Colombia's leader hopes new dialogue with Trump can "stop a world war"
Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.
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Police said the coordinated sweep involved undercover narcotics detectives, along with the FBI and the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office.
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Pedro Inzunza Coronel, alias "Pichon," was wanted by the U.S. on accusations of trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine.
The cocaine, stored in dozens of 110-pound sacks inside a warehouse, was "camouflaged" in a mixture with plaster, officials said.
The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela.
Officials said this is a result of 15 separate interceptions by the crews of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone, along with aircrews and partner agencies.
Two "priority targets" of the U.S. DEA as well as suspected members of the Italian mafia were among 20 people detained, police said.
During the traffic stop, troopers recovered about 173 kilograms, or about 381 pounds, of cocaine.
Officials emphasized that 80 percent of U.S.-bound narcotics seizures occur at sea, underscoring the significance of maritime interdictions.
The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca offloaded more than 12,750 pounds of cocaine and marijuana worth an estimated $94.5 million at Port Everglades on Tuesday, officials said.
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they have confiscated cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy.
A 14-month investigation dubbed "Operation Trackside" led to 24 arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, firearms, vehicles and a boat in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
The seizure comes as President Donald Trump has declared war on Latin American drug traffickers and designated cartels foreign terrorist organizations.
Boynton Beach police said Operation Trackside uncovered a major drug trafficking organization operating through Palm Beach and Broward County.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded a record 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana in what officials called the largest drug seizure in its history.
The Coast Guard said the drugs were seized about 120 miles off the coast of Ecuador.
It is the first reported discovery in South American waters of an unmanned semisubmersible vessel, Colombia's navy said.
South Florida serves as a key hub for these efforts, with the Joint Interagency Task Force-South in Key West coordinating detection and monitoring of illegal drug transit.
The U.S. Coast Guard announced the offloading of approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana, valued at $20.1 million, Wednesday at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach.
A beachgoer stumbled across nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine wrapped in "Yosemite Sam" packaging in Florida, authorities said.
Some transactions allegedly occurred while the juvenile lay on a nearby couch or used a computer in the residence, police said.
Coast Guard officials announced the drug seizure followed four successful interdictions in the Eastern Pacific.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than 28,500 pounds of cocaine, valued at an estimated $211.3 million, on Thursday at Port Everglades, authorities said.
More than 100 fentanyl pills and nearly 9 grams of powder cocaine were seized, according to the sheriff's office.
Two teenage boys died after a sand tunnel they were digging collapsed at a park in Inverness, Florida, according to authorities.
Carson Beck's college football journey ends Monday night in the national championship game.
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
A House proposal that would ask voters to phase out non-school homestead property taxes moved forward Thursday, as lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis try to reach an agreement on a November ballot measure.
United States aid is headed to Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, and government officials are warning the island nation that if supplies end up in the hands of the Cuban regime, there will be consequences.
Two teenage boys died after a sand tunnel they were digging collapsed at a park in Inverness, Florida, according to authorities.
Carson Beck's college football journey ends Monday night in the national championship game.
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
A House proposal that would ask voters to phase out non-school homestead property taxes moved forward Thursday, as lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis try to reach an agreement on a November ballot measure.
United States aid is headed to Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, and government officials are warning the island nation that if supplies end up in the hands of the Cuban regime, there will be consequences.
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 legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
President Trump's proposal comes as the Senate is poised to vote on extending enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava responds to what she calls a "frivolous and politically-motivated" recall petition effort.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has said she wants to give her Nobel Prize to Trump and "share it with him," for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Florida Sen. Ashley Moody and New York Sen. Kristen Gillibrand are joining forces in a renewed push to ban members of Congress from trading stocks.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
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.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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