Novelist Carl Hiaasen pokes fun at Florida's unique issues in new book
Carl Hiaasen's new novel "Fever Beach" continues his 40-year tradition of poking fun at Florida.
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Carl Hiaasen's new novel "Fever Beach" continues his 40-year tradition of poking fun at Florida.
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez described a proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis to send $1,000 checks to homeowners as an "irresponsible idea."
An arrest affidavit details how video and witnesses helped authorities map the accused FSU shooter's deadly campus rampage.
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, backed the Central Florida venue Hamburger Mary's in a First Amendment challenge to the law.
Phoenix Ikner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted first degree murder.
Phoenix Ikner is the main suspect in the April 17 FSU campus shooting that left two people dead and six others injured.
Adarius Hayes, 20, was identified as one of the drivers involved in the crash in Largo. He was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Florida drivers are seeing the lowest gas prices in 17 months.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for a playoff shutout as the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4.
A 16-year-old charged as an adult in the fatal shooting of Alejandro Morales at Naranja Park was denied bond in Miami-Dade court.
Adarius Hayes, 20, was identified as one of the drivers involved in the crash in Largo. He was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Police say the Miami Hurricanes linebacker was among the injured in a two-car crash near Tampa that left two children dead.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks with State Senator Jason Pizzo, a former Democrat who may run for governor as an independent.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks with State Senator Jennifer Bradley about the condo reform bill, the passage of the Tristin Murphy Act and more.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede takes a moment to share his personal and professional connections to the new American Pope Leo XIV and the late Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar.
A 16-year-old arrested in North Carolina will be charged as an adult in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old at a Naranja park.
Deputies in Florida safely captured an alligator that startled residents by knocking on doors in a neighborhood at the start of mating season.
The natural phenomenon was caught on video on Pensacola beach Saturday morning.
A Florida homeowner in Lee County had an unexpected visitor Friday morning when an alligator was spotted knocking—literally—on front doors in the Tortuga community.
The victim, 23-year-old Carmen Gayheart, was abducted while loading groceries into her vehicle on her way to pick up her two young children from daycare.
Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1.
Officials say lab results have connected one of three black bears killed by wildlife officers in southwest Florida to a fatal attack on a man and his dog a day earlier.
Officials say lab results have connected one of three black bears killed by wildlife officers in southwest Florida to a fatal attack on a man and his dog a day earlier.
"Yes, I am," he said when asked the question.
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said, "This guy is an absolute animal."
Joe Burrow rebounded from his first time being shut out to throw for 309 yards and four touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals routed the Miami Dolphins 45-21 on Sunday.
Many make the pilgrimage to the stone circle every summer and winter and consider it a spiritual experience.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
FHP told CBS News Miami that it anticipates the repairs to take approximately two hours.
A Miami Gardens man is behind bars after he was caught on camera shooting and killing the stepfather of the mother of his child during a domestic incident on Wednesday, police said.
Joe Burrow rebounded from his first time being shut out to throw for 309 yards and four touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals routed the Miami Dolphins 45-21 on Sunday.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Officials say an address in Northeast Miami-Dade County is connected to the Brown University shooting suspect.
FHP told CBS News Miami that it anticipates the repairs to take approximately two hours.
A Miami Gardens man is behind bars after he was caught on camera shooting and killing the stepfather of the mother of his child during a domestic incident on Wednesday, police said.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami, The Ohio State University, University of Michigan and other institutions coauthored the study.
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.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.