Spread Holiday Cheer With New Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Games
Just in time for the holidays, the Florida Lottery is launching four new Scratch-Off games offering more than $190 million in cash prizes.
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Just in time for the holidays, the Florida Lottery is launching four new Scratch-Off games offering more than $190 million in cash prizes.
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, turned down a motion by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody for an injunction against the Biden administration rule while the Atlanta-based court considers the vaccination requirement.
Gambling on sports is off the table in Florida, at least for now, after the Seminole Tribe suspended its online sports-betting operations Saturday morning.
South African health officials said Friday they are investigating a recent surge in cases among younger age groups not seen in previous waves of the virus, as the country battles an "unprecedented" surge of COVID-19 cases it believes is fueled by the Omicron variant.
Police fatally shot a man wielding a knife inside a Florida Institute of Technology residence hall Friday night, authorities said.
Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Two dogs are lucky to be alive Saturday afternoon after firefighters from the Broward Sheriff's Office rescued them from a kitchen fire in Dania Beach.
Alleging violations of First Amendment rights, six University of Florida professors on Friday asked a federal judge to issue an injunction against a policy at the center of a controversy about faculty members serving as expert witnesses.
From July through September, investors bought Tampa Bay homes at a record rate, according to data analyzed by Redfin that begins measuring in 2000.
The Miami International Boat Show is planning to move from Virginia Key to Downtown Miami Shore next year, and that's causing concern for the safety of manatees.
South Miami Police Chief Rene Landa says he is alarmed and troubled by a new published report about how many officers have died as a result of the coronavirus.
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that could allow casinos in North Florida filed an emergency motion late Thursday seeking an injunction against what they describe as efforts to "sabotage" petition gathering.
NASA's upcoming Laser Communications Relay Demonstration could revolutionize the way the agency communicates with future missions across the solar system.
House redistricting leaders are pushing back against criticism by outside groups of draft proposals rolled out this week in the once-a-decade process to redraw congressional and legislative lines.
At least five states are reporting COVID-19 cases that involve the omicron variant and health officials are urging Americans not to wait any longer to receive a vaccination or booster to better protect themselves and others.
The U.S. government is proposing a 107% tariff on 13 Italian pasta makers, accusing them of dumping cheap products into the American market and undercutting domestic companies. Italian pasta accounts for about 12% of U.S. sales, and experts warn the move could shrink imports, drive up prices, and boost profits for U.S. producers at the expense of consumers. Some Italian companies say they may stop exporting pasta to the U.S. if the tariff is finalized.
Cold snaps in Florida often lead to a strange sight: iguanas falling from trees. The reptiles aren’t dead — the frigid temperatures temporarily paralyze them, causing loss of muscle control. Wildlife officials advise residents to leave the stunned iguanas alone, as they typically recover and regain mobility once they warm up.
While searching for suspects in a dark wooded area in Georgia, a police officer was startled when a deer suddenly charged out of the bushes. The animal raced toward him, then made a huge leap and disappeared into the night. The unexpected encounter, caught on camera, turned a tense search into a surprising jump scare.
In September, a San Francisco train operator fell asleep at the controls, sending a passenger‑filled train speeding up to 50 mph before striking a curb. The jolt woke the driver, who scrambled to brake, causing the train to stop suddenly and throwing passengers to the ground. Video shows the operator apologizing, assuring riders the train did not derail. Transportation officials later determined the incident was caused by operator fatigue.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been extradited to South Florida to face an attempted murder charge. U.S. Marshals coordinated with law enforcement in New Jersey and Florida to bring him to Miami for official booking. Video posted by talk show host Andy Slater shows Brown arriving at the airport and walking to custody without handcuffs. Once inside the West Miami‑Dade jail, Brown’s attorney filed a not guilty plea on his behalf.
One person is dead and three other people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash near Miami International Airport late Friday night, deputies said.
Cade Cunningham scored 29 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Miami Heat 138-135.
Lionel Messi has led Inter Miami to the MLS Cup final after a 5-1 win over New York City FC.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
A person is dead after being struck by a train in Oakland Park on Saturday afternoon, deputies said.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
"I haven't heard of anyone step back," Gov. Patrick Morrisey told CBS News in an interview. "They wanted to stay. They wanted to complete the mission and serve their state and country."
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
In March of last year, Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted in U.S. court of conspiring to import cocaine into the U.S. He had served two terms as the leader of the Central American nation of roughly 10 million people.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
In a social media post, President Trump wrote that he "will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover."
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Health experts reveal that many Americans indulge in a staggering 4,500 calories during this festive meal.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.
