Mudd's Descendants Visit Keys Fort on 150th Anniversary of Imprisonment
The descendants of a man imprisoned for conspiracy in President Abraham Lincoln's assassination visited a Key West fortress while fighting for his innocence.
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The descendants of a man imprisoned for conspiracy in President Abraham Lincoln's assassination visited a Key West fortress while fighting for his innocence.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis returned home to Key West Sunday following a 65-day patrol in the Pacific where they seized $140 million in cocaine.
More than 125 stocky white-bearded men resembling Ernest Hemingway are in Key West to compete in the 35th annual "Papa" Hemingway Look-Alike Contest that began Thursday night.
Ernest Hemingway fans are celebrating his life in Key West this weekend, during the 35th annual Hemingway Days
A man, whose call to 911 Tuesday led to the arrest of an accused serial burglar, is now a victim after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at his home Wednesday morning.
Following a July 1 city crackdown on unlicensed Uber drivers, a Key West driver was arrested Friday, and is now facing jail time and a $500 fine.
Key lime pie lovers was in the "limelight" on Saturday in Key West.
If you're heading down to the Keys over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, you may want to check out how the locals celebrate Independence Day.
Several hundred people celebrated in Key West Friday evening after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide.
Wildlife officials are asking residents and visitors in the Florida Keys to report their sightings of native reptiles and amphibians.
Looking to escape the daily grind of the big city lifestyle for one day? If so, pack light and enjoy the ride, because the following spots are the top day trip options from South Florida.
South Florida has a proud history of producing of accomplished writers, like Carl Hiaasen and Dave Barry. But just as deserving to be on that list is Brad Meltzer, whose mysteries and thrillers have garnered fans all over the world.
One of the best ways to explore America's great outdoors is with an RV.
There is no shortage of high-end swim shops in Miami, but here are a few picks that fit every body from plus size and post-op to runway and beach chic.
The City of Key West has a set of new permanent rainbow crosswalks in the heart of the island's LGBT entertainment district.
Imagine a soapbox derby race on water. Can you picture it? That's basically what went down at a wacky Memorial Day weekend regatta in Key West on Sunday.
Find out how you can maximize the use of your smartphone camera from professional photographer, Jan Freire.
A group of American sailboat racers put up their sails in Key West and started sailing down to Cuba in the first U.S. government sanctioned sailing race between the two places after more than 50 years.
Rising sea levels are threatening St. Augustine's centuries-old Spanish fortress and other national landmarks. So Ponce de Leon's mythical Fountain of Youth could soon spill over into the ocean if the Atlantic engulfs the area.
Scores of America's top performing songwriters have taken the stage in casual island settings during the past five days at the 20th Key West Songwriters Festival.
Billed as "the most fun you can have in bed with your clothes on," this weekend's Conch Republic Red Ribbon Bed Race was a highlight of the Conch Republic Independence Celebration that ends Sunday.
Drag racers don't usually wear short pink dresses or high heels -- unless they're contestants at Key West's Great Conch (pronounced konk) Republic Drag Race.
A trip down to the Keys is often accompanied with a visit to a few staples; Alabama Jacks, the Tiki Bar, Shell World and soon visitors may be able to add one more to the list--retail giant Wal-Mart.
A man who allegedly shot at another man using a flare gun is under arrest.
Hundreds of fans gathered to watch singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett at a free private concert in Key West on Wednesday.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Bryce Elder pitched one-hit ball over seven innings, Drake Baldwin drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves won their season-high seventh in a row, beating the Miami Marlins 4-1.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The project focuses on collecting floating coral egg and sperm bundles, which are fertilized and grown into "baby corals" before being attached to existing reefs once they reach a specific size.
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Bryce Elder pitched one-hit ball over seven innings, Drake Baldwin drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves won their season-high seventh in a row, beating the Miami Marlins 4-1.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The project focuses on collecting floating coral egg and sperm bundles, which are fertilized and grown into "baby corals" before being attached to existing reefs once they reach a specific size.
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
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.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
President Trump told reporters that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen soon, following talks between Iran and Oman.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
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.
As Florida attorney general, it was Moody and her office that approved the diversion of $10 million of taxpayer money to the Hope Florida Foundation
The sordid life of Fabian Basabe is one CBS Miami first began covering on this show three years ago.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
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.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.