CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on Mega Millions fever across South Florida.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
Moises Hernandez hit it big with a million dollar win.
According to Mega Millions, 13 jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
The Florida Lottery is introducing three new scratch-off games that offer millions in cash prizes.
It's the 10th largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.
The $5 BONUS LETTER CROSSWORD game has more than $76.6 million in cash prizes.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.5 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
Charles Larocco, 67, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
To participate in the contest, watch WFOR or WBFS from 7:00pm-7:30pm (for the duration of the contest) to find the "Word of the Day" displayed on the screen.
For many Florida students, the opportunity to attend college provides a chance at a better life for them and their families. For some students, like Markemia Peterson, it was a chance at a better life and a way to help her community grow.
He found his dream job of flying airplanes when he was only a small kid. Now, with the help of the Bright Futures Scholarship, Kaivon Moran, a young Floridian, will get a chance to rise and soar.
The Bright Futures Scholarship provides opportunities to thousands of students to attend college; and although supporting students in their academic environment is a very important part of the program, it is not the program's only goal. Forming better communities is also important.
Each year, thousands of students benefit from the Bright Futures Scholarship program, funded by the Florida Lottery. These students are consistently working hard toward a better tomorrow.
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 bodies were found during a routine inspection after the plane landed.
An 18-year-old Florida International University honors student is facing serious charges
Florida ranks second in the nation for confirmed norovirus outbreaks, according to the CDC.
Johvan Taylor was the nephew of Detroit Lions wide receiver and Florida International University graduate Maurice Alexander.
A survivor of the mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport recounts the events of that day.
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.
Enrique Tarrio is asking President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon.
The United States and many European countries have rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's claim of winning the election.
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president."
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, gives a brief roundup of new Florida laws and how they may affect you.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober about the science behind age restrictions for social media.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks about the future of property insurance in South Florida with founder and president of Florida Policy Project.
Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
It can be found at multiple farmers markets in Miami-Dade and Broward, with signs clearly marking it's not for human consumption.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
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Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
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Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
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