Miami Bound Flight Diverted After Woman Faked Medical Condition
A Miami bound American Airlines flight from Pensacola was forced to return to the airport after a woman demanding a larger seat faked a medical condition.
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A Miami bound American Airlines flight from Pensacola was forced to return to the airport after a woman demanding a larger seat faked a medical condition.
A family's Thanksgiving was interrupted when a nearly nine-foot alligator began banging on the front door.
A man who was shot by police when he pointed a gun at officers on Thanksgiving has died.
For the second time in a month, a Florida man has been arrested after he reportedly tried to bring a gun on an airplane.
Thanksgiving weekend is here and for many, that means a bit of extra time on their hands or few more family members in the house. So here's a list of movies to enjoy at the box office.
It's been three months since Hurricane Dorian devastated the Northern Bahamas and although the recovery will continue for years, it's the next month that has two Broward County kids worried.
A Brentwood Elementary School employee has been arrested and charged with lewd and lascivious molestation on a child under 12 years of age.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning consumers to be aware of scams and remain vigilant during the holiday season.
The Broward Sheriff's Office has released the photo of a person of interest they would like to speak to regarding a traffic dispute that left a man dead Sunday in Oakland Park.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is backing a measure that would require her agency to retain fingerprints of applicants seeking concealed-weapon licenses.
More than six years after a car crash killed five people in South Florida, the case could become a test for how courts apply a controversial standard for expert witness testimony.
Florida had 47 newly reported hepatitis A cases last week, bringing the total this year to 3,125.
If you were out and about in South Florida Wednesday morning, chances are you saw a huge black plume of smoke coming from somewhere in Medley.
The Thanksgiving holiday travel rush is on and AAA is once again working to keep everyone on the roads safe from impaired drivers.
A central Florida school district has come up with an out-of-the-box idea to solve a difficult landscaping problem at one of their schools.
A new WalletHub analysis ranks Miami last in the nation for rent affordability, as experts warn many South Florida residents are spending nearly half their income on housing costs.
Janis Garcia appeared in court after allegedly driving drunk and seriously injuring a Miami-Dade deputy. Blood tests showed her BAC was nearly double the legal limit. The judge set bond and ordered house arrest as the deputy recovers from life-changing injuries.
Miami drivers say the Brickell Avenue Bridge is opening during rush hour, worsening traffic jams. One local engineer built a real-time website to prove it, pressing officials to fix the problem and keep families safe.
As the West Broward wildfire burns over 11,000 acres, CBS News Miami interviews Everglades science chief Dr. Steve Davis. He explains how severe drought and "muck fires" threaten to permanently change South Florida’s natural water-absorbing landscape, with long-term impacts for residents and habitats.
Two real-life Miami-Dade officers are suing Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, alleging that their Netflix movie "The Rift" unfairly damages their reputations by depicting misconduct during a $20 million cartel cash raid. The lawsuit claims the film's portrayal is misleading and defamatory.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
Deputies identified the trio as Drake Lee Milam, 33; his girlfriend, Porsche Bancroft, 32; and her mother, Angela Garrett, 52.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
A Delta flight heading to Florida had to go back to Atlanta after a person reported smelling something smoky onboard the plane, the airline said.
Ja'nova Parks was shot in the torso and later died at a hospital, according to investigators.
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.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition to the United Kingdom where they're charged with rape and sex trafficking.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
As Florida attorney general, it was Moody and her office that approved the diversion of $10 million of taxpayer money to the Hope Florida Foundation
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
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.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
