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 woman was arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in Brownsville on Wednesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The driverless cars seen testing across Miami-Dade for the past year are officially open to riders.
Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members amid the federal government's immigration crackdown in the state.
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
A woman was arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in Brownsville on Wednesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
The driverless cars seen testing across Miami-Dade for the past year are officially open to riders.
Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members amid the federal government's immigration crackdown in the state.
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
A man died after he was stabbed in a domestic violence related incident on Wednesday night, Miami police say.
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 vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
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.
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.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.