Archdiocese of Miami unveils migrant, refugee sculptures at National Shrine
The two works, Angels Unaware and Be Welcoming, were chosen as tributes to the human dignity of migrants and refugees, the Archdiocese said.
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The two works, Angels Unaware and Be Welcoming, were chosen as tributes to the human dignity of migrants and refugees, the Archdiocese said.
A federal judge ordered Florida to halt expansion and begin dismantling parts of "Alligator Alcatraz," prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to quickly appeal the ruling.
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched his top deputy to California to oversee the handover of a truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people in Florida.
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
Friends of the Everglades hope the judge rules to temporarily stop "Alligator Alcatraz" from expanding.
A federal judge is expected to issue a ruling Thursday on the future of the detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz," after previously halting construction in response to legal challenges.
Núñez said the university is preparing to welcome its largest and most distinguished freshman class ever.
Orlando Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost delivered sharp criticism of the site, describing it as "inhumane" and calling for it to be shut down.
Speaking before demonstrators during his second visit to the immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" since July 12, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost delivered sharp criticism of the site, describing it as "inhumane" and calling for it to be shut down.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Congress to act after a fatal Florida Turnpike crash involving an undocumented truck driver with a California license.
A federal judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Florida Everglades, handing a partial victory to the Trump administration.
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to crime victim grants.
A truck driver accused in a crash on Florida's Turnpike that killed three South Florida residents is facing vehicular homicide charges and immigration violations.
Authorities say a truck driver living in the U.S. illegally caused a fatal crash on Florida’s Turnpike that killed three South Florida residents, sparking outrage from state and federal leaders.
Immigration detainees at the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” facility will now have the right to bond hearings following an ACLU lawsuit that challenged restrictions on attorney access and alleged violations of constitutional rights.
Federal immigration officers opened fire during a weekend traffic stop in California, confronting three men, including a longtime legal resident seeking U.S. citizenship, though no one was injured, and the family later reported agents showed up at their home without a warrant.
Ivan Taylor reports a lawsuit filed by the ACLU claims detainees are being denied access to legal counsel and can't file documents needed for release. The state says those complaints are false.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining whether immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship have a "good moral character."
DeSantis announced plans to convert a shuttered North Florida prison into an immigration detention center, replacing a costlier proposed site.
DeSantis justified building the center that he dubbed "Deportation Depot," by saying the Trump administration needs the additional capacity to hold and deport more immigrants.
Environmentalists and the Miccosukee Tribe are urging U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams to issue a preliminary injunction halting operations and construction at the site.
The fate of "Alligator Alcatraz" is up in the air as environmentalists are asking for the controversial immigration center in the Everglades to be shut down.
Some "Alligator Alcatraz" detainees are among the more than half a million recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, or DACA.
A decision about halting construction and operation at Alligator Alcatraz is expected before the end of the day.
Andres Gonzalez, 73, is awaiting extradition to Miami-Dade on charges tied to the deaths of 2 people.
More moisture could also be seen on Wednesday around South Florida, which will lead to even hotter feels-like temperatures due to the humidity.
In total, nearly 3.36 million votes were cast in the primary out of 13.5 million registered voters in the state.
Floating tentacled predators pulse and swirl in hypnotic patterns in the dark museum space, lit primarily by images projected on walls and the light from the saltwater tanks.
Amy Baker faces aggravated battery and child neglect charges after the I-95 incident, FHP says.
Andres Gonzalez, 73, is awaiting extradition to Miami-Dade on charges tied to the deaths of 2 people.
More moisture could also be seen on Wednesday around South Florida, which will lead to even hotter feels-like temperatures due to the humidity.
The Florida primary has set the stage for November, with nominees now decided in several major races.
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.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
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.