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While toasting with a glass of Champagne while kissing and hugging loved ones as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve is the most common way to usher in the New Year, you'd probably be surprised by these other traditions.
Calmly talking to police detectives, a newly-released video shows 13-year-old Derek Rosa sitting in an interrogation room, confessing to stabbing his mother to death at their apartment in Hialeah last October.
The Georgia Bulldogs are set to take on the Florida Seminoles in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, and fans are all over South Florida.
Miramar police say they have identified a suspect behind a series of package thefts in their city.
There are several free and paid events across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties for the holiday weekend.
A beloved dolphin at Miami Seaquarium has died.
A South Florida mother is in jail Wednesday night after her baby is hospitalized with broken bones.
Multiple Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to a house fire in Miami Gardens on Tuesday night.
From the bustling stores inside Aventura Mall, among the top 5 largest malls in the country, to the bustling lots at Brandsmart and the shops at Sawgrass Mills, the post-Christmas rush for returns is in full swing.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting resulting in the deaths of two people in Pompano Beach.
This time, it was the US flag they were after and surveillance video captured what happened.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting that occurred on northbound State Road 826, near Okeechobee Road.
It's the Pompano Beach Christmas Express, a caravan of toys and presents for children. When they hear the sirens and horns from the Pompano Beach Fire Department leading the way, they come running.
A Christmas tree fire on Monday morning caused damage to a house in Northwest Miami-Dade, but no injuries to its residents.
Police have identified the man who died as 46-year-old Juan Garcia
Owners pay between $200 and $600 a month in dues. According to the Broward property appraiser, 203 units are owned by the condo association.
Florida Department of Transportation officials have announced a new traffic pattern for I-395.
Starting this week, Miami-Dade bus riders who were impacted by changes from the new bus network services will be able to request *free* Uber rides to help them get to their destination.
Fort Lauderdale police are investigating the shooting of a teen girl on Wednesday afternoon.
A perimeter set up by local law enforcement officials near the Krome Detention Center yielded results on Tuesday evening.
A police pursuit in Miami-Dade ended Wednesday afternoon when a black car crashed into a tree and two men were taken into custody.
Police on Wednesday identified a man who was found dead in his garage in Kendall, body had multiple dog bites.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Dee Valladares, a Miami resident, has won Survivor season 45.
State-certified counselors see surges of people calling a gambling hotline for help managing addictions this holiday season, according to the executive director of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling.
Florida's largest teachers union, United Teachers of Dade failed to meet requirements of a new state law that requires at least 60% of union members pay dues.
Lionel Messi had a goal and three assists and Tadeo Allende scored twice as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Eight hundred families had meals delivered right to their homes. And donations are what make all of this possible.
A man is dead and three other suspects are on the run after a home invasion turned into a shooting in Kendall on Saturday evening, deputies said.
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office said the locksmith who was working alongside its deputies remains hospitalized in critical condition.
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.
Lionel Messi had a goal and three assists and Tadeo Allende scored twice as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Eight hundred families had meals delivered right to their homes. And donations are what make all of this possible.
A man is dead and three other suspects are on the run after a home invasion turned into a shooting in Kendall on Saturday evening, deputies said.
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.
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.
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.