Bus driver faces child neglect charges after 4-year-old girl left inside vehicle
A school bus driver is facing charges after authorities said a child was left behind inside her bus.
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School zone speeders beware! Some cities plan to install cameras to catch you
The plan is to bring cameras to deliver automated tickets for speed violations near schools.
Hundreds of South Florida school bus drivers prepare for first day of classes
Both Miami-Dade and Broward officials say despite the shortage all routes will be covered the first day of school, but parents need to prepare for some bumps in the road.
Drivers warned: Slow down in school zones or face hefty fines
As we inch closer to the first day of school for Miami-Dade County, The City of Miami Police Department is warning drivers to slow down in school zones or be ready to pay up.
7th grader who took the wheel of a school bus called "a hero"
Not having a cell phone helped seventh grader Dillon Reeves make a stunning rescue.
Florida school bus camera bill on road to Gov. DeSantis
The state's House has given final approval to a bill that would allow school districts to use camera systems to capture images of drivers who illegally pass school buses.
Girl, 6, left alone on parked school bus prompts investigation
A school bus driver for a South Florida school has been removed and an investigation is underway after the parent of a young girl was left alone on the parked, empty vehicle.
Girl falls asleep inside school bus, wakes up locked inside vehicle
A mother is relieved after her child is found after going missing. She had fallen asleep inside her school bus and then got out through a window.
Cameras could nab drivers passing school buses
Florida school districts could use camera systems to capture images of drivers who illegally pass school buses, under a measure passed Monday by the Senate.
Seventh grader brings school bus to a stop after driver loses consciousness
The incident occurred on Wednesday while students were being transported home from school.
Boy, 15, will face criminal charges in Homestead school bus attack
The Miami-Dade State Attorney will be charging the 15-year-old boy caught on video beating a younger girl inside a school bus in Homestead.
Students beaten up inside school bus in Homestead
A Coconut Palm K-8 Academy student in Homestead has been arrested and is facing charges after being accused of beating up a 3rd-grade girl inside a school bus.
Student safety 'priority number one' for school bus drivers
Broward school bus drivers are behind the wheel again, getting ready for Tuesday when the new school year begins.
Buses ready to go as kids return to school
Here is what you need to know about school buses as the new school year is about to begin.
FHP IDs Driver Accused Of Causing Fatal Crash Involving Several Vehicles, Including School Bus
The Florida Highway Patrol identified the driver of a pickup truck involved in a fatal crash Tuesday afternoon in Hialeah Gardens. They said he would be facing charges in the crash that killed a pedestrian, after his vehicle struck him and several other vehicles, including a school bus in Hialeah Gardens.
No Report Of Injuries In Pompano Beach School Bus Crash
A crash involving an SUV and a school bus is being investigated in Pompano Beach Wednesday morning.
Miami-Dade Public School Buses Hit The Road For Practice Run
Miami-Dade County Public School bus drivers got a dry run Friday of their routes during a practice run.
School Bus Crash Sends 2 Adults To Hospital; 10 Children Uninjured
Two people were injured on Tuesday afternoon when a school bus collided with a vehicle, hit a pole and then hit part of a house.
Bus Driver Acts Quickly, Gets 16 Young Children Off Burning School Bus
A sight that no parent ever wants to see as a school bus caught on fire in Broward County on Thursday.
Police: Florida Student Boards Bus After Being Shot In Chest
A quick-thinking bus driver may have saved the life of a teen that had just been shot.
School Bus Drivers Hit The Road Before Students Return
While students in Miami-Dade and Broward get ready for the first day of class, school bus drivers in the counties are already hard at work.
School Bus Slams Into Tree In Miramar, Children On Board
A Pembroke Pines Charter school bus slammed into a tree Thursday morning.
Miami-Dade School Buses Hit The Road For Practice Run
In one week the new school year gets underway in Miami-Dade and the county's public school bus fleet wants to be sure they are ready.
Driver Cited In Hialeah School Bus Crash
The driver who police say caused a bus to crash into a Hialeah home has been cited.
School Bus Slams Into Hialeah Home's Wall, Injures 5 Children
Five children were taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon after a school bus slammed into a wall in front of a Hialeah home.
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4 years later, family of UPS driver killed in police shootout still seeks answers
Tuesday marked four years since a police pursuit and subsequent shootout claimed the life of a UPS driver in Miramar.
A look inside Art Miami's VIP opening party
It was a packed house Tuesday evening at the VIP opening party for Art Miami, now the oldest art fair celebrating 33 years, as a premier contemporary art fair.
DeSantis wants to cut 1,000 state jobs, calls for a $114.4 billion budget
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is recommending Florida eliminate more than 1,000 state jobs in a spending proposal that cuts the current budget by more $4.6 billion.
Caught on video: "Porch pirate" sought by Miramar police
Police in Miramar are asking the community's help to identify a woman they say is a porch pirate, who was caught on surveillance video in the River Run community.
