World War II veteran proud of family, mental health advocacy
Tony Perini moved to South Florida a year after the war.
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Tony Perini moved to South Florida a year after the war.
Army veteran Sindy Indacochaa happy to in Davie surrounded by family on Veterans Day.
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Sandy Wills' remains.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
South Florida US Veterans receive a hero's welcome at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
"This didn't just happen in the last couple of weeks," said a nurse at the Miami VA Medical Center.
Col. Edward Thomas Ryan, 85, revealed in his obituary that he was gay and that he had been in a quarter-century relationship with the "love of my life." He will be buried next to him.
U.S. D-Day veteran Command Sergeant Major Henry C. Armstrong returns to Normandy for the first time in 80 years, with mixed emotions.
Three C-47 transport planes, a workhorse of World War II, dropped three long strings of jumpers, their round chutes mushrooming open in the blue skies with puffy white clouds.
Almost 160,000 Allied troops landed at Normandy on June 6, 1944, in a massive operation designed to break through heavily fortified German defenses and begin the liberation of Western Europe.
One veteran is saying the City of Miami is not taking care of headstones of those who served in the armed forces.
A veteran says since the city of Miami owns the city cemetery, he says the city requires him to get a permit to repair, restore and straighten out the headstones of veterans.
Police officers, firefighters, and veterans joined together in Miami Beach to honor those who have died while defending the United States.
Davie, Fla., remembers its fallen heroes.
Military veterans are getting a higher level of training.
Alex Kruger-Dobrota has come to plant flags at the Miami City Cemetery for the last 11 years on Memorial Day weekend.
Alex Kruger-Dobrota has come to plant flags at the Miami City Cemetery for the last 11 years on Memorial Day weekend.
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is in a race against time to preserve the stories of the men and women who fought in the war effort. Thanks to voice recognition software and AI, veterans will be able to "converse" with future generations.
Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation's Painter-in-Chief.
One bag at a time, the Sisters Helping Heroes, or "Sheroes" are giving back to the men and women who served our country.
CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister reports on how one group of Broward women are making a difference in helping veterans.
Two new apartment buildings will be dedicated to housing those who have served our country thanks in part to a big donation
A 100-year-old American World War II veteran plans to marry his 96-year-old fiancee in France as part of that country's 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day.
Nearly two decades after U.S. troops left K2, the U.S. government has not confirmed that toxic material at the Uzbekistan base made service members sick.
Joshua Joseph Notarianni, of Naples, is facing three charges, including prostitution proceeds.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by an SUV Thursday morning.
George Pino appeared in court for a hearing on Thursday morning, where he surrendered himself to the authorities.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the couple was involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical fight.
Joshua Joseph Notarianni, of Naples, is facing three charges, including prostitution proceeds.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by an SUV Thursday morning.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
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 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.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
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
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.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.