue to climb.
It's unknown what caused the fire or if injuries have been reported.
South Florida will enjoy mostly sunny skies on Thursday, but the risk of seeing some passing showers remains.
A man armed with a machete was shot and killed by Broward sheriff's deputies in an Oakland Park neighborhood.
Boaters in South Florida are feeling the impact of the military operations in the Middle East as gas prices continue to climb.
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
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.
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The House Ethics Committee announcement comes one day after the Texas primary, which resulted in Rep. Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera heading to a runoff.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has rescinded a policy that prohibited political appointees at the Justice Department from attending campaign events or fundraisers, according to a memo seen by CBS News.
The measure was pushed by the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank funded by billionaires, whose intention is to eliminate public sector unions.
Frank Mora noted that the Trump Administration does not want the total collapse of the Cuban government because it could prompt an exodus of refugees from the island to the United States.
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Alyssa Alhadeff and Alex Schachter were murdered eight years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now, their parents are championing legislation to ensure that the tragedy never happens again.
As the partial government shutdown gets underway, Moskowitz argued that ICE should be reformed.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
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.
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.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.