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School is out for summer, but that doesn't mean students should completely put their books away. Experts say the summer slide, when kids decline in reading skills, is real.
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School is out for summer, but that doesn't mean students should completely put their books away. Experts say the summer slide, when kids decline in reading skills, is real.
A man and his girlfriend and the grandmother of 11-year-old Taliyan Clarke are facing charges after the child was found shot to death inside the family's Miami apartment.
Miami-Dade police have confirmed a man is hospitalized after he was shot early Thursday morning on the 2900 block of 47th Street.
They are speaking out for the first time after Dimithry Remarais was gunned down on Aug. 18, 2022, at the Windward Vista apartments.
Police are investigating the scene where a body was found Thursday on Hollywood Beach.
CBS News Miami Meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says this Thursday will not be quite as hot as the last few days due to more clouds and rain around.
Residents at the Manor at Flagler Village are fed up with what they say is an overall lack of maintenance.
Two people were airlifted to the hospital after an apparent shooting in Opa-Locka on Wednesday evening.
Grieving loved ones of Dimithry Remarais are calling for more security at apartment buildings in Florida after a father of two daughters was shot and killed two years ago in a carjacking.
In jail are Taliyan Clarke's father, his girlfriend and his mother -- all of whom were at the residence when the shooting occurred.
Just outside a Flanagan's in Miramar, police vehicles are posted as an investigation is underway. More details to come.
CBS News Miami Meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says intermittent showers will help keep the heat under control.
People may be relieved that there was no tornado in the area on Wednesday afternoon, so what was all that wind?
NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera said rain showers in Broward County helped cool down high temperatures. Expect more intermittent showers Wednesday afternoon.
Police say the call came in at noon on Tuesday. An 11-year-old child had been shot at an apartment building at the corner of NW 17th Street and 2nd Avenue in Miami's historic Overtown neighborhood, near downtown.
The Florida Democratic Party issued a statement that read, in part, "Donald Trump spent more time rambling about golf tonight than laying out a vision for America."
While President Joe Biden has been in the headlines since his last debate, it was Kamala Harris that had the full attention of Donald Trump Tuesday evening at his Doral golf club.
NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera says to expect a few rain showers Wednesday.
Zoo Miami showed off its miniature Zebu cow resident named Milkshake.
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida granted the Anthony Kennedy's wish on Tuesday, gifting him a new dirt bike and all the gear that goes with it.
It was a gut wrenching day in a South Florida court as a mother who lost her son speaks to Ivan Billie, Jr.
Attorney Charise Morgan is planning to make Miami Proud
AAA predicted the busiest July Fourth ever.
Extreme heat is hitting many states out West and along the East Coast.
A new law took effect on July 1, allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to work more than eight hours a day on holidays and Sundays.
A federal judge in Texas on Saturday ordered 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father to be released from immigration detention.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a significant arctic blast as it approaches South Florida in the course of the next few hours.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
According to the preliminary investigation, the corrections officer was out jogging with an unidentified woman when an unknown suspect in an unknown vehicle approached the officer, and a dispute over the woman ensued.
A federal judge in Texas on Saturday ordered 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father to be released from immigration detention.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a significant arctic blast as it approaches South Florida in the course of the next few hours.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
According to the preliminary investigation, the corrections officer was out jogging with an unidentified woman when an unknown suspect in an unknown vehicle approached the officer, and a dispute over the woman ensued.
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 U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado weighs in on her political future in a new interview with "Face the Nation."
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
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.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
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.
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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.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes in the UFC 325 main event on what's expected to be an action-packed fight card.
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Rong Niu, known as "Red Panda," fell off her unicycle during her performance at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.