1.3 tons of cocaine seized in Caribbean as suspects abandon ship
After seeing authorities closing in, the crew members on one vessel "fled the scene, leaving the boat abandoned," the Colombian Navy said.
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After seeing authorities closing in, the crew members on one vessel "fled the scene, leaving the boat abandoned," the Colombian Navy said.
Tuesday night, Sofia Vergara graced the red carpet for the Miami premiere of "Griselda," where she not only stars in her first dramatic role but also serves as an executive producer.
Sofia Vergara and Netflix are being sued by the family of Griselda Blanco, the Colombian drug lord who Vergara portrays in an upcoming miniseries on the streaming network. Blanco's son, Michael Corleone Blanco, wants to block the show from streaming.
Since January, Colombia has been labeled a country that Americans should "reconsider travel" to.
The San Jose is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo, which could be worth billions of dollars if ever recovered.
A Florida man badly hurt by an explosion in Colombia has died before he could get home.
A Florida man badly hurt by an explosion in Colombia has died before he could get home.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office jumped in to help a Florida father stuck in a Colombian hospital.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office jumped in to help a Florida father stuck in a Colombian hospital.
After Pablo Escobar's death, the so-called "cocaine hippos" were left to roam freely and environmental authorities have been helpless to curb their numbers.
The family of a man who grew up in Miami said an explosion burned more than half his body during a vacation with friends in Medellin.
The family of a man who grew up in Miami said an explosion burned more than half his body during a vacation with friends in Medellin.
The reggaetón hits of the Colombian megastar have surpassed 50 billion streams worldwide. But his success has gone far beyond the world of music.
The Indigenous children, aged 13, 9 and 4 years and 11 months, are expected to remain for a minimum of two weeks at a hospital receiving treatment after their rescue Friday.
Colombia's president said the authorities have found alive the four children who survived a small plane crash 40 days ago.
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he is not seeking political asylum in the United States and has not ruled out the possibility of running in a presidential primary planned for October.
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
The company says it's on a mission to #FindTheKetchupBoatGuy to give Elvis Francois a new boat complete with navigational technology to "avoid another disaster in the future."
A Colombian national police officer has been extradited to Miami to stand trial on charges he betrayed the Drug Enforcement Administration to the same traffickers they were jointly fighting.
There is a call for help from the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce in Miami to send aid to Cali, Colombia, amid weeks of violent outbreaks there.
Supporters gathered at the Torch of Friendship in downtown Miami to rally for Colombians after more than a week of unrest in the country.
Colombians in South Florida continue to monitor the situation back home daily, as violence brought about by a controversial fiscal reform has hardly dissipated.
Colombian megastar, singer-songwriter Latin Rock icon Juanes will be the opening act for the Rolling Stones during their Miami show.
On Thursday, a new shipment of humanitarian aid from Homestead, Florida was delivered to Cucuta, Colombia on a US Air Force C-130 plane.
The ongoing crisis in Venezuela hits home for many currently living in South Florida.
The McLendon‑Chisholm fire station now houses a Safe Haven Baby Box, offering parents in crisis a protected way to surrender a newborn under Texas law.
From Fan Central to beachfront concerts, locals and out‑of‑towners flood Miami Beach for College Football Playoff weekend – even if they can't score a ticket.
Piper High seniors say moving their ceremony to Dillard High's gym will limit families and shrink a milestone they believe should feel far more meaningful.
Locals near Hard Rock Stadium say traffic from the upcoming game will turn simple errands into hour‑long trips — and some are leaving town entirely.
Neighbors say the stretch between Oakland Park Boulevard and Prospect Road has become increasingly dangerous after multiple deadly incidents.
The McLendon‑Chisholm fire station now houses a Safe Haven Baby Box, offering parents in crisis a protected way to surrender a newborn under Texas law.
From Fan Central to beachfront concerts, locals and out‑of‑towners flood Miami Beach for College Football Playoff weekend – even if they can't score a ticket.
Piper High seniors say moving their ceremony to Dillard High's gym will limit families and shrink a milestone they believe should feel far more meaningful.
Locals near Hard Rock Stadium say traffic from the upcoming game will turn simple errands into hour‑long trips — and some are leaving town entirely.
Neighbors say the stretch between Oakland Park Boulevard and Prospect Road has become increasingly dangerous after multiple deadly incidents.
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.
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.
The Justice Department says it also added about 80 more attorneys this week to help review the Epstein files to be released.
CIA director John Ratcliffe delivered a message that the U.S. "looks forward to an improved working relationship" with Venezuela, a U.S. official told CBS News.
James McCrery, once President Trump's handpicked architect for the White House ballroom, has been appointed to serve on a commission that will review the project he once led.
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.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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