Gov. Scott: Florida Remains 'Safe State' Amid Zika Battle
Florida political leaders said controlling the spread of the Zika virus is doable amid advisories warning travelers to avoid visiting the state.
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Florida political leaders said controlling the spread of the Zika virus is doable amid advisories warning travelers to avoid visiting the state.
Much of Joshua Freckelton's eight years have been spent at Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital, and one of the constants for him, has been Lotsy Dotsy the clown, who has known him since he was born. On this day, she plays "Happy Birthday" to her young friend on the harmonica.
South Florida's small Zika outbreak could start affecting tourism.
It's an alarming problem that doesn't seem to have any end in sight.
It's not just you, things are definitely different when it comes to the Sunshine State.
It is "Bank Black" weekend in Miami! It's a new "economic empowerment movement encouraging African-Americans to direct the dollars they have in checking and savings accounts toward black-owned banks.
A federal appeals court Friday decided not to toss a corruption case against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey.
Forty years after the crime, a fugitive wanted for murder has been arrested for his alleged role in a 1977 plot to assassinate a Florida official.
A drug used to sedate elephants is suspected in overdose cases in several states - including Florida - where authorities say they've found it mixed or passed off as heroin.
U.S. Coast Guard crews have found four missing boaters who never returned from a snorkeling trip near Key West.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took on allegations that Russia is helping his campaign Wednesday morning.
A Florida appeals court upheld a city's use of red light cameras in order to issue traffic citations and asked for the state Supreme Court to settle the matter.
Three patients remain in the hospital Tuesday following a deadly mass shooting at a Fort Myers nightclub.
One week after being given permission to operate by the state's Department of Health, Florida's first medical marijuana dispensary will open Tuesday in Tallahassee.
Florida's Department of Health has not ruled out sexual transmission or travel as the source of a Miami-area woman's Zika infection.
Florida health officials are starting to test people and mosquitoes after the first zika virus patient to possibly be infected locally in Miami-Dade County was reported this week.
A U.S. Army sergeant was arrested in South Florida after showing up for what he thought was a sexual encounter with underage girls, the FBI said.
Hillary Clinton is heading to Florida later this week - amid speculation she will announce her vice presidential pick soon.
Authorities are investigating a police involved shooting in North Miami that left one person injured.
A man is behind bars, accused of hitting and injuring an officer during a chase in Florida.
David Simon, a Lake Worth family doctor, was accused of using "punishment therapy" in 2011
Premiums are expected to rise by a lot for thousands of Floridians who have insurance to cover the cost of staying in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Republican Carlos Beruff released his first attack ad against U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio - criticizing him for not supporting Donald Trump.
Five juvenile green sea turtles who have spent the last month or so in rehab at the Miami Seaquarium are about to go home.
An investigation is underway after three bodies were found in a motel room of an Altamonte Springs motel.
When first responders arrived, Plantation Fire Rescue pronounced the child dead at the scene.
"We have to be hopeful. We rely on our faith."
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
A former Surfside commission candidate asked a Broward judge to dismiss murder charges, arguing police conducted a flawed investigation.
A new Harvard study found that drinking about two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea daily was associated with up to an 18% lower risk of developing dementia.
When first responders arrived, Plantation Fire Rescue pronounced the child dead at the scene.
"We have to be hopeful. We rely on our faith."
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
From major concerts and waterfront fireworks to hometown parades and family festivals, South Florida communities are celebrating America's 250th birthday.
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.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."