DeSantis plan to end vaccine mandates sparks pushback in South Florida
Critics argue parents already have the right to exemptions for medical or religious reasons through the state health department.
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Critics argue parents already have the right to exemptions for medical or religious reasons through the state health department.
The meeting came after weeks of public friction between Tony and Deerfield Beach City Manager Rodney Brimlow.
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony faced residents at a Deerfield Beach town hall Wednesday evening to discuss a contract between the Broward Sheriff's Office and the city, as tensions continue to grow over stalled negotiations.
The case focuses heavily on a plan to widen the turnpike from six to 10 lanes and raises a series of arguments.
Instead of safeguarding his twilight years, investigators allege his caretaker siphoned his money, splurged on luxury travel and even tried to claim his home as her own.
The 73-year-old caretaker Lilliam Morris is accused of robbing a man of nearly all his life savings. She was at Broward County bond court over the weekend and is in jail.
While the ban does not apply in the United States, dermatologists and salon owners say American consumers may want to take note.
The House Select Committee on Property Taxes is tentatively scheduled to meet during the afternoon of Sept. 22
The change follows a similar dispute in July, when Florida Blue went out of network with Broward Health.
This is a multi-day even with the afternoon rain returning on Labor Day.
The storms will kick-off around 3pm and last through the early evening hours across both Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
Bodycam footage and emotional testimony highlight the chaos of a 2019 police chase that ended in tragedy on Miramar Parkway.
Three people, including a child, were hospitalized after a Fort Lauderdale shooting that police say is linked to multiple nearby addresses.
A Broward judge may be publicly reprimanded for intervening to help a friend during a domestic violence hearing, documents show.
A 17-year-old Broward student was ordered held in juvenile detention after police say he had a loaded gun in a car just off campus.
Police are seeking the public's help after surveillance video showed four gunmen riddling a home with bullets, in an incident possibly linked to a later I-95 shooting.
Residents in Fort Lauderdale and North Miami are anxiously waiting to see if newly built flood prevention projects will hold up as storms approach.
Jackson died in a helicopter crash while responding to an emergency call. A new tribute and logo now honor his legacy.
Social media and functional nutrition are helping women manage symptoms like mood swings, fatigue and weight gain — often alongside conventional treatments.
Miami-Dade homicide detectives and OSHA are expected to investigate the industrial incident behind the Bal Harbour Shops.
Extra patrols were seen at religious schools across Miami-Dade as parents reacted to a recent threat and tragedy.
New lanes and ramps aim to ease weekday congestion at one of the region's busiest bottlenecks, but full completion is years away.
Superintendent Jose Dotres says the district will reduce hourly staff and restrict spending as enrollment hits one of its lowest levels in years.
The tech giant's DeepMind-powered forecast system outperformed traditional models in tracking Hurricane Erin's rapid intensification and path, experts say.
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a highway shooting involving a gray Mercedes SUV, a BMW, and a Dodge Ram pickup truck.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's July study found that adults aged 35 to 44 are the most likely to opt for a sleep divorce.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said the crash happened around 3:20 p.m. near the intersection of Southwest 127th Avenue and 204th Street.
Louisville has pulled off a stunning victory against the second-ranked Miami Hurricanes, winning 24-21 on Friday night.
Proponents argued the proposal would help people gain skills through entry-level work experience that isn't available at the state's minimum wage.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's July study found that adults aged 35 to 44 are the most likely to opt for a sleep divorce.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said the crash happened around 3:20 p.m. near the intersection of Southwest 127th Avenue and 204th Street.
Louisville has pulled off a stunning victory against the second-ranked Miami Hurricanes, winning 24-21 on Friday night.
Proponents argued the proposal would help people gain skills through entry-level work experience that isn't available at the state's minimum wage.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
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 confirmed this week that he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations.
John Bolton was indicted on 18 counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified information.
CBS News has had an office in the Pentagon for decades, where it has covered every conflict since World War II, as well as the stories of the U.S. military's service members.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited to ask President Trump for more military aid as the war with Russia persists.
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command will retire this year, a high-profile departure as the Trump administration strikes alleged drug boats and pressures Venezuela.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Broward County Commissioner Steven Geller about the allegations by DeSantis's DOGE committee that there is waste, fraud and abuse in Broward County.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with State Representative Vicki Lopez, who chairs a committee examining changes to the property tax system that will likely appear on the 2026 ballot.
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.
"They went in and fired entire programs, even statutorily mandated by law programs they cut entirely," she told CBS News. "So there is no staff to do this work anymore."
Resident Frances Martin was there Friday and five years ago when Gov. Ron DeSantis came to John Knox to unveil the 'new' COVID vaccine.
The Coral Gables resident, who owned a real estate management company, rarely talked about the disease that would take his life.
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.
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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.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
The owners and operators of independent cinemas are working to adapt as audience habits change.