Food banks struggle with budget cuts
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero spoke with a local food bank operator who warns the impact of budget cuts will be felt across South Florida.
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CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero spoke with a local food bank operator who warns the impact of budget cuts will be felt across South Florida.
A Florida sheriff's office says a man drove his car into protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, but nobody was injured.
Jim talks to State Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, a Republican who represents Monroe County and portion of South and Southwest Miami-Dade, about DEI and the state's own DOGE effort.
Jim talks to State Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, a Republican who represents Monroe County and portion of South and Southwest Miami-Dade, about DEI and the state’s own DOGE effort
The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.
More than 24,000 federal probationary employees who worked across 18 agencies were fired as part of President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of government.
Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that have raised questions about transparency.
The order from U.S. District Judge James Bredar came in a lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia against multiple federal agencies alleging the mass firings are illegal.
IRS' top lawyer replaced amid DOGE's alleged push to share taxpayer info with other federal agencies.
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.
President Trump says any attacks on Tesla facilities will be considered "domestic terrorism" following the wave of protests and violence.
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
CBS News Miami's Joan Murray spoke to hurricane expert Andy Hazleton, who was recently fired from NOAA.
He ordered the Office of Personnel Management to tell certain federal agencies it couldn't order the firings of probationary employees, including at the Defense Department.
Elon Musk's speculation about dead or fictitious employees comes after numerous federal workers were told to ignore an email asking them to justify their jobs. Previous government reviews found no evidence of widespread payroll fraud.
The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.
Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline passed later on Monday.
The newly-formed Fork Off Coalition, composed of recently laid off government employees, represents an alphabet soup of agencies with various levels of tenure.
"State DOGE task force" will be an effort to "continue to streamline and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy," DeSantis said.
Taking a page from billionaire Elon Musk's push to cut federal spending, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a new panel that will review about 900 state positions.
The Quarry 2 Fire is now roughly the size of the city of Hialeah.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Jasper Frohock was believed to be biking several miles a day and then camping in a tent overnight, often staying in parks.
The Quarry 2 Fire is now roughly the size of the city of Hialeah.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
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.
ICE has moved detainees out of a controversial soft-sided detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson said, citing safety concerns around hurricane season.
The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.
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.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.
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."