FDLE investigating Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay Schwartz
Schwartz allegedly represented himself as a law enforcement officer, confronted a group of students at a local high school, and tried to search them, CBS News Miami has learned.
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Schwartz allegedly represented himself as a law enforcement officer, confronted a group of students at a local high school, and tried to search them, CBS News Miami has learned.
A 16-year-old boy is dead and five people were hospitalized after a fiery crash involving multiple vehicles in Pompano Beach on Friday night, authorities said.
With large crowds expected, transportation and parking will be major considerations for anyone heading to the beachside event.
On June 19, Juneteenth celebrates the end to slavery in the United States.
Traci Vose joined the U.S. Navy Reserves to serve her country.
Authorities said Michael Monheit, 31, did not have a valid concealed carry license. His permit had been revoked after he was previously committed under Florida's Baker Act.
Police said 31-year-old Michael Monheit attempted to enter through the east security checkpoint at around 8 p.m.
At this time, westbound Griffin Road is closed at SW 148th Ave. and the I-75 entrances at Griffin cannot be accessed by east or westbound traffic, Davie Police said.
Across the country, thousands of people took to the streets for the so-called "No Kings" protest, a movement expressing opposition to President Trump and moves happening in his current administration.
Coral Springs residents are seen protesting Saturday morning.
The protest is part of a wave of nationwide demonstrations, with local officials preparing for increased crowds and prioritizing safety.
Among the sea of rainbow flags and glowing lights will be people like Andres and Maria Wilken, a father and daughter proudly showing their support.
Lauderhill hosted a public safety panel on Thursday with the Broward County Sheriff and several local police chiefs to discuss solutions.
BNPL services offer an alternative to high-interest credit cards but are raising concerns about overspending and hidden financial pitfalls.
In just 3 weeks, when you turn on the tap, fluoride will no longer be pumped into your water.
Broward Sheriff Tony defended BSO's ICE cooperation after Florida's attorney general questioned his immigration comments.
As gas prices rise and electric vehicle costs drop, South Florida drivers are weighing whether switching to an EV can save them more money in 2025.
Two South Florida children were saved from near-drowning thanks to bystanders who knew CPR.
Prosecutors dropped a perjury charge against ex-Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie tied to the Parkland grand jury.
Lauderhill Police Department said a 33-year-old man was arrested and charged with Wednesday afternoon's shooting.
Flanked by the deputies' attorneys, Tony defended the deputies' actions and accused the State Attorney's Office of selective prosecution.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said the fire started in a utility room that housed a washer and dryer.
The warrant was carried out at a home in the 3400 block of Coral Springs Drive by the SWAT team, police said.
The city is launching a feasibility study to determine if forming a local police force would better serve its needs
It happened in the area of the 2000 block of NW 43 Terrace.
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Fighting is raging along the Thailand-Cambodia border despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a ceasefire agreement.
Residents say electric bikes are speeding through the Broadwalk despite a ban, raising safety concerns amid more than 100 bike‑related accidents this year.
A bus driver says one of the cars sped around his bus seconds before the collision, which sent two vehicles crashing through a homeowner's fence.
Surveillance footage shows a pickup pulling into a hidden industrial area minutes before a woman's body was found.
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins will be the city's first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades.
Residents say electric bikes are speeding through the Broadwalk despite a ban, raising safety concerns amid more than 100 bike‑related accidents this year.
A bus driver says one of the cars sped around his bus seconds before the collision, which sent two vehicles crashing through a homeowner's fence.
Surveillance footage shows a pickup pulling into a hidden industrial area minutes before a woman's body was found.
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.
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami, The Ohio State University, University of Michigan and other institutions coauthored the study.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.