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Every year, thousands of students participate in the Bright Futures Scholarship program, funded by the Florida Lottery, increasing their chances of achieving a better future. The hard work that each of them puts into their academics is rewarded with financial aid.
A grisly discovery in a pile of burning trash at an apartment complex in northeast Miami -Dade.
Seniors 65 and older and healthcare workers can now pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine at Miami-Dade County vaccination sites.
The new mayor of Miami-Dade County, Daniella Levine Cava, shared her vision for her first year in office during her first "State of the County" address on Friday morning with much of it focused on the coronavirus pandemic.
Miami-Dade has launched another way for people 65 and older to check or and schedule appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
With demand for the coronavirus vaccine greater than the existing supply, Miami-Dade will release a limited number of vaccination appointments on Thursday.
Miami-Dade County has released an ad encouraging families to celebrate Thanksgiving with only those in their immediate household.
Democratic Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava made history Tuesday after defeating Commissioner Esteban Bovo for the position of county mayor.
It was a busy day around Miami-Dade as election department workers set up 866 polling places around the county for Election Day.
Are you having trouble paying your rent? Help is on the way if you live in Miami-Dade County. On Wednesday, the the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners approved another round of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
The state's health department has confirmed another case of Dengue fever in Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced a couple of new tools in the county's efforts to tamp down on the spread of COVID-19.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez said he's looking at further easing up restrictions at some venues, including bars, as soon as the end of the week.
Miami-Dade and Broward join the rest of the state in Phase 2 reopenings but with restrictions.
Miami-Dade and Broward counties will be moved to Phase 2 of reopening effective Monday Sept. 14.
As the number of COVID-19 cases, coronavirus related hospitalizations, and positivity rate continues to decline in Miami-Dade, Mayor Carlos Gimenez has announced some loosening of restrictions.
Early voting has been underway across South Florida for two weeks now, but it ends Sunday, August 16.
Early voting has been underway across South Florida for two weeks now, but it ends Sunday, August 16.
On Thursday, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade announced seven new cases of the West Nile virus bringing the total number of infections in 2020 to 33.
While South Florida may still be dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, early voting for the state's Primary Election got underway Monday in Miami-Dade County.
While South Florida may still be dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, early voting for the state's Primary Election still begins Monday in Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade is preparing for possible impacts from Hurricane Isaias.
Anticipating squally weather from Hurricane Isaias, Miami-Dade is taking precautions.
Miami-Dade County residents who need temporary hotel rooms to isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic can call a new "help line" for assistance.
Wearing a mask will save lives. That was the message Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez pushed Friday morning during a virtual press conference.
Residents must follow a set watering schedule to help conserve water year-round.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
The district closed 6 campuses this year; 10 more are now under review for next school year.
The rule still needs State Board of Education approval, set for a Sept. 16 vote.
Police say the man opened fire at the dog to protect himself from being attacked.
Residents must follow a set watering schedule to help conserve water year-round.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
The district closed 6 campuses this year; 10 more are now under review for next school year.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
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.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
Green will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto after gerrymandering reshaped the district to heavily favor Republicans.
The latest court filings in cases involving the Kennedy Center and the White House ballroom project detail the work being done at the two institutions.
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.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
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.
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
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
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.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"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.