Florida elections officials seek flexibility on voting rules after hurricanes
Florida elections officials are seeking accommodations from Gov. Ron DeSantis after multiple counties were devastated by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
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Florida elections officials are seeking accommodations from Gov. Ron DeSantis after multiple counties were devastated by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
By Florida standards the tornado in Wellington and another one in Palm Beach Gardens in Palm Beach County are monster storms.
Giovanny Garcia is facing a charge of aggravated animal cruelty.
Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe — on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems — that some districts have no idea when they will reopen.
CBS News Miami's Joe Gorchow reports on the importance of having flood insurance.
The Small Business Administration offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to businesses and people affected by disasters.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm.
A South Florida native recalls how he got help after getting a stroke.
Satellite images taken before and after Hurricane Milton struck and passed over Florida last week show the extent of coastal damage.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said his office will look at a "loophole" in a state law about electric generators at gas stations.
Millions of homes and businesses had no power in the days after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
There's a lot of gasoline headed to Florida, but power must first be restored for terminals to receive it.
A semi truck loaded with food and supplies will leave South Florida Monday morning and head to the Gulf Coast to help the area devastated by Hurricane Milton.
For three days, city leaders have asked members of the community to drop off items, and the community came through. On Sunday, a steady stream of cars were lined up with people ready to give. Items from water to diapers to toiletry items and food were dropped off for people who are now dealing with no electricity and are recovering from the hurricane and floods.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, several communities and organizations across South Florida accelerated and amplified their efforts to assist those hit the hardest by the storm.
Jim interviews former State Sen. Jeff Brandes about the economic effects Hurricane Milton might have in Florida.
A black Mustang with North Carolina license plate RHL4285 remains a key focus in the investigation.
The suspect was last seen around 2:00 a.m., heading northbound on Main Street toward Nassau County. A black Mustang with North Carolina license plate RHL4285 remains a key focus in the investigation.
Jim goes one-on-one with Joe Saunders, a former member of the Florida State House. The Democrat represented the Orlando area from 2012 to 2014. Saunders is on the November ballot, hoping to defeat incumbent Fabian Basabe in District 106.
Jim goes one-on-one with former state Rep. Joe Geller who is a candidate for the Miami-Dade School Board's District 3.
In Florida, President Joe Biden is set to announce $612 million for six Department of Energy projects in areas affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton to improve the resilience of the region's electric grid, the White House said. The funding includes $94 million for two projects in Florida: $47 million for Gainesville Regional Utilities and $47 million for Switched Source to partner with Florida Power and Light.
Barkov, a two-time Frank J. Selke winner as the NHL's top defensive forward, was hurt after he crashed into the end boards attempting to prevent Tim Stutzle from scoring an empty-net goal in a 3-1 loss at Ottawa on Thursday.
Hurricane Milton killed at least 23 people when it tore across central Florida, flooding barrier islands and spawning deadly tornadoes.
Jordan Greenway and Tage Thompson scored 41 seconds apart in the first period, and the Buffalo Sabres ended a season-opening three-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers.
A ceremonial signing was held Saturday for the deal that will send the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
Chaim Gubitz is charged with one count of animal cruelty.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
The heating of the day will help fuel thunderstorms that could produce heavy downpours and lightning.
A federal judge ordered Florida to halt expansion and begin dismantling parts of Alligator Alcatraz, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to quickly appeal the ruling.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Chaim Gubitz is charged with one count of animal cruelty.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
The heating of the day will help fuel thunderstorms that could produce heavy downpours and lightning.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
A federal judge ordered Florida to halt expansion and begin dismantling parts of Alligator Alcatraz, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to quickly appeal the ruling.
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.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
The U.S. will stop issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday.
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched his top deputy to California to oversee the handover of a truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people in Florida.
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Republican State Rep. Alex Andrade about the Hope Florida Foundation scandal.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one in separate interviews with U.S. Congressman Darren Soto and former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber about the subject.
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.
CBS News Miami visited a South Florida family's kitchen with a nutritionist to gather information that can help you live a better life.
A Florida dairy farm was named in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she lost her unborn child after getting sick from drinking raw milk. Her toddler also got sick.
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.
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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.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
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.