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A South Florida lesbian who wants to get married to her new partner needs a divorce from her former partner. However, she can't be located and because Florida is constitutionally banned from recognizing the relationship, she can't get divorced.
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office is warning Internet and social media users to be on the lookout for a cyber-bullying campaign that popped up Friday.
Wildlife inspectors at Miami International Airport are trying to keep illegal animal imports from entering the country as the airport leads the nation in shipments of both living and dead animals, according to the The Miami Herald.
Amid a criminal investigation, the fate of ex-Florida Congressman David Rivera, may rely mostly on a woman who was his close friend.
South Floridians are no stranger to heat, and with the month of August a day away, we are undoubtedly entering one of the hottest months of the year.
The Air Force is joining in the efforts to help control mosquito borne illnesses bugging South Florida.
Whether it's the over-sized sushi sampler at Makoto at Bal Harbour Shops or the elegant Filet Mignon at The Forge Miami Beach, it's time to make reservations for Miami Spice.
Terminal Two at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport was filled with plenty of cheer Wednesday as dozens of South Florida high school students, who spent the summer in Israel, returned home.
Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan deal to start fixing the embattled Department of Veterans Affairs. The deal to improve veterans' health care would authorize at least $17 billion to fix the health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records covering up delays, the bill's chief supporters said Monday.
Two South Florida brothers have been sentenced for their role in a multi-million dollar food stamp scam.
A South Florida man has been sentenced to federal prison for lying to FBI agents about his attempts to travel to Africa to join a violent terrorist organization.
It was a mad shopping rush through the aisles of Whole Foods in North Miami at the start of a celebrity chef cook-off where three of South Florida's top chefs teamed up with three culinary students from Johnson and Wales University for the Fill the Grill competition—and 20 is the magic number.
Did you know you can treat tons of skin problems with things you can find right inside your own home?
Hollywood Police said they are looking for three men involved in a home invasion robbery that targeted an elderly victim.
A South Florida high school students captured tense moments in Israel when they were heading for shelter after air raid sirens started sounding.
Dust off your nets and tickle sticks, South Florida, the 2014 mini-season is around the corner.
Valentine's Day is the universal day of love, and tens of thousands celebrate it big every year. One of the most common ways to spend the holiday of love is to splurge on a honeymoon suite at a hotel in town. In South Florida, there are dozens of lodging options.
Jumbo's is as well known for its shrimp as it is for its history.
A South Florida renter came home to find people living inside his house but the family illegally squatting inside said they are not leaving.
The Giant African Land Snail has become an issue in South Florida leading to snail-sniffing dogs and teams of people trying to capture the invasive species.
A South Florida college student set a world record for concocting the most expensive Starbucks drink ever.
Headed for the Keys this weekend? May want to think before jumping into the ocean as Katharine, a 14-foot great white shark, is back—and is swimming in the waters just off Islamorada.
Robert Chavez says his identity theft nightmare began back in April after he got a call from Lowe's Home Improvement about opening an account there.
If you've ever driven through Broward County, there's a slight chance that you've been watched. In parts of northern Broward County, license plates are tracked by computers every time a car passes by. These systems have been in use for several years now.
After heavy storms in a West Miami-Dade neighborhood, the water is rising, and so are frustrations.
The Miami Dolphins said that Tom Garfinkel will remain a part of the organization.
A 16-year-old lifeguard is being hailed a hero after rescuing a boy from a rip current off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
Ana Caridad Linares, a Coral Gables woman, pleaded guilty to impersonating an immigration official and filing fraudulent court motions in an attempt to have cases dismissed.
The Miami Dolphins said that Tom Garfinkel will remain a part of the organization.
A 16-year-old lifeguard is being hailed a hero after rescuing a boy from a rip current off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
Ana Caridad Linares, a Coral Gables woman, pleaded guilty to impersonating an immigration official and filing fraudulent court motions in an attempt to have cases dismissed.
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 Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Some of the key Florida races this year include the race for governor and U.S. senator.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
As Florida attorney general, it was Moody and her office that approved the diversion of $10 million of taxpayer money to the Hope Florida Foundation
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
Larkin spoke this week to CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.