FIU head football coach Willie Simmons talks successful 2025 season
CBS Miami's Mike Cugno interviewed FIU's head coach Willie Simmons to talk all about their successful season.
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CBS Miami's Mike Cugno interviewed FIU's head coach Willie Simmons to talk all about their successful season.
This is the first bill of its kind for the state's 2026 legislative session.
FIU hosted its first annual pig roast competition as part of its tailgate celebrations ahead of the Shula Bowl.
Students described Kirk as a figure who inspired them through his faith and principles.
For Porras, who represents District 119 covering Kendall and The Hammocks, the loss is personal.
Núñez said the university is preparing to welcome its largest and most distinguished freshman class ever.
Employees with administrative and staff roles were told they would have to return to full on-campus work schedules by Monday, Aug. 11.
Nuñez has served as interim president since February and emerged last month as the sole finalist to become president.
The agreement, which is voluntary, would permit FIU police officers to act as ICE agents on campus.
The trustees and the state university system's Board of Governors would have to approve hiring Nuñez as president.
FIU has joined other public universities in Florida, including the University of Florida, in partnering with ICE through enforcement agreements.
Florida International University confirms the State Department revoked F-1 visas for 18 foreign students and recent graduates.
At the time of his arrest, he was charged with DUI and reckless driving. The charges were upgraded to vehicular homicide after the 18-year-old died from her injuries.
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
When asked by a reporter at FIU about the contest, Casey DeSantis replied by using a quote from baseball legend Yogi Berra.
Marybel Rodriguez reports the research began with pediatric patients. The grant will allow the research being done at Florida International University to expand to adults.
Meanwhile, former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner was approved to serve as president of Florida Atlantic University.
The demonstration took place outside the Graham Center, where outgoing President Dr. Kenneth Jessell received a standing ovation.
Rogelio Tovar, the Board of Trustees chair, said he overwhelming supports Jeanette Nunez as interim president.
"Coach B" is Head Coach Mike Larabee, who remained with the team throughout the fall despite his cancer diagnosis.
Morgan Rynor reports Jeanette Nunez will have to resign her role as lieutentant governor if she accepts. Her first day as interim president would be Feb. 17.
A "special meeting," has been called for Friday morning by the chairman of the FIU Board of Trustees to discuss "Presidential Search and Selection."
Morgan Rynor reports the Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss "Presidential Search and Selection."
A Florida International University student is facing charges after federal authorities said they received a tip about written threats made on social media.
CBS News Miami recently visited FIU's Student Academic Success Center to look deeper into the study.
A Liberty City family is without a home after a fire tore through a Miami duplex on Saturday morning, officials said.
Florida shakes off its loss in Colorado as Brad Marchand leads the offense and the Panthers halt Dallas' home streak and long penalty‑kill run.
Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.
Hundreds of children enjoyed early holiday gifts after a free shopping spree at Walmart in Miami Gardens on Saturday.
Here's Help, a residential treatment center for troubled youth in Opa-locka, announced Kross' death on social media as he served as the nonprofit's CEO for more than 50 years.
A Liberty City family is without a home after a fire tore through a Miami duplex on Saturday morning, officials said.
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins will be the city's first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades.
Florida shakes off its loss in Colorado as Brad Marchand leads the offense and the Panthers halt Dallas' home streak and long penalty‑kill run.
Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.
Hundreds of children enjoyed early holiday gifts after a free shopping spree at Walmart in Miami Gardens on Saturday.
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.
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall. Watch the full show here.
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
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.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
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.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami, The Ohio State University, University of Michigan and other institutions coauthored the study.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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 famed star sang and danced his way into America's heart through his illustrious career that has spanned nearly eight decades.
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.