More Than 1,300 Hospitalized In Florida For COVID-19
Florida hospitals had 1,319 patients with COVID-19, including 239 in intensive-care units, according to data released Thursday.
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Florida hospitals had 1,319 patients with COVID-19, including 239 in intensive-care units, according to data released Thursday.
The Miami Police Department is not hiring, at least not since a flood of applicants forced them to close off the process within hours. The reason? Possibly because of the departments' cult following on social media.
While global supply chain issues are reportedly easing, Florida farmers told lawmakers Thursday that perishable items with short shelf lives continue to struggle in being moved from fields to markets.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting on the Florida Turnpike on Thursday afternoon in Pembroke Pines as a road-rage incident.
A South Florida law school announced on Thursday the creation of a new Center for Social Justice named after Ben Crump, the Black civil rights attorney who has gained national notoriety representing victims of police brutality and vigilante violence.
While the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates on the latest challenge to Roe v. Wade, new abortion laws are already in the works ahead of Florida's upcoming legislative session.
Led by Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Republicans are escalating their fight against President Joe Biden's coronavirus vaccine mandate by testing a new method to support resisters: Giving taxpayer money to the unvaccinated.
Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined plans Thursday to ask lawmakers to increase funding for the Florida National Guard, as he seeks to expand the number of armories and re-establish a civilian volunteer force that would be directly under his control.
During the shortened Thanksgiving holiday week, first-time unemployment claims in Florida were at the lowest level in nearly two years.
A Florida man, who was long considered a person of interest in the murder of a 21-year-old South Florida woman, has now been officially charged with the killing, 38 years after the crime.
A Leon County circuit judge Wednesday rejected an attempt to shield a Florida Department of Health official from testifying in a public-records case that seeks to force the state to provide COVID-19 data.
Calling the measure "Miya's Law," state legislators are seeking to require apartment landlords in Florida to conduct background checks on employees.
Following up on a proposal by Governor Ron DeSantis, Rep. Bryan Avila of Miami Springs has filed a request for $25 million to restore the Freedom Tower in Miami.
Under a bill approved Tuesday by the state's Senate Education Committee, schools would be required to teach about the risks and benefits of social media.
A group of Florida Keys residents staged a ceremonial burning of hurricane warning flags Tuesday evening to mark the official Nov. 30 end of the 2021 Atlantic Basin hurricane season.
A plane crashed in a Coral Springs neighborhood, killing a father and his daughter as they traveled to Jamaica with hurricane relief supplies. Though residents didn’t know them personally, neighbors have united in grief, creating a memorial and honoring their sacrifice.
The government shutdown has caused widespread flight delays and cancellations, and South Florida airports remain heavily impacted. Even if the shutdown ends soon, experts warn the disruption will spill into Thanksgiving travel.
A school in the UK is using virtual reality headsets to train driving instructors before they hit real roads. Trainees practice navigating traffic and making split‑second decisions in a safe, simulated environment. Supporters say the technology could revolutionize driver education by offering hands‑on experience without actual road risks.
The Senate has passed a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending it to the House for approval. The measure would fund the government through the end of January, reverse federal worker layoffs, and guarantee back pay. It also extends SNAP benefits for a full year. At a Veterans Day event, President Trump praised Republican leaders after eight Democrats joined them in supporting the package.
On Veterans Day, cities across South Florida honored service members for their dedication and sacrifice. In Fort Lauderdale, a special celebration recognized a World War II veteran marking his 103rd birthday, where he reflected on his time in service alongside fellow veterans. The Riverwalk event also honored veterans and their families for their contributions.
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.
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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.
