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Florida lawmakers appear to be speeding toward extending COVID-19 legal protections for hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers as the pandemic enters its third year.
Those interested in Affordable Care Act coverage for 2022 have until the end of Saturday to sign up in Florida and most other states as well.
Florida Lottery ticket sales were $314 million above projections in the first half of the current fiscal year, but state economists anticipate a "pandemic-related" surge in sales to ease.
Two months after Winter the dolphin died at a Florida aquarium, the movie star mammal has returned to the sea.
A Hollywood woman is kicking off the New Year with a huge Florida Lottery prize.
The Florida Senate began moving forward Thursday with a proposal that is designed to ensure patients and residents of hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care facilities can have visitors.
After Florida and other states fought the plans, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for large employers, while clearing the way for a requirement that healthcare workers get shots to try to curb the virus.
Meanwhile, in Tallahassee, the Senate Reapportion Committee approved a new Florida congressional map Thursday, with no discussion or debate.
If any motorcyclists or ATV riders think it's fun to disrupt traffic on MLK Day, this coming Monday, South Florida law enforcement officials want them to think again.
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ordered new trials for two Death Row inmates, including for a man convicted in the murders of a Broward County couple after his mother provided key testimony.
A key Senate committee Thursday backed a proposal that would extend COVID-19 legal protections for hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare providers.
As cold weather drives manatees in Florida toward warmer waters, wildlife officials expressed optimism that an experimental attempt to feed manatees facing starvation will work.
First-time unemployment claims in Florida doubled during the first week of 2022 from the holiday-shortened final week of 2021.
As the housing market continues to boom, thousands of people in South Florida are facing eviction. Realtors say some landlords are making unethical and, at times, unlawful decisions.
An ex-girlfriend of Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is seen as a key witness in the investigation into alleged sex trafficking by the Florida Republican, testified on Wednesday before a grand jury investigating the congressman.
Nearly 200 people showed up to the budget hearing to voice their concerns about the $12.9 billion budget, which was approved in the early Friday morning hours.
For the first time since last month's fatal wrong-way crash on Florida's Turnpike, the family of one of the victims is speaking out.
Miami-Dade commissioners were in their second and final budget meeting Thursday night, capping a months-long effort to close a shortfall that once totaled hundreds of millions of dollars.
A new resolution asks city leaders to accept a settlement that would allow PAMM to keep its billboard in exchange for giving the City of Miami $500,000 in annual payments, limiting operation of the sign, and accepting penalties for violations, according to a city memo.
CBS News Miami's NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera's weather outlook for South Florida.
According to officials, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived with a Hazmat team at the location in the 19400 block of SW 106 Avenue.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
A dog named Eeyore became a hero by leading a Florida sheriff's deputy to a missing 86-year-old woman who had fallen while walking him.
A friendly soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico that was going to be hosted at Soldier Field has been moved from Chicago to Florida amid ICE operations, AP sources said.
Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo becomes his sport's first billionaire, with his wealth driven by Saudi contract.
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.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills. Follow live updates here.
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.
The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday. Here's what to know about the honor and President Trump's interest.
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz on the partial government shutdown.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with historian Marvin Dunn about the controversy surrounding the plan to build the Trump Presidential Library next to the Freedom Tower in Downtown Miami.
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.
CBS News Miami was proud to participate in the annual event, where anchor Lauren Pastrana was the emcee of the walk.
Pfizer is the first of many drug makers President Trump claimed has agreed to offer steep drug discounts to all Americans through TrumpRx, in line with the lowest prices paid by Europeans.
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.
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.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
