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It was not possible to evaluate the full extent of the human losses and material damage, officials told local media.
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It was not possible to evaluate the full extent of the human losses and material damage, officials told local media.
The City of Dania Beach continues to face a flood emergency one day after record storms ended.
CBS News Miami's Gabrielle Arzola reports from Fort Lauderdale's flooded streets.
All arrivals and departures were temporarily halted at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Wednesday afternoon due to adverse weather conditions.
A powerful storm is bringing drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of California as the state gets ready to usher in a new year.
Homeowners with Federal Housing Administration-backed loans will be able to buy flood insurance from private companies, rather than having to get coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Monday.
The National Flood Insurance Program had paid more than $244 million as of Saturday to policyholders whose property was damaged by Hurricane Ian, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday.
Nations pledged to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but three new U.N. reports show that the world is on track to hit nearly double that in less than 80 years.
The storm slammed into a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's Pacific coast between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan Sunday morning.
Hundreds of thousands of at-risk properties sit outside official flood zones, leaving many residents unprepared for disaster.
Heavy rain quickly filled up intersections and streets Wednesday, leaving drivers a choice: try to navigate it or just turn around.
After several days of relentless rain which isn't letting up yet, South Florida is simply soaked leaving most of us dealing with flooded streets. There is a Flood Watch in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday night for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
A city is in distress for the second time in as many years after severe flooding has left the area devastated.
The effects from Hurricane Harvey are being felt by people throughout Texas and Louisiana.
Miami's Latin American community is reacting to the disaster they're seeing unfold in Colombia after deadly landslides.
While potential impacts to South Florida are unclear, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is getting the regional flood control system ready for potential heavy rainfall associated with a tropical wave in the Atlantic, approaching the Bahamas.
Thursday morning's relentless rain has caused a flood of trouble in various parts of Broward County including Oakland Park.
What was once Tropical Storm Erika is no longer a threat to South Florida, but the possibility of flooding is still very real.
As Tropical Storm Erika churns, bands of heavy rain are expected throughout the state of Florida so it's important to remember to drive carefully in the rain.
As South Florida keeps an eye on Tropical Storm Erika's progress, one agency is preparing to move a lot of rain water fast if it comes our way.
Ever wondered whether your dwelling will be affected by rising sea levels? Florida International University developed a web app to help residents visualize the possible impact of rising seas on South Florida neighborhoods.
Flooding is usually a problem in parts of Miami due to tidal flooding.
Hurricane season begins on Sunday, but three in ten Florida residents do not make advanced preparations, according to a recent AAA Consumer Pulse™ survey.
With costs of flood insurance hitting the roof, Pembroke Pines homeowner Susan Henderson will now be getting a break under her roof.
Homeowners in flood-prone neighborhoods across the country will see relief from big insurance increases when President Barack Obama signs a bipartisan bill Friday.
A man and a woman are facing charges, accused of scamming an 80-year-old Navy veteran out of $10,000.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Miami Police officer described the heart-pounding moments of rushing to save an infant that wasn't breathing.
With the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. continuing to see massive growth, regulators Thursday took up a proposal that would lead to double-digit rate increases for Citizens customers across Florida.
A brawl between two Dillard High School teachers was caught on camera and is now under investigation.
A man and a woman are facing charges, accused of scamming an 80-year-old Navy veteran out of $10,000.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Miami Police officer described the heart-pounding moments of rushing to save an infant that wasn't breathing.
With the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. continuing to see massive growth, regulators Thursday took up a proposal that would lead to double-digit rate increases for Citizens customers across Florida.
A brawl between two Dillard High School teachers was caught on camera and is now under investigation.
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. saw a decrease in new lawsuits during the first three months of the year — but it still faced more than 19,000 pending cases as of the end of March, according to a newly posted document on its website.
Eight months ago, chef Michael Cellura had a restaurant job and had just moved into a fancy new camper home on Fort Myers Beach.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will expand and make permanent the Florida State Guard, which DeSantis revived last year.
A panel of federal judges Thursday shielded eight current and former legislative leaders from having to testify in a challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through last year.
Teachers unions have quickly filed a constitutional challenge to a new Florida law that places additional restrictions on public-employee unions, describing the measure as political retaliation by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump and his aides are bracing for a potential indictment in the classified documents investigation as prosecutors handling the probe have been spotted at a Miami courthouse where a grand jury has been hearing from witnesses.
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Ron DeSantis is defending his state's decision to fly migrants from the southern border to California.
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
According to a Bankrate.com survey, tipping has steadily declined over the last several years
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
The Consumer Federation of America handled nearly 600,000 complaints in 2022
During the pandemic, it was almost a "supporting society" role, but now, it feels like everything comes with the option.
The stores will be closed by the end of June, so what can consumers expect in the coming weeks?
Study found some people may be using it at dangerously high levels
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.
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Jim sits down with two Miami Herald reporters about the paper's ongoing investigation of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.
Jim talks to plaintiff Bill Fuller, one of the owners of the landmark Little Havana restaurant Ball & Chain, about his victory and what's next.
The two discuss Parnas' relationship with DeSantis.
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Eliott shines a spotlight in the intensifying immigration controversy in Florida and elsewhere.
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The star of the improv show and longtime partner of DC Young Fly reportedly died in Miami on Wednesday.
A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor.
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
The Oscar winner will now be a father for the fourth time.