The story begins in the 18th century when 11 Spanish ships were destroyed in a hurricane off the Florida coast

The story begins in the 18th century when 11 Spanish ships were destroyed in a hurricane off the Florida coast. They were sailing from Cuba to Spain. Last month, 300 years to the day since the disaster, a Florida salvage company recovered 350 sunken gold coins. They are worth $4.5 million. 1715 Fleet Queens Jewels co-founder Brent Brisben joins “CBS This Morning” with some of the rare coins.

• Aug 19, 2015
• 5:29

Floridians living near leaking wastewater pond can return home

Officials are still working to avoid a structural collapse of the former phosphate mining facility.

• Apr 7, 2021

The U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba, is open for business again after more than half a century. Secretary of State John Kerry has left Cuba after he attended the official raising of the American flag in Havana

The U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba, is open for business again after more than half a century. Secretary of State John Kerry has left Cuba after he attended the official raising of the American flag in Havana. Kerry went to Havana to personally oversee the re-opening of the long-shuttered American embassy. Margaret Brennan reports.

• Aug 15, 2015
• 2:17

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from August 14, 2015 edition

U.S. officials say that American Kayla Mueller was repeatedly raped during her time in ISIS custody; and CBS News' Steve Hartman has a habit he can't seem to kick: weeding his yard.

• Aug 14, 2015
• 19:39

The medical community in Florida is trying to figure out how to deal with an alarming number of people being infected with HIV

The medical community in Florida is trying to figure out how to deal with an alarming number of people being infected with HIV. The Sunshine State now ranks number one with new cases of the potentially deadly disease. CBS News correspondent Vicente Arenas reports from Miami.

• Aug 14, 2015
• 2:19

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including A.L.O., the autonomous robot "Botlr" at the Cupertino Aloft Hotel, and Hello Denizen's Tiny Hamster taking a trip to Walt Disney World. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.

• Aug 12, 2015
• 1:33

For decades, the tomato farms in south Florida have been known for their awful working conditions, but things are changing thanks to some unlikely partners

For decades, the tomato farms in south Florida have been known for their awful working conditions, but things are changing thanks to some unlikely partners. Mark Strassmann reports on how a coalition of migrant farm workers and some of the nation's biggest tomato buyers are helping improve working conditions and raise pay.

• Aug 9, 2015
• 8:09

Toxic wastewater reservoir on verge of collapse in Florida

County commissioners have extended the local state of emergency as the situation remains "dynamic."

• Apr 6, 2021

A North Carolina police officer is on trial for the shooting death of an unarmed black man in 2013

A North Carolina police officer is on trial for the shooting death of an unarmed black man in 2013. The incident was captured on a dashboard camera, and the video has now been released to the public. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Julia Dahl explains what happened.

• Aug 6, 2015
• 1:32

Three people were found brutally murdered inside a Florida home. Investigators say evidence indicates it was a ritualistic killing

Three people were found brutally murdered inside a Florida home. Investigators say evidence indicates it was a ritualistic killing. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Julia Dahl explains.

• Aug 5, 2015
• 2:55

About 60 million Americans are in the path of more severe weather

About 60 million Americans are in the path of more severe weather. Flooding in central Florida forced evacuations Monday, as several people were rescued from fast-moving water. Grayson Kamm of Tampa affiliate WTSP reports from Elfers, one of the hardest hit areas.

• Aug 4, 2015
• 2:12

American cigar lovers are hoping that they'll soon have the chance to enjoy Cuba's signature product

American cigar lovers are hoping that they'll soon have the chance to enjoy Cuba's signature product. Mark Strassmann heads to Havana to visit that island nation's cigar industry, and to sample what could soon be in American stores if Congress votes to lift the 1962 trade embargo of Cuban goods.

• Aug 2, 2015
• 6:12

Toxic wastewater reservoir in Florida may collapse

Hundreds of residents in Manatee, Florida, were told to evacuate their homes amid fears that a wastewater pond could collapse. Janet Shamlian has the latest.

