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Triple-digit heat indices triggered safety warnings from Key West to Deerfield Beach.
Avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day
Just like humans, animals can overheat and that can lead to serious issues
Police said that investigators do not believe this was not an act of animal cruelty or neglect, but a mechanical failure of the air conditioning unit.
The city has one of highest urban heat island effects among 44 of the largest U.S. cities.
July has been so hot so far that scientists calculate that this month will be the globally hottest on record and likely the warmest human civilization has seen, even though there are several days left to sweat through.
Cristian Benavides reports on how the heat is affecting everyone, especially the elderly.
Heat waves and fine particulate pollution combine to raise heart attack risk, according to a new study published in American Heart Association's journal Circulation.
"It's just a sauna basically. This is cooler; I'd rather sleep here than in my unit," said resident Rick Lozano as he pointed to the ground outside
They are under stress and their health is potentially endangered
Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, said the National Weather Service
The Farmworker Association of Florida says that 29-year-old Efrain Lopez Garcia is the first Homestead farmworker dead victim of the extreme heat this year and the second one in the state of Florida.
They're asking for guaranteed access to water and shaded rest breaks
Public health experts say children are more susceptible to heat-related illness than adults. Here's why — and what to watch out for.
Phoenix on Saturday saw the city's 16th consecutive day of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or higher temperatures
A Heat Advisory continues through Thursday evening
Dr. Daniel Campos, known as the "Doctor to the Stars" said small changes can go a long way to protecting your skin.
When your community is facing extreme heat, there are several things you can do to keep yourself and others safe.
Average temperatures around the world have reached all-time highs
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year.
Extreme heat causes the body to work overtime to maintain its normal temperature. It's only the second official week of summer and feels like temperatures are over 100 degrees.
Temperatures in the capital are expected to drop on Monday before rising again later next week.
They're asking for guaranteed access to water and shaded rest breaks
City memo limits waivers and inspections as residents push for quieter nights downtown.
Pet Orphans Miami is caring for two animals found discarded alongside furniture, preparing them for adoption.
The 16‑year‑old brother, now considered a suspect, is living with other relatives away from his siblings.
Demolition clears the way for a new garage as attorneys recall mold, asbestos, and famous trials.
Two Florida Memorial University football players were arrested after police say they were involved in a dorm room home invasion where a student was beaten and robbed.
City memo limits waivers and inspections as residents push for quieter nights downtown.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Pet Orphans Miami is caring for two animals found discarded alongside furniture, preparing them for adoption.
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The 16‑year‑old brother, now considered a suspect, is living with other relatives away from his siblings.
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's Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state's coast.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
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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.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.