State's Unemployment Rate Saw Slight Dip In July
State officials announced Friday the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in July. That's lower than the national rate of 3.9 percent.
State officials announced Friday the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in July. That's lower than the national rate of 3.9 percent.
Admitting that his campaign for governor faces "an uphill battle," Democrat Chris King launched a twelve day bus tour across the state he's calling: "Fearless For Florida."
It can lead to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, loss of coordination, vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC. Symptoms typically disappear within a few days, but they can last much longer.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who killed a major publically-financed high-speed rail project in his first year in office, has invested with his wife in a fund that has links to a private company building a new high-speed rail line.
Florida health officials confirmed two more cases of measles diagnosed in Florida, where an unvaccinated child came down with the illness earlier this week.
With less than two weeks to go before the primaries, Democratic candidates running for Florida's top seat took part in a forum in Hollywood.
The United States installed more solar energy than any other source of electricity in the first quarter of this year.
A national coalition with deep Florida ties brought its message of supporting offshore oil and natural-gas "exploration" to Tallahassee on Wednesday.
One of the biggest names in the democratic party is hoping to help swing a primary election in Florida.
Officials at Orlando International Airport say four security officers fell ill after checking the contents of oversized containers holding unknown liquids.
A new audit is raising questions about whether private school vouchers went to ineligible students.
An ongoing environmental issue is getting the attention from Florida's top elected official.
A recent shooting in Florida has received national attention for multiple reasons.
A toxic algae bloom has overrun Florida's southern Gulf Coast this summer, devastating sea life and driving people from the water.
A man has been arrested for allegedly running an illegal slaughterhouse.
The two main Republican candidates battling for Florida governor have a simple message when it comes to health care: Just say no to Obamacare.
Florida election officials are pushing back against reports that an 11-year-old hacked a replica of the state's election website.
Thousands of Floridians lined beaches to demand state leaders stop future red tide outbreaks like the one killing sea life on the state's Gulf Coast.
The August 28 primary is fast approaching but for those who can't or don't want to go to the polls on primary day, early voting is getting underway in Miami-Dade.
NASA is ready to turn up the heat.
A candidate for the Florida Legislature is being accused of lying about graduating from college and using a fake diploma.
Ready, set, vote! This year's race for U.S. Congress for South Florida representatives is a lively one.
Voters in Broward will head to the polls in early voting this month ahead of the November general election.
Election Day is right around the corner and voters are gathering information on several important races happening inside the state of Florida.
With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are several important races inside the state of Florida that voters are keeping a close eye on.
More than 2.5 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
At least two workers at a Houston-area oil refinery were killed when hydrogen sulfide leaked at the plant, setting off urgent warnings for nearby residents to stay indoors before authorities determined the public wasn't in danger.
Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on Florida's west coast late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, led to closures across South Florida.
A dog was rescued from the rubble of a home hit by a tornado at a retirement community spurred by Hurricane Milton.
Miami-Dade and Broward are under a wind advisory.
More than 2.8 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday, also sparked multiple tornadoes.
A dog was rescued from the rubble of a home hit by a tornado at a 55 and older retirement community.
A dramatic new video obtained by CBS News Miami captures the destructive force of a tornado that tore through Wellington.
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.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
Jim goes one-on-one with former state Rep. Joe Geller who is a candidate for the Miami-Dade School Board's District 3.
Attorney John Morgan funded and pushed the campaign for medical marijuana back in 2016. Now he is advocating on behalf of Amendment 3.
Democrat Lucia Baez-Geller is challenging Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar for her 27th District seat.
Condo owners in South Florida are facing increased fees and assessments because of safety laws passed in the aftermath of the deadly Surfside condo collapse.
In a follow-up to last week's special edition of Facing, Jim talks to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D - R.I., who is the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
Storm surge poses a fire hazard for vehicles with lithium-ion batteries, with dozens of blazes erupting after Helene.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
Both theme parks said they would continue monitoring the weather and adjust accordingly.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
Keanu Reeves finished 25th in the Toyota GR Cup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.