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Nearly 40 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day Weekend, according to AAA.
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Nearly 40 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day Weekend, according to AAA.
Zika started spreading in Florida mosquitoes about three months before infections showed up in Miami last summer and it was probably carried in by travelers from the Caribbean, research suggests.
The Trump administration wants more money to protect the president's New York skyscraper, add hundreds of new Secret Service agents and tighten security at the White House, according to the new budget document given to Congress.
A powerful storm system will be moving through much of the Eastern United States late this week triggering wide-spread strong to severe thunderstorms.
The most popular baby names in Florida in 2016 were Isabella for girls and Liam boys.
The Florida Supreme Court says slot machines can't be installed at several Florida dog and horse tracks.
It was just a normal bike ride for a Florida teen in his neighborhood Monday, until he was in the middle of a life and death situation.
There's a new way to pay at Universal Orlando Resort's new water park and it means you won't have to take around a wallet or locker keys.
Florida's governor is adding a familiar face to his staff.
Authorities say four swimmers were rescued from the ocean by lifeguards near Jupiter after nearly drowning.
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected judges holding video conference hearings in cases about whether mentally ill people should be involuntarily committed to treatment facilities.
As he stood in front of a huge Florida flag that covered pillars of a county courthouse with orange crates on the steps, Republican Adam Putnam launched his gubernatorial campaign.
Once again the discussion of medical marijuana is at the forefront in Florida's capitol.
Former U.S. Rep. turned gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham is calling for the Florida legislature to hold a special session to enact the medical marijuana legalization amendment overwhelmingly passed by Florida voters in 2016.
It's not a movie set, but visitors to Disney World's new Pandora-World of Avatar land are in for a cinematic experience.
More than 2,000 wildfires have burned over 150,000 acres in Florida this year during what is considered one of the worst wildfire seasons.
The Legislature passed a bill that would make Florida the state the first to place the burden of proof in "stand your ground" pretrial hearings on the prosecution rather than the defendant.
Environmental and Alaska native groups are suing to maintain a ban on oil and gas exploration less than a week after President Donald Trump signed an order aimed at reopening the U.S. Arctic and Atlantic to offshore drilling.
Florida lawmakers have approved a proposed increase in the homestead property-tax exemption which could save homeowners money on their property taxes.
The Legislature will not pass a new gaming deal that could have expanded slot machines in Florida and allowed new games at the Seminole Tribe's seven casinos.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen spoke out for the first time since announcing she will retire from Congress at the end of her term next year.
An investigation continues after a driver struck a group of people walking home.
Florida's tourism marketing chief says thousands of people may be out of a job across the state as he implored lawmakers to reconsider a funding cute for the agency.
Craps and roulette could be headed to Seminole Tribe casinos in Florida thanks to a deal under negotiation in the state Legislature.
Legislators may reach a deal this year on the murky legal status of fantasy sports in Florida.
Newly released surveillance and police video shows officers apprehending the man accused of sexually assaulting an FMU student.
The Republican controlled subcommittee voted 11-6 to approve the measure before the state's minimum wage is set to increase to $15 in September.
Immigration may have been a political liability for Democrats in 2024. But two years later, it's shaping up to be a top issue they're relying on to galvanize support and mobilize their base.
Rep. Carlos Gimenez argued tougher pressure is necessary to weaken the communist regime and force a democratic transition.
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
Newly released surveillance and police video shows officers apprehending the man accused of sexually assaulting an FMU student.
The Republican controlled subcommittee voted 11-6 to approve the measure before the state's minimum wage is set to increase to $15 in September.
Immigration may have been a political liability for Democrats in 2024. But two years later, it's shaping up to be a top issue they're relying on to galvanize support and mobilize their base.
Rep. Carlos Gimenez argued tougher pressure is necessary to weaken the communist regime and force a democratic transition.
A Fort Lauderdale mail carrier faces three counts of aggravated animal cruelty after investigators say he repeatedly pepper-sprayed three dogs through a fence.
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.
Immigration may have been a political liability for Democrats in 2024. But two years later, it's shaping up to be a top issue they're relying on to galvanize support and mobilize their base.
A federal appeals court said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acted illegally when she ended legal protections giving hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela permission to live and work in the U.S.
A newly released video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents, a Pretti family representative confirmed to CBS News.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Police arrested nine people who were protesting against ICE at Sen. Susan Collins' Portland, Maine office.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
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.
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.
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
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."