Rehabilitated green sea turtle released in Florida Keys
"Wow," whose unusual name stemmed from rescuers' reaction upon spotting her, underwent a series of successful surgeries at the Turtle Hospital.
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"Wow," whose unusual name stemmed from rescuers' reaction upon spotting her, underwent a series of successful surgeries at the Turtle Hospital.
Some Florida Keys residents woke up to an "unwelcome guest" in their backyard pool on Friday morning.
Sadrac Decimy, 5, died Saturday morning at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, the Key West Fire Department confirmed.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The FWC's first report stated that alcohol did appear to be a factor in the crash but no arrests were made at the time.
James Paskiewicz was out with his son last week fishing for snapper when a great white shark attacked a giant chum bag strapped up to the side of their boat.
Engaging directly with dolphins helped participants momentarily forget about their injuries, and for many, it was a dream come true.
They departed the Marathon Fire Station to cheers from flag-waving supporters, then pedaled across the bridge that stretches nearly 7 miles over open water, ending at Veterans Memorial Beach.
The boating accident happened in Buttonwood Sound, just north of Key Largo.
The boating accident happened in Buttonwood Sound, just north of Key Largo.
Expect on-and-off showers with a mostly cloudy to overcast sky all weekend.
The female turtle gained over 47 million views on the Keys' Turtle Hospital's social media accounts during her recovery, with posts depicting all aspects of her care including the removal of hundreds of barnacles encrusted on her shell.
During his subsea excursion near an aptly named area known as Pleasure Reef, "Santa" encountered schools of fish and other marine life that seemed quite comfortable with the merry crew throughout the dive.
Monroe Co. Sheriff Colonel Lou Caputo dons the Grinch costume and works with other deputies clocking speeds of cars passing Key Largo School
Twenty critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles arrived in the Florida Keys on Thursday to warm up.
A field of over 300 runners competed on a panoramic course during the annual Key Largo Bridge Run.
A classic holiday ballet, recast as a unique interpretation of Key West's coral reef environment, rich seafaring heritage and even its free-ranging roosters, has debuted in the island city.
Eleven of the 18 named storms became hurricanes, which brought tropical storm-force winds to parts of the Keys before making landfall elsewhere.
Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will wake up with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s in Miami-Dade while those in the Florida Keys will start in the mid to upper 60s.
Big changes are coming for South Florida as we inch closer to the weekend!
The cold front CBS News Miami's NEXT Weather team has been tracking for the past several days will move through South Florida on Wednesday.
Delaine Abee Lowry, 72, faces charge of breaking in SPCA building.
Eytan Genoune, 21, was the man who died in Saturday's boating accident in Card Sound.
Eytan Genoune, a young man who owned a fishing company, was killed in the boat crash after he and two others were thrown from the vessel they were on Saturday morning.
The FWC said a vessel with three people was traveling south when a "sudden turn" threw them all overboard.
Miramar police say a student brought a sealed bag containing unbroken pills onto the campus.
Daniel Halloran, who was convicted of helping another politician buy a spot on the 2013 NYC mayoral ballot, served 10 years in prison.
Prosecutors say Anthawn Ragan was also involved in a November 2013 shooting at nail salon in which a 10-year-old boy was killed.
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."
The proposal would expand Florida's current texting-while-driving prohibition.
Miramar police say a student brought a sealed bag containing unbroken pills onto the campus.
Daniel Halloran, who was convicted of helping another politician buy a spot on the 2013 NYC mayoral ballot, served 10 years in prison.
Prosecutors say Anthawn Ragan was also involved in a November 2013 shooting at nail salon in which a 10-year-old boy was killed.
Sunday night is the start of a new era at CBS News Miami. Here's a sneak peek.
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."
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.
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
The CDC, along with local private partners, operates the program in at least six major airports across the country.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
President Trump named himself the storied Washington arts center's chairman and replaced board members with Trump allies. Since then, the center has been rocked with cancellations, resignations, and questions about its mission.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."