South Florida Not Getting Jobless Back To Work
As nation's unemployment rate slowly sinks below the double digit mark, here in South Florida the picture is not as encouraging.
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As nation's unemployment rate slowly sinks below the double digit mark, here in South Florida the picture is not as encouraging.
As many Americans are trying to get out of the devastated country, one group of volunteers from South Florida is making their way to Japan to help in any way they can.
South Floridians know how to prepare for a disaster, after all, we've got hurricane season year after year. But in the wake of the devastating earthquake and massive tsunami in Japan, many people are wondering whether a tsunami could strike Florida.
A line of strong thunderstorms raced across South Florida late Thursday morning, dropping some much needed rain and bringing a change in the temperature, as a new cold front promises a chilly night.
It's happening all over South Florida, local gas dealers pulling down their old signs and putting up higher prices, and those higher prices are hurting struggling South Florida drivers.
There's no shortage of activities for South Floridians this President's Day weekend. Events range from the boat show to the arts festival. These events lure millions in tourist dollars to the local economy and also keep plenty of local residents entertained.
Oh, when the mega yachts come sailing in – that can only mean one thing in South Florida: it's boat show season.
Egyptian Americans living in South Florida continue to monitor the historic events in their homeland. Many are rejoicing after president Hosni Mubarak resigned while others are concerned about an incoming leader.
The high-tech electric cars are starting to hit the market nationwide, but not in South Florida because the region is not ready to support them.
Thousands of Egyptians living in South Florida are watching events unfold a world away, and they're holding their breath.
World Wrestling Entertainment awarded WrestleMania 28 to South Florida and will hold the annual event at Sun Life Stadium next year, according to CBSMiami news partner the Miami Herald.
The NFL faces a problem of whether a stadium or perfect weather and plenty of experience are the keys to making a successful Super Bowl.
A major winter storm that is dumping snow, ice, freezing rain, and even severe weather over much of the nation is causing travel headaches at South Florida airports.
As the political unrest in Egypt continues to send shock waves throughout the Middle East, the heavy Jewish population here in South Florida is paying very close attention.
The Sunshine State continues to be among the worst states in the nation when it comes to foreclosures.
Yknow, sometimes you wonder if teams just start to believe all of the hype. It sure looked that way when the Heat played in Los Angeles Tuesday night.
Old Man Winter is making a return trip to South Florida. The blizzard in New England is sending cold air all the way down into our area.
From listening to one of the best Italian tenors in the world to learning more about the mating habits of animals, this year's Valentine's Day events offer couples a wide variety.
While parts of the country is digging out of a massive snow storm, South Florida is digging volleyballs on South Beach. People are back outside enjoying the sun.
The 2-hour wrap around line at Miami International Airport is not at a security checkpoint, it is at an airline.
South Florida likes to think of itself as a sports mecca that is home to some of the best franchises out there. But recently, South Florida's sports teams have been average at best when they play in front of the home crowd.
Although legislators in Washington D.C. voted down the Dream Act for a second time, many undocumented college students in South Florida are not giving up hope.
A record-breaking cold spell continued across South Florida with even colder temperatures in some locations than Tuesday due to clear skies and lighter winds.
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch and Wind Chill Watch for all of mainland South Florida from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
The investigation took place in the area of Southwest 157th Avenue and 160th Street.
Jean Robert Casimir, 53, a naturalized U.S. citizen and former Haitian National Police officer, pleaded guilty in federal court.
Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
More showers and storms moved through South Florida on Wednesday, but most of the activity is expected in the first half of the day.
The investigation took place in the area of Southwest 157th Avenue and 160th Street.
Jean Robert Casimir, 53, a naturalized U.S. citizen and former Haitian National Police officer, pleaded guilty in federal court.
Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
More showers and storms moved through South Florida on Wednesday, but most of the activity is expected in the first half of the day.
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.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
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.
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.
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.
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
The sordid life of Fabian Basabe is one CBS Miami first began covering on this show three years ago.
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.