Florida's "Freedom Month" tax holiday starts July 1. Here's what items you can buy tax-free
The tax "holiday" will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on a wide range of recreational items and activities throughout July.
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The tax "holiday" will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on a wide range of recreational items and activities throughout July.
The incident comes after three people – a woman and two teenage girls – were hurt in two separate shark attacks in Florida's Gulf Coast earlier this month
Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives.
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Governor Ron DeSantis had a net worth of $1,773,157 as of Dec. 31, according to a financial disclosure report posted on the Florida Commission on Ethics website.
Another bill Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law creates a "Margaritaville" specialty license plate.
The ruling came after Florida lawmakers passed a controversial measure that will prevent cities and counties from allowing people to sleep on public property, including at public buildings and in public rights of way.
The case alleges the restrictions violate the teachers' First Amendment rights and run afoul of a federal civil-rights law.
Anthony Borges, who was severely wounded in the 2018 massacre, now owns shooter Nikolas Cruz's name.
Intentionally releasing a balloon will soon be illegal in Florida.
A jury has recommended that a former prison guard trainee be sentenced to death for his execution-style murders of five women inside a Florida bank five years ago.
The Florida Panthers and their fans were making the most of winning the Stanley Cup on Monday night. CBS News Miami's Larry Seward brings you the report.
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill that is headed to voters in November as Amendment 5.
The committee that it had voted to establish an investigative subcommittee to inspect whether she might have violated campaign finance laws.
A constitutional amendment would help Florida homeowners via their Homestead Exemption to save money.
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on budget cuts affecting the arts.
Edward Kang allegedly flew from Newark to Jacksonville to confront a fellow gamer for being "a bad person online."
Some South Florida car dealerships have resorted to going back to pen and paper to conduct their business after a cyber attack.
Rip currents account for the most beach rescues every year.
Ninety-eight people were killed when the building abruptly collapsed three years ago.
Six people died from them in two days this week in Panama City Beach and Stuart Beach. All of them were from out of state.
Sunday's state average was $3.35 per gallon. That's up a dime from a week ago.
On July 31, 1715, a powerful hurricane devastated 11 Spanish galleons, sending the ships and their precious cargo to the ocean floor.
Sergei Bobrovsky was once an undrafted free agent who had little fanfare coming to the NHL from Russia.
His lawyer, Lewis Fusco, confirmed his death to CBS News affiliate WTSP in Tampa.
Florida Highway Patrol said southbound Krome Avenue is currently closed at this time.
Video obtained by CBS News Miami showed the back wheel of the scooter jammed underneath the front of the car.
Animal care officials said the child's injuries were severe, but added that the toddler should be okay.
Jakob Marsee hit a bases-loaded triple and Eury Pérez pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning to lead the Miami Marlins past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3.
Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight Sunday.
Florida Highway Patrol said southbound Krome Avenue is currently closed at this time.
Video obtained by CBS News Miami showed the back wheel of the scooter jammed underneath the front of the car.
Animal care officials said the child's injuries were severe, but added that the toddler should be okay.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
Jakob Marsee hit a bases-loaded triple and Eury Pérez pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning to lead the Miami Marlins past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3.
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.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
A federal judge has halted further expansion of the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Marvin Dunn, the historian, author, and civil rights advocate who is an authority on anything to do with Black Miami or Black Florida.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado to discuss the county budget and potential cuts to services.
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.
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.
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.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
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.