Cocaine Packages Found Floating Off Lower Keys
The Monroe Sheriff's Office announced that packages containing 74 pounds of cocaine were found by a fisherman about 15 miles offshore and south of Sugarloaf Key on Wednesday afternoon.
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The Monroe Sheriff's Office announced that packages containing 74 pounds of cocaine were found by a fisherman about 15 miles offshore and south of Sugarloaf Key on Wednesday afternoon.
Temperatures have taken a tumble just in time for Christmas and that means the National Weather Service in Miami is calling for "falling iguanas" in its holiday forecast.
President Donald Trump is spending Christmas in Florida.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 13,147 new coronavirus infections on Thursday.
Thousands of South Floridians, along with millions of Americans nationwide, are waiting anxiously to see if their gifts will be delivered on time.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a Florida man who they said tossed golf clubs into highway traffic and then slugged the trooper who pulled him over.
Rebekah Jones, the former Florida Department of Health data analyst whose home was raided by state investigators earlier this month, is demanding that they return seized computer equipment and cell phones.
Each December, the advent of the new year carries a chance of renewal, a glimmer of hope, and an opportunity for redemption.
A South Florida appeals court has turned down arguments raised by backers of a proposed charter school that was blocked by the Miami-Dade County Commission.
The motto "To serve and protect" apparently extends to gators in the Sunshine State.
Two of Florida's largest medical associations sent an open letter to front-line healthcare workers Tuesday lauding them for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic and urging them to get vaccinated against the virus that causes the deadly respiratory disease.
As Florida continues trying to claw itself out of financial problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, November general-revenue collections exceeded expectations and slightly topped collections in pre-pandemic November 2019, according to a report released Wednesday.
The first wave of COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida went primarily to people under age 65, as Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state is pivoting to give the vast majority of shots to seniors due to their increased risk of illness and death from the coronavirus.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 11,384 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday.
Santa and his eight reindeer have been given the all-clear to visit Florida.
A fire destroyed one unit of a triplex home on 22nd Court in Miramar this morning. The resident was not home at the time, and no injuries were reported. The blaze was contained to a single unit, and the cause remains under investigation.
An emotional day unfolded in the death penalty phase for Jason Banegas, who pleaded guilty to killing a Hollywood police officer. His mother delivered tearful taped testimony, recounting her own abusive childhood and pleading with the jury to spare her son’s life.
Miami’s Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins used her first press conference to outline plans to overhaul the city’s permitting system and tackle the affordability crisis. Higgins said residents should no longer face years‑long delays for home renovation permits, calling the current process “terrible.” She also pledged to prioritize affordable and workforce housing by leveraging city‑owned land, arguing the solution already exists within Miami’s resources.
Davie police are investigating a domestic violence incident involving a mother and her baby inside a car; both are being evaluated, and no arrests have been made, though a suspect has been identified.
President Trump announced the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, offering no details beyond saying it was for a “very good reason.” The move comes amid heightened tensions, with American forces expanding operations against suspected drug boats and flying fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela.
It was an emotional day inside a South Florida courtroom on Wednesday after a Miami Gardens teen's best friend was sentenced for killing him nearly three years ago.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
A bank was robbed in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday morning, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
The standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton escalated after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."