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Can you tweet for emergency help, text for 9-1-1 or post a panic alarm on Facebook? Even if you do, should you expect a rescue crew? Social media is changing the world, and now it's affecting how people reach out during a crisis. But can you count on it?
Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober is calling for the resignation of the city manager after his recent run in with the law.
Justin Bieber scored a perfect 100. Lady Gaga racked up a 94, Kim Kardashian a 91. These numbers are their Klout scores; the newest way to measure people and their influence online.
Ozzie Guillen has bad news for his 230,927 Twitter followers. He says he has posted his final tweet.
Mel Gibson... Paris Hilton... Lindsey Lohan... Kiefer Sutherland... the list of drunk or high celebrities getting into trouble is endless.
Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush seems to be torn on his feelings for both the physicality of football and the physical and mental toll it can take on your body.
Amare Stoudemire had a small muscle repaired Tuesday and will not play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat.
South Florida filmmaker Billy Corben's love for social media may cause a man's robbery conviction to be thrown out.
You've heard of people being asexual, homosexual, bisexual, transsexual, metrosexual... how about datasexual?
It's not known how much money they received but Spike Lee has reached a settlement with an elderly Florida couple forced to leave their home after the director tweeted their address and said it belonged to George Zimmerman, the man who shot Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26.
Film director Spike Lee has tweeted an apology to a Sanford couple who hasn't been able to return to their home after he re-tweeted their address as that of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch captain who shot and killed 17-year old Trayvon Martin.
While Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat were tweeting out their support for Trayvon Martin, reporter Geraldo Rivera took to the Fox News Channel to lay blame for the death of Martin on the teenager.
Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade is not one known to venture into controversial topics often, but Friday, Wade addressed the Trayvon Martin shooting on Twitter.
Two former Miami Hurricanes stars are in a very public dispute on Twitter over the New Orleans Saints bounty program.
As the Denver Broncos celebrated the signing of Peyton Manning Tuesday, it was yet another reminder of the heartache Dolphins fans feel each time they are rejected by a high-profile player or coach.
Social media is the new way companies are getting buzz on their products.
The social media revolution is already well underway; but now, Miami-Dade and Broward schools are coming to the realization that a social media policy may be needed for both teachers and students.
Check out our live video and Twitter updates from the red carpet. Keep up with all the Grammy award winners, red carpet stunners and celebrity gossip in real-time.
Lady Gaga is launching her own social networking site called "Little Monsters."
Imagine a world without Facebook, Twitter, or text messages. If it's a nightmarish thought, you're like most people aged 18-25 who are hopelessly addicted to something worse than alcohol or tobacco.
Hundreds of screaming teenage girls swarmed the gates of The Hit Factory in North Miami Beach Thursday in hopes of catching a glance of their favorite pop star.
Hillary Clinton spoke of the "Freedom to connect" as a new tenet of American diplomacy last year. The Secretary of State made her comments about the importance of freedom on the Internet after social media became a weapon for democracy and fueled the Arab Spring.
Do you have an idea how to lure big businesses who provide good paying jobs to Florida? Well, the governor wants to hear from you.
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I'm not sure I'd want to be Santa these days.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
A federal judge revoked the citizenship of Renzo William Alegre, 25, after he admitted to obtaining U.S. naturalization through fraud while engaging in child exploitation crimes.
The Florida governor joked about delivering the wager payoff straight to Marco Island, where he says many Hoosiers spend the winter.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Students and parents say the district's cost‑cutting plan creates inequities, while officials argue class size determines which schools get larger venues.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
A federal judge revoked the citizenship of Renzo William Alegre, 25, after he admitted to obtaining U.S. naturalization through fraud while engaging in child exploitation crimes.
The Florida governor joked about delivering the wager payoff straight to Marco Island, where he says many Hoosiers spend the winter.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Students and parents say the district's cost‑cutting plan creates inequities, while officials argue class size determines which schools get larger venues.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term before departing for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
More than 10 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."