FIU hires Willie Simmons as football coach
Florida International has hired Willie Simmons as its football coach.
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Florida International has hired Willie Simmons as its football coach.
Florida International University is among the latest battlegrounds in a growing debate over state restrictions on university courses.
An FIU professor is speaking out about state-mandated changes to the curriculum.
Cristian Benavides reports it's the first robo-chef on a college campus.
There was a Republican sweep in Miami-Dade when voters went to the polls, with some Hispanic voters moving to the right.
There will be street closures mostly at night.
More than six years after the Florida International University pedestrian bridge collapsed, work has begun on a new one.
For the first time ever, FIU came in at No. 46 in the rankings of public universities.
Florida International University came in at No. 46 among public universities, breaking into the top 50 for the first time, according to U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2025 rankings.
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin construction of a new pedestrian bridge on 8th Street pedestrian bridge at Southwest 109th Avenue.
The Village of Palmetto Bay held an emergency meeting Thursday evening to discuss a controversial bridge project.
The Village of Palmetto Bay will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss a controversial bridge project.
Five motorists and one construction worker were killed when the bridge collapsed in 2018.
Democrats hope issues of interest to young voters will drive them to the polls in November.
A panel of influential Hispanic voices discussed the importance of the Latino vote during a town hall moderated by CBS News Miami Anchor Eliott Rodriguez in partnership with the Miami Herald, WLRN, Univision 23 Miami and Florida International University.
Tonight, CBS News Miami, in partnership with The Miami Herald, WLRN, and Univision 23 Miami will be moderating "Voters Decide: The Hispanic Vote 2024" town hall at FIU's main campus in Sweetwater.
The FIU football team opened spring practice Tuesday morning coming off back-to-back 4-8 seasons.
The international reggaeton sensation stopped by The David Grutman Experience class to share his business acumen with over 400 students.
The program is self-paced and taught by veteran condominium board president and professional condominium association manager Patrick Hohman.
Florela Francois says her eyes have never worked but it doesn't mean she lacks vision. Now, she hopes her story will inspire others with similar condition.
A 62-year-old man was sentenced to a year in federal prison after attempting to run down Florida International Professor Emeritus, Historian Marvin Dunn and five other Black men at the site of the Rosewood massacre.
Vice President Kamala Harris brought her "Fight for our Freedoms" college tour to Florida International University to speak directly to students.
VP Harris landing in Miami International Airport. She will continue her “Fight for Our Freedoms" College Tour with a moderated conversation at Florida International University, the largest Hispanic-Serving Institution in the country.
As part of her “Fight for Our Freedoms" college tour, Harris will take part in a moderated conversation with students at Florida International University.
Quarterback Keyone Jenkins, an 18-year-old freshman, threw for 295 yards as FIU beat Maine 14-12 in its home opener.
One man was killed and another was injured in a double shooting in Florida City, and the incident was caught on Facebook Live.
Authorities identified three teenagers killed in a Pompano Beach crash Monday night, with investigators saying excessive speed may have been a factor.
From immigration detention and gun laws to book bans, marijuana and social media, a wide range of legal battles in Florida remain unsettled as the state heads into 2026.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Temperatures are about to tumble across South Florida as we close out 2025 and ring in 2026.
One man was killed and another was injured in a double shooting in Florida City, and the incident was caught on Facebook Live.
Authorities identified three teenagers killed in a Pompano Beach crash Monday night, with investigators saying excessive speed may have been a factor.
From immigration detention and gun laws to book bans, marijuana and social media, a wide range of legal battles in Florida remain unsettled as the state heads into 2026.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Temperatures are about to tumble across South Florida as we close out 2025 and ring in 2026.
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 removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence after a federal judge agreed to delay her arraignment until Jan. 20.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
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 Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.