Boaters find over $1 million of cocaine floating at sea off Florida Keys
Officials said the drugs, which were found in the water about 7 miles off Islamorada, Florida, were handed over to U.S. Border Patrol agents.
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Florida plastic surgeon arrested after wife died following procedure
Benjamin Brown was arrested after an "extensive investigation" by the sheriff's office, the medical examiner's office and the state attorney's office.
Why Trump met with Speaker Johnson
Former President Donald Trump met with House Speaker Mike Johnson Monday behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago. On the agenda were House Republicans' razor-thin majority and the uphill climb to retain control of the chamber next year. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has details.
Parkland shooting site demolition begins
Family members of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victims watched as crews began demolishing the site of the 2018 massacre. CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten reports from Parkland, Florida.
South Florida compared to a "zombie movie" amid widespread flooding
More downpours are expected in South Florida Friday, forecasters said, and could bring "catastrophic" flooding to some areas.
Maps and photos show massive rainfall in Florida
A relentless string of powerful storms soaked much of South Florida this week.
Entire Florida neighborhoods underwater
Florida residents are still reeling from flooding in cities across the state that saw multiple days of devastating rainfall. In Miami, cars remain submerged and several families evacuated from their homes. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
South Florida flooding prompts state of emergency
Heavy rainfall slammed South Florida for the fourth day in a row Thursday, dumping an average of four inches of rain per hour in some areas, and leaving parts of Miami-Dade County impassable. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
South Florida rainfall floods streets
Rain slamming the Florida peninsula is creating dangerous conditions for some near Miami and the Gulf Coast to the west. Video and photos show cars stranded in waters that flooded some neighborhoods. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more from Hollywood, Florida.
What does each beach flag color mean?
Headed to the beach? Keep an eye out for flags posted along the sand that will help warn you of any potential dangers, from strong currents to sharks and everything in between. Here's what the different colored flags mean.
Heavy rain slams Florida
Heavy rain in Florida is bringing flooding concerns to parts of the state. Along the Gulf Coast, Sarasota received 4 inches of rain in just one hour Tuesday night. In the east, Miami Beach saw almost 7 inches of rain in 24 hours. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Nearly 4 inches of rain falls in an hour in Sarasota, a record
Even more storms are expected to hit the region over the next few days after Sarasota saw the most rain ever recorded in an hour.
Major Supreme Court cases still to be decided
It's the second week of June, which means the Supreme Court is expected to make some major decision as early as this Thursday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the most closely watched cases.
Florida deputy reunites lost girl with mother
Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputy Geoff Moore helped reunite a young girl who got lost on the beach with her grateful mother.
Man found shot in burned Miami apartment complex
A Miami apartment complex went up in flames Monday morning, leading authorities to discover a man inside who had been shot. More than 40 people were rescued and at least three firefighters were hospitalized. Peter D'Oench reports.
Shark attacks in Florida and Hawaii
Two teenagers and a woman were attacked by sharks Friday in separate incidents just a few miles apart along the Florida Panhandle. On the same day, a shark seriously injured a woman off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
3 wounded in 2 separate shark attacks off Florida Panhandle
A woman and two teenage girls were hurt in two separate shark attacks Friday.
Video catches pilot landing helicopter on protected bird site in Florida
Video from May 12 shows a mass of protected shorebirds fleeing the beach at Florida's Edgmont Key State Park as a helicopter makes an illegal landing.
Cocaine marked with Nike logos found by divers off Key West
The discovery comes just a month after a beachgoer found about $1 million worth of cocaine washed up along the Florida Keys.
Ex-U.S. soldier extradited from Ukraine faces charges related to double murder
Craig Austin Lang faces a maximum penalty of life in prison after an "international crime spree."
The chickens of Key West
Key West, Florida is known for its stunning views and sandy beaches, but chickens really rule the area. Local officials are trying to crack down on them, but it's impossible to fully get rid of the birds, who have been in the area since the 1800s.
Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed at the late minute
The second attempt to send Boeing's Starliner crew capsule into orbit was canceled just minutes before it was set to launch on Saturday.
Architects prepare for hurricanes, storms: "Invest now or pay later"
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to have up to 25 named storms, with up to seven turning into major hurricanes.
Florida deputy who fatally shot U.S. airman is fired following investigation
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was in his apartment when he was fatally shot by a deputy.
Teen dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove pool in Orlando, police say
The 13-year-old was found unresponsive at a Discovery Cove theme park pool in Orlando, and was later pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in northwest suburban Franklin Park Friday morning, Department of Homeland Security officials said.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Probe into anti-apartheid icon Steve Biko's death reopening 48 years later
South Africa's racist apartheid regime said no one was to blame for activist Steve Biko's death in prison. 48 years later, his family wants the truth to come out.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.