New Florida law aims to help foster youth, but advocates say it's not enough
Nonprofit leaders say many teens leaving the foster care system face overwhelming odds.
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Man recounts surviving hit-and-run boat crash in the Bahamas: "God saved my life"
Brent Slough spoke exclusively to CBS News Miami from his hospital bed at Ryder Trauma Center.
Alexander brothers' friend Ohad Fisherman speaks out after charge dropped
Ohad Fisherman was accused of helping twin brothers Oren and Alon Alexander sexually assault a woman nearly nine years ago.
South Florida nonprofit sends relief kits to Central Texas flood victims
The Global Empowerment Mission hopes their necessity kits will help 500 to 1,000 families.
Two girls killed in Central Texas flooding have ties to Miami
Miami advocate David Lawrence said the girls were at Camp Mystic in Kerry County when the Guadalupe River swelled its banks and flooded the camp.
"Big, beautiful bill" could cut Medicaid for millions in Florida, advocates say
A new legislation cutting billions of dollars in federal Medicaid funding could leave one million Floridians without coverage, advocates warn.
Jackson South to close maternity unit this fall
In a statement, a spokesperson for the health system said the closure will help better align services with the current demands of the surrounding community.
Parents of teen killed in 2022 boating accident push for South Florida safer waters
Under Lucy's Law, boaters who leave the scene of an accident where someone is seriously injured now face a second-degree felony.
Girl who fell off Disney cruise "was not being held" before incident, officials say
A 5-year-old girl fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship near Fort Lauderdale and was rescued by her father, who jumped in after her.
Protesters released after arrests at contentious Miami-Dade Commission meeting
The protesters had been arrested after speaking out during confusion over a deferred vote on a proposed agreement between ICE and county jails.
Overnight lines, safety concerns at Sunrise DMV as Broward prepares for 2026 takeover
DMV offices in Broward County are under the state's jurisdiction for now until the county tax collector is set to take over next summer.
Miami-Dade's school zone speed cameras enforce fines all day, sparking frustration from drivers
Miami-Dade officials said the school zone cameras will remain active through the summer session until July 25, then resume when the new school year begins.
UM students recount harrowing escape from Israel amid missile strikes
Green was among the group of UM students who were trying to get out of Israel as missile strikes between Israel and Iran escalated. All flights to and from the country were canceled.
Speed cameras now active in 11 Miami-Dade school zones; drivers face $100 fines
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has activated RedSpeed camera systems in 11 school zones across the county.
Fort Lauderdale businesses booming ahead of Panthers Championship Parade
Local hotels and restaurants said they're booked solid and bracing for one of the busiest weekends of the year.