"Jeweled Mom" murder victim identified 43 years after body found
Florida investigators teamed up with a forensic genetic genealogy company to make a DNA profile that led to the identification.
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Florida investigators teamed up with a forensic genetic genealogy company to make a DNA profile that led to the identification.
Laws passed after the Surfside collapse require "milestone inspections" of older buildings and "structural integrity reserve" studies.
With the final vote expected Thursday, Florida is on track to enact some of the nation's toughest immigration laws.
Bill moving forward that would prevent building such things golf courses, pickleball courts and hotel-style lodges in state parks.
Officials said Deputy Basil Powell was "targeted and ambushed while returning home."
Florida lawmakers will reconvene this week to pass a package of bills targeting illegal immigration, this time with Gov. DeSantis' support.
In Miami-Dade, the average was $3.15 a gallon, compared to $3.06 a week ago.
James Ford is poised to be put to death for the 1997 murders of a couple in Southwest Florida.
Jim talks to Venezuelan-American activist and lawyer Maria Corina Vegas in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's decision to end temporary protective status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
Matthew Tkachuk scored for a sixth consecutive game and added two assists, sparking a four-goal second period that lifted the Florida Panthers to a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.
CBS News Miami's NEXT weather meteorologist K.C. Sherman has the latest forecast outlook for South Florida.
The partnership will give the Florida Highway Patrol the authority to conduct certain immigration enforcement duties.
Rogelio Tovar, the Board of Trustees chair, said he overwhelming supports Jeanette Nunez as interim president.
Citizens' largest concentrations of policies are in South Florida.
The proposal was filed amid a dispute over the state's term-limits law.
A "special meeting," has been called for Friday morning by the chairman of the FIU Board of Trustees to discuss "Presidential Search and Selection."
The Coast Guard had concerns about the SS United States' scheduled move from Pier 82 to Pier 80 in Philadelphia, sources said.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Marine Unit and County Fire Rescue teams conducted a joint operation to rescue the man.
State Rep. Berny Jacques, R-Seminole, says corporate investors are pricing out Florida families.
CBS News Miami's Joan Murray explains how Florida State Rep. Berny Jacques is proposing a state law that would allow cities and counties to to put more controls on corporate ownership of properties.
The man was found on Tuesday on two stacked paddleboards near Bahamas
It happened on Tuesday in Volusia County, just north of Orlando.
The NRA is challenging a Florida measure that bars people under age 21 from buying rifles and shotguns.
The problem for Gov. DeSantis is his own state's Republicans think they know Trump better.
A suspect is dead after shooting and killing two people inside a Boynton Beach office building on Monday, according to police.
More rain and some thunderstorms are possible toward the end of the week in South Florida before a big temperature drop thanks to an approaching cold front.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
Rising global vanilla prices are pushing South Florida researchers and bakers to explore locally grown solutions for this essential and beloved flavor.
Two exceptional young women have become Eagle Scouts in the 50-plus year history of a South Florida Boy Scout troop.
A suspect is dead after shooting and killing two people inside a Boynton Beach office building on Monday, according to police.
More rain and some thunderstorms are possible toward the end of the week in South Florida before a big temperature drop thanks to an approaching cold front.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
Rising global vanilla prices are pushing South Florida researchers and bakers to explore locally grown solutions for this essential and beloved flavor.
Two exceptional young women have become Eagle Scouts in the 50-plus year history of a South Florida Boy Scout troop.
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.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
Nearly one year after the mass pardon of more than 1,500 Trump-supporting Capitol riot defendants, House Democrats are asking whether any of the pardoned rioters are now working for ICE.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
President Donald Trump's motorcade took an unusual route to the airport in Florida due to a "suspicious object.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
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.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
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.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
As the Golden Globes return Sunday night on CBS, CBS Miami is inviting viewers to vote in an online poll and predict who they think should win.