Central Florida sheriff arrested as part of massive gambling probe
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested on charges of racketeering and conspiracy as part of what state authorities described as a probe into a massive gambling operation.
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Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested on charges of racketeering and conspiracy as part of what state authorities described as a probe into a massive gambling operation.
Jolly, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, joins a growing and diverse field in the 2026 race.
A satellite tracking device attached to Dilly Dally's shell will allow the center and the public to follow her journey.
A federal judge has mostly denied requests by grassroots campaigners to block portions of a new Florida law that restricts the state's citizen-driven process to get constitutional amendments on the ballot.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) brings hope to families but at a cost many cannot afford.
The Florida Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Anastasios Kamoutsas.
The agency will publish the proposal Thursday in the Federal Register, opening a 60-day comment period.
The law seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social media accounts on certain platforms.
The gator put up quite the fight when trappers went to remove it from the pool.
Tomás Regalado said the county's slowing real estate market no longer justifies higher tax bills.
The measure was one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. on social media use by children when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law in 2024.
A federal judge has halted enforcement of a law in Florida that would have barred most social media platforms from allowing youth to have accounts.
Advanced DNA testing helped police in Clearwater, Florida, identify Edman Eric Gleedy as the man whose remains were first discovered 31 years ago.
Two motorcyclists hit a 6-foot alligator in the middle of one of Florida's busiest highways, sending both bikers to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Two motorcyclists hit a 6-foot alligator in the middle of one of Florida's busiest highways, sending both bikers to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Nuñez has served as interim president since February and emerged last month as the sole finalist to become president.
The law, which will take effect July 1, requires notices of fees on menus, websites or mobile apps where orders are placed.
As of Monday, the average price of gas in Florida was $3.08 a gallon, up two cents from a week ago, according to AAA.
Nine months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton slammed Florida less than two weeks apart, businesses dependent on tourism want visitors to know they're open even as construction continues.
The record-breaking 2024 hurricane season shows why South Florida must prepare as a new season begins.
NOAA pilots fly into hurricanes to gather data that improves forecasts and protects communities.
Experts warn hurricane impacts like flooding and tornadoes can strike far outside the forecast cone.
Tropical systems are categorized by wind speed, but experts say there's much more to the story when it comes to storm impacts.
Florida homeowners are urged to review insurance as more options and lower premiums become available before hurricane season.
"Storm surge" is defined as the abnormal water level that rises above the typical tide during a tropical event.
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.
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 Jackson Memorial Hospital System spokesperson said the date was moved up because of staffing levels.
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.