Sea turtle returns to Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation in Florida
A rehabilitated sea turtle has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean from a Florida beach.
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A rehabilitated sea turtle has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean from a Florida beach.
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures.
A 375-pound sea turtle has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean after three months of rehabilitation in Florida.
Hurricane Beryl left some roads unpassable, Grenada's prime minister said, as rescue crews fanned out to determine the extent of the damage.
A helicopter from a surveillance frigate landed a team on the fishing boat about 1,500 kilometers northeast of Martinique.
As experts predict one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record, officials in South Florida want residents and visitors to prepare and be safe.
The full list of hurricane names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season include Beryl, Joyce and Kirk.
A crowd cheered and took photos as two loggerhead sea turtles slowly made their way through the sand and into the Atlantic Ocean.
Researchers from Colorado State University predicted 23 named storms and 115 named storm days in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams told "CBS Mornings" that La Niña and high ocean temperatures could impact hurricane season.
Breton, a more than 13-foot-long great white shark, previously went viral for seemingly traveling along a path that resembles the outline of a shark.
This past summer, the waters off the South Florida coast were too warm for the marine life that has called South Florida home for thousands of years.
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England and Canada.
Hurricane Lee is starting to spin away from the northern Caribbean as the Category 2 storm aims for Atlantic Canada and leaves big waves in its wake.
Hurricane Lee is whirling north of Puerto Rico as a Category 3 storm, with forecasters noting it would remain in open waters through this week while on a path to Atlantic Canada.
Hurricane Lee is barreling over open waters just northeast of the Caribbean and unleashing heavy swells on several islands as it regains some strength and expands in size.
The incident in August was not the first involving Baluchi and flotation devices, local media reported.
The incident in August was not the first involving Baluchi and flotation devices, local media reported.
The higher-than-normal sea surface temperatures off the coasts of the Sunshine State could cause a "nasty" coral bleaching event, experts say.
One expert said implosion would have happened in a "thousandth of a second" — so fast that passengers didn't have "time to realize what happened."
Eight months ago, chef Michael Cellura had a restaurant job and had just moved into a fancy new camper home on Fort Myers Beach.
Two clashing climatic behemoths, one natural and one with human fingerprints, will square off this summer to determine how quiet or chaotic the Atlantic hurricane season will be.
A high school along Florida's Atlantic Coast has removed a graphic novel based on the diary of Anne Frank after a leader of a conservative group challenged it, claiming it minimized the Holocaust.
A new study says changes in air patterns as the world warms will likely push more and nastier hurricanes up against the United States' east and Gulf coasts.
Joshua Joseph Notarianni, of Naples, is facing three charges, including prostitution proceeds.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by an SUV Thursday morning.
George Pino appeared in court for a hearing on Thursday morning, where he surrendered himself to the authorities.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the couple was involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical fight.
Joshua Joseph Notarianni, of Naples, is facing three charges, including prostitution proceeds.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by an SUV Thursday morning.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
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.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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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
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.