South Florida's Best Scholar Athletes Recognized At Awards Luncheon
South Florida's best high school scholar athletes were recognized on Wednesday in Miramar.
Watch CBS News
South Florida's best high school scholar athletes were recognized on Wednesday in Miramar.
More than a decade ago, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush faced a similar decision as South Carolina officials—whether to remove the Confederate flag from state grounds.
Days after a flash fire tore through a home in the Keys, killing a mother and her two younger children, the 911 call from the mother's eldest daughter has been released, which a fire marshal hopes will serve as a tragic lesson for all.
After months of wrangling about the issue, a top federal official Tuesday outlined a deal to continue Florida's Low Income Pool health-funding program for two years.
Gov. Rick Scott is signing a new state budget into law—but not before vetoing nearly $500 million from the spending plan.
The Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning went on the record on Monday regarding the team's current superstar, Dwyane Wade, and his future with the team.
A stop at a Plantation store proved lucrative for one Powerball player who hit big, winning Saturday's $80 million jackpot.
The Florida Panthers will begin the 2015 preseason in a very familiar way.
The Florida man who flew a gyrocopter onto the lawn of the U.S. Capitol said Monday that he's rejected a plea offer in a case that would have involved several years in prison.
While much of attention regarding the Miami Heat this summer has surrounded veteran guard Dwyane Wade and his contract situation, there is another guard on the team that has a big decision to make.
Authorities are trying to identify a body found in a burning car on a Lakeland golf course.
Presidential hopeful Marco Rubio addressed several questions at the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County's 67th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner Saturday night.
The budget battle between Republicans in the Florida Legislature will likely continue in 2016, despite a temporary truce.
Florida Governor Rick Scott is set to travel across the state, touting a tax-cut package he signs into law this week.
Florida taxpayers are on the hook for more than $1.5 million in legal fees --- including nearly $1 million to civil-rights lawyers --- because of Gov. Rick Scott's failed push to force welfare applicants and tens of thousands of state workers to submit to suspicionless drug tests.
Senior advocacy group AARP filed a brief opposing state regulators' approval of a plan for Florida Power & Light to invest in drilling for gas in Oklahoma.
Florida legislators are set to vote on a new state budget on Friday, finally ending their special session.
A team from the state of Florida just came within two wins of winning the Stanley Cup.
Florida utility regulators gave approval Thursday for the state's largest power company to further invest ratepayer money in natural-gas production.
New data released Thursday show the housing characteristics of Florida's four major metro areas—South Florida, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville.
Hillary Clinton, according to the new Quinnipiac Poll, is the favorite in the critical swing states of Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Hialeah Police confirmed the identity of an officer accused of sexual harassment.
Legislative leaders finalized a budget this week that includes $44 million used to award "scholarships" of as much as $10,000 to teachers based on their ACT or SAT scores.
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush warned against blending religion and politics, indicating he would not use it to win the Republican nomination in his bid for the White House.
Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill looked sharp during the second day of the Dolphins' mini-camp.
The changes range from regulations for massive data centers and renaming Palm Beach International Airport to prohibiting local rules on gas-powered leaf blowers.
The wet weather pattern in South Florida is expected to continue into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring independence.
South Florida residents have responded in large numbers to the call for help after two deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24.
When deputies arrived, they said that the man was found with a gunshot wound at the Walmart parking lot located off McNab Road.
The changes range from regulations for massive data centers and renaming Palm Beach International Airport to prohibiting local rules on gas-powered leaf blowers.
The wet weather pattern in South Florida is expected to continue into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring independence.
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 court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
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.
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."