University of Miami batboy beating the odds to get back on field
The inspiring story of J.M. Quijano who took one of life's curve balls and swung back.
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The inspiring story of J.M. Quijano who took one of life's curve balls and swung back.
The team from the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science was on a mission to collect eggs and sperm from spawning staghorn coral, which they hope to use to fertilize other strains of staghorn corals in a lab.
Sharks didn't avoid urban areas and that could impact their health
Florida is ground zero for climate change impacts, such as sea level rise.
The group looking to build a stadium for the Hurricanes football team is apparently now looking at public land.
TreVonte' Citizen brought a little bit of drama to the hat game on Wednesday, picking up the hats of four schools before settling on the orange and green of the Miami Hurricanes during 2022 National Signing Day.
Miami's head football coach Mario Cristobal announced Friday the hiring of Miami native and NFL veteran Kevin Smith to the position of Hurricanes' running backs coach.
Hot on the heels of bringing back Mario Cristobal as its new football coach, the University of Miami has named Dan Radakovich vice president and athletic director.
Miami billionaire John Ruiz wants to build a brand-new University of Miami stadium. The proposal would put the stadium, that's set to hold 50,000 people, right where Coral Gables Senior High is currently located but the plan is not going over well with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Kelsey Marshall has been a mainstay in the University of Miami Women's basketball starting lineup throughout her entire college career.
D'Eriq King was watching from the sideline, and his backups put on a show.
Miami is planning to play without quarterback D'Eriq King on Saturday when it takes on Central Connecticut State.
The University of Miami Hurricanes, falling to No. 22 in the AP Top 25 this week, plays host to Appalachian State on Saturday night. The Hurricanes need a win to stay in the AP Top 25 and avoid their second 0-2 start in the last 43 seasons.
When you have big dreams, you have to swing for the fences. Whether it is big dreams centered around your education, your sports career or your life, betting on yourself and working hard to get the results is the way to go. In the case of many students who have received the Bright Futures Scholarship, those dreams tend to come true.
The University of Miami has agreed to pay $22 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act.
University of Miami quarterback D'Eriq King will undergo surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
The UM at Wake Forest football game has been postponed, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Saturday.
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which is testing South Florida volunteers through a University of Miami trial, is proving highly effective, according to the company.
When No. 11 Miami needed to make plays, D'Eriq King said he had faith in his teammates.
There is a lot to still learn about COVID-19. Medical experts are working day after day to come up with treatment and prevention. On Wednesday, the president of the American Medical Association, along with researchers and physicians from University of Miami, held a virtual panel discussion to give people some insight on what they are currently studying and testing.
Researchers with the University of Miami have taken the next step in the race to create a vaccine against the coronavirus.
The University of Miami not only debuted its new spread offense in its victory over UAB on Thursday night, but also debuted some new bling known as the Touchdown Rings 2.0.
The University of Miami Hurricanes start their season Sept. 10 against UAB at Hard Rock Stadium and kick off is 8 p.m.
Florida university officials have started suspending fraternities and punishing students who flout coronavirus-safety measures, as schools grapple with cases of the virus at the beginning of the fall semester.
COVID-19 cases are climbing on the University of Miami campus in Coral Gables.
County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the fare increase is part of a proposed solution to help close a $400 million budget gap.
The failure killed 98 people and is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which presented new findings this week.
The crosswalks, widely seen as symbols of inclusion and belonging, were painted over during overnight operations.
CBS News Miami's cameras captured cars, trucks and even a school bus attempting to make their way through waterlogged areas.
Many residents in Hollywood said they were grateful conditions did not reach the level of Monday, when some streets became impassable.
County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the fare increase is part of a proposed solution to help close a $400 million budget gap.
A stalled frontal boundary, along with an area of low pressure, will keep the atmosphere moist and unstable.
The failure killed 98 people and is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which presented new findings this week.
The crosswalks, widely seen as symbols of inclusion and belonging, were painted over during overnight operations.
CBS News Miami's cameras captured cars, trucks and even a school bus attempting to make their way through waterlogged areas.
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 Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
Florida country radio station WHEL rebranded itself "Trump Country" 93.7 FM on the day President Trump was inaugurated for his second term.
A former NIH official says she was removed after clashes over vaccines, accusing RFK Jr. and his deputies of posing "a substantial and specific danger to public health and safety."
Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020.
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.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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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.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
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.