Florida's Algae-Fighting Plan Criticized By Feds Over Bird
Federal wildlife officials say Florida's plan to fight a massive algae bloom is threatening 10 nests of an endangered bird.
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Federal wildlife officials say Florida's plan to fight a massive algae bloom is threatening 10 nests of an endangered bird.
U.S. Rep. Corinne Brown and her chief of staff were indicted Friday for their alleged roles in a fraud scheme.
Protesters are demanding answers and action over a toxic mess in Florida – a poisonous algae bloom plaguing four counties now under a state of emergency.
A Florida officer stepped into action after he got the call that a young puppy was heard whimpering from inside a sweltering car.
Rescue crews worked to help a worker who had a long fall down into a ship at Port Everglades Friday afternoon.
Walt Disney World is making some changes in the wake of a crocodile attack that killed a 2-year old at one of the company's resorts.
Florida health officials have confirmed the first case of a baby born with microcephaly in the state after his mother contracted the Zika virus.
Cases of serious and unprovoked alligator bites have grown in Florida along with the state's population.
With the hot summer months, you and your family will probably be seeking to spend a lot of time at the beach or pool throughout the next several months. But before going out, it's time to re-stock on your beachwear, including a good, comfortable and stylish pair of water shoes.
Two Florida lawyers accused of trying get a rival attorney arrested are asking the Supreme Court not to disbar them permanently.
Florida Governor Rick Scott is headed to Louisiana as part of his latest job recruitment effort.
Deputies are searching for a brazen duo who sped off in a stolen car at a North Lauderdale gas station.
Swimmers in parts of Florida are dealing with painful rashes from stinging jellyfish more commonly known as "sea lice."
Two kids are in custody following a wild two county chase.
Power was out in parts of Fort Lauderdale after a scaffolding collapse on Monday.
Prosecutors will not charge the mother of a boy who got into a gorilla's exhibit at Cincinnati Zoo - prompting officials to shoot and kill the endangered gorilla to protect the child.
Florida's overall crime rate is at its lowest point since the state began keeping data 45 years ago.
The Commander-in-Chief is in town.
Florida health officials are warning locals not to swim in certain parts of Daytona Beach due to heightened bacteria levels.
Davie Police are asking for the public's help to identify the body of a man found in Southwest Ranches as at least one alligator was feeding on him.
Florida authorities issued an Amber Alert Thursday - asking the public if they have seen a missing 9-year old.
An Allegiant Air flight coming from a Florida airport had to make an emergency landing.
Davie police are waiting on the Broward County Medical Examiner's Office to fill in some blanks concerning a body found Monday in Southwest Ranches with at least one alligator feeding on it.
A terrifying situation at a Cincinnati zoo that ended with the death of an endangered gorilla has officials re-evaluating safety barriers at Zoo Miami.
A case of road rage was caught on camera near Tampa when a driver intentionally ran over a couple on a motorcycle.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. near the 6300 block of Stirling Road.
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.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. near the 6300 block of Stirling Road.
When first responders arrived, Plantation Fire Rescue pronounced the child dead at the scene.
"We have to be hopeful. We rely on our faith."
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."