S.Fla. School Wins $100,000 Grant To Enhance Security
Students and teachers at South Pointe Elementary in Miami Beach won a 100,000 dollar grant to enhance security on campus after placing second in a national competition for the grant.
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Students and teachers at South Pointe Elementary in Miami Beach won a 100,000 dollar grant to enhance security on campus after placing second in a national competition for the grant.
If your travels take you to Miami Beach late Monday into Tuesday, there is a traffic advisory you need to be aware of.
Chef Michael Mina has taken his talents from cooking up Bourbon steak in Aventura to Miami Beach as he plans to open his second eatery in town called Michael Mina 74, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
If your travels take you take you to Miami Beach late Thursday into Friday, there is a traffic advisory you need to be aware of.
City of Miami Police in conjunction with Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office arrested three people accused of forcing a 13-year-old girl to prostitute herself and dance in an exotic dance club.
An investigation is underway after a man was shot at a Miami Beach gas station. Around 3:45 a.m., police received a call about a shooting the gas station at 845 5th Street.
A $100 million, wrongful death lawsuit against a Florida billionaire over a 2012 helicopter crash in the Bahamas that killed a prominent tax attorney was withdrawn this week.
A man in South Beach was fatally struck early Saturday by a driver who police say fled the scene.
Holiday shoppers are getting some good news when it comes to worrying about parking meters in a number of South Florida communities.
Did you purchase a Mega Millions ticket in Miami Beach? You may want to check your ticket.
When the Paparazzi are clamoring for a celebrity shot on South Beach, chances are Logan Fazio is in the crowd. Clad in a bikini showing off her toned beach body, with an expensive camera dangling around her neck, Fazio is known as the "Pinup Paparazzo."
Miami billionaire Jeff Soffer, owner of the legendary Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach, is being sued for $100 million dollars for allegedly crashing the helicopter that killed his best friend, Lance Valdez.
The man who bashed Paris Hilton's little brother in the face over the weekend at a Miami Beach mansion is denying that Lindsay Lohan had anything to do with it.
As the world mourns the passing of Nelson Mandela, many in Miami remember his connection to South Florida. It was a visit that caused controversy, division, and, in the end made a difference for African-Americans here.
Phil Collins, the former Genesis drummer whose earnest ballads made him a star in the 1980s, is penning songs again. Although he dreads the idea of extended touring because it would take him away from his five children, Collins says he has missed the creativity of music since he retired in 2010.
Described as "the most prestigious art show in the Americas," Art Basel opens its Miami Beach 12th edition on Thursday, December 5th.
Miami Beach police have launched an investigation after hate filled graffiti was found at four locations around the city.
Art Basel, one of the premiere art events in the country, kicks off this week on Miami Beach. Tens of thousands of art lovers and the merely curious visit the event, staged at the city's convention center, along with surrounding satellite displays each year.
At South Pointe Elementary School on Miami Beach a steel fence surrounds the playground. There is a security camera over the front door. A sign orders visitors to check in at the office. But the school is very much in the running for a much more extensive and pricey safety upgrade.
A great poinsettia can really liven things up and get the holiday spirit going. Miami has some fabulous florists that offer the best selections of the holiday plants.
Whether it means hitting the slopes or riding the waves, many winter travelers have a few favorite destinations across America to cure the winter blues. The following are five of the best winter getaways in the U.S.
A rarely seen sea creature that normally lives at the depths of the ocean has been snagged by Captain Mark Quartiano, better known as Mark the Shark.
Monday was swearing in day for businessman turned politician Philip Levine as Miami Beach's new mayor. The mayor's job was Levine's first run for political office and he won with a hard fought campaign against sitting commissioner Michael Gongora and comedian Steve Berke.
Weeks of school being out can leave parents burnt out. The first sign is usually when you begin to quote "iCarly" in casual conversation. That's when you know you need a date night. Now Miami is more of a party town, but that doesn't mean couples miss out on places to reignite that spark with their special someone. These places promise to rekindle that romance and create memories you and your honey will surely hang on to.
The Florida Supreme Court has delayed an execution because of questions about a new drug being used for lethal injections.
More than 40 million people worldwide claim Scottish ancestry, and many are in South Florida right now for the big World Cup match between Scotland and Brazil on Wednesday.
The board agreed to resume discussions in July, when they will review a report on whether all necessary artificial intelligence safeguards are in place.
Brady Tkachuk is joining the Florida Panthers, where his brother Matthew plays.
Following the acquittal, the parents of Lucy Fernandez released a statement expressing disappointment while affirming their respect for the judicial process.
The agency did not specify the number of detainees relocated or confirm if they would be returned to Krome once conditions improve.
More than 40 million people worldwide claim Scottish ancestry, and many are in South Florida right now for the big World Cup match between Scotland and Brazil on Wednesday.
The board agreed to resume discussions in July, when they will review a report on whether all necessary artificial intelligence safeguards are in place.
Brady Tkachuk is joining the Florida Panthers, where his brother Matthew plays.
George Pino was found not guilty in charges related to the 2022 boat crash that killed one teenager and left another disabled.
Following the acquittal, the parents of Lucy Fernandez released a statement expressing disappointment while affirming their respect for the judicial process.
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.
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
President Trump's construction projects include restoring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, building a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom and a 250-foot triumphal arch.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
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.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.