Watch CBS News
A report by a professors' group says academic freedom and independent governance have been under political and ideological assault in Florida's university system during the tenure of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Liz Magill came under fire this week after a hearing in Congress where university presidents were asked about antisemitism on college campuses.
A new art installation is pushing back on the Florida law driving book bans across the Sunshine State.
Celebrities are taking part in an event called Celebrity Substitute and raising awareness about our amazing educators
Broward School Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata went on tour, checking out schools. He and the district have a tough decision ahead — how to deal with declining student enrollment, a topic CBS News Miami reported on just last month.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
They will lead the country's third largest school district
A sociology class that involves lessons on gender, sex and sexuality, and race and ethnicity no longer would count toward fulfilling required social science coursework
The proposal would prevent instruction asserting that enslaved people benefited from slavery in any way
There's a waiting list of roughly 8,900 students seeking vouchers in the program
Eliott Rodriguez spoke with members of the Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations about the pressing issues they felt weren't being addressed.
Participation in the program was capped at roughly 41,000 students for this school year
The special session is expected to run for four days
Police said that an employee at Atlantis Academy Miami was questioned after a gun was found in the worker's bag .
Jim DeFede investigates The Freedom Foundation's efforts to strip teachers unions of their power.
Wallace earns straight A's in advanced placement courses and IB dual enrollment which means she already has college credits
While Miami-Dade saw enrollment jump by 2,000 students this year, it's a different picture in Broward.
The Boys And Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade serves thousands of children each year, many of them with Hispanic roots.
A Miami-Dade teacher packed her bags to haul complaints about Florida education standards overseas to the United Nations.
Scores show a lack of student preparedness for college-level coursework
As schools across the country are reporting shortages, some switch to extreme measures to keep classrooms staffed.
Attorneys for New College of Florida, the traditionally progressive public liberal arts college that was taken over by allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis as part of his "war on woke," is threatening to sue a group of former faculty members and students.
Known loosely as "world-schoolers," some families are traveling for brief periods while others open schools and remain on the road for months – or years – at a time to educate their children.
Janiya Baker considers herself to be a modest student, but she left out that she is making Miami-Dade history.
South Floridians are worrying that skyrocketing housing prices will force them out of the Sunshine State.
Residents watching online said they were stunned by the explicit interruption.
The bout will stream globally on Netflix at no additional cost to its more than 300 million members.
Residents said the post embarrassed the community and put Palmetto Bay in the national spotlight.
The incident began Tuesday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. when deputies responded to the 2300 block of Bay Drive after reports of a suspicious person at the property.
Some who play basketball there feel the minority demographic is being forced out.
Residents watching online said they were stunned by the explicit interruption.
The bout will stream globally on Netflix at no additional cost to its more than 300 million members.
Residents said the post embarrassed the community and put Palmetto Bay in the national spotlight.
The National Hurricane Center expects Gabrielle to become a hurricane by Sunday.
The incident began Tuesday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. when deputies responded to the 2300 block of Bay Drive after reports of a suspicious person at the property.
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.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
The U.S. government is adding more questions to the civics test that applicants need to pass to become American citizens.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
An Orlando restaurant owner has turned 49 parking spots outside her eatery into art spaces.
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.
Jim DeFede interviews Paul Renner about his newly announced run for governor and his reasons for seeking the job.
Florida is facing heated debate after Gov. DeSantis and Surgeon General Ladapo announced plans to end vaccine mandates.
Jim goes one-on-one with the attorney opposing the proposed Florida Power & Light rate hike, which totals nearly $10 billion over the next four years.
Steve Tellefsen makes the rounds at Memorial Health Care's chemo unit, visiting people who are fighting cancer as an understanding ear.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
CBS News Miami is highlighting upcoming free mammogram events across South Florida, where women must register online in advance to receive screenings.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
CBS News Miami visited a South Florida family's kitchen with a nutritionist to gather information that can help you live a better life.
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.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
The show won for outstanding drama series and Noah Wyle won his first Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.