Victim describes moments her ex sets Hallandale Beach apartment on fire
"If I didn't wake up, I would be dead," she told CBS News Miami.
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"If I didn't wake up, I would be dead," she told CBS News Miami.
The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. at the El Rancho Motel, located in the 400 block of North Federal Highway.
Police added that the motive is currently unknown, and there are no known suspects.
Police released bodycam video of the arrest of a man accused of setting fire to a unit at a motel in Hallandale Beach early Friday.
Police said they arrived on the 6100 block of NW 9th Avenue around 7:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire.
A former medical examiner gave a demonstration of what could have happened to cause Silvia Galva's death—as he was pulled off a chair and landed on the floor.
On Wednesday, prosecutors presented their strongest evidence to prove Adam Crespo murdered Silvia Galva back in July 2019.
At least one person is dead after a small airplane carrying two occupants crashed just short of an airport runway in Turks and Caicos on Tuesday. The flight was coming from a South Florida airport, officials said.
Through Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, several organizations are hosting giveaways for everything from shoes to backpacks to ensure that South Florida's students are ready for the upcoming academic year.
In a highly unusual courtroom moment Tuesday, prosecutors assembled a bed inside a Broward County courtroom.
Officers said the animals at "Family Farms" were severely underfed, prompting their removal and charges against owner Robert Hoover.
A missing child alert has been issued after a South Florida family told authorities they had not seen their baby niece since December of last year.
It's a family affair at Eddie & Vinny's Coastal Italian off Sample Road in Coral Springs.
Vice Mayor Tycie Causwell and Commissioner Easton Harrison exited the meeting after raising concerns about the fairness and effectiveness of the proposed changes.
Community Based Connections launched the centers at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach and William Dandy Middle School in Fort Lauderdale.
The district expects 8,000 fewer students this year, bringing enrollment to between 180,000 and 190,000.
Detectives are asking for the public's help after they released a picture of what they believe to be the pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in Broward County earlier this month, the sheriff's office said.
The developer says the goal is safety, not subversion; federal officials warn of potential risks to agents.
A man was bitten while swimming in chest-deep water; the incident leaves some tourists uneasy, locals unfazed.
Cities, counties and law enforcement agencies across Florida will now undergo state audits, with Broward being up first.
Cities, counties and law enforcement agencies across Florida will now undergo state audits, with Broward County being up first, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale.
The current trends support expanding storms and significant rainfall across the region, according to CBS News Miami Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera.
Detectives said Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies located Summer Leo, 30, on Tuesday.
Morgan Rynor reports the governor said one of the first counties audited will be Broward because its spending doesn't add up.
Broward Sheriff's Office detectives say the circumstances of the disappearance may be suspicious.
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued due to widespread fog impacting visibility during the Wednesday morning commute in South Florida.
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Weston have been reopened after a crash involving a tractor-trailer was reported Wednesday morning.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued due to widespread fog impacting visibility during the Wednesday morning commute in South Florida.
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Weston have been reopened after a crash involving a tractor-trailer was reported Wednesday morning.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
One of three court challenges to an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades has ended.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview that aired Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
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In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
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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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."