PETA Sends Letter To State Attorney, Wants Jail Time For Man Who Burned Cat To Death
Animal rights group PETA wants a man arrested for killing a cat to end up behind bars and receive psychiatric care.
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Animal rights group PETA wants a man arrested for killing a cat to end up behind bars and receive psychiatric care.
Suspended Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel filed a lawsuit Thursday against Governor Ron DeSantis saying he wants his job back and alleges DeSantis improperly ousted him for political reasons.
Opening arguments got underway Thursday in the trial of a former North Miami police officer.
Good news and bad news for Star Wars fans anxiously awaiting the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort this year.
An extremely generous gift has been given to a South Florida university.
In an issue driven by South Florida's history with professional sports owners, the House has started moving forward with a plan to reduce the potential of tax dollars being used to build sports facilities.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation is responding to a recently reissued U.S. Travel Advisory, which recommends visitors to the Bahamas use caution due to violent crime.
A state House committee has approved a bill that would require all Florida public high schools to offer elective courses on the study of the Bible.
A group of Florida lawmakers are tired of the Sunshine state springing forward and falling back every year. Senators Marco Rubio, Rick Scott and Representative Vern Buchanan have introduced legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, not only in Florida, but also across the country.
After the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland last year, Florida legislators mandated that schools conduct monthly code red drills.
A community is waiting for answers following a teen's arrest for a horrible crime on a school campus.
It's been two years since lawmakers approved a controversial change to the state's "stand your ground" self-defense law.
A Miami-based pilot made history thanks to her heroic efforts following two devastating hurricanes and received the Air Medal from the US Coast Guard for her efforts.
An elderly woman was targeted in a scam while doing that everyone does; grocery shopping.
The Hallandale Beach Police Department continues to investigate a double shooting involving a man and a 9-year-old girl.
Breaking: Microsoft is investigating a widespread outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook and Teams. Thousands of users are reporting access issues as the company works to restore service.
The Miami Dolphins welcomed Head Coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan from Green Bay, signaling a fresh start for the franchise. At their first press conference, both leaders vowed to chase championships and build a winning team for long-frustrated Dolphins fans.
A 49-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly telling an American Airlines gate agent there was a bomb in his bag at Miami International Airport. He now faces a felony charge for making a false bomb threat.
Facing an $80 million deficit and declining enrollment, Broward County is closing several schools and shifting student boundaries. Hundreds of families will be affected by campus closures and new school assignments, while one middle school was saved after community pushback.
A violent dispute between two brothers turned deadly in Miami. Police say the incident happened just before 9 p.m., leaving one brother fatally stabbed and the other hospitalized. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the tragedy.
"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.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
The city set up several sandbag distribution sites and will have them throughout the season.
Venezuela's government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years he was pardoned by President Joe Biden.
Andrew Lee Jansen, 28, was arrested after deputies said he interfered during a medical call involving his father.
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.
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
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.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
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.
Several commissioners have raised questions about how the center would be funded in future years.
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.
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.
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.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
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.
"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.
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" edges out "Mortal Kombat II" at the North American box office this weekend.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
