NASA's mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo
Cheers accompanied the rocket as it rode a huge trail of flames toward space
Kennedy Space Center
NASA planning Artemis I launch this week despite minor hurricane damage
The space agency is still targeting a two-hour launch window on Wednesday
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy blasts off on secretive mission
The rocket launched from the Kennedy Space Center, hauling satellites to space for the US military
Next launch attempt of Artemis I set for Tuesday, could be delayed by tropical weather
The Artemis I rocket will get its third launch attempt on Tuesday, September 27, but expected tropical weather could change that.
NASA calls off its Artemis 1 moon rocket launch due to hydrogen leak
NASA scrubbed its second attempt to launch its Artemis 1 test flight on a mission to send an unpiloted capsule on a 37-day trip around the moon and back.
SpaceX Crew 3 Mission Set To Launch Wednesday Night
After multiple delays, the SpaceX Crew 3 mission is set to take off for the international space station.
SpaceX Rocket Launch Delayed
A SpaceX rocket launch has been delayed until Wednesday.
Spacex's 1st Tourists Homeward Bound After 3 Days In Orbit
A SpaceX capsule carrying four space tourists aimed for a splashdown off the Florida coast Saturday evening.
Astronauts Flying Back To Earth Urge Boaters To Stay Away From Splashdown Zone
NASA and SpaceX are promising more Coast Guard patrols and fewer pleasure boaters for this weekend's splashdown by four astronauts.
Historic SpaceX Launch From Kennedy Space Center
Lighting up the pre-dawn sky, a Falcon 9 rocket with a previously-flown first stage roared to life and shot away up the East Coast early Friday, boosting a refurbished SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule into orbit carrying four astronauts on a day-long trip to the International Space Station.
Vice President Mike Pence To Meet With National Space Council At Kennedy Space Center
Vice President Mike Pence will visit Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.
Vice President Mike Pence Joins 50th Anniversary Celebration Of Moon Landing At Kennedy Space Center
50 years ago our universe got just a little bit smaller when Neil Armstrong took that giant leap for mankind and set foot on the moon.
Kennedy Space Center Prepares To Mark 50th Anniversary Of First Lunar Landing
On Saturday, NASA will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.
50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11's Blast Off From Florida On Mission To The Moon
On July 16th, fifty years ago, the Apollo 11 astronauts launched from the Kennedy Space Center on a historic mission to become the first people in history to walk on the moon.
Delta 2 Joins 'Rocket Hall Of Fame'
A rocket known for launching satellites and other spacecraft into the sky for the past three decades is joining a hall-of-fame of sorts for historic rockets.
Space Station Welcomes 1st Returning Vehicle Since Shuttle
The International Space Station welcomed its first returning vehicle in years — a SpaceX Dragon capsule making its second delivery.
SpaceX Rocket Test Sparks Fire At Kennedy Space Center
The Space Coast's latest rocket test could be called a blazing success.
SpaceX Rendezvous With International Space Station Delayed
The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft waved off its planned rendezvous with the International Space Station due to a navigation error.
Spacex Launches Rocket From NASA's Historic Moon Pad
SpaceX is taking another shot at launching a rocket from NASA's historic moon pad.
Disney World Closing Its Doors Ahead Of Hurricane Matthew
The Happiest Place on Earth is closing its doors Thursday ahead of Hurricane Matthew.
New NASA Launch Control Software Late, Millions Over Budget
An internal audit at NASA has revealed the launch control software under development for their deep-space exploration program is more than a year behind schedule and tens of millions of dollars above projected costs.
NASA Looking For New Astronauts In Hopes Of Reaching Mars
Is your bachelor's degree in science, math or engineering collecting dust as you skim through the wanted ads? Well, check the space travel section because NASA needs you.
State Entices Bezos To Build Rockets In Florida
Blue Origin, the aerospace effort of technology entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, will build a $200 million manufacturing facility just south of Kennedy Space Center that will employ about 330 people in exchange for state and local incentives.
Prosecutors Allege Bogus Tire Claims By NASA Contractors
Two NASA contractors in Florida are accused of submitting hundred of thousands of dollars in fake claims for tires.
NASA Orion Spacecraft Sent To Colorado For Post-Flight Tests
After a successful unmanned test flight in December, NASA's experimental Orion spacecraft has been shipped to Colorado for final decontamination and testing.
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Miami Beach commission agrees to state of emergency next Spring Break
Next year's Spring Break in South Beach will look and feel different after city leaders agreed Monday on future curfews, alcohol sales limits, and new security around Ocean Drive.
School start times could be pushed back in Florida
A Florida Senate panel on Monday approved a proposal that would push back school start times for many high-school students in the state.
CBS News Miami Exclusive: Suspects sought in Coral Gables distraction thefts
A discouraged owner of a Coral Gables liquor store is speaking out after being victimized by robbers for the 2nd time in a month and a half.
Man shot and killed in North Lauderdale, Broward sheriff says
The Broward County Sheriff's Office on Monday was searching for clues after a man was shot and killed in North Lauderdale
Tamarac couple kidnapped in Haiti remain held at ransom, family says
A Tamarac couple has been kidnapped in Haiti and remains captive under ransom demands, family members say, who are asking for help and pressuring US officials to find them.
