First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
United States aid is headed to Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, and government officials are warning the island nation that if supplies end up in the hands of the Cuban regime, there will be consequences.
The crash that killed 53-year-old Alexander Wurm and his 22-year-old daughter, Serena Wurm, happened the morning of Nov. 10.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended on Sunday, Nov. 30.
The 2025 hurricane season is drawing to a close without a single one making landfall in the continental United States.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on Nov. 30, and with no storms on the horizon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said most people feel like it's been a positive season, "and we needed it."
Researchers recorded a record-breaking wind gust as Hurricane Melissa lashed the Caribbean in late October.
A small plane crashed into a Coral Springs neighborhood pond Monday morning after taking off from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Kimali Stephen says she hasn't heard from her 85-year-old father since the Category 5 storm hit Westmoreland Parish. She's now organizing a trip and donation drive to help others still searching.
Investigators say the suspects used the same method in each case, striking when homeowners were away and stealing large amounts of cash and jewelry.
45-year-old Maikel Rojas was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in October 2025 after showing up for a routine, court-mandated annual check-in at the Miramar immigration office.
The owners of Zensations Garden, who have run the business for 12 years, estimate that about $1,000 worth of plants and other items were taken.
In one Ring video from Wednesday, the suspect is seen riding his bike up to a home and stuffing a package underneath his T-shirt.
Investigators allege that in early March, Nikol Marie Rodriguez hurt the boy, who has autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to an arrest report.
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.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
Former state Sen. Lauren Book launched her 11th annual statewide walk, encouraging survivors to share their stories amid renewed attention on the Epstein case.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski is pressing county commissioners to approve a long-delayed mental health center, warning lives are at stake as the building sits empty.
Emily Gregory describes the days following her upset victory in Tuesday's special election as "a little overwhelming, surreal, but exciting."
The Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery, located at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, would be a first-of-its-kind facility that could make a difference in the lives of countless people.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Rapper Offset is recovering after a shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where Lil Tjay was among two people detained and later charged.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA headed to South Florida to raise awareness for residents to start to prepare just in case a storm heads toward the Sunshine State this year.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is set to kick off on June 1, but it’s never too early to start to prepare. That’s why NOAA is going on tour to promote awareness, and it makes a stop right here in the Florida Keys on Tuesday.
With just 31 days until the NFL Draft, 16 Miami Hurricanes prospects took center stage at Pro Day, giving their all for a packed house of coaches and scouts—including over 100 NFL staffers—hoping to secure their shot at the next level. CBS Miami’s Jalen Gilkey has the sights and sounds from Coral Gables.
The Miami Hurricanes baseball team kicked off their season in dominating fashion, sweeping Lehigh and setting a new program record with a 15-run inning. Highlights include Daniel Cuvet’s first homer of the season and Fabio Peralta’s bases-clearing triple. Coach JT Arteaga says the sweep sets a strong tone for the team’s revenge tour ahead.
As changes take shape in Miami Gardens, the Dolphins welcome Jeff Hafley as head coach and Bobby Slowik as offensive coordinator. With a focus on a fast, physical style of play, all eyes are on who will lead the offense and how the team’s identity will evolve under new leadership.
The season overall came in on the lower end of the forecasted range. There were 13 named storms and 5 hurricanes, of which 4 were major hurricanes. An average season has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.
This hurricane season brought 13 named storms — four of which were major hurricanes. However, none of them made landfall, which is an unusual phenomenon.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Shane Hinton explains that a weaker Bermuda High and timely jet-stream dips kept every hurricane away from the U.S. this season, even as powerful storms like Category 5 Melissa shattered records across the Atlantic.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says Erin is losing intensity as moves to the north-northeast.