Florida's redistricting fight continues in federal court
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is trying to use a state appeals court's ruling to help bolster its defense of a congressional redistricting plan in federal court.
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4 years later, family of UPS driver killed in police shootout still seeks answers
Tuesday marked four years since a police pursuit and subsequent shootout claimed the life of a UPS driver in Miramar.
A look inside Art Miami's VIP opening party
It was a packed house Tuesday evening at the VIP opening party for Art Miami, now the oldest art fair celebrating 33 years, as a premier contemporary art fair.
DeSantis wants to cut 1,000 state jobs, calls for a $114.4 billion budget
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is recommending Florida eliminate more than 1,000 state jobs in a spending proposal that cuts the current budget by more $4.6 billion.
Caught on video: "Porch pirate" sought by Miramar police
Police in Miramar are asking the community's help to identify a woman they say is a porch pirate, who was caught on surveillance video in the River Run community.
Florida's redistricting fight continues in federal court
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is trying to use a state appeals court's ruling to help bolster its defense of a congressional redistricting plan in federal court.
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U.S. Supreme Court to discuss social media law
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
Florida tourism numbers dip in second quarter
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools to offer new, free food options
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about male penguins
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
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DeSantis wants to cut 1,000 state jobs, calls for a $114.4 billion budget
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is recommending Florida eliminate more than 1,000 state jobs in a spending proposal that cuts the current budget by more $4.6 billion.
Two Americans detained in Venezuela ask Biden to secure release
Three Americans held in Venezuela — Eyvin Hernandez, Jerrel Kenemore and Joseph Cristella — have been designated as wrongfully detained by the State Department.
Doug Burgum ends 2024 presidential campaign
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum had struggled with name recognition and did not qualify for the third GOP debate last month.
Eligible voters being swept up in conservative activists' voter roll purges
An army of conservative activists is poring over state voter lists in search of registration errors that can be used to file what are known as voter challenges.
Ex-U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
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Facing South Florida for Dec. 3: The Florida HOA Crisis
We devote the entire half hour to the HOA crisis in South Florida and elsewhere in the state.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 19: One-on-One with State Sen. Jennifer Bradley
Jim DeFede and the State Senator discuss mental health and the criminal justice system.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 19: 'Warehoused' Judge Speaks Out
For the first time, CBS News Miami hears from the judge who sentenced Tristin Murphy to state prison.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 12: State Rep. Fabian Basabe Investigation
DeFede was the first to break the story against the Miami Beach Republican.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 12: Anna Hochkammer speaks about Florida Abortion
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks with Anna Hochkammer about Florida Abortions.
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day. Experts say addressing this major public health crisis requires ending the shame that can be attached to talking about mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding help.
This company says it has the secret to longer life for larger dogs
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
COVID variant BA.2.86 triples in new CDC estimates
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
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Harry and David National Cookie Day Sale: Get this BOGO deal on holiday gift baskets
Shop the Harry and David sale to save on holiday gift baskets -- buy one and you'll get a second for half price.
These extended Black Friday deals are still happening on Apple tech, Roomba vacs and more
These extended Cyber Monday 2023 sales are still going on now. Shop the best deals at Walmart, Amazon and more.
Score a 31" Acer Nitro curved gaming monitor for $139 at Walmart's Cyber Monday 2023 sale
Attention gamers: Cyber Monday 2023 is the perfect time to upgrade your gaming computer with a new 31-inch monitor.
Walmart Cyber Monday 2023 TV deal: Get this gorgeous 75" Sony Bravia 4K TV for $898 while you can
Sony Bravia TVs are some of the best you can buy, so this under-$1,000 Walmart Cyber Monday 2023 deal is a must-see
This Cyber Monday 2023 gaming chair deal will sell out: Get it today at Walmart for $100
This Cyber Monday 2023 gaming chair deal at Walmart is one of the best we've seen. It's sure to sell out quick.
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Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts that can fail after US opens investigation
Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park.
Beware of price gouging and scams in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Some less scrupulous individuals are out to make a quick buck at the expense of those who are experiencing hardship during natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left a federal courtroom in handcuffs Friday when a judge revoked his bail after concluding that the fallen cryptocurrency wiz had repeatedly tried to influence witnesses against him.
It's iced coffee season all year long now
Cold drinks are hotter than ever
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Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
A long-lost piece of country music history is found
In 1969 a rose-embroidered, rhinestone-accented suit owned by Chris Ethridge, of The Flying Burrito Brothers, was stolen from a station wagon; after more than 50 years, Ethridge's daughter found it for sale at auction.
Bruce Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg says South Florida car restorer stole $125,000
Bruce Springsteen's drummer is suing a Florida car restoration company that he claims stole $125,000 from him.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Chaka Khan: I regret "nothing"
The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who built her legacy on such hits as "I'm Every Woman" and "I Feel for You," talks about her friendship with Prince, her past struggles with addiction, and how her music is being discovered and celebrated by new generations.