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.
A look at exchanges between the two candidates on abortion, immigration and the war in Ukraine.
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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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is among several nominees for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize.
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.
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.
Yaya Coastal Cuisine's Mediterranean magic transforms a rapidly growing food hotspot into a waterfront dining paradise.
Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The deputies were standing off their department-issued motorcycles when the crash occurred.
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.
Yaya Coastal Cuisine's Mediterranean magic transforms a rapidly growing food hotspot into a waterfront dining paradise.
Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
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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 made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
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.
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
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
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.