National Unemployment Dropping: A Closer Look for South Florida
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As anyone in South Florida who lives paycheck to paycheck can tell you, South Florida is one of the most expensive places to live in the country. Now, Forbes Magazine has provided the proof just how expensive South Florida has become.
Everyone loves to rock out from time to time. While not at the level of Great Britain, South Florida has produced its fair share of rock stars throughout the years. From pop rock to metal and everything in between, South Florida has produced plenty of rockers throughout the years.
There's a unique form of choreography uniting two types of dancers on one stage in South Florida.
As South Carolina prepares to vote in its GOP primary; the prospective candidates are already eyeing the bigger prize of Florida.
A South Florida couple arrived home to hugs and tears days after escaping a sinking cruise ship.
The South Florida company of a luxury cruise ship that ran aground and tipped over, leaving at least three dead and 70 people still unaccounted for, said the ship struck a submerged rock before tilting.
A South Florida based swimwear line called BodyJock is fast becoming the "go to" suits for buff beachgoers.
While many motorists loathe the notion that they can be nabbed by a machine and not a cop, the lens we love to loathe appears to be helping solve crimes and prevent many crashes.
A look back at the headline grabbing stories that filled 2011 in South Florida.
December is traditionally the time for car dealers to do whatever it takes to get the previous year's inventory off their lots.
So you've soaked up some rays and had a good meal, it's only natural that now it's time to shop! If there's one thing South Florida does well, besides the weather, it's offering a wide variety of shops for every taste, and every price range.
Santa Claus might want to leave his thick red coat behind when he travels to South Florida to drop off toys for the tots this weekend.
America's housing bubble went bust when the mortgage mess began.
When I heard today that Miami had been chosen as the country's vainest city, my first reaction was: "duh".
While the art community and South Florida resident gather for Art Basel events on Miami Beach, Wynwood and the Design District, there is one exhibit which carries the soul of a shaken community.
Some of the best movies in cinema history have been set in South Florida. Movies include: Scarface, The Godfather, Part II, Caddyshack, There's Something About Mary, and Porky's.
The coldest air of the season is on the way. A strong cold will move across all of South Florida by Tuesday morning.
There's a water warning for South Florida beachgoers this long holiday weekend. Beachgoers are being urged to use extreme caution due to dangerous rip currents.
The University of Miami needed a few more minutes last weekend and they might have been able to pull off an improbable upset of Florida State. But, now the Canes must regroup and focus on the Bulls of South Florida.
A cool change is on the way to South Florida.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made a South Florida stop Thursday in support of her new book, No Higher Honor.
More than 400 people could have died in the skies over Miami in August, if not for an air traffic controller who saved the day. CBS4 Investigator Stephen Stock uncovers the video and audio of this near mid-air collision and talks to the controller.
An elderly lawyer was arrested at his home in Buffalo Grove and charged with fraud, money laundering in theft for allegedly stealing funds from the city of Tallahassee, Florida.
A Miami woman was arrested after posing as an immigration attorney and stealing money from a woman looking for help, police say.
A Miami school was placed in a precautionary lockdown after a possible shooting took place nearby, officials say.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza official declared for the NFL draft and could be the no. 1 pick.
An elderly lawyer was arrested at his home in Buffalo Grove and charged with fraud, money laundering in theft for allegedly stealing funds from the city of Tallahassee, Florida.
A Miami woman was arrested after posing as an immigration attorney and stealing money from a woman looking for help, police say.
A Miami school was placed in a precautionary lockdown after a possible shooting took place nearby, officials say.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza official declared for the NFL draft and could be the no. 1 pick.
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 Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
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.
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.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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.
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.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.