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Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if British researchers win approval to use the bugs against two extremely painful viral diseases.
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Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if British researchers win approval to use the bugs against two extremely painful viral diseases.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has had a very busy few days in South Florida.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) met with top fundraisers for a second day in Miami.
Miami Police are taking over the investigation into a shooting that left two people dead overnight.
A 400-pound black bear mauled a woman's arm while at a Tampa Bay area wildlife sanctuary, according to authorities.
Gov. Rick Scott contends that the former Florida Department of Law Enforcement commissioner "resigned" on his own terms – and he is sticking to it.
Broward Sheriffs Office divers scoured a Sunrise canal again on Friday, finding bones that could be a clue to a four decades old missing teens case. The uncle of one of the missing teens also spoke out also.
Dalton Hayes, one of the two teenage sweethearts arrested in Florida for an alleged multistate crime spree of stolen cars and checks, has returned to Kentucky to face several charges including statutory rape.
A good Friday morning for two "Fantasy 5" players as both selected all five winning numbers.
A student was stabbed Thursday morning at a middle school in Palm Beach, according to school officials.
Day two of the historic talks between a U.S. delegation and Cuban officials is underway in Havana.
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and state Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater said Thursday they're open to discussing at the next Cabinet meeting the need for an investigation into the departure of Florida's top law-enforcement official.
A water advisory is in place for parts of the East Las Olas Boulevard area of Fort Lauderdale over sewage contamination.
One woman is dead following a crash involving a tractor trailer and another vehicle Thursday morning.
Students earning a college education may soon get a cost break as the state's governor is asking to stop taxing college textbooks.
A second Florida Panther was killed by a vehicle in southwest Florida so far this year.
The abrupt ousting of the head of Florida's law enforcement agency may spark a major shakeup in how top officials are hired.
Jarell Martin scored 22 points, Jordan Mickey added 14 points and 14 rebounds, and LSU beat Florida 79-61 on Tuesday night.
Hours before the arrival of the highest-level U.S. delegation to Cuba in decades on Tuesday, a senior Cuban official said restoring diplomatic ties with the U.S. wont immediately lead to a full relationship with the island nation.
The mother of one of the two teens from Kentucky arrested in Florida for an alleged crime spree has been arrested.
The inaugural Miami Beach Bowl will long be remembered, but not for anything that had to do with the final score.
The Kentucky teenager accused of crimes across the South said that he and his 13-year-old girlfriend were trying to get away from her abusive family. He also said that he wishes he would have bought bus tickets instead of stealing trucks.
For those who weren't around, it may seem far-fetched but it's true—one January morning, 38 years ago to be exact, snow fell from South Florida's sky.
It's happened before and it's happening again…dozens of brown pelicans have been found mutilated.
Rescue efforts are continuing in Venezuela one week after deadly back-to-back earthquakes.
Fan Fest at Bayfront Park is free and open to the public through July 5.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The men, ranging in age from 20 to 54, were arrested in a joint operation involving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the Human Trafficking Task Force, the City of Miami Police Department, and Homeland Security.
Carriers including Avianca, Breeze, and JetBlue are rapidly expanding routes and capacity to capitalize on the newly available space.
Rescue efforts are continuing in Venezuela one week after deadly back-to-back earthquakes.
Fan Fest at Bayfront Park is free and open to the public through July 5.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
The men, ranging in age from 20 to 54, were arrested in a joint operation involving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the Human Trafficking Task Force, the City of Miami Police Department, and Homeland Security.
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 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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.
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."