South Florida Mother Fighting Rare Neurological Disorder
A South Florida mother of three young daughters has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome, otherwise known as OMS.
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A South Florida mother of three young daughters has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome, otherwise known as OMS.
Cody Stroud threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns to help McNeese State upset South Florida 53-21 and ruin the Bulls' debut under coach Willie Taggart on Saturday night.
South Floridians are closely watching the situation in Syria, and opinions are divided over whether or not the U.S. should take military action.
If you made beach plans for the holiday weekend, keep them. South Florida will only see spotty storms much, in part, because of light southerly flow of the winds.
Since Miami is considered a hub for Latin American and Caribbean travel and trade, a top U.S. State Department official is in town to sign an agreement with Miami port of officials on security related issues in the Caribbean region.
Her struggle with cancer inspired people across the world; now the family of Bella Rodriguez-Torres is continuing her legacy by helping other kids with cancer.
Hurricane Andrew forever changed the landscape and lives in South Florida 21 years ago, Saturday.
Coffee has long been one of the most popular drinks in the US but, experts say, there is a change brewing. A drink steeped in history, tea-sipping seems to be rising in popularity but are South Floridians ready to trade their coffee break for tea time?
Budget cuts mean fewer officers on the streets of Miami. While many people agree that more officers are needed, no one wants to pay for them.
The first few months of hurricane season have swept by and for the most part things have been pretty calm.
South Florida native Flo Rida will put on a concert Saturday night to get children excited for the start of school, Monday.
It's rare for South Florida to see any totally dry days in a row during the wet season, but that happened Saturday and Sunday for many communities.
Catch the best live music at these South Florida venues. Best South Florida Music Venues, Cruzan Amphitheater, Bank Atlantic Center, Hard Rock Live, Jackie Gleason Theater, Revolution Live
Throughout South Florida, there are a number of support groups that provide a wealth of benefits and information that are an invaluable resource to parents homeschooling their kids.
Cuban Americans, protesting the treatment of migrants in the Bahamas, have resurfaced attention to longstanding complaints about the conditions of confinement for people seeking to reach the U.S., often with the help of human smugglers.
In South Florida, baseball fans did not seem surprised to hear Alex Rodriguez is out through the end of the 2014 season.
Lost in the story about the looming suspensions of Alex Rodriguez for his use of performance enhancing drugs allegedly acquired from the Coral Gables-based Biogenesis clinic is A-Rod's local legacy in South Florida.
Families have just one more day to flock to stores in South Florida to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.
The system that was once Tropical Storm Dorian could again be a focus for the weather forecast in South Florida.
Powered by former Northwestern High School quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, the Louisville Cardinals are the overwhelming pick to win the American Athletic Conference, formerly known as the Big East Conference, in 2013.
The deadly shooting at a Hialeah apartment complex that left seven people dead, including the gunman, is not the first mass shooting in South Florida but it may be one of the worst in Hialeah's history.
If you thought Thursday was hot, don't expect much relief Friday as the area will likely have another scorcher across South Florida with highs once again soaring to the low to mid 90s.
As the pints were poured and the fish and chips were eaten at the Kingshead Pub in Sunrise, the talk was about Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge's, new baby boy -- with typical British understatement.
Miami Dolphins first-round draft pick Dion Jordan has signed a multi-year contract.
Rosalicia Bernal filmed the malnourished dog, contacted police, and has now been approved to adopt it.
One rider died, and another is in critical condition after an e-scooter crash at S.W. 1st St. and 22nd Ave.
The property appraiser, elections supervisor, and tax collector say they publicly backed the ballot measure as homeowners, not in their official capacities.
The same downtown lot where 2 high-rises were once approved now has 1,000 banana plants at the center of a tax classification dispute.
The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in the major climate change lawsuit between two energy companies and the city and county of Boulder, Colorado.
Rosalicia Bernal filmed the malnourished dog, contacted police, and has now been approved to adopt it.
One rider died, and another is in critical condition after an e-scooter crash at S.W. 1st St. and 22nd Ave.
The property appraiser, elections supervisor, and tax collector say they publicly backed the ballot measure as homeowners, not in their official capacities.
The same downtown lot where 2 high-rises were once approved now has 1,000 banana plants at the center of a tax classification dispute.
The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in the major climate change lawsuit between two energy companies and the city and county of Boulder, Colorado.
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.
Campaign finance records and tax filings raise questions about how $5 million moved through Secure Florida's Future.
Florida voters deserve to hear the candidates address property taxes, insurance, the economy, education, health care, and other major issues facing the state.
Rodriguez criticized Salazar's response to Trump's immigration policies and said she has failed to address the cost of living.
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.
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.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
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.