FBI: Violent crime plummeted in 2025, murder rate hit 20-year low

The White House is touting a historic drop in violent crime as the FBI releases the latest data from its annual Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

• Aug 14

Florida woman accused of killing man, burying him in shallow grave arrested

Isabelle Johnson was arrested by the U.S.Marshals Task Force at a home in Cottondale, northwest of Tallahassee, on Thursday.

• Aug 14

USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.

• Aug 15

Heat advisory in effect in South Florida but will likely stay mostly dry

The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is also monitoring two waves moving across the Atlantic for possible development.

• Aug 14

Key races to watch across Florida for the Aug. 18 primary

From the governor's race and U.S. Senate contest to competitive congressional races, here are the biggest South Florida elections on the Florida primary ballot.

• Aug 14

CENTCOM chief visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid morale concerns

Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.

• Aug 17

12 dogs killed in Hollywood house fire; 1 survives after CPR

A fire tore through a home on Rodman Street, killing 12 dogs. Rescuers saved one.

• Aug 13

Braxton Ashcraft's complete game leads Pirates past Marlins 13-1

Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter, Rafael Flores had a pair of three-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 13-1.

• Aug 13

Groceries up 21% since 2022; here's how South Florida shoppers cope

A family of four now spends about $1,000 a month on groceries, NerdWallet says.

• Aug 13

Fort Lauderdale stabbing victim on life support as family seeks justice

The victim's family is preparing for the possibility that he may not survive, they say.

• Aug 13

3 executions carried out in a single day, first time since 2010

Tennessee and Oklahoma executed inmates within 30 minutes of each other on Thursday, followed by Alabama later in the day.

• Aug 13

Second arrest made in theft of statue dedicated in memory of boy who died of cancer

The suspect, Derrick Coca, was ordered by a judge to stay away from the park where the statue honoring Jakey Duque—who died in 2020—was taken.

• Aug 14

Fake headlines and false texts hit Florida District 24 primary

Fake news headlines and anonymous false texts are targeting candidates in the race to replace Rep. Frederica Wilson.

• Aug 14

Police search for suspects after Flock cameras vandalized in Fort Lauderdale

Police say the cameras, used as license plate readers, were cut and melted in Croissant Park.

• Aug 13

Flock CEO responds to abuses of its surveillance technology

The CEO of Flock Safety apologized for alleged abuses of its service by law enforcement officers as the company rolled out new changes to how it operates.

• Aug 14

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