Hunt For 'Chance The Snapper,' The Gator Caught By Florida Trapper, Cost Chicago More Than $33,600
The hunt to capture the celebrity-turned alligator that was on the loose at a Chicago park in July, turned out to be a pricey pursuit.
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The hunt to capture the celebrity-turned alligator that was on the loose at a Chicago park in July, turned out to be a pricey pursuit.
Two pilot whales that were part of a pod that beached themselves Monday, were successfully released into the Gulf of Mexico Thursday, after scientists saw positive signs in the marine animals' recovery.
An American alligator was seen swimming off the shore in the Gulf around Vanderbilt Beach on Wednesday morning.
The FBI's Miami Division is asking for the public's help in finding a man they say was involved in two South Florida bank robberies in July.
In a victory for Republican state leaders and abortion opponents, a split appeals court Thursday overturned a circuit judge's decision that tossed out a 2015 law requiring women to wait 24 hours before having abortions.
A major recall is underway for certain inclined sleepers for babies.
A former Florida deputy is behind bars after authorities say he falsely arrested at least 14 people on drug charges.
A 65-year-old man was hospitalized after being hit by a car while sitting on a bus stop bench.
Search warrants obtained by CBS4 News reveal that Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating 2-year-old Noah Sneed's death as a manslaughter.
For more than a year, the detention center for migrant children near Homestead has been the target of daily protests and lawsuits.
It's the last check outs, the last day for Laurenzo's Italian Market in North Miami Beach.
It was a bittersweet day for Master Trooper Barbara Ehrhart.
Riding scooters has become a popular activity in several parts of South Florida, but questions about it's safety has city officials looking to take action.
In a move that could help Gov. Ron DeSantis carry out an ambitious effort to cut drug prices, President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday a plan intended to make it easier for states like Florida to bring in prescription drugs from Canada and other countries.
A federal judge in New York has tentatively scheduled a trial for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein for just about a year from now.
CBS News Miami is live at the scene after rapper Offset was shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Offset, a member of Migos, is hospitalized in stable condition. Two people have been detained and police say there is no threat to the public.
Adrian Negron Vega now faces two counts of first-degree attempted murder after allegedly opening fire during a February drive-by near SW 152nd Ave and 80th St. Deputies say he shot at two victims.
Nestor Olivares faces grand theft and fraud charges after allegedly taking over $220,000 from St. Kevin's Catholic School for roof repairs he never completed. Police continue to investigate if more charges could be filed.
As UFC 327 brings the Octagon back to Miami, more South Floridians are swapping traditional workouts for MMA—focusing on self-defense, fitness, and stress relief. CBS News Miami explores the sport’s explosive growth, from its wild beginnings to the mainstream, and profiles the everyday fighters transforming their lives through mixed martial arts.
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart presents a $5.25 million check to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office to bolster security and resources before the upcoming G20 Summit and 2026 FIFA World Cup. Find out how the funds will be used to prepare for these major global events.
The humidity and that heat will push the "feels like" temperatures into the triple digits across the metroplex and the upper 90s in the Keys.
Miramar Police said it appeared that traffic had slowed down on US-27 and that the motorcycle was unable to stop in time, leading to the collision.
Miami Gardens hosts one last match for the cup: the fight for bronze.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Police say the suspects arrived expecting to meet juvenile girls for sex, but instead encountered tactical teams; all three face life in prison.
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.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
The legislative proposal would allow the defense secretary to withhold "controlled unclassified information," potentially curbing public access to a wide range of defense records.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Dotie Joseph said after talking with neighbors and looking at the field, she thinks she has plenty of experience to assume the governorship.
Perhaps the most controversial cut DeSantis made was the $15 million that would have gone to fund security efforts at Catholic schools in Miami-Dade County.
The likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Donalds, said he would vote for it, but as he told CBS Miami's Jim DeFede, if it does fail, they will tackle the issue again next year.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has had."
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in Georgia, Florida and other Southern states after 12 people became sick, the FDA says.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
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.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
