South Florida leaders meet to discuss climate change
Local leaders are meeting with representatives from our neighbors in the Caribbean to tackle climate change.
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Local leaders are meeting with representatives from our neighbors in the Caribbean to tackle climate change.
Vice President Kamala Harris will appear Sunday in Florida to mark the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Wednesday.
Iguanas love taking in the Florida sun, but they're not native to the state and they've become so pervasive that when the temperatures drop, the National Weather Service in Miami issues falling iguana advisories.
Florida lawmakers will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World's private government, according to a notice published Friday, the latest development in a feud over a law critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."
More than six dozen threatened manatees are currently in rehabilitation centers in Florida and elsewhere amid a chronic starvation problem caused by water pollution, wildlife officials said Wednesday.
Hurricane recovery efforts helped November tax collections in Florida, as housing sales waned and people continued to dip into savings amid high inflation.
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Florida jumped about 8 cents Wednesday after dipping below $3, according to the AAA auto club.
A bit of good news if you're looking to buy a home in South Florida.
The holiday travel season this year is expected to rival the busiest seasons before the pandemic at Florida's two most bustling airports, which will see millions of travelers passing through them, officials said.
The Florida Citrus Commission on Wednesday made a second budget revision of the growing season to account for the industry's drop in production, which has been exacerbated by Hurricane Ian.
The state Supreme Court on Wednesday scheduled arguments on Feb. 8 in challenges to a decision by regulators to approve base-rate increases for Florida Power & Light.
In a case stemming from a death in Martin County, a federal appeals court Wednesday said life-insurance policies excluded coverage for "suicide-by-cop."
While same-sex marriage has been legal in Florida for nearly eight years because of court rulings, a ban has remained in state law.
A state appeals court Wednesday upheld a $2.5 million verdict against cigarette maker Philip Morris USA in a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who started smoking as a teenager and died of lung cancer at age 57.
Along Florida's East Coast, threatened manatees are fed and offered supplies through an unprecedented program that tackles the recurring, pollution-related starvation crisis, wildlife officials said Wednesday.
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is on track to become unaffordable for millions of Floridians who rely on the health insurance coverage.
Robin Starks, a 34-year law enforcement veteran, officially takes the helm after serving as interim chief.
In this week’s Miami Life: CBS News Miami’s Jim Berry introduces us to this week’s “Person of Interest”: Archbishop Thomas Wenski, the leader of Miami’s Catholic community. Berry and Wenski talk about his take on Alligator Alcatraz and how it sits with his faith. Also, it’s back to school for South Florida, and Berry breaks down everything parents need to know for their students this academic year. Meanwhile, University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders recently revealed his battle with bladder cancer. As the football great puts men’s prostate health back into the spotlight, Berry sits down with a South Florida doctor and his patient to discuss the importance of staying on top of it. Plus, protein is everything these days, but not all sources are made the same. Berry’s CBS News Miami colleague Erika Gonzalez hit the grocery store and the gym to figure out how much and what kind of protein people really need. And finally, Berry discusses the definition of “heroism” in his weekly segment “Absolutely Not!” Catch Miami Life at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursdays on the CBS News Miami app and CBSNewsMiami.com.
Hundreds of Li’l Abner Mobile Home Park residents packed a Miami-Dade County Courthouse in downtown Miami on Thursday morning to push back on evictions.
This summer is more than trips to the beach and backyard barbecues; it's also about spooky skeletons and whimsical witches. Welcome to the new shopping and decorating season: "Summerween."
Vladimir Tovar, an engineer from Miami, faces charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Erin is the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season.
Trevor Story bounced one through the drawn-in infield with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Friday night.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
Witnesses told police the shooting began when the suspect, 41-year-old Boyise Denmark, became upset that his son was sparring against someone he believed was bigger and older.
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 and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
President Trump visits Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin — a discussion the White House has called a "listening exercise."
A majority of Americans say they feel expectations for tipping have grown in recent years.
Environmentalists and the Miccosukee Tribe are urging U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams to issue a preliminary injunction halting operations and construction at the site.
Lucia Baez-Geller is a former Miami-Dade school board member who lost in her bid two years ago to oust Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim talks with Robin Peguero, a Democratic nominee for the District 27 congressional seat.
Jim talks to a former Republican congressman who is running as a Democrat to be the next governor of Florida.
Jim talks to a former Democratic state senator who is running to be the next Florida attorney general.
Jim goes one-on-one with the mayor of South Miami to talk about his lawsuit challenging Florida's immigration law, citing the possibility of incurring financial liabilities for partnering with ICE.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly impersonating a registered nurse and treating over 4,000 patients without a license.
There's a treatment helping chronic pain patients by disrupting pain signals in the body from getting to the brain.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
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.
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