• Apr 5, 2021
• 2:13

A Florida man is accused of planning a bomb plot on behalf of ISIS. The FBI says he plotted to attack beaches on Fourth of July

A Florida man is accused of planning a bomb plot on behalf of ISIS. The FBI says he plotted to attack beaches on Fourth of July. CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell joins CBSN with more on how federal agents were able to stop the plot and capture the suspect.

• Jul 29, 2015
• 2:21

A Florida man has been arrested and charged for planning to bomb a public beach in an attack the Department of Justice says was inspired by ISIS

A Florida man has been arrested and charged for planning to bomb a public beach in an attack the Department of Justice says was inspired by ISIS. CBS News justice correspondent Paula Reid has the latest on the plot.

• Jul 28, 2015
• 1:20

A St. Petersburg, Florida homeowner called county officials to complain about the smell rising from her neighbor's barbecue grill.

A St. Petersburg, Florida homeowner called county officials to complain about the smell rising from her neighbor's barbecue grill. An environmental specialist questioned the grill's owner, and he recorded the exchange.

• Jul 28, 2015
• 0:59

They found $1 million dollars in gold and other artifacts

A family found $1 million dollars in gold and other artifacts off the Florida coast from a fleet of ships that sank 300 years ago. Vladimir Duthiers spoke to the Schmitt family to find out what it takes to excavate underwater.

• Jul 28, 2015
• 2:46

Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos disappeared Friday after setting out on a fishing trip from Jupiter

Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos disappeared Friday after setting out on a fishing trip from Jupiter. The search is focused on an area to the north off Jacksonville. Vicente Arenas reports on the race to bring the boys home.

• Jul 28, 2015
• 2:23

Alcee Hastings, longtime Florida congressman, dies at 84

The fiercely liberal Florida congressman was dogged throughout his tenure by an impeachment that ended a fast-rising judicial career.

• Apr 6, 2021

Salvagers off Florida's "Treasure Coast" found a large trove valuing over $1 million in a shipwreck

Salvagers off Florida's "Treasure Coast" found a large trove valuing over $1 million in a shipwreck. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest on the discovery.

• Jul 27, 2015
• 0:39

The search is still on for two 14-year-olds missing in Florida

The search is still on for two 14-year-olds missing in Florida. Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen left Jupiter, Florida, on Friday, apparently on a fishing trip. The Coast Guard found their boat Sunday, dozens of miles offshore from Ponce de Leon Inlet, near Daytona Beach. One life jacket was in the boat. Vicente Arenas reports from Key Biscayne, Florida.

• Jul 27, 2015
• 2:25

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the July 26, 2015 edition

Exclusive surveillance shows final moments of Lafayette movie theater gunman, John Houser, at a local motel. David Begnaud reports; Charles Cobbert was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3 and at age 17, he is competing in the swimming nationals. Meg Oliver reports on how the repetitive aerobic activity helps to reduce the autistic behavior.

• Jul 26, 2015
• 20:33

Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos' 19-foot boat was found capsized off-shore, but the search continues for the two 14-year-old boys

Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos' 19-foot boat was found capsized off-shore, but the search continues for the two 14-year-old boys. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Jul 26, 2015
• 1:59

Researchers says people would suffer from sudden onset of heart muscle weakness and heart failure after being subjected to emotional trauma - like the death of a spouse - may suffer from Broken-Heart Syndrome, which can be fatal

Researchers says people would suffer from sudden onset of heart muscle weakness and heart failure after being subjected to emotional trauma - like the death of a spouse - may suffer from Broken-Heart Syndrome, which can be fatal. Susan Spencer reports. Originally broadcast February 15, 2015.

• Jul 26, 2015
• 4:55

A golf course owner in Florida saved her dog from the jowls of a crocodile that emerged onto the green

A golf course owner in Florida saved her dog from the jowls of a crocodile that emerged onto the green. CBSN's Jeff Glor has footage of the dramatic rescue.

• Jul 23, 2015
• 1:40

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