Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, announces run for Florida governor
Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he's entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.
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Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he's entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.
The Republican senator argues that U.S. travel to Cuba financially benefits the Cuban military and fuels government repression.
CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports on a new measure by Sen. Rick Scott that would restrict flights to Cuba.
A slate of congressional hopefuls are vying to win their Florida primaries in special elections.
Nikki Fried was reelected Saturday as chair of the Florida Democratic Party, which is seeking to regain relevance in a state that has tilted decidedly toward the Republicans.
A similar bill has been proposed multiple times in Congress but has always faced challenges.
Shawn Hamilton is being replaced as secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection by Alexis Lambert
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede on what is next for Senator Rick Scott.
US Senator Rick Scott won re-election on Tuesday night.
Florida Senator Rick Scott delivered his victory speech on Tuesday night in front of a crowd of supporters.
CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten and Ivan Taylor report on the Florida Senate race between incumbent Rick Scott and contender Debbie Murcarsel-Powell.
Florida's election will test whether the state maintains its new reputation as a Republican stronghold.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell made immigration reform and healthcare access the main issues in her campaign. She has also been a defender of women's reproductive rights and criticized Sen. Rick Scott's record on those issues.
The Florida U.S. Senate race matches incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott against Democratic challenger and former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
Florida Democrats have been boldly proclaiming that Florida is in play for this year's November elections, but their campaign spending hasn't matched those claims.
The race for the United States Senate is set with Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, taking on Republican Rick Scott.
The Florida governor said the proposal to develop golf courses and pickleball courts at state parks is "going back to the drawing board."
Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell said Scott is not favored to win in November.
Did you vote in the 2024 Florida primary election? Check out the complete results.
Florida U.S. Sen. Rick Scott has his sights on a GOP leadership role.
Compared with the wild twists and turns of the presidential election, Florida's primary will be relatively tame.
Sen. Rick Scott said President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race at this time makes the Democratic Party a threat to democracy.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio are set to take the stage. Meanwhile, former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is reportedly eyeing J.D. Vance's senate seat. We are learning more about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and more.
All around the Sunshine State, Republicans and Democrats are responding with serious concern and condemning the political violence.
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida says he'll vote in November against a ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in his state.
Well, it was a wet and wild Sunday all across South Florida – it rained for hours throughout the afternoon.
Mensik's victory spoiled the party for Djokovic, who was seeking his 100th career title and a record seventh in the Miami Open.
The start of the Miami Open men's final between Novak Djokovic and unseeded 19-year-old Jakub Mensuk on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium was delayed 5½ hours from its 3 p.m. start time.
President Trump's dismantling of Voice of America could lead to the spread of foreign propaganda and disinformation, advocates for the broadcaster warn.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Well, it was a wet and wild Sunday all across South Florida – it rained for hours throughout the afternoon.
Mensik's victory spoiled the party for Djokovic, who was seeking his 100th career title and a record seventh in the Miami Open.
The start of the Miami Open men's final between Novak Djokovic and unseeded 19-year-old Jakub Mensuk on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium was delayed 5½ hours from its 3 p.m. start time.
Sunday night is the start of a new era at CBS News Miami. Here's a sneak peek.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
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.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Sen. Mark Warner criticized President Trump's approach to Greenland on Sunday as part of what he called a "crazy foreign policy."
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, praised President Trump's move to impose tariffs on vehicles, while noting that "tariffs aren't the total solution."
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
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.
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.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
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.
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.
The actor 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."
Gaga, yes! After much anticipation, Lady Gaga is coming back to Miami this summer as part of a new international tour.