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Miami Beach commission agrees to state of emergency next Spring Break
Next year's Spring Break in South Beach will look and feel different after city leaders agreed Monday on future curfews, alcohol sales limits, and new security around Ocean Drive.
School start times could be pushed back in Florida
A Florida Senate panel on Monday approved a proposal that would push back school start times for many high-school students in the state.
CBS News Miami Exclusive: Suspects sought in Coral Gables distraction thefts
A discouraged owner of a Coral Gables liquor store is speaking out after being victimized by robbers for the 2nd time in a month and a half.
Man shot and killed in North Lauderdale, Broward sheriff says
The Broward County Sheriff's Office on Monday was searching for clues after a man was shot and killed in North Lauderdale
Tamarac couple kidnapped in Haiti remain held at ransom, family says
A Tamarac couple has been kidnapped in Haiti and remains captive under ransom demands, family members say, who are asking for help and pressuring US officials to find them.
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Florida teen Aiden Fucci gets life in prison for killing young classmate in 2021
A Florida judge sentenced a 16-year-old Florida boy to life in prison on Friday for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old classmate on Mother's Day in 2021.
Florida migrant records case appealed
An open-government group is appealing a Leon County circuit judge's dismissal of a lawsuit that alleged the Florida Department of Transportation and a contractor did not fully comply with public records requests about controversial state-funded flights of migrants to Massachusetts.
Florida transgender treatment rules draw court challenge
Four families filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging rules adopted by Florida medical boards that prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender children, arguing the rules intrude on "parents' fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their adolescent children."
Florida House set to pass concealed weapons change
A controversial proposal that would allow people to carry guns without state concealed-weapons licenses is poised to pass the House on Friday.
Report: Florida Burmese python invasion problems continue
A new report has found that Florida's Burmese python problem is still one of the most challenging invasive species management issues in the world.
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Netanyahu fires defense minister, sparking mass protests
Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets in protest after Netanyahu's announcement, blocking Tel Aviv's main artery.
House GOP passes parents' rights bill in clash over schools
House Republicans have narrowly passed legislation that would fulfill a campaign promise to give parents a role in what's taught in public schools.
State Department facing "unprecedented demand" for passports, Blinken says
A record number of passports — 22 million — were issued in 2022. The State Department is "on track to break" that record in 2023.
Dad of slain Parkland student arrested during DC hearing on gun rights
The parents of a student who was gunned down at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School had a run in Thursday with U.S. Capitol
Georgia law will ban most transgender care for kids under 18
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a ban on most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18.
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Eggs are finally getting cheaper at the supermarket
Prices for other grocery staples, like fruits, vegetables, potatoes, and bread have gone up
America's biggest banks to take on Apple Pay and PayPal
The new digital wallet is due to launch at an unspecified time later this year
Florida gas prices dropping after 32 cent spike
Prices could drop 10-20 cents in the coming weeks, according to AAA
Florida gas prices down for fifth straight week
On Monday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.03 per gallon
Florida gas prices continue downward trend
The state average is now on a 31-day streak of declines
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Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Physical activity decline in the wake of COVID
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CDC warns of emerging fungal threat at hospitals, care facilities
Cases of Candida auris, an emerging fungus considered an urgent threat, nearly doubled in 2021
What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
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NCAA March Madness 2023: How to watch the Final Four men's college basketball games this weekend
March Madness is getting down to the Final Four games. Here's what you need to know about the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
Lego is giving away a free Easter set. Here's how to get it
The adorable Easter basket set has a value of $20.
Best patio furniture deals for spring 2023
Find outdoor furniture deals at Walmart, Wayfair, Serena and Lily and more.
Walmart is practically giving away this 4-piece spring bath towel set from The Pioneer Woman
Shop the best deals at Walmart this week, including an unbeatable deal on this The Pioneer Woman spring towel set.
Best spring deals to shop this weekend at Amazon: Save big on vacuums and cleaning, Apple tech and more right now
Shop the week's top deals at Amazon, including savings on Apple AirPods, iRobot Roombas and more.
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One-on-One with Florida's Republican Party Chairman
The two discuss, among other things, why Ziegler wanted to be Party Chair, his priorities in that role, and what he thinks of the idea of Governor Ron DeSantis possibly running for President.
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Guest: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz/(D) Florida 25th District
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Michael Haggard
Guest: Michael Haggard/Attorney
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Nikki Fried
Guest: State Rep. Paul Renner/ R – Speaker of the House
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Nikki Fried
Guest: Nikki Fried/ Chair, Florida Democratic Party
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Darcelle, world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92
Walter Cole, known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV, has died at 92.
Road Closures, Special Tri-Rail Trains as Ultra Music Festival returns
The Ultra Music Festival kicks off Friday at 4 p.m. at Bayfront Park
Gisele Bündchen breaks silence on divorce from Tom Brady
Months after their divorce was announced, Gisele Bündchen spoke with Vanity Fair about her marriage to now-retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.