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A teenager in Fort Pierce came face-to-face with a shark and lived to talk about it.
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A teenager in Fort Pierce came face-to-face with a shark and lived to talk about it.
2016 is almost over and there are a lot of major stories that popped up in the state of Florida to reflect on before the calendar flips.
Generally, college rivalries are played out on some kind of sports platform.
A state task force has found that Florida could save more than $2 billion annually if it would spend taxpayer money more prudently.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his picks for his communication team as president.
Some people may have noticed it getting a bit more crowded around the state.
It's sentencing day for the second of two Florida men who bilked investors out of more than $10 million.
Orlando International Airport expects more than 3 million travelers to pass through during this holiday season.
Fishing limits are nothing new to those who enjoy the sport around Florida's coastlines.
Florida's electors will meet in the state Capital Monday to cast their votes for president, after voters in the state chose Donald Trump. Don't expect any surprises.
South Florida singer songwriter records a song that sums up the holidays in Florida perfectly.
A record-setting number of Americans are expected to travel during the year-end holidays this year - more than 103 million to be exact.
It is now up to a federal judge to decide if to block additional parts of a contentious Florida abortion law.
In the last five years, Florida's residents got older and more diverse.
After an increase last year, Florida's amount of debt has dropped.
A group of refugees bound for Florida will be heading back to their place of origin.
An already sensitive issue is beginning to heat up in the topic pool again.
In case you haven't heard, Florida Gov. Rick Scott is big on jobs.
The most intense tornado outbreaks are spawning a lot more tornados than decades ago, according to a new study.
Monkey business will be allowed to continue in Deerfield Beach.
Miami Lakes has a new mayor, ousting incumbent Michael Pizzi, who was acquitted in a bribery case back in 2014.
Authorities say a would-be armed robber has been shot dead by a north Florida convenience store clerk.
For the first time ever, early numbers indicate more black Friday shoppers chose to make their purchases online than those who chose to stand in line.
The Coast Guard rescued three people near Florida's panhandle.
Donald Trump's arrival at his Mar-a-Lago resort for Thanksgving is not the first time a president-elect has used Palm Beach as his vacation spot.
Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez was arrested and taken into MDSO custody four months after his girlfriend was charged with being an accessory to the crime.
Newly released surveillance and police video shows officers apprehending the man accused of sexually assaulting an FMU student.
With dangerously cold weather moving in this weekend, folks are looking for ways to stay warm.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
The pause will affect the hiring of international faculty and staff throughout the state's university system.
Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez was arrested and taken into MDSO custody four months after his girlfriend was charged with being an accessory to the crime.
Newly released surveillance and police video shows officers apprehending the man accused of sexually assaulting an FMU student.
With dangerously cold weather moving in this weekend, folks are looking for ways to stay warm.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
The pause will affect the hiring of international faculty and staff throughout the state's university system.
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.
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction.
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.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
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.
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.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
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.
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.
Rong Niu, known as "Red Panda," fell off her unicycle during her performance at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.
"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.