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Ranchers could be key to restoring Florida's growing panther population.
A new study suggests the invasive Burmese Python is throwing off the balance of the food chain at Everglade's National Park.
The University of Florida confirmed on Thursday one of their engineering professors had been detained in Abu Dhabi by the United Arab Emirates.
Guns won't improve safety at schools where students already encounter a "toxic mix" of alcohol, drugs and the pressure of academics, opponents of a series of campus gun bills argued Monday.
A 20-year-old man is facing manslaughter charges in the shooting death of a former Florida kicker.
Authorities said a former University of Florida professor found dead inside his burning home, was killed by an ex-convict who received $37,000 from the professor in recent years.
A Senate-commissioned study could give hope to people who want the state to use a large chunk of voter-approved money for water and land projects to buy U.S. Sugar land in the Everglades before an October deadline.
e are starting to feel a little better about where we are headed. At least that's according to a recent University of Florida report on consumer confidence.
It was a real nail biter on Friday night, as No. 8 Miami lost its series opener to No. 6 Florida in the bottom of the ninth.
The University of Miami Hurricanes baseball team will square off against their in-state rivals from The University of Florida starting Friday night in a key early-season series.
In an effort to fight back a disease that has decimated the Sunshine State's most famous crops, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that it plans to spend $30 million fighting citrus greening.
Gov. Rick Scott continued Thursday to roll out his budget proposal for the coming year, pitching a nearly $65 million plan to reduce the cost of college by repealing the sales tax on textbooks and extending Bright Futures scholarships to cover summer courses.
Kasey Hill and Chris Walker arrived at Florida as McDonald's All-Americans, can't-miss prospects, the next big-time players for coach Billy Donovan.
It's been an interesting path for the Florida Gators' coaching staff's newest addition.
Florida forward Jacob Kurtz accidentally tipped in a Devon Bookert miss with 0.4 seconds left to give Florida State a 65-63 win against its in-state rival.
Gift giving must have done wonders for the morale of Florida's consumer. A new survey revealed buyer's confidence in the Sunshine State keeps climbing as the state's economy continues to recover.
Florida quarterback Treon Harris is facing a misdemeanor charge for allegedly operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
University of Florida President Bernie Machen will spend his first half-decade out of office as a well-paid, privately funded adviser to the Gainesville school.
Outgoing University of Florida president Bernie Machen will stay on as a senior adviser to aid incoming president Kent Fuchs and help raise funds.
Florida will play in the Birmingham Bowl to begin the Jim McElwain era, even if he won't be leading the team.
Florida coach Jim McElwain took playful shots at his alma mater, Eastern Washington, the NFL's Oakland Raiders and himself.
A person familiar with the search says Florida has hired Colorado State's Jim McElwain as its next football coach.
The University of Florida Police Department sent out notifications to students regarding multiple school shooting threats posted on Twitter overnight.
Florida has targeted Colorado State's Jim McElwain to potentially fill its coaching vacancy.
One of the early surprises in the ACC this year has been the undefeated Miami Hurricanes.
Hockey has taken over Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Discovery and Science, and you can be part of the action.
It was a foggy morning across portions of South Florida to kick off the final day of the workweek, but plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures are expected as the day continues.
A Miami police motorman was injured in a possible hit-and-run crash, police say.
Two people were killed in a crash in southwest Miami-Dade early Friday morning, the sheriff's office says.
Events were held across Broward County on Friday to honor those lost in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy in Parkland eight years ago.
Events are being held across Broward County on Friday to honor those lost in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy in Parkland eight years ago.
Hockey has taken over Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Discovery and Science, and you can be part of the action.
It was a foggy morning across portions of South Florida to kick off the final day of the workweek, but plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures are expected as the day continues.
A Miami police motorman was injured in a possible hit-and-run crash, police say.
Two people were killed in a crash in southwest Miami-Dade early Friday morning, the sheriff's office says.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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 USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
Attorneys say detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" still struggle to reach their lawyers, despite state claims that access problems are fixed.
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
A U.S. destroyer and a supply ship collided Wednesday during a replenishment at sea.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Venezuelan migrants who were deported to a Salvadoran prison last year and then released into other countries.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
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.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
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.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.