Miami-Dade County declares April 18th Nicaraguan Freedom Day
This year marks six years since thousands of Nicaraguans saw massive anti-government demonstrations in their homeland.
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This year marks six years since thousands of Nicaraguans saw massive anti-government demonstrations in their homeland.
A Monroe County Sheriff's deputy is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home in Key West.
Broward has to replace two water treatment plants that serve about 250,000 customers and that could mean higher water bills for customers.
In November, voters in Florida will decide if recreational use of marijuana should be legal in the state.
As Spirit Airlines is facing financial headwinds, it's celebrating a milestone.
The Miami accent is considered to be one of the top 10 most attractive accents in America, according to social media users.
Sunny Isles Beach police are looking for a woman caught on video toppling a wooden menorah outside a synagogue.
More than two dozen families are now ready to take flight. In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, Miami International Airport hosted their MIA Air Tour. Their goal is for children with disabilities and their families to overcome any fears of flying.
A South Florida woman received a $25,000 check for saving a child from drowning.
The Miami Dolphins announced Wednesday they have signed linebacker Cam Brown as an unrestricted free agent from the N.Y. Giants.
Former first-round draft picks Jaylen Waddle and Jaelan Phillips are both entering their fourth season with the team and the plan is to pick up their 5th-year options to keep them as Dolphins in 2025.
Bob Graham's family announced his passing Tuesday in a statement posted on X by his daughter Gwen Graham.
The topic of book bans once again sparked heated debate at a Broward County School Board meeting.
Hialeah police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who was caught filming a woman while she undressed in the dressing room of a clothing store.
There were lots of hugs outside Silver Trail Middle School in Pembroke Pines Tuesday morning as parents bid farewell to their children before they headed out to Tallahassee.
Medley police said an argument between two men led to a shooting and stabbing Tuesday afternoon.
While the job fair was open to everyone, the non-profit aims to help previously incarcerated people get a second chance.
Sunpass is warning about a scam that could affect your wallet.
With Palestinian flags and signs in hand, dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters marched along Biscayne Boulevard this afternoon, sending a strong message to the U.S. government.
Right now, abortion is illegal after 15 weeks. As of May 1st, abortion will be illegal after six weeks. The amendment voters will be deciding on, will focus on viability, not a number of weeks.
Political figures across party lines in Florida are coming together to condemn the unprecedented airstrikes by Iran against Israel on Saturday.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the political and community activist and former rap superstar, who talks about making a run for the Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's seat.
A search is underway for a cruise ship crewmember who went overboard while the vessel was still at sea before docking in South Florida this weekend.
Several Miami-Dade fire engines responded to a first-alarm fire at an Opa-locka recycling plant Friday afternoon.
South Florida goes global as fashion takes center stage this week in Fort Lauderdale.
It's officially manatee season in Florida, and Broward County officials are reminding everyone to be on alert on county waterways and practice safe boating now through March.
Norman Powell scored 32 points, Kel'el Ware added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Heat won their fourth in a row with a 127-117 victory over the 76ers on Sunday.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is back in the city following his unexpectedly friendly meeting with President Trump at the White House.
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office said the locksmith who was working alongside its deputies remains hospitalized in critical condition.
The proposed trip is part of President Trump's push to get an agreement on Ukraine by Thanksgiving, U.S. and Ukrainian officials said.
It's officially manatee season in Florida, and Broward County officials are reminding everyone to be on alert on county waterways and practice safe boating now through March.
Norman Powell scored 32 points, Kel'el Ware added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Heat won their fourth in a row with a 127-117 victory over the 76ers on Sunday.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is back in the city following his unexpectedly friendly meeting with President Trump at the White House.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office said the locksmith who was working alongside its deputies remains hospitalized in critical condition.
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 proposed trip is part of President Trump's push to get an agreement on Ukraine by Thanksgiving, U.S. and Ukrainian officials said.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene refuted reports that she's planning to run for president, days after she announced plans to leave Congress amid a break with President Trump.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the first session of high-stakes talks in Geneva as "probably the most productive and meaningful meeting" since the start of the second Trump administration.
The U.S. is considering dropping leaflets on Caracas as a kind of psychological warfare to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, multiple U.S. officials familiar with the talks told CBS News.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the claims, writing on social media that "the peace proposal was authored by the U.S."
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Health experts reveal that many Americans indulge in a staggering 4,500 calories during this festive meal.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
The once-daily, prescription eye drop is said to help combat presbyopia.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.