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On Friday, Broward Judge Elizabeth Scherer told school shooting defendant Nikolas Cruz he must appear in court when issues central to his death penalty case are discussed.
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On Friday, Broward Judge Elizabeth Scherer told school shooting defendant Nikolas Cruz he must appear in court when issues central to his death penalty case are discussed.
A routine traffic stop on Thursday afternoon yielded the arrests of two men accused of illegal possession of a fuel container and re-encoded gift cards with other people's information.
With a year until the 2020 elections, leaders of the Florida Democratic Party said Friday they are on pace to register 200,000 new Democratic voters, a goal they believe is key to avoiding more "heartbreaking" narrow losses.
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission wants Florida lawmakers to boost funding for mental health services.
We kick off the month of November with above-average temperatures and the potential for record heat.
A woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Hialeah faced a judge Thursday morning.
Hallandale Beach Police hope audio recordings from a pair of Amazon Echo devices might hold crucial evidence in a bizarre murder case, court documents show.
A former high school principal in Boca Raton was fired on Wednesday as a result of emails he sent to a student's parent in April 2018 that appeared to cast doubt on the historical truth of the Holocaust.
A small plane crashed while trying to make an emergency landing, killing both people on board.
A fight between two students at Coconut Creek High School ended up with one student hospitalized and the other one under arrest.
A 79-year-old man is accused of touching a woman in a lewd and lascivious manner inside a Pembroke Pines Target store back in September of this year and police fear there may be other victims.
A state commission tasked with making school-safety policy recommendations to the Florida Legislature approved a draft report on Thursday that will highlight a need for more mental health funding.
The percentages of children lacking health insurance in Florida and nationwide are on the rise, reversing recent trends.
Do you have little ghouls or goblins that will be trick or treating in South Florida Thursday night?
Two South Florida men pleaded guilty to participating in a $60 million movie financing fraud scheme.
The chances for rain have increased in South Florida over the weekend, which could be some good news for our worsening drought conditions.
The Florida Highway Patrol said it was searching for a driver who flipped their vehicle after a pursuit on Interstate 595 in Davie on Thursday.
The Florida House passed a resolution that would eliminate a large portion of your property taxes, which could lead to some big savings. CBS News Miami’s Betty Nguyen did some digging into what that could add up to for homeowners and cities that could lose some major funding for services that you rely on daily.
Jurors are expected to begin deliberations in the murder trial of former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who’s accused of killing his former teammate in 2006.
The Cuban community in South Florida is reacting to the news that the nation was involved in a deadly strike on a boat that was registered in Florida.
Thousands of Floridians who pay for health insurance are encountering significant obstacles when attempting to fill prescriptions, as health insurance companies increasingly deny coverage for medications recommended by their doctors.
Ana Margarita Martinez, the ex-wife of Juan Pablo Roque, described a mix of relief and lingering disbelief tied to one of the most painful chapters of her life.
Under the proposal, the civil penalty would jump from $5,130 to $18,000 for immigrants who received an in absentia removal order, which means they were ordered deported because they did not appear before an immigration judge.
The Braves said outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed in the sixth inning of Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins as a precaution because of pain in his left thumb.
Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death.
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.
Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death.
The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in planning and orchestrating the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The only remaining roadblock: Miami Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, who has so far refused to say when – or even if – he will allow the full commission to vote on it.
A group of Miami residents, including historian Marvin Dunn, filed suit last week in federal court to block the transfer of land for the proposed library.
CBS News Miami has confirmed from multiple sources that the Miami Dade State Attorney's office is investigating A3.
State Senator Rosalind Osgood is urging Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 22nd Congressional district.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
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.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
