Judge Demands More Action In Everglades Restoration
The gavel slammed in the name of the Everglades on Thursday.
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The gavel slammed in the name of the Everglades on Thursday.
Secretary of State Kurt Browning has done it again. On Wednesday he announced he was stepping down as the state's top election official. Browning however said he will remain in office until the completion of Florida's presidential primary on Jan. 31.
Florida Governor Rick Scott delivered his annual state of the state speech Tuesday morning where he promised to work on jobs, education, and auto insurance fraud in the coming months.
Governor Rick Scott's job approval rating inched up in the latest poll to his best numbers yet, but he's still not batting .500.
The 2012 Florida Legislative session begins in earnest Tuesday, but, it may be a lean year for many major policy changes as candidates begin their push for re-election.
Barry University Political Science Professor Sean Foreman joined Eliott Rodriguez recently for a taping of "News & Views".
Do you have an idea how to lure big businesses who provide good paying jobs to Florida? Well, the governor wants to hear from you.
For the third time since becoming governor. Rick Scott has signed the death warrant of a Florida killer convicted of murdering a woman and throwing her body into Tampa Bay more than 30 years ago.
The Florida GOP Primary continues to look like it may crown the eventual GOP nominee before Super Tuesday. But, don't expect Governor Rick Scott to help a candidate out with an endorsement.
The Florida A&M University board of trustees approved a plan on a 9-1 vote Monday to deal with the aftermath of the death of Robert Champion in a hazing incident.
There was Rick Scott who took over the Florida Governor's office, the end of the space shuttle program and of course, the Gulf oil spill. Which story do you think made the number one spot as Florida's top story of the year?
More than 100-thousand jobs are expected to be created in Florida in the next few years - all because of a construction project underway in Central America the expansion of the Panama Canal.
Gov. Rick Scott is going into his second legislative session with the same priorities — creating jobs and making the state more business friendly — but this time around his goals are more realistic.
The Florida A&M student whose death last month has uncovered a culture of hazing with the school's famed marching band had extensive bleeding in his back and right shoulder.
Florida had the second best year among all the states in terms of reducing unemployment over the last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this week.
Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday that he would like to see a bill return that would give him more say in who he can appoint to the judicial bench.
While Gov. Rick Scott has said in the past that he does not want the state's budget to rely on more gambling, he would like lawmakers to increase ticket sales of the Florida Lottery to boost money for schools.
As 2011 draws to a close, Gov. Rick Scott wants lawmakers to address a pair of issues that are costing Floridians hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
The state of Florida will take its case against President Barack Obama's health care reform law before the Supreme Court from March 26th through March 28th.
The Board of Trustees of Florida A&M University could decide as early as Monday if they will comply with Gov. Rick Scott's request and suspend school President James Ammons while authorities investigate the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion.
Florida unemployment fell slightly statewide in November, but Miami-Dade County saw a major drop of more than a percentage point. That good news was tempered by the fact that almost 50 thousand people statewide were wiped from the unemployment rolls possibly because they stopped looking for work, or lost their benefits.
A Florida A&M University drum major whose death revealed a culture of hazing within the school's famed marching band died from shock caused by internal bleeding after suffering blunt force trauma, officials said Friday.
State employees are getting an early Christmas present from Governor Rick Scott.
Florida Governor Rick Scott was confronted by students from Florida A&M University who are upset over the governor's call to suspend FAMU's president amid multiple investigations into the death of a marching band member.
One person was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday morning in Hialeah.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
One person was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday morning in Hialeah.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The man dubbed the "Lectern guy" from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is now running as a Republican for county office in Florida.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
As the Golden Globes return Sunday night on CBS, CBS Miami is inviting viewers to vote in an online poll and predict who they think should win.
A limited-time Survivor Ultimate Fan Cafe opens Jan. 29 at Jungle Island, bringing hands-on challenges, themed food and drinks, and interactive photo ops to Miami.