South Florida man picks up trash to help keep beaches, parks clean
Over the last eight years, Andrews Otazo has picked up more than 30,000 pounds of trash, all on his own.
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Over the last eight years, Andrews Otazo has picked up more than 30,000 pounds of trash, all on his own.
Students at Twin Lakes Elementary are doing their part to protect our planet.
On Earth Day, around the globe people are urged to unite behind renewable energy and to triple the generation of clean electricity by 2030.
Lissette Gonzalez says the students at Twin Lakes Elementary are learning important lessons about taking care of the Earth.
Take a look at the local areas celebrating Earth Day.
CBS News Miami's photojournalist Peter Miranda gives us an inside look at a recycling plant.
One oyster is able to filter enough water each year to fill a swimming pool. Eventually, the plan is to create larger oyster beds, meaning more of those living filters to clean more water
KC Sherman says students spent the day planting and harvesting in the school's garden.
Barbara Martinez-Guerrero, executive director of Dream in Green, said their mission is to educate Miami-Dade residents on environmental issues and what they can do about them.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
Events held across the region included everything from planting trees to removing invasive species and even releasing animals back into their natural habitat.
Events held across the region included everything from planting trees to removing invasive species and even releasing animals back into their natural habitat.
JGame's clothing is made from between 75 and 100 percent recycled fabrics.
Inter Miami CF has kicked the ball out of the field and into the oceans for a third year in a row during Earth Day with the goal of a plastic-free ecosystem.
The event is happening at the Betty T Ferguson Recreational Complex. All sorts of fruit and native trees will be handed out.
Recycling is very important for the environment and its important to do it correctly.
Protecting the earth and learning about the earth starts early. CBS News Miami visited two schools where they have made it part of the curriculum.
With more than 25 satellites in orbit, NASA tracks critical changes all over the globe, from air quality to extreme weather patterns.
It will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Volunteer Park.
Clean Miami Beach will host its next beach clean-up on Saturday at 20th Street from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Nicole Lauren reports Clean Miami Beach has hosted nearly 250 clean-ups, with more than 9,300 volunteers collecting nearly 74,000 pounds of trash.
The park, in Coconut Creek, has a cypress maple swamp and a prairie.
A body was found on the sand on Hollywood Beach early Friday morning, Hollywood police say.
A Salvation Army bell ringer caused a disturbance outside a Florida Publix, allegedly confronting shoppers and attacking a store manager.
A deadly fire is under investigation in Davie, officials say.
South Florida will enjoy sunny, dry weather through the weekend before arctic air arrives Tuesday, bringing cooler New Year's Eve and New Year's Day temperatures.
A neighbor dispute escalated into a fatal shooting at a Lauderhill apartment complex late Christmas night, police said.
A body was found on the sand on Hollywood Beach early Friday morning, Hollywood police say.
A deadly fire is under investigation in Davie, officials say.
A Salvation Army bell ringer caused a disturbance outside a Florida Publix, allegedly confronting shoppers and attacking a store manager.
South Florida will enjoy sunny, dry weather through the weekend before arctic air arrives Tuesday, bringing cooler New Year's Eve and New Year's Day temperatures.
A neighbor dispute escalated into a fatal shooting at a Lauderhill apartment complex late Christmas night, police said.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami City Ballet breathes life into George Balanchine's timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.