Oakland Park Commissioner Foils Utility Worker Scam
An 87-year-old Oakland Park woman may have been the target of a "utility worker scam" before a quick thinking neighbor threw a wrench in the alleged thieves plans.
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An 87-year-old Oakland Park woman may have been the target of a "utility worker scam" before a quick thinking neighbor threw a wrench in the alleged thieves plans.
A Northeast Miami-Dade man is charged with first degree murder after his neighbor was found strangled in her apartment.
While residents in two homes were sleeping, police said a burglar made his way inside and took personal belongings and two cars.
The owner of a sandwich shop said his store has been burglarized several times in the last few months—and he's fed up.
Miami-Dade police have released surveillance pictures of a serial burglar who they believe is now operating in the Kendall and Hammocks area.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is looking for a man caught on video creeping around a home in Deerfield Beach right before he broke into the house and stole an expensive watch and a dangerous weapon.
Miami-Dade police believe a man they're searching for in connection to a burglary may have been caught on camera at the scene of a second burglary.
Fort Lauderdale Police are looking for those responsible for a residential burglary and the death of a family pet inside the home.
An arrest of a Lauderhill man for burglary has closed half a dozen or so other burglary cases. On Monday, Ft. Lauderdale police received a call around 11 a.m. about a burglary in progress in a home at 2770 NW 26th Street.
Surveillance video has revealed each second of a burglary as it unfolded at a Pompano Beach barber shop.
Thousands of dollars worth of cell phones and accessories were stolen in a pair of smash and grab burglaries early Monday morning in Pembroke Pines.
Medley Police said it was more than one suspects doing, and possibly a pre-planned robbery, that enabled thieves to get away with thousands of dollars' worth of energy drinks.
Gunfire echoed across a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood as Miami-Dade Police were forced to fire on burglars after a SWAT team is called in when the criminals terrorize residents.
What was he thinking? A burglary suspect is found hiding in a restaurant freezer.
The FBI has released surveillance pictures and video of several people who they believe placed an explosive device at a Miami Gardens ATM and tried to set it off with gunfire so they could steal the cash inside.
The dresser where 90-year-old Giocomina Arnone keeps some of her prized possessions is pretty bare these days.
Back in July, a 56-year-old man went out clubbing, met a 21-year-old woman, and decided to bring her back home. The night ended with the man, in his own home, beat and robbed by the woman's two male friends and BSO was left looking for what they called, the "Dangerous Love Connection Crew."
South Miami Police are appealing for the public's help to find two men who stole $200,000 worth of medical equipment from a victim's truck. Police hope that new surveillance tape they are releasing will lead to the capture of the criminals.
Citing Atticus Finch, the hero in "To Kill a Mockingbird,'' the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a new trial in a 2003 murder and burglary case because of a dispute about a prospective juror.
A Miami-Dade police officer was forced to fire during a confrontation with a burglary suspect wielding a pick axe.
The Miami Gardens Police Department has scheduled a memorial service for a police dog killed in the line of duty.
The Miami Gardens Police Department is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer.
Police believe they found one of the men responsible for burglaries last week and at the same time arrested two additional people for other crimes too.
Police are searching for a burglary duo for their connection with two burglaries Monday afternoon.
A man is accused of breaking into a Little Havana home and raping a man inside the home.
As the FIFA Club World Cup brings fans to South Florida, the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood is celebrating the global game with an immersive exhibit blending street art, soccer and community.
As thousands of boaters prepare to head out for the Independence Day weekend, South Florida families affected by deadly boating accidents are reminding others that simple safety precautions can save lives.
FEMA announced more than $124 million in new Florida recovery and mitigation funding tied to Hurricanes Helene, Milton and past disasters.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
On Thursday, low water lines were visible throughout the area, a stark contrast to what airboat captains say the landscape looks like during a normal rainy season.
As the FIFA Club World Cup brings fans to South Florida, the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood is celebrating the global game with an immersive exhibit blending street art, soccer and community.
As thousands of boaters prepare to head out for the Independence Day weekend, South Florida families affected by deadly boating accidents are reminding others that simple safety precautions can save lives.
FEMA announced more than $124 million in new Florida recovery and mitigation funding tied to Hurricanes Helene, Milton and past disasters.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
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.
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.