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Miami rings in 2024 with Big Orange, fireworks and music
South Florida said goodbye to 2023 and ushered in a new year with parties, music, fireworks and the return of the Big Orange.
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South Florida said goodbye to 2023 and ushered in a new year with parties, music, fireworks and the return of the Big Orange.
Chef Chad Cherry joined CBS News Miami to share some of the best meals for New Year's Eve and some tips on how to practice better eating habits in 2024.
The holiday season is winding down but traffic woes were still being felt in South Florida Thursday.
U.S. economy continues to plow ahead, as holiday shoppers shell out more on gifts this year than predicted.
The holiday rush is far from over
So what to do with your Christmas tree now that the holiday is over?
Gift returns this year could be a pricey proposition
Santa's helpers didn't come by sleigh on Christmas Eve, but rather by Miramar Police cars.
It seems like one pilot was certainly in the holiday spirit this Christmas Eve.
CBS News spoke with people from a variety of backgrounds and faith traditions about what they're thinking about this holiday season.
The National Retail Federation says more than 140 million consumers are expected to shop for last-minute gifts.
Getting past TSA is always a lengthy process, especially during the holidays. So, which option is best?
As spending increases, people are feeling more isolated and stressed than ever before, surveys show.
NORAD first started tracking Santa in 1955. This is what it looks like behind the scenes.
For travelers hitting the road for the holidays, they will find plenty of company on the highway and area roads .
Just 1 in 5 say they'll buy more gifts for others this season, compared to recent past years — and this is true even among higher-income earners.
In addition to getting to the airport early, travelers should be prepared for the TSA screenings.
He took the plunge at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon
In addition to getting to the airport early, travelers should be prepared for the TSA screenings
Airports are bracing for an influx of almost 3 million passengers daily through the holiday period, marking a significant 16% increase from last year.
Scam reports are up 50 percent for 2023/2022, according to the Better Business Bureau
Helpful tips on preparing that Christmas Day mouth-watering feast.
AAA urges drivers to plan ahead for the holiday if they will be out drinking.
This year's annual Marlins food giveaway is the big food relief that is helping many have enough food through the new year. The tradition is now in its sixth year.
The children got to pick out whatever they wanted, but with the gift they were given, CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones found that many of them chose to be a blessing to others instead.
For the first time, Venezuelan Americans see a ray of light ahead of Sunday's presidential elections in that country.
Residents living in an Aventura high-rise wonder if it's safe to stay after receiving a violation from the city.
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It is a mystery as relatives say she left her Fort Lauderdale home in a pickup truck she had not driven in 2 years.
The Dolphins locked up Tua with a new contract extension.
For the first time, Venezuelan Americans see a ray of light ahead of Sunday's presidential elections in that country.
Residents living in an Aventura high-rise wonder if it's safe to stay after receiving a violation from the city.
It is a mystery as relatives say she left her Fort Lauderdale home in a pickup truck she had not driven in 2 years.
The Dolphins locked up Tua with a new contract extension.
The last match, hosted by Miami in March, was won by Charleston 1-2.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
The campaign chair said winning the needed 270 electoral votes runs through states in play
Technology groups have said parts of the law would violate First Amendment rights.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Jim DeFede speaks with State Sen. Book about Gov. DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on Florida's ballot.
Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
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These compact microwaves are small, but come packed with the same features as their larger counterparts.
If you're concerned about losing power after a a storm, be prepared by installing a home generator.
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The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
A Florida woman accused him of sex trafficking and imprisoning her in Romania.
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author's award-winning novels and adventure-filled life.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.