Man Gets 19.5 Years In Prison For Sex Trafficking Minor In Miami
A North Carolina man was sentenced Thursday to nearly 20 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor in Miami.
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A North Carolina man was sentenced Thursday to nearly 20 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor in Miami.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the opening of registration for the 2020 Python Challenge, where participants will compete for the biggest, most Burmese pythons caught.
SpaceX launched a spacecraft loaded with 5,700 pounds of supplies — including a group of genetically enhanced 'mighty mice' — to the International Space Station on Thursday.
A lockdown at a South Plantation High School has been lifted Thursday morning.
The state's Department of Transportation will announce a statewide rail-safety initiative on Thursday intended to curb injuries and fatalities on or near rail crossings.
Authorities say a Florida man has been arrested following accusations that he threw a pit bull off a bridge.
A Florida mom is facing child abuse charges after being accused of hitting a student on the head with a stun gun during a fight at her daughters' middle school.
The convicted Mar-a-Lago trespasser is now in the custody of immigration officials
George Zimmerman, the Neighborhood Watch volunteer acquitted of the 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin, has filed a $100-million defamation lawsuit against Martin's family, prosecutors and a book publisher.
Super Bowl 54 at Hard Rock Stadium is fast approaching and preparations are ramping up for fan events.
In Coconut Creek a new school safety dog is sniffing around bookbags and running drills with her partner.
Coral Springs resident Robert Levinson traveled to Iran in March 2007 and never returned.
Davie Police say Patrico Parodi molested two girls for years, beginning when one of them was as young as 5 years old. In court Wednesday the Broward State Attorney announced a change to the charges against Parodi.
Nearly ten years after she was convicted in a murder-for-hire plot to kill her husband, Dalia Dippolito is taking her case to the nation's highest court.
A couple who thought they bought a perfect baby shower gift at north Florida thrift store was surprised when the father-to-be opened it and found a loaded semi-automatic rifle inside.
MDFR told CBS Miami that the blaze may have been sparked by construction in the area. Officials said that firefighters have battled fires in the abandoned palm tree farm before, and the terrain makes it tough.
Fire crews in West Miami-Dade are rushing to contain and extinguish a large brush fire that broke out along the SR 836 off ramp at NW 137th Avenue on Monday afternoon.
Some rain is possible in South Florida to kick off the new workweek, but rain chances will increase as we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend.
Miami voters are getting set to decide who their next mayor will be. But before that, the candidates will face off in a CBS News Miami debate on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
An elderly person was killed and another was wounded after a shooting inside a Davie home on Sunday night, according to police.
A freeze warning is in effect for parts of South Florida as the NEXT Weather Team tracks a significant arctic blast.
Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson each score 20 points as the Miami Heat dominate the Chicago Bulls 134-91.
The cold temperatures are wreaking havoc on South Florida's plants and animals, forcing farmers and shelters to scramble to make sure they stay warm and protected from the cold.
Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States.
The temporary order gives residents a rare opportunity to assist with invasive species control during this extraordinary cold-weather event.
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.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told CBS News any positive steps taken by the new post-Maduro government over the last month are due to pressure from President Trump.
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
The U.S. Embassy for Venezuela also announced Friday that all American citizens detained in Venezuela have been released.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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.
Promoted by President Trump as "a must watch," the Melania Trump documentary "Melania" debuted with $7 million in ticket sales, according to estimates Sunday.
Music's biggest night returns Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes in the UFC 325 main event on what's expected to be an action-packed fight card.
