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Florida woman stabbed with sword, robbed in Keys, deputies say

Deputies said that the stab wound, which punctured the woman's lung, did not appear to be life-threatening.

  • Jun 9
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Keys man drove drunk with child in truck, threatened deputy, MCSO says

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office​ said they arrested 38-year-old Jamie Allan Koval, of Big Pine Key, on Wednesday evening.

  • Jun 4
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Scammers targeting Florida residents by claiming they missed jury duty, court case

The callers claim victims have missed jury duty or are connected to a criminal case – real or fabricated – and demand payment.

  • May 28
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Florida Keys officials "monitoring the situation" after Cuba's drones report

The Monroe County Sheriff said he has not been contacted by any federal or state officials regarding the report​ and is urging people to stay calm.

  • May 18
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Cuban military drone claims raise alarms in South Florida

An Axios report on Cuba's military drones and possible U.S. strike plans sparks alarm in South Florida, though Cuban officials deny the claims.

  • May 18
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Man left child at Florida resort beach to drink at bar, sheriff's office says

Luis Fernando Del Ra Ortiz was arrested and charged with child neglect, disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest, battery and assault.

  • May 6
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Florida man accused of swinging machete at victim on boat

A Marathon man was jailed after deputies say he swung a machete and chased another man aboard a vessel.

  • Apr 27
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Florida authorities warn of Apple Pay scam using fake charges

Officials warn scammers are posing as Apple Pay security, sending fake charge alerts to pressure people into calling and handing over money or information.

  • Apr 23
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Gov. DeSantis signs anti-DEI and zero emission policy bills

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills barring local governments from supporting those policies and programs at an event in Jacksonville on Wednesday.

  • Apr 22
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South Florida Cubans overwhelmingly support military intervention, poll finds

The poll, commissioned by The Miami Herald, asked 800 Cubans and Cuban Americans across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties if they were in favor of military intervention.

  • Apr 16
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Man arrested for swinging machete at milk crates in Florida Keys, MCSO says

The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of a concealed weapon and improper exhibition of a deadly weapon.

  • Apr 13
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Key West man accused of DUI after crashing e-bike into tricycle, deputies say

A 53-year-old man faces DUI and drug charges after deputies say he crashed an e-bike into a tricycle while intoxicated in Key West.

  • Apr 5
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Officials lift water shortage warning for Miami-Dade, Monroe counties

The district reported recent downpours, which brought 3- to 6-inches of rain to some areas of South Florida, coupled with conservation efforts by water users and utilities, helped the Biscayne Aquifer rebound to a safe level.

  • Mar 31
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South Florida gas prices hold at 4-year high as Iran war continues, AAA says

According to AAA, the average cost for a gallon of gas in Florida as of Monday was $3.95.

  • Mar 30
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Stolen Florida Keys boat may be tied to deadly confrontation in Cuban waters

A boat reported stolen in the Florida Keys may be tied to a deadly armed confrontation in Cuban waters that left four people dead, authorities said.

  • Feb 26
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Woman, son arrested after sword incident in Southwest Florida, sheriff's office says

A woman who called 911 for help to report her son was threatening to kill her with a sword was arrested on drug charges, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

  • Feb 24
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South Florida drought conditions continue to worsen

South Florida residents are being warned by officials at the SFWMD to conserve water as drought conditions continue to worsen even though the water shortage warnings have not changed.

  • Feb 19
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Man found living inside Florida Keys fire station for a week before arrest, MCSO says

A man from New York was arrested after he was found living inside a Florida Keys fire station for a week before being noticed, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

  • Feb 11
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South Florida sees another cold morning, but warmer weather is on the way

The CBS Miami Next Weather Team issued a Next Weather Alert on Tuesday morning due to very cold temperatures and wind chills.

  • Feb 3
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NEXT Weather Alert: Dangerous cold, wind chills Monday into Tuesday

Another cold night and brutal wind chills has led to a new NEXT Weather Alert across South Florida starting late Monday night.

  • Feb 2
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Brutal cold, dangerous wind chills head for South Florida

Frigid temperatures and a dangerous wind chill are headed for South Florida this weekend.

  • Jan 30
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Victims ID'd in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base

As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.

  • 1H ago
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Survivors of violence could see debt erased as N.Y. law goes into effect

A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.

  • 3H ago

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Watch Live: Full coverage of George Pino's fatal boat crash trial

George Pino is facing manslaughter​ and vessel homicide​ charges after the boat crash​ near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.

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Victims ID'd in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base

As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.

  • 1H ago
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Survivors of violence could see debt erased as N.Y. law goes into effect

A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.

  • 3H ago
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Jury reconsiders death for man who left girl to die amid alligators

In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.

  • Jan 21
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Gators football coach Billy Napier will return for fourth season

Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.

  • Nov 7, 2024
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Man sues Jacksonville officers who severely beat him after foot chase

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.

  • Oct 31, 2024
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Deputy arrested for manslaughter after saying he accidentally shot girlfriend

The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.

  • Sep 23, 2024
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Detainees moved out of "Alligator Alcatraz" over hurricane concerns, ICE says

ICE has moved detainees out of a controversial soft-sided detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson said, citing safety concerns around hurricane season.

  • 15H ago
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Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says

Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.

  • 19H ago
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Annette Taddeo cites insurance oversight in Florida CFO bid

Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.

  • Jun 14
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Oliver Gilbert touts record in race to replace Frederica Wilson

Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.

  • Jun 14
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House speaker denies ambassadorship was reward for redistricting

Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.

  • Jun 7
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Rep. Moskowitz says anti-semitic attacks inspired him to run again

Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.

  • May 31
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FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone

The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.

  • Jun 5
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Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base

U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.

  • May 29
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WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."

  • May 20
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Fraud cases for elderly Floridians on the rise especially digitally, AARP warns

AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.

  • Apr 23
πŸ‘ McDonald's Brings Back The McRib Sandwich

Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat

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.

  • Jan 4
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Progressive to refund $1 billion to Florida policyholders, DeSantis says

Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

  • Oct 24, 2025
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash

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 β€” and they likely won't be the last.

  • Feb 21, 2025
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Entertainment

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Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick

Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.

  • 8H ago
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Florida leaders oppose Kanye West concerts over antisemitic comments

A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.

  • Jun 15
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Tony Awards honor "Schmigadoon!" and more. See the full winners list.

"Schmigadoon!" β€” which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 β€” won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.

  • Jun 8
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