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Five people have been sent to federal prison for their roles in a $25 million Medicare fraud scheme that involved people from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic posing as U.S. patients.
As the sunshine faded, thousands of people on Fort Lauderdale beach danced to some American rock and roll.
On the Fourth of July, when the American flag should be flown high, authorities said someone, without authorization, raised a Confederate flag outside Tallahassee City Hall, which police took down.
Patriotic songs filled the air at the famed Biltmore Hotel as the City of Coral Gables, along with several sponsors, hosted a Fourth of July celebration that brought people together from all over South Florida.
The Miami-Dade Police Department has set up a perimeter after a shooting in Coral Gables Saturday afternoon.
City of Miami Police is asking for the public's help to find the shooter who killed a man leaving a Wynwood club on Saturday morning.
Crews safely evacuated 66 stranded rider from The Orlando Eye Ferris wheel after an incident shutdown the attraction that towers 400 feet high, authorities said.
Over the July 4th holiday, law enforcement across the country is on high alert after the FBI issued a terror threat warning.
In the wake of Kyle Bush's crash last February, the Daytona International Speedway has installed 4,100 feet of energy-absorbing soft walls.
The number of Florida children in the state's foster-care system has reached its highest level since 2008 --- driven by both a spike in the number of kids being removed from their homes and a drop in the number being discharged after a stint in foster care.
A former central Florida high school teacher who admitted to having sex with a trio of Lakeland teen boys was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
GOP presidential candidates may want to temper the hard-line stance toward immigration reform embraced by the far right if they want to make it to the top of the ticket next year, according to a recent poll touted by a variety of current and former Hispanic elected officials from Miami.
The Republican presidential candidates have been urged by Hispanic leaders to do more to condemn Donald Trump for the statements he's made concerning Mexican immigrants.
Preparations are underway across South Florida for the big 4th of July holiday weekend.
Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi mugged for the cameras and worked the crowd Wednesday night before the town council requested the FDLE conduct an independent probe of his crash with a tree in June.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and representatives from ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection spoke at new conference about the success of Operation Tidal Wave which saw the arrests of hundreds of undocumented migrants.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Shane Hinton says Thursday afternoon will be dry and breezy with highs in the low 80s.
Morgan Rynor reports surveillance video shows the men involved in a fight in front of the home when the stabbing occurred.
Marybel Rodriguez reports Sunshine Perez is facing a number of charges, including vehicular homicide and driving under the influence, in the January death 23-year-old Zeke Urrutia.
Gov.DeSantis said Thursday that Operation Tidal Wave led to the arrest of over 1,100 undocumented immigrants in the state.
The ruling to block President Donald Trump's administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians is bringing a wave of relief to Haitians in South Florida.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect across South Florida on Tuesday morning due to more frigid temperatures and a wind chill making it feel even colder.
In honor of Black History Month, CBS News Miami highlights Coconut Grove's deep Bahamian roots through the life of a woman many call the Godmother of Coconut Grove.
Record-setting cold snaps bring unusual sights and struggles to South Florida, from iguanas on menus to farms battling crop damage.
An arbitrator has ruled that Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier should receive his $26.6 million salary this season despite being on administrative leave.
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.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
The House is back in Washington on Monday to begin considering a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
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.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
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.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Promoted by President Trump as "a must watch," the Melania Trump documentary "Melania" debuted with $7 million in ticket sales, according to estimates Sunday.
