Headed To Fort Lauderdale For Spring Break? You Better Follow The Rules
The police department is reminding you of the rules and regulations to follow in order to have a happy and safe Spring Break 2019.
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The police department is reminding you of the rules and regulations to follow in order to have a happy and safe Spring Break 2019.
Thousands of college students will visit Miami Beach during their Spring Break to bask in the sun on its sandy beaches, party the night away in it clubs, and generally just have a good time.
Fort Lauderdale is banning the scooters at the beach for the upcoming busy spring break.
Ball State University junior Drew Akers was put into a medically induced coma after he was involved in a hit and run accident earlier this week.
Garbage mixed with sand filled the area behind the Ocean Sky Resort on the Galt Ocean Mile in Fort Lauderdale Friday morning.
It's not exactly what most South Floridians would consider beach weather.
Spring breakers in Miami Beach are facing a new set of rules this year.
Volunteers participated in a cleanup on Miami Beach to help get rid of debris and litter left behind by the Spring Break crowds.
Law enforcement will be out in full force this weekend - just in time for Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park.
In an effort to keep a lid on the sometimes rowdy Spring Break crowds that are now packing South Beach, the city's police department have come up with some new measures that will be implemented for "High Impact Weekends".
The word whispered across South Beach Friday night was "chaos" after the spring break crowds got out of control.
Spring break is almost here. This is the time of year when college students pack their bags and head to somewhere they can forget about their studies. Europe offers many destinations where students can have fun, explore and escape.
In an effort to reign in the partying hordes who packed their beaches every Spring, Panama City Beach leaders have voted to ban beach drinking during the month of March.
A house party that dissolved into a hail of gunfire and left seven young people hurt has officials on the Florida Panhandle pondering what to do with a spring break season they say has gotten out of control.
As Spring Break winds down for most South Florida kids, a last trip to the beach may be on the agenda. Those going should be careful around the water due to dangerous rip currents.
A burn victim is speaking out for the first since his truck was set on fire—with him sleeping inside—in the parking lot of a bar in the Keys nearly two years ago.
Beaches, bars and parties are the hallmark of a great spring break. Plan your trip to South Florida this year and experience two cities that have all three, plus much more.
For those who are still searching on how to stay within the average student budget while planning the best spring break trip ever, here are a few helpful tips to get started.
After a security failure at 2014's Ultra Music Festival, organizers for the festival announced Friday the hiring of a top cop. This comes as the Mayor and Miami City Commissioner are trying to ban the event altogether.
If you're going to throw something off your balcony during spring break, it's a good idea to check to see if there might be a cop below.
Making plans for spring break? Look no further than the sizzling shores, rich history and hip scene of South Florida.
College students on a budget may still find discount travel packages to spring break destinations like South Padre Island, Daytona Beach and Panama City.
Cancun, Mexico, Las Vegas and South Beach Miami are among the best long weekend trips for college students.
It's Spring Break and Ft. Lauderdale Beach is packed with college students. While the number of spring breakers has been steady over the past five years, it is nothing compared to the heyday of thirty years ago.
Colder temperatures than usual have disappointed college students visiting Miami for Spring Break.
A new state report shows Florida recorded 694 reportable boating accidents in 2025, with officials pointing to increasingly congested waterways.
A report claiming Cuba acquired 300 military drones is drawing concern from South Florida leaders and national security observers, though officials say there is no threat.
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
Colombian businessman Alex Saab, alleged financial operator for Nicolás Maduro, appeared in Miami federal court after being deported to the U.S. on new money laundering charges.
Residents in Miami Gardens say drivers routinely ignore stop signs at Northwest 12th Avenue and Northwest 170th Terrace, raising safety concerns and calls for fixes.
A new state report shows Florida recorded 694 reportable boating accidents in 2025, with officials pointing to increasingly congested waterways.
A report claiming Cuba acquired 300 military drones is drawing concern from South Florida leaders and national security observers, though officials say there is no threat.
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
Colombian businessman Alex Saab, alleged financial operator for Nicolás Maduro, appeared in Miami federal court after being deported to the U.S. on new money laundering charges.
Residents in Miami Gardens say drivers routinely ignore stop signs at Northwest 12th Avenue and Northwest 170th Terrace, raising safety concerns and calls for fixes.
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.
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
The only remaining roadblock: Miami Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, who has so far refused to say when – or even if – he will allow the full commission to vote on it.
A group of Miami residents, including historian Marvin Dunn, filed suit last week in federal court to block the transfer of land for the proposed library.
CBS News Miami has confirmed from multiple sources that the Miami Dade State Attorney's office is investigating A3.
State Senator Rosalind Osgood is urging Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 22nd Congressional district.
Several commissioners have raised questions about how the center would be funded in future years.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
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.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" edges out "Mortal Kombat II" at the North American box office this weekend.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.