Florida firefighters battle multiple wildfires
High winds are whipping a series of wildfires in Florida. The largest has burned more 26,000 acres in Miami-Dade County, forcing major road closures. Cristian Benavides has details.
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Over a dozen wildfires burn in Florida
In Florida, more than a dozen wildfires are burning across the state. The largest fire is in southern Miami-Dade County, scorching 24,000 acres.
Florida man executed for killings of 8-year-old girl, grandmother
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs has been executed.
SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
Trump's immigration policies at local level
In a court filing Tuesday, the Trump administration stood firm behind the deportation flights of Venezuelan non-citizens. But how are the president's policies impacting communities across the U.S.? Maureen Porras, the Democratic-turned-Republican vice mayor of Doral, Florida, and former immigration attorney joins "America Decides" with her perspective.
NASA astronauts splashdown off Florida coast
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams landed on Earth on Tuesday, splashing down off the coast of Florida. This ended the Starliner astronauts' mission which lasted over nine months on the International Space Station. CBS News' Bill Harwood, former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn, and CBS News' Mark Strassmann break it down.
Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams begin trip home
A SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams undocked from the International Space Station early Tuesday morning. They're scheduled to splash down off the Florida coast Tuesday evening after spending more than nine months in space. They originally expected to spend just eight days or so in orbit. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Police officer drops off pizza for delivery worker stymied by 8-foot alligator
An 8-foot alligator in front of a Florida home made delivering a pizza a tricky operation.
Man who escaped Puerto Rico prison in 1987 is caught in Florida
A man who escaped from a Puerto Rican prison in 1987 has been arrested in Fort Myers, Florida, where authorities say he had been living under a different name.
Florida teen killed, dismembered after couple lured her on app
St. Petersburg police detectives said the remains of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette were found in a dumpster after she was reported missing last month.
Nonprofit sues EPA over Florida toxic waste
The nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity is suing the Environmental Protection Agency for approving road construction in Florida using radioactive waste. "Inside Climate News" Florida correspondent Amy Green joins "The Daily Report" to break down the lawsuit and potential risks of phosphogypsum.
The Strange Life of Dr. Schwartz
A wealthy doctor is violently murdered in his Florida mansion -- could a dark secret from his past provide a clue to his killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Authorities find no sign of shooter after responding to Florida naval base
Authorities responded to a potential active shooter situation at a military base in Pensacola, Florida, but found no signs of a shooter, officials said.
Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate
Florida's attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.
Byron Donalds defends Trump tariffs on allies
President Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China went into effect Tuesday hours before his address to a joint session of Congress. Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida joins CBS News to discuss.
"Warehoused" pushes Florida Senate to introduce criminal justice reform bill
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
Endangered Florida panthers face multiple deadly threats: "Sprawl kills"
As few as 120 adult Florida panthers live in the wild in the state's southwestern corner, where they are faced with a booming human population and habitat loss.
Norovirus sickens nearly 80 passengers on cruise that left from Florida
It's the second Holland America Line ship to have dozens of passengers fall ill this month, according to the CDC.
DNA leads to arrest, confession in 1997 killing of Florida man, authorities say
The word "Greed" was written on the victim's bedroom wall in blood in the 1997 murder, Florida officials said.
Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, announces run for Florida governor
Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he's entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.
Georgia deputy who killed exonerated Florida man won't be charged
Leonard Cure, 53, was killed by a Georgia sheriff's deputy just three years after Florida authorities had freed him from prison.
Florida company uses new technology to help housing crisis
A Florida company says its new technology is helping to build homes faster and at a lower cost amid the impacts of climate change.
Historic SS United States makes final voyage
After months of delays, the historic SS United States ocean liner finally moved out of Philadelphia on a new voyage as it prepares to become the world's largest artificial reef off the Florida coast. John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have details.
Leonard Peltier released after Biden's commutation in FBI killings
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been released from a high-security Florida prison. For nearly half a century, Peltier's imprisonment has symbolized systemic injustice for Native Americans who believe in his innocence.
Dog abandoned in Hurricane Milton floodwaters beats cancer
CBS News contributor David Begnaud gives an update on how Trooper, a dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton, overcame new challenges, including a fight against cancer.
CBS News poll: On Trump deploying National Guard, divisions over impact on crime, rights
Trump's approval rating ticks back up; support for tariffs declines as some pull back buying.
South Korea says it reached a deal to release workers detained in ICE raid
South Korea says it reached a deal with the U.S. to release more than 300 South Koreans detained in an immigration enforcement raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant.
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MTV Video Music Award winners list for 2025: Live updates
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
Justice Barrett on the Supreme Court's checks on Trump's power
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett also discusses her vote in the 2022 Dobbs abortion case.
Duckworth: Trump essentially "declared war" on Chicago; no "indications" of deployment
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said President Trump "essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation."
Powerball winning tickets sold in Texas, Missouri in estimated $1.8B jackpot
Saturday's jackpot had an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
Hassett says Fed monetary policy should be "fully independent" of presidents
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said the Federal Reserve's monetary policy "needs to be fully independent of political influence — including from President Trump."
Ukraine government building damaged in large Russia aerial attack
Russia attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys – the largest aerial attack on the country since the war began, Ukraine's Air Force said.
Australian woman who killed 3 with toxic mushrooms sentenced to life in prison
Erin Patterson was convicted for serving a poisonous meal to her estranged husband's parents, aunt and uncle during a beef Wellington lunch at her home in 2023