Teacher Quits Job To Become A Personal Shopper, Doubles His Salary
A Florida teacher quit his job after he found a way to double his annual salary: shop for other people.
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A Florida teacher quit his job after he found a way to double his annual salary: shop for other people.
An unidentified man was caught clinging to the Broward County Transit bus's air vents as he balanced precariously on the vehicle's bumper.
A Tennessee teen and several other people visiting a Florida beach have been infected with hookworms.
A Florida man had a "conversation" with God while on stage during a Florida mayoral debate.
A Florida police chief has been ordered to go through sexual harassment training after an investigation into comments he made about a female officer's nipples.
Two Jacksonville Burger King employees were reportedly fired after allowing the female customer to get out of line and start making food in the fast food shop's kitchen.
Health officials say the customer was exposed to a bacterial infection known as Vibrio vulnificus and died just two days after visiting the Sarasota eatery.
A turtle had a hilarious run-in with Florida law enforcement when the animal refused to "pull over" to let traffic pass by.
A couple in Florida is warning other parents about food packaging labels after their teenage daughter died from eating a cookie.
A Florida man stopped by police says he wasn't driving drunk, he was only drinking while stopped at traffic lights.
After getting Gene Work to a local hospital, EMT's and firefighters returned to the man's home and helped to finish planting rows of sod at the Pasco County home.
A senior citizen in Florida is facing serious criminal charges after he was caught on video allegedly trying to attack his neighbor with a tractor.
A good Samaritan in Florida made this year's Fourth of July celebration unforgettable after returning $1,300 to a man who lost it in a local supermarket.
The New York State firefighter and her boyfriend, a New York State Trooper, were enjoying the Daytona Beach sun when duty called.
WKMG reports that the carcass of the dangerous sea creature was discovered at Shepard Park on Cocoa Beach on July 3.
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly attacking four ducks with a stick and stomping them to death.
Customers on a Spirit Airlines flight probably weren't expecting to hear that an alligator was keeping them from getting to their destination.
"Here's the cute little shoplifter at Magic Kingdom," reads the caption to the Facebook video.
Wildlife officials captured a 12 and a half foot gator from the lake, and a necropsy confirmed the animal had human remains inside its stomach.
A Florida deputy is being praised for his expert aim after stopping a hammer-wielding suspect with a can of baked beans.
Two Florida tourists decided to add some excitement to their engagement in an alligator-infested theme park.
40-year-old Crystal June Methvin was taken into custody after being charged with possession of crystal meth
A Florida teacher accused of drowning two raccoons and an opossum in front of his students will not face criminal charges, according to the state attorney's office.
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for parts of the Florida as the center of Subtropical Storm Alberto will likely reach the northern Gulf Coast Monday afternoon or evening.
Using Amazon's Alexa, Petra the parrot is becoming an Internet sensation after learning to give the voice-activated device commands.
Our first snowfall of the season is already on the books, so how much more snow can we expect this winter?
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek re-election to Congress.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
A former New York prison guard was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks.
All week, Mamdani has been announcing key leaders of his incoming administration.
Our first snowfall of the season is already on the books, so how much more snow can we expect this winter?
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek re-election to Congress.
A former New York prison guard was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks.
All week, Mamdani has been announcing key leaders of his incoming administration.
New York City prosecutors want the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate Pedro Hernandez's murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek re-election to Congress.
All week, Mamdani has been announcing key leaders of his incoming administration.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
Under a bill expected to be passed by the New York City Council, delivery app companies will be forced to stop firing delivery workers without cause.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
J.T. Miller scored 2:21 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Thursday night.
The New York Knicks rallied for a 114-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
The Miami Heat snapped a five-game losing streak with a 106-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Winter officially begins Sunday, and our first snowfall of the season is already on the books. So how much more snow can we expect this winter? CBS News New York meteorologist Vanessa Murdock has the First Alert Winter Outlook.
The Department of Justice released the Jeffrey Epstein files Friday, but a top Justice Department official says it's only a partial release. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A federal judge has thrown out the murder conviction of one of the men found guilty in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay.
Rep. Elise Stefanik has ended her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection in Congress. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has more on the Republicans' shocking announcement.
Friday, gusty winds knocked down trees throughout the Tri-State Area, and flash flooding was also an issue. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock, Carolyn Gusoff, Adi Guajardo and Christine Sloan report.
