Miami-Dade residents voice opposition to proposed cuts amid $400 million budget shortfall
Groups wearing T-shirts with messages lined up early outside the downtown Government Center to protest ahead of the first of two public hearings.
DeSantis plan to end vaccine mandates sparks pushback in South Florida
Critics argue parents already have the right to exemptions for medical or religious reasons through the state health department.
Venezuelan South Florida community divided over U.S. strike on "drug-carrying" boat
Some South Florida residents welcomed the move against traffickers, while others expressed concern about potential retaliation.
Protesters take to Broward streets over state order to remove rainbow crosswalks
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has ordered municipalities to remove crosswalks and street art with what it calls "social, political or ideological messages."
Cyclist claims Miami Beach police unfairly arrested him after cruiser incident
Vladimir Tovar, an engineer from Miami, faces charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Businesses cite licensing, permitting delays as they exit Lauderdale Lakes for friendlier cities
CBS News Miami contacted a spokesperson for the City of Lauderdale Lakes and Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips.
Miami-Dade mayor pushes back on Florida DOGE review, calls it "staged political theater"
The mayor defended her administration's record, citing years of clean external audits, open budgeting processes and real-time public access to financial data.
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Navy veteran survives fire that destroyed his home near Miami Shores
Agustin Ayala said he followed the smoke into his kitchen, where he found heavy smoke behind one of his appliances.
Girl released from hospital after injured in deadly sailboat accident near Miami Beach
On Monday, a barge struck a sailboat that held a teenage counselor and five girls taking part in a summer sailing camp through the Miami Yacht Club. The collision tossed them all into Biscayne Bay.
Flagler Street reopens after 40-month closure, bringing hope and frustration
The makeover includes brick roads, widened curbless sidewalks for outdoor cafes, improved drainage, and a flexible "festival streetscape" designed to host large outdoor events.
Brickell condo owners sue association over alleged short-term rentals, unsafe conditions
The residents are accusing board members of allowing illegal short-term rentals, which they said have turned their upscale building into a hotel-like environment.
Lauderdale Lakes commissioners' walkout halts vote on relief for property owners facing six-figure fines
Vice Mayor Tycie Causwell and Commissioner Easton Harrison exited the meeting after raising concerns about the fairness and effectiveness of the proposed changes.
FEMA pulls $150 million from South Florida flood projects, triggering backlash
FEMA canceled $150 million in flood control grants, halting upgrades and possibly increasing flood risk in parts of South Florida.
Travel ban sparks outrage among South Florida immigrant communities, legal challenges expected
The travel restrictions have triggered fear, frustration and calls for action among the affected communities.
South Florida family outraged after son's killer's sentence: "Two years for a life?"
Mehki Stevenson was shot and killed on November 29, 2022, while doing homework inside his North Miami home.