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.
A federal judge granted Marlon Cervelo's habeas corpus petition 3 days before his scheduled ICE hearing.
Arick Metayer was arrested after a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl and hurt a 15-year-old boy.
Jolly and Donalds are pushing competing plans to fix Florida's property insurance crisis.
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
Rosalicia Bernal filmed the malnourished dog, contacted police, and has now been approved to adopt it.
A federal judge granted Marlon Cervelo's habeas corpus petition 3 days before his scheduled ICE hearing.
Arick Metayer was arrested after a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl and hurt a 15-year-old boy.
Jolly and Donalds are pushing competing plans to fix Florida's property insurance crisis.
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
Rosalicia Bernal filmed the malnourished dog, contacted police, and has now been approved to adopt it.
A federal judge granted Marlon Cervelo's habeas corpus petition 3 days before his scheduled ICE hearing.
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.
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.
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.
Campaign finance records and tax filings raise questions about how $5 million moved through Secure Florida's Future.
The Democrat says rapidly advancing technology requires Congress to act before safeguards fall behind.
Families say months without court-ordered treatment can worsen psychiatric crises behind bars.
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.