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A construction worker taking part in the construction of the Miami Port Tunnel was lifted from the tunnel by crane Tuesday, then taken to the hospital for treatment after a compressed air cylinder apparently burst inside the tunnel.
For the first time, South Florida is seeing some stunning images of how a 16-year-old boy was injured when a spear from a spear gun entered his head in a freak accident.
Miami-Dade firefighters used specialized life saving equipment to give some four-legged fire victims a second chance.
The owners of a paint and body shop destroyed when fire raced through a small block of North Miami-Dade businesses Wednesday have been blamed for helping to start the blaze by allegedly improperly storing chemicals. Officially, investigators have ruled the cause an accident.
At least 4 people were slightly hurt when a Miami-Dade School bus with students aboard slammed into the side of a house, smashing through a porch and into the building.
A small plane made an emergency landing south of Florida City Friday morning. Initial reports said the plane came down in shallow water near MM 119 on US1, and that those aboard are unhurt.
Miami-Dade firefighters were working to contain a small brush fire which is burning in the area of new homes under construction. There appears to be no immediate danger to people.
It was a hot mess on the 826 Expressway in Medley Friday morning when a vehicle caught on fire on the side of the road during rush hour traffic.
A Michaels Craft Store in Kendall is closed for business after a fire ripped through the building Wednesday afternoon.
Three people were hurt Friday morning in a chain reaction accident, when an SUV apparently hit a pedestrian on West Dixie Highway, only to he struck in turn by a Miami-Dade bus. The pedestrian and 2 people in the SUV were hospitalized.
The driver of a South Florida food pantry truck was hospitalized Friday after the cab of his truck was crushed following a collision with a dump truck.
New Year's Eve is second only to the Fourth of July for fireworks displays. But, before you decide to light up the sky over your house, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is conducting fireworks inspections sweeps to ensure public safety.
Police are looking for the several suspects who assaulted a Medley officer before giving chase and crashing into a car full of children.
An instructor at the training center for Miami-Dade firefighters was burned Friday morning when a training demonstrating he was setting up flashed into flame.
Fifty residents of a West Miami assisted living facility were evacuated from their homes, with three people taken to the hospital, early Wednesday morning after a fire erupted on the third floor.
Friends of a South Florida teen who drowned in a lake gathered to hold a memorial Friday in his honor.
An afternoon of fun with friends in a Hialeah park took an unexpected turn for a teen who ended up being airlifted to the hospital.
Four people were airlifted to the hospital after being involved in an accident involving a car and an SUV in Hialeah.
A northern Miami restaurant owner who became trapped in a septic system outside his business Sunday afternoon was rushed to an area hospital where he died.
South Florida's extreme heat sickened more than half a dozen students Thursday and sent one student to the hospital.
With the 10th anniversary of 9-11 just days away, South Florida firefighters gathered to dedicate a piece of history. A piece of a steel beam from the World Trade Center was dedicated as a memorial at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue headquarters in Doral.
Mayor Carlos Gimenez's plan to cut half of the Miami-Dade fire rescue boats is meeting resistance from the public and the crews that man the boats.
A group of Miami-Dade firefighters and their supporters held an unofficial 'Save the Fire Boats' party on Sunday afternoon.
Something weird was happening down on the farm in The Redland south of Miami. Cats and chickens were missing, and then, a goat disappeared. Then, something long and scaly was spotted slipping under a trailer. That's when the farmers called Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for help.
Firefighters and the Division of Forestry are closely monitoring a brush fire burning along the Miami-Dade/Broward County Line.
Rounds of rain will continue across South Florida on Thursday with the potential for flooding.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Agustín Ramírez homered and drove in three runs, and the surging Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 8-4 on Wednesday night.
A man became unresponsive and later died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's new Epic Universe theme park, authorities and the company say.
Starbucks workers in three states sued, saying it broke the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes.
Rounds of rain will continue across South Florida on Thursday with the potential for flooding.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Agustín Ramírez homered and drove in three runs, and the surging Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 8-4 on Wednesday night.
The National Hurricane Center expects Gabrielle to become a hurricane by Sunday.
A man became unresponsive and later died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's new Epic Universe theme park, authorities and the company say.
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 late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
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.
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.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
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.
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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.
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.