Facing South Florida for Jan. 21: After the Iowa Caucuses
Jim DeFede takes a look at Gov. Ron DeSantis' poor showing in Iowa and where his campaign goes from here.
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Jim DeFede takes a look at Gov. Ron DeSantis' poor showing in Iowa and where his campaign goes from here.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a point to stop in South Carolina on Tuesday, Nikki Haley's home state.
Vivek Ramaswamy said he's offered former President Donald Trump his full endorsement.
Former President Donald Trump clinched his first victory of the primary season Monday night at the Iowa caucuses.
After betting big on Iowa, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said his campaign is feeling "really good" heading into the caucuses.
A caucus involves a more complex process where participants gather openly, engaging in discussions and voting to express their support for a particular candidate.
Despite a relatively small number of delegates being awarded in the caucus, being first in the nation means all eyes are on Iowa.
The frontrunner in Monday's Iowa caucuses is a man whose legal woes - from 91 criminal indictments to a civil fraud trial - are testing the GOP's willingness to raise him at their standard-bearer once again.
Wind chill may push temperatures as low as -45 F when Iowa Republicans go to caucus Monday night.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley squared off in the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is gearing up for a major test in Iowa, where he's staked his presidential ambitions.
Jim DeFede devotes the entire half hour of Facing South Florida to his covering of the Trump and DeSantis campaigns as they make their cases to the people of Iowa about a month ahead of the caucuses there.
After spending a week in Iowa, CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede devotes the entire half hour of Facing South Florida to his covering of the Trump and DeSantis campaigns as they make their cases to the people of Iowa about a month ahead of the caucuses there. Jim also will share what he learned in the communities from the people who call Iowa home. We will hear what they, the voters, are saying. And we will hear from a prominent pollster about the numbers, including where Gov. DeSantis stands.
The DeSantises are seeking to clarify comments the Florida first lady made that appeared to encourage out-of-state voters to participate in the Iowa caucuses.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to complete his tour of all 99 counties in Iowa in early December, while Trump has only held 17 events in the state.
CBS News is estimating a four-way race between Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg as voters' initial preference.
Less than 48 hours away from the primary and the campaigns spent Super Bowl Sunday working overtime to reach voters. One campaign, in particular, is on the defense.
Fireworks flying in their first one-on-one debate, Hillary Clinton accused Bernie Sanders Thursday night of subjecting her to an "artful smear" while Sanders suggested the former secretary of state was a captive of the political establishment.
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Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has decided to suspend his run for president, according to a statement released by his campaign Wednesday.
Hillary Clinton narrowly won the Democratic Iowa caucuses after a strong challenge from Bernie Sanders - claiming the first victory in the race for the White House.
Presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio emerged from Iowa and have their eyes on New Hampshire.
Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Marco Rubio said Friday that if he is elected president, he will not look to deport 12 million people in the U.S. illegally, and will instead propose solutions to accommodate those who have no criminal record.
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.
A string of shootings across South Florida over the Christmas holiday left 10 people injured
The cost of the 87th Avenue Bridge is now projected to exceed $5 million.
Two men accused of being part of a serial car theft ring that began in January are facing additional charges
An appeals court upheld a judge's decision that rejected five Riviera Beach candidates for using debit cards to pay fees.
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.
A string of shootings across South Florida over the Christmas holiday left 10 people injured
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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.
Cabrera is county commissioner of District 6, which represents parts of Coral Gables, Hialeah and the City of Miami.
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Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
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.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
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.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
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The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
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Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
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.