Nearly half of Americans plan to start holiday shopping early, study says
Bankrate surveyed just under 2,600 shoppers and found that 49% of holiday shoppers plan to start buying gifts before Halloween.
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Bankrate surveyed just under 2,600 shoppers and found that 49% of holiday shoppers plan to start buying gifts before Halloween.
Retailers are expected to hire fewer seasonal workers this year as tariffs and inflationary pressures roil the economy.
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Hours for supermarkets, restaurants, shopping malls and more on New Year's Day in South Florida.
AAA urges drivers to plan ahead for the holiday if they will be out drinking.
TSA's 10 busiest days were all in 2024.
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
Check with your South Florida stores to confirm their specific holiday hours to ensure a smooth shopping experience.
NORAD first started tracking Santa in 1955. This is what it looks like behind the scenes.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
7.1 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more from home over the holiday period, according to AAA.
As South Florida streets bustle with delivery trucks rushing to meet holiday demands, time is running out for those who have yet to mail their holiday packages.
Gifts can be costly, so the Little Lighthouse Foundation held a toy drive where families in need got to pick out toys for the holidays.
Make this holiday season both stylish and sustainable.
Hundreds of South Florida families lined up before dawn near Loan Depot Park to take part in a long-standing Miami tradition.
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
For 32 years, families in South Florida have been carrying on a holiday tradition that brings joy to those who need.
When shopping online, be leery of deals that sound too good to be true or implore you to act immediately.
NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955.
The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.
The 26-foot tall LED holiday tree lighting is set for 7 p.m.
As Floridians gear up for the holiday shopping season, state officials are urging consumers to stay vigilant against scams during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday.
As Floridians gear up for the holiday shopping season, state officials are urging consumers to stay vigilant against scams during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday.
The run-up to Thanksgiving is typically hectic, but demand for food assistance has been high in South Florida and other parts of the country.
The Florida Primary will help shape the race for governor, U.S. Senate and several closely watched congressional seats.
Health officials urged families to stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the hottest hours on Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wished Guthrie luck, but politics and emergency management don't mix and he accepted his resignation.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital, police say.
The Florida Primary will help shape the race for governor, U.S. Senate and several closely watched congressional seats.
Health officials urged families to stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the hottest hours on Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wished Guthrie luck, but politics and emergency management don't mix and he accepted his resignation.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
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.
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
The Florida primary is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.