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Wells Fargo is supporting small businesses in South Florida with a multi-million dollar donation, focusing on ethnically diverse owners who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
A Florida prosecutor told jurors Friday that a retired police SWAT commander fatally shot a fellow moviegoer because he threw popcorn in his face during an argument over cellphone use, angering him because it violated his self-image as an "alpha male."
With numbers running out in the 305 and 786 area codes in Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys, state regulators said Friday that new phone customers in the region will receive a 645 area code.
The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 continues to drop.
Major League Baseball is only four days from management's Monday night deadline for a deal to salvage opening day and a 162-game season.
President Joe Biden has selected court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who has roots in South Florida, as his nominee to the Supreme Court.
Before Trayvon Martin became the face of a movement, he was a boy from Miami Gardens who loved football, babies and his mother.
Rep. Michele Rayner, a St. Petersburg Democrat who is an attorney, said the measure would benefit people such as clients she has represented.
House members voted 105-10 to pass the measure (HB 105), while a similar proposal is pending in the Senate.
The Florida House on Thursday passed an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as Republicans disputed a "don't say gay" moniker that critics gave the bill.
The Florida House on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that would lead to new inspection requirements for condominium buildings after the deadly collapse last year of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside.
Now that Russia has invaded Ukraine, the aggression may mean higher prices at the grocery store and at the pump.
The Florida House on Thursday unanimously passed a proposal that would ask voters to increase homestead property-tax exemptions for first responders, teachers and military members, with the issue expected to go before a key Senate committee Monday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis drew rock-star cheers Thursday as he declared Florida "the citadel of freedom" and played up his conservative credentials while opening the four-day Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando.
The Florida Department of Health on Thursday published a proposed change that would reduce the number of days that students with COVID-19 are directed to remain out of school.
Students returned to the Davie beauty school to retrieve cars and belongings left behind during the investigation, while newly released 911 calls revealed the fear and confusion during the shooting. Police continue processing evidence and confirming the sequence of events as the campus works to regain a sense of normalcy.
Miami‑Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is delivering her State of the County address at Florida Memorial University, outlining the county’s progress and her vision for the future. Ahead of the event, she said affordability will be a central theme, highlighting what has already been done and what opportunities lie ahead to help residents. She also emphasized the need for unity during uncertain times. Local commissioners and community leaders spoke before she took the stage.
Former Miami Dolphins linebacker and Offerdahl’s Off‑the‑Grill owner John Offerdahl has expanded a pandemic‑era effort into a full community program supporting homebound seniors. What began as a request from Dolphins owner Stephen Ross to help feed people during COVID‑19 has grown into “Hand‑Off Meals for Seniors,” a volunteer‑driven initiative that delivers meals to hundreds of elderly residents. Offerdahl says the program reflects the teamwork and community spirit he learned on the field, extending support well beyond business hours.
The first idol clue in the nationwide Survivor scavenger hunt has been released. The riddle points to a city named for a river with an indoor, jungle‑themed attraction where participants will search for the idol during an hour‑long adventure. The hunt officially begins Friday, and whoever finds the idol will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to the live Survivor 50 finale in Los Angeles. Viewers can find more details on CBSMiami.com..
Students at Miami Norland Senior High School took part in one‑on‑one “report card counseling” sessions with community leaders, law enforcement, and career specialists. With nearly 1,800 students and only three counselors on staff, school officials say the community’s involvement helps guide students on their academic progress and future goals.
The 21 year old turned himself in to deputies two months after the crash where authorities say he was drunk.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
A Lake Worth Beach man was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison after prosecutors say he struck and resisted ICE officers.
In Miami-Dade, nearly 34,000 people signed up for appointments in February, and about 67% requested the Spanish-language exam.
DeSantis inaugurated the statue to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary on the day that would have been Reagan's 115th birthday.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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.
A judge ordered the U.S. to return three migrant families who were affected by President Trump's family separation policy in his first term and then deported in his second.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific on Thursday, marking the 38th vessel to be struck over the last five months and the second this year.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
