Florida woman posed as nurse, treated over 4,000 patients, sheriff says
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly impersonating a registered nurse and treating over 4,000 patients without a license.
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A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly impersonating a registered nurse and treating over 4,000 patients without a license.
Officials said eight cases were tied to wound exposure but stressed the infections are "sporadic and unrelated to an outbreak."
In a Phase 3 trial, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company said it's oral GLP-1 pill showed similar results to injectable weight loss options after a 72-week period.
A new study found that lithium is essential for normal brain cell function, with researchers observing increased inflammation and accelerated aging in Alzheimer’s-prone mice fed lithium-deficient diets.
A large sea turtle found injured along the Florida coast in May following a boat strike has been returned to the ocean.
The family of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr is speaking out about the child's recent death from a brain-eating amoeba in an effort to raise public awareness of the often fatal brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri.
Health in the Hood aims to address food insecurity in communities often overlooked by traditional grocery chains.
When dealing with pain, you might hear some say, "It's all in your head." And in a way, it is.
There's a treatment helping chronic pain patients by disrupting pain signals in the body from getting to the brain.
New mothers say they had to undergo devastating investigations after hospitals reported their false positive drug tests to child welfare agencies shortly after they gave birth.
There are about 1,230 locations across the Sunshine State, making it a hub for enthusiasts, but health experts are raising a red flag, noting a staggering 90-fold increase in pickleball-related injuries.
Tina Kraus reports researchers found moving less can still reduce the risk of chronic diseases and even death.
Triple-digit "feels-like" temperatures across South Florida triggered the first Heat Advisory of the season on Friday.
Puerto Rican Gov. Jennifer Gonzalez signed a bill into law that bans hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people under 21.
Four deaths and 11 cases have been reported statewide this year, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
A report posted online showed that 21,572 abortions had been reported this year as of July 1, down from 36,221 at the same point in 2024.
More and more people are adding weighted vests to their fitness routines.
Gov. Ron DeSantis last month signed the law (HB 907), which was unanimously passed by the Legislature in April and is dubbed the Sunshine Genetics Act.
Gracie lost her hearing due to congenital cytomegalovirus, a common yet often undetected virus that affects up to 80 percent of people.
A new legislation cutting billions of dollars in federal Medicaid funding could leave one million Floridians without coverage, advocates warn.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the health system said the closure will help better align services with the current demands of the surrounding community.
The bologna products, from Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc., were distributed to wholesale and retail locations nationwide.
Some of the nation's health insurers say they're taking steps to speed the process by which doctors approve medical care.
CBS News Miami's Lauren Pastrana is exploring what her own future and that of her loved ones might look like.
According to the City of Miami Fire-Rescue, the incident happened at NW 15th Ave. and 65 Street in Liberty City.
Haleh Gianni, a matchmaker, said the app uses AI to help build an intentional profile.
The surfer, who had a wife and young daughter, lost "a number of limbs" and his surfboard was broken in two, police said.
Ryan Routh, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate Mr. Trump during the presidential campaign and will be representing himself at trial.
The father of Roosevelt Joseph, 21, is demanding answers after a North Miami Beach officer shot his son following a bogus 911 call.
According to the City of Miami Fire-Rescue, the incident happened at NW 15th Ave. and 65 Street in Liberty City.
Haleh Gianni, a matchmaker, said the app uses AI to help build an intentional profile.
Ryan Routh, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate Mr. Trump during the presidential campaign and will be representing himself at trial.
The father of Roosevelt Joseph, 21, is demanding answers after a North Miami Beach officer shot his son following a bogus 911 call.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
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.
Ryan Routh, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate Mr. Trump during the presidential campaign and will be representing himself at trial.
The Universal Postal Union says it has started rolling out new measures that can help postal operators around the world after the U.S. eliminated the so-called "de minimis exemption."
For the second time in two days, Venezuela flew military aircraft in the vicinity of the USS Jason Dunham in international waters, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
President Trump, fulfilling a plan he proposed in his first term, announced the U.S. will host the 2026 G20 summit at his resort in Doral, Florida.
Judge Edward Chen ruled against the Trump administration in a challenge to its effort to end the Temporary Protected Status program for roughly 1 million Venezuelan and Haitian migrants.
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.
Democratic congressman speaks out on FEMA cuts and immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Disney violated a federal privacy law when it failed to properly label YouTube videos, federal regulators allege.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.