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It's prom season! And in one South Florida ballroom, students celebrated not just graduation, but also their own special abilities at the Miami-Dade County Public Schools' 10th Annual Prom for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Because it's been five years since we had a direct hurricane hit here in South Florida and 17 years since that other big one, Hurricane Wilma knocked out power for weeks, emergency managers say there is a bit of storm complacency heading into the 2022 Hurricane Season.
South Miami police say they are appealing for the public's help in catching serial shoplifters who specialize in stealing cases of beer from Miami-Dade stores.
A driver had to be hospitalized Tuesday after his vehicle was struck by a Brightline train in Hollywood.
Taken into custody last week in South Florida on cocaine smuggling charges, Andrew Fahie, the premier of the British Virgin Islands, has requested his release, claiming he is immune from prosecution because he is the elected, constitutional head of government of the British overseas territory.
A group of central Florida lawmakers thinks they've figured out Governor Ron DeSantis' end game when it comes to his high-profile battle with Disney over its special taxing district.
State regulators Tuesday approved the creation of an additional area code in Northeast Florida, as cellphones and other devices continue to gobble up existing numbers.
During the past week, as many as 250 people, including children, have been waiting each day outside the ICE facility in Orlando for an appointment with immigration officials, sometimes sleeping in cars and tents while they bide their time. They have brought umbrellas and tents for protection against the Florida sun and heat.
The Global Resilience Forum focuses on the changing hotter weather patterns.
Florida's chief financial officer has begun an online campaign to get Elon Musk to move Twitter headquarters to Florida.
"It will enhance and expand the network of acute care facilities, like the one right here at Jacksonville Zoo, to treat injured and distressed manatees," he said.
Police conducting a welfare check at a home in Sebastian, just north of Vero Beach, made a shocking discovery.
Two South Floridians who played the Florida Lottery's 500X THE CASH scratch-off game won a million dollars each.
Nearly a dozen potential jurors, who were dismissed by the judge during the jury selection process for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz's penalty trial, were brought to court on Monday.
Florida gas prices are on the rise again. The average price rose to $4.18 per gallon on Sunday.
CBS News' Haley Ott has the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero has the latest on the investigation.
The accident happened on Northwest 1st Avenue and 14th Street.
CBS News Miami's NEXT Weather Meteorologist Dave Warren has the latest forecast.
CBS News' Jenn Sullivan explains what's at stake.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
The mother said she plans to transfer her son to another school.
The NEXT Weather Team has issued a Next Weather Alert Day for Friday due to the risk of flash flooding.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
It's all about fabulous food and family at Embarcadero 41 in Pembroke Pines—one of five Broward locations from this homegrown brand.
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.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
The Department of Homeland Security and FBI have issued a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News that warns of attacks on ICE by "domestic violent extremists."
Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
One of the main lines of attack leveled by Republicans amid the government shutdown is that Democratic lawmakers want to give immigrants in the U.S. illegally free healthcare — which Democrats deny.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Karla Hernandez-Mats, former president of the United Teachers of Dade, who is now the President of Educated We Stand.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Richard Lamondin, a South Florida businessman who is hoping to be the Democratic candidate next year against Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim DeFede speaks to Rep. Maxwell Frost about what is happening from the suspension of ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to the government threatening to go after journalists.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jennifer Jenkins, a Democrat from Brevard County who has just announced her candidacy to challenge Florida's junior Senator, Republican Ashley Moody, in 2026.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with state Sen. Joe Gruters, who is also the chair of the Republican National Committee about the assassination about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
Florida's surgeon general said he isn't ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Steve Tellefsen makes the rounds at Memorial Health Care's chemo unit, visiting people who are fighting cancer as an understanding ear.
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.
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.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
