Roxcy Bolton's legacy lives on as a trailblazer for women's rights
Miami activist Roxcy Bolton helped drive major reforms for women's rights, from shelters and rape centers to national policy changes.
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Miami activist Roxcy Bolton helped drive major reforms for women's rights, from shelters and rape centers to national policy changes.
The bill doesn't prohibit a local government from recognizing state and federal holidays, such as Juneteenth or Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The event at the Seminole Hard Rock celebrated International Women's Month, highlighting women leaders, artists and entrepreneurs.
Every Saturday morning, women of all ages and backgrounds gather at Sixty Vines in downtown Miami for the weekly walk. Over the last five months, the group has continued to grow.
A South Florida foundation is helping young women across Miami-Dade to reach their full potential through mentorship and service.
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
Trice dedicated herself to uplifting those in need, transforming lives in her wake.
For Women's History Month, we proudly celebrate the extraordinary life and lasting legacy of Jessie Trice, a fearless advocate for women's healthcare.
For Women's History Month, CBS News Miami's Tania Francois introduces us to Traci Young-Byron, who has led one of Miami's most iconic high school dance troops for almost two decades.
Barbara Capitman and the members of the Miami Design Preservation League dug in their heels to save the aging hotels on Ocean Drive.
Long before the University of Miami became known for its powerhouse football and baseball programs, one of its greatest athletes was making history on the tennis court.
More than 14,000 Cuban children were spirited out of the island nation to escape the Castro revolution
More than 14,000 Cuban children were spirited out of the island nation to escape the Castro revolution.
In 1967, Betty Mae Tiger Jumper became the first female chairwoman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida
In 1967, Betty Mae Tiger Jumper became the first female chairwoman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida
Patricia Chin, the 'Godmother of Reggae,' talks about her beginnings and trajectory.
CBS News Miami celebrates Women's History Month by shining the spotlight on a woman who helped shape the music industry. Patricia Chin, the Godmother of Reggae, helped make some of the names in reggae music today.
Helen Muir was an author, newspaper columnist, radio personality, and is often credited for bringing Miami-Dade's library system into the modern era.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, we acknowledge Sonjia Kenya, who's paving the way in the medical field.
"Rhythms of Africa" takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Miramar Cultural Center.
Most of what became downtown Fort Lauderdale was purchased by Mary and William Brickell in1874
This year, amid a nationwide attack on reproductive rights, many believe it's the women's vote that could decide the 2024 election.
Her picture is on the wall down the hall from the reception desk at Miami Jewish Health, a 25-acre, lush oasis dedicated to the care of aging Miami residents of all faiths.
Her picture is on the wall down the hall from the reception desk at Miami Jewish Health, a 25-acre, lush oasis dedicated to the care of aging Miami residents of all faiths.
In the 1980s, Wilhelmina Harvey became the first female mayor of Monroe County, later known as "The Grand Dame of Keys politics" and "Wild Willie."
Miguel Reyes Rodriguez, 32, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals among other charges.
The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.
Officials say people and pets should keep a safe distance away from the water to limit the chances of an alligator encounter.
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Miguel Reyes Rodriguez, 32, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals among other charges.
The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.
From major concerts and waterfront fireworks to hometown parades and family festivals, South Florida communities are celebrating America's 250th birthday.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Officials say people and pets should keep a safe distance away from the water to limit the chances of an alligator encounter.
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.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
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.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."