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."
Oscar Chamizo-Martin was arrested after a victim spotted a phone being held over his restroom stall, police say.
The warrant is the 15th DeSantis has signed this year; Florida has executed 12 inmates so far in 2026.
Duniel Arecesgonzalez faces a felony theft charge after police found $852 worth of avocados in his truck and nearby bags.
Florida has 155 measles cases so far in 2026 and a vaccination rate well below the herd immunity threshold, according to the Florida Department of Health.
A powerful and deadly earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday.
Oscar Chamizo-Martin was arrested after a victim spotted a phone being held over his restroom stall, police say.
The warrant is the 15th DeSantis has signed this year; Florida has executed 12 inmates so far in 2026.
Duniel Arecesgonzalez faces a felony theft charge after police found $852 worth of avocados in his truck and nearby bags.
Florida has 155 measles cases so far in 2026 and a vaccination rate well below the herd immunity threshold, according to the Florida Department of Health.
A powerful and deadly earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday.
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 winner of the August primary will face Republican candidate Te Brown in the November general election.
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
Two Senate Republicans released a set of 2021 texts that show Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing how to "weigh the potential risks against the benefits" of pregnant women taking COVID-19 vaccines.
President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Iran as the stalemate continued and Tehran laid out new conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
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.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.