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With Enterprise Florida operating without a president or interim president, Marc Adler, the business-recruitment agency's deputy secretary of commerce, was given authority Friday to sign contracts.
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With Enterprise Florida operating without a president or interim president, Marc Adler, the business-recruitment agency's deputy secretary of commerce, was given authority Friday to sign contracts.
Despite the recent tragedy in Houston, fans at the Tortuga music festival say they've escaped the cold and snow to see their favorite music stars.
A Miami man who owned a cash-only pain management clinic pleaded guilty this week in a case involving the illegal distribution of opioids.
The state's retailers are expecting record sales this holiday season, with increases of about 10 percent over 2020, according to the Florida Retail Federation.
Nearly 100-thousand pounds of raw ground chicken products, mostly sold at Trader Joe's, have been recalled for possible bone fragments.
A South Florida appeals court has rejected a request by school boards to move quickly in a challenge to a Florida Department of Health rule aimed at preventing student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winter, the beloved prosthetic-tailed dolphin that stared in the "Dolphin Tale" movies, has died at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
It is an architectural gem in the heart of downtown Miami on the national historical register and sitting right in the midst of the revamp of Miami's downtown Flagler Street. You'd think the old building would be a candidate for demolition replaced by a sky scraper condo hotel but that is not the case.
It's going to be harder for food banks in South Florida to get turkeys on the tables of struggling families this year.
On this Veterans Day--the White House is announcing new steps to look at the health effects of exposure to toxic contaminants while serving in the U.S. military.
Opa-locka Mayor Veronica Williams says she's looking forward to working with her staff to ensure transparency in local government. She says she'll strive each day towards helping make the city of Opa-locka a first-rate city.
A juvenile had to be treated for injuries Thursday morning after he and his dog were attacked by a pit bull in Dania Beach, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
The Sunshine State took its first step in drawing new political maps on Wednesday, and other than adding a new congressional district in a Republican area of the state, Senate staff proposed maps aren't overtly gerrymandered.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to prosthetic-tailed dolphin Winter who starred in "Dolphin Tale" movies will close temporarily so her illness can be treated.
Detectives are asking Uber for records as they investigate the theft of more than $700,000 from an 82-year-old Florida woman who apparently fell for a "grandparent scam."
Ronald Casallas with Miami-Dade Emergency Management shared memories of Deputy Devin Jaramillo while outside a growing memorial for him. Casallas said Jaramillo was happy, spunky and hyper.
“This was not a paycheck. He took the time to see the person that he was dealing with, whether it be a subject, a traffic defender, a victim of a crime… It’s a learned trait, but this kid had it,” Coral Gables Police Chief Ed Hudak said of Jaramillo.
According to a spokesperson at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, the Beechcraft King Air twin-turboprop plane took off from the airport at about 10:14 a.m. en route to Jamaica for relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa.
A consulting company hired to help get disability retirement benefits refunded thousands of dollars to a federal worker. "I got $3,000 back," Helen Jacques said. "It feels very good."
CBS Miami challenges Miami Dolphins players on their knowledge of football terms in Spanish. See how well they did.
The sailboat was anchored about 12 miles north of Key West due to inclement weather, and fortunately, no injuries were reported, the USCG said.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a rainy Sunday morning.
Officials have said the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, entered the U.S. as part of Operation Allies Welcome after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said a reported U.S. follow-on strike on an alleged drug boat earlier this year "rises to the level of a war crime if it's true."
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.
Officials have said the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, entered the U.S. as part of Operation Allies Welcome after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said a reported U.S. follow-on strike on an alleged drug boat earlier this year "rises to the level of a war crime if it's true."
President Trump posted on social media that Venezuela's airspace should be considered as "closed in its entirety."
"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.
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.
