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A Leon County judge said Thursday science used by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is sufficient to justify the state's first black-bear hunt in more than two decades, although he added the agency could have done a better job in establishing the rules.
Whether you want to belt out a tune or just listen to other people sing their hearts out, check out the venues below for a fun night of karaoke.
A dish that utilizes lemon and lime to cook and tenderize fish and shellfish, a taste of the tropics, ceviche is too good to be true. The following South Floridian restaurants have such good ceviche, they were named after it.
As the moon rose over Fort Lauderdale Monday evening, residents kept a close eye on the rising waters along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Most Floridians try not to go outside during the excruciating summer months, but fall is the perfect time to get out and take in a show.
There is that ongoing joke about women having more shoes than the lives to wear them in, but let's be real for a moment. Women need different shoes depending on style, season and fashion. Whether for work, play or everyday wear, we have compiled a list of what we consider 2015's top shops in South Florida.
A student fell off a building while trying to jump from ledge to ledge at a South Florida school.
Bayfront Park offers Miami families tons of fun. Most of the park is free and open to the public with the exception of various events. Check out thse four top aspects to not miss out on at Bayfront Park.
Whether you want to go fishing, party on the high seas or simply spend a day out with family and friends, South Florida has a boat rental business to suit your needs!
Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the mob-connected 2001 slaying of a prominent businessman.
The Miami Hurricanes hit the practice field on Tuesday as they began to focus on this weekend's matchup with the Nebraska Cornhuskers under cloudy skies and thick humid air.
Including products from trusting name brands to custom-designing apparel, the following list gives a few of South Florida's top shops for ballet apparel in South Florida.
Think you know everything there is to know about Florida? You might be surprised.
Hikers may want to bring their dogs along with them to the great outdoors. Here are South Florida's top trails to do just that.
Mexican Independence Day is very different than Cinco De Mayo, but just as worth celebrating with some great Mexican recipes and restaurants this year!
A new study on whether the busy Atlantic hurricane seasons are coming to an end is causing some major debate among scientists.
These five Miami locations are worth checking out in honor of September's "National Bourbon Heritage Month."
A target was placed on at least 320 black bears Wednesday as the once-threatened species will be hunted across Florida next month for the first time in more than two decades.
With rich flavors and amazing textures, South Florida has a wide array of favorite dining destinations for Lebanese, Syrian, Persian and other Middle Eastern varieties.
Check out these expert tips for the hottest Fall fashions!
Four South Florida students could face the death penalty after allegedly killing their classmate with a machete and leaving him to die in a shallow grave.
Rosh Hashanah falls on Sunday, Sept. 13 through Tuesday, Sept. 15 this year. This article provides services, restaurants and a recipe that are all worthwhile ways to celebrate the Jewish New Year.
A flood watch is in effect for all of South Florida through Monday morning.
Planning a vacation or a corporate retreat can be very stressful. There are so many tiny details that have to be handled. So why not let someone else do the stressing for you? Travel agents are trained to handle all the details of planning a vacation or corporate function so that the client can just sit back and enjoy themselves on their vacation or retreat.
Broward County is recruiting thousands of temporary poll workers to help run voting locations on Election Day, with workers earning hundreds of dollars.
Edianys Santoyo said she began noticing missing deliveries months ago while ordering items for her upcoming wedding.
Eury Pérez pitched a one-hitter for just the 11th complete-game shutout in the major leagues this season, and the Miami Marlins beat the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 3-0.
If the panels prove successful, the city plans to expand the system to other sections of the seawall, officials say.
An FIU expert says the timing of the Army's Cuba planning message may be tied to South Florida political interests.
Broward County is recruiting thousands of temporary poll workers to help run voting locations on Election Day, with workers earning hundreds of dollars.
Edianys Santoyo said she began noticing missing deliveries months ago while ordering items for her upcoming wedding.
Eury Pérez pitched a one-hitter for just the 11th complete-game shutout in the major leagues this season, and the Miami Marlins beat the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 3-0.
If the panels prove successful, the city plans to expand the system to other sections of the seawall, officials say.
An FIU expert says the timing of the Army's Cuba planning message may be tied to South Florida political interests.
An FIU expert says the timing of the Army's Cuba planning message may be tied to South Florida political interests.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tried 3 times to enter her country "by air and sea but has been turned away each time," her team says.
Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah.
Alex Saab, 54, was deported in May by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez to the U.S.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
Families say months without court-ordered treatment can worsen psychiatric crises behind bars.
The Democrat says rapidly advancing technology requires Congress to act before safeguards fall behind.
A former Republican Congressman turned Democrat, Jolly is running as a moderate voice, arguing that it is time for change after decades of Republican rule in Tallahassee.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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.
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.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."