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.
Miami‑Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is delivering her State of the County address at Florida Memorial University, outlining the county’s progress and her vision for the future. Ahead of the event, she said affordability will be a central theme, highlighting what has already been done and what opportunities lie ahead to help residents. She also emphasized the need for unity during uncertain times. Local commissioners and community leaders spoke before she took the stage.
Former Miami Dolphins linebacker and Offerdahl’s Off‑the‑Grill owner John Offerdahl has expanded a pandemic‑era effort into a full community program supporting homebound seniors. What began as a request from Dolphins owner Stephen Ross to help feed people during COVID‑19 has grown into “Hand‑Off Meals for Seniors,” a volunteer‑driven initiative that delivers meals to hundreds of elderly residents. Offerdahl says the program reflects the teamwork and community spirit he learned on the field, extending support well beyond business hours.
The first idol clue in the nationwide Survivor scavenger hunt has been released. The riddle points to a city named for a river with an indoor, jungle‑themed attraction where participants will search for the idol during an hour‑long adventure. The hunt officially begins Friday, and whoever finds the idol will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to the live Survivor 50 finale in Los Angeles. Viewers can find more details on CBSMiami.com..
Students at Miami Norland Senior High School took part in one‑on‑one “report card counseling” sessions with community leaders, law enforcement, and career specialists. With nearly 1,800 students and only three counselors on staff, school officials say the community’s involvement helps guide students on their academic progress and future goals.
South Florida is heading into another chilly stretch, with temperatures dipping into the upper 40s and low 50s by tomorrow morning and staying below average through the weekend. Light drizzle is possible in the Keys, but Friday afternoon should warm into the 70s before a stronger cold front arrives Saturday. That front, driven by developing low‑pressure systems near the Gulf, will pull much colder air into the region, leaving many residents bundled up in winter coats.
Before this map was created, there were 20 districts that favored Republicans and eight that favored Democrats.
The entire region is under a Level 1 Flash Flooding advisory. We can expect to see some minor street flooding in urban areas.
The fire has since been extinguished, according to fire authorities, and crews remained on scene conducting overhaul and ensuring the area is safe.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was alerted to the blaze, which started shortly after 3 p.m. on a private farming property.
The South Florida-based airline, which had been operating for 34 years, advised customers not to go to the airport.
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.
Before this map was created, there were 20 districts that favored Republicans and eight that favored Democrats.
State lawmakers approved the new map, which deeply affects both Wasserman Schultz and fellow Democratic congressman Jared Moskowitz.
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
In an interview on Facing South Florida, Wasserman Schultz said the Governor's efforts to redraw the maps will almost certainly violate the Fair Districts constitutional amendment voters in Florida passed in 2010.
Several commissioners have raised questions about how the center would be funded in future years.
The center – which was promised to voters back in 2004 – would take mentally ill individuals out of the jail and move them into a place where they can receive comprehensive treatment and support.
Luna said she expects Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to be the next member who either resigns or gets expelled.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
Attending this year's Kentucky Derby meant more for thoroughbred expert Mark Toothaker, who suffered a seizure from laughing at a whiffed NFL field goal attempt that led to a lifesaving diagnosis.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
