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"He was huge." That is how a Florida woman describes an unwanted visitor in her backyard. It was a very large black bear taking a slow stroll across her yard and right through a fence.
Zoo Miami's Animal Hospital conducted an endoscopic exam on "Hank," a 6-year-old, 258-pound sloth bear who had refused to eat.
A woman in North Carolina says her family's dog died a hero after he managed to save them from a bear that wandered into their home.
A man was mauled to death by a bear after he reportedly tried to take a selfie with the animal, according to reports.
A driver was lucky to escape injury after colliding with a bear that wandered onto an Oregon highway.
CBSMIAMI.COM is streaming the explore.org Bear Cam, a 24-hour a day live camera from Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Social media is falling in love with a three-month-old polar bear at Sea World Australia.
A teen staffer woke up Sunday to find a bear biting his head and trying to drag him away in Colorado.
An environmental advocacy group sued Florida's wildlife protection commission, demanding a stop to a planned bear hunting season set to start in the fall.
Wildlife officials took a final vote Wednesday and approved a new bear hunting season in Florida--just a few years after it was removed from the state's threatened species list.
For the second time over the past 8 days in north Florida, a black bear was killed after being struck by two cars.
Florida lawmakers are taking aim at people caught repeatedly feeding bears and alligators, as the state prepares to allow its first black bear hunt in two decades.
Three people were killed and eight others were hospitalized after a SUV hit and killed a black bear, resulting in a chain reaction crash with two other cars in Florida's Everglades Sunday evening.
An Orlando woman is recovering after being bit by a bear while on a walk with her dog.
A couple of new defenses against the Giant African Land Snails that have taken over parts of Miami will be sniffing out the invasive creatures.
The Florida woman who was taken down in a bear attack last week is now standing up to protect the mammal.
The Miami-Dade Police Department will welcome the newest member of its K9 unit on Tuesday afternoon who comes to the department on the heels of a tragedy.
A Central Florida man is recovering after being attacked by a bear in his yard.
Another bear has been trapped and euthanized in a central Florida neighborhood where a woman walking her dogs was mauled.
In South Miami-Dade County, Cheeky the tiger is among two tigers, a bear, a white wolf, a black wolf, a panther and other animals kept at the Everglades Outpost, a conservation facility.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to conduct mass deportations when he returns to the White House.
Today's Taste of the Town culinary adventure takes us to Wynwood.
Saturday and Sunday morning, the lows will be in the 50s.
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
A woman accused of severely injuring a good Samaritan in an August hit-and-run has been arrested.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to conduct mass deportations when he returns to the White House.
Today's Taste of the Town culinary adventure takes us to Wynwood.
Saturday and Sunday morning, the lows will be in the 50s.
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
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.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Florida authorities say they're pursuing a criminal case against a man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump for a car crash that occurred after his arrest.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
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.
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
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.