"Dead zone" the size of New Jersey emerges in Gulf of Mexico
The "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico has created more than 4 million acres of habitat with little to no oxygen that could kill marine life.
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The "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico has created more than 4 million acres of habitat with little to no oxygen that could kill marine life.
The center of Tropical Storm Alberto was likely to reach the Mexican Gulf Coast early Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall to portions of Mexico and Texas.
Officials have yet to find the source of the oil spill, which has left chunky globules and long slicks near a 67-mile-long pipeline system off the coast of Louisiana.
A Carnival spokesperson said that security video showed the missing man jumping from the fourth deck of the ship in the early morning hours Monday.
The latest forecast has Idalia making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near the Big Bend area of Florida.
If the system does become a named storm, it will be called Idalia.
The National Hurricane Center gives the area a 70% chance of development over the next seven days
The higher-than-normal sea surface temperatures off the coasts of the Sunshine State could cause a "nasty" coral bleaching event, experts say.
A firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save their children are among at least 10 recent victims of dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico beaches stretching across Florida's Panhandle to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Tropical Depression #2 formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday afternoon on the first day of Hurricane Season.
A Mobile resident took photos and videos of an alligator that appeared to be riding the waves on Dauphin Island earlier this month.
Archeologists have found the remains of a 19th century quarantine hospital and cemetery on a submerged island in Florida's Dry Tortugas National Park in the Gulf of Mexico.
A new study says changes in air patterns as the world warms will likely push more and nastier hurricanes up against the United States' east and Gulf coasts.
Medium to high concentrations of the organism that causes red tide have been found in more than 100 samples along Florida's Gulf Coast. Here's how it impacts humans, pets and marine life.
Divers located the wreckage of the rented airplane about a third of a mile offshore, directly west of the Venice airport
A private airplane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast Saturday night, with two people confirmed dead as authorities searched for a third person believed to have been on the flight.
In a remarkable act of service and good fortune, a man reported missing from the Carnival Valor sailing in the Gulf of Mexico was found in the water and rescued on Thursday, according to the US Coast Guard.
"Unless significant conservation actions are taken, the United States is likely to cause the first anthropogenic extinction of a great whale species," scientists said.
Emergency managers in Broward County are concerned about the possibility of flooding ahead of system in the Gulf of Mexico.
This year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone," a largely human-caused phenomenon where there's too little oxygen to support marine life, is larger than average, according to researchers.
Heavy rain and tropical storm force winds from a tropical disturbance have reached the north Gulf Coast.
A Tropical Storm Warning has now been issued for the northern Gulf Coast due to a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico that could become our next Tropical Depression or Storm
The family of a Florida woman who died after being infected by a flesh-eating bacteria at a beach is alerting others to the warning signs.
Senate panel moved forward Tuesday with a proposal that would direct $3 million a year to a red-tide research initiative.
Wildlife officials say the scallop population is rebounding following a bout of red tide in Gulf of Mexico.
Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring independence.
When deputies arrived, they said that the man was found with a gunshot wound at the Walmart parking lot located off McNab Road.
Critics have long alleged that the public housing erected following the 1999 landslides was built rapidly on risky terrain without proper oversight during the administration of former President Hugo Chavez.
The boards of trustees of the state's 28 public colleges will now be required to ensure all admitted students are citizens of the United States or lawfully present in the U.S., and undocumented immigrants will be blocked from adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials reported zero firework-related injuries last year and aim to maintain that record through increased public safety awareness.
Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring independence.
When deputies arrived, they said that the man was found with a gunshot wound at the Walmart parking lot located off McNab Road.
Critics have long alleged that the public housing erected following the 1999 landslides was built rapidly on risky terrain without proper oversight during the administration of former President Hugo Chavez.
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."