Lawyer: FAMU Hazing Incident Settlement Offer "Insulting"
Florida A&M university is being blasted by the lawyer for a student who died during a band hazing incident who said a proposed settlement in his death is unacceptable.
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Florida A&M university is being blasted by the lawyer for a student who died during a band hazing incident who said a proposed settlement in his death is unacceptable.
Parents and students at Coral Reef Senior High were put on high alert Friday after a fellow student contracted and died from bacterial meningitis.
State health officials have confirmed the first death in Florida related to the meningitis outbreak that has affected several U.S. states.
Federal officials say ricotta cheese shipped to some Florida retail stores and restaurants is tainted with listeria bacteria and is responsible for 14 illnesses and at least one death.
A Connecticut woman on vacation with her husband was killed during a freak parasailing accident Wednesday afternoon off Pompano beach.
A year ago, Isaiah Laurencin was practicing for a spot on the Miramar High School football team. Suddenly, he collapsed during conditioning drills and died. Now, as his mother mourns, she blames the school system and thinks they should pay for the death of her son.
South Florida State Hospital is under investigation by the Florida Department of Children and Families after three patients died last summer.
Miami-Dade police are investigating the death of two people found in a Homestead house. They have not shared information about their identity or how they died, and say they are still searching for answers.
The death of woman in a Davie mobile home park has been ruled suspicious, according to police.
Actress Doris Singleton, who played Lucy and Ricky Ricardo's neighbor on "I Love Lucy," has died. She was 92.
Former NFL executive Eddie Jones, who spent 10 years as president of the Miami Dolphins, has died. He was 74.
Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 - 4 and Florida's drowning death rate among children age 5 is the highest in the nation. These statistics show why its so important for children in South Florida to get swimming lessons. It could mean the difference between life and death, a lesson the Marzan family learned first hand.
Miami-Dade police are investigating a murder mystery in Palmetto Bay after a well-known club promoter was killed outside his own home.
An Oakland Park mother is grieving the death of her teenage son at the hand of someone who turned their car into a weapon, used it to kill a man, and then, used it to flee as the victim died.
Could all those warnings about too much salt be wrong? An independent investigator with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation raises the question in a New York Times Op-Ed titled "Salt, We Misjudged You." CBS4's Cynthia Demos has the health controversy.
A violent crash resulted in the death of a Miami-Dade corrections officer Friday afternoon.
Skid marks lead up to the spot where a police pursuit ended -- and a foot chase began. It happened Wednesday evening at the intersection of NW 5th Ave. and 59th Street in Little Haiti.
The victim of a stabbing at the Shops at Sunset Place Tuesday afternoon must deal with a tragic loss as he recovers from his injuries.
Giant... Legend... words used too often to describe people who aren't. But Donna Summer and Robin Gibb sure were.
New evidence has been uncovered in the death of the most famous sex icon of all time: Marilyn Monroe. Was her death really a suicide? or a perfect cover-up for murder and scandal? And did her death really take place in the comfort of her own home? The mystery continues a half century later, in the most unexpected of places. CBS4's Shannon Hori has the story.
One person is being questioned and police are searching for others after two people were found dead at a Coral Gables business around lunchtime Friday. Police are not releasing many details, including how the people died.
Despite claiming in a court hearing that he is broke, a website set up by George Zimmerman has raised more than $200,000, according to his attorney.
The community continues to rally around the family of the 13-year-old girl killed in a DUI crash along the South Dade busway.
Many of Dick Clark's friends now live in South Florida and went on to do great things in the music industry. One friend owns a music studio in North Miami called Audio Vision.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and took both men to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition, where one of them died, MDSO said.
Miami Beach Police gave CBS News Miami an inside look at how it's working to keep everyone safe for the big sports weekend.
The two-day event features many big-name musicians and DJs bringing massive beats to South Florida. The headliner? DJ and record producer Calvin Harris.
Initial reports suggested it was a "bridge collapse"; however, FDOT clarified that the incident happened during a concrete pour in the work zone.
Updated weather models now eliminate the chance for any snow accumulations in the Florida Panhandle on Sunday.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and took both men to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition, where one of them died, MDSO said.
Miami Beach Police gave CBS News Miami an inside look at how it's working to keep everyone safe for the big sports weekend.
The two-day event features many big-name musicians and DJs bringing massive beats to South Florida. The headliner? DJ and record producer Calvin Harris.
Initial reports suggested it was a "bridge collapse"; however, FDOT clarified that the incident happened during a concrete pour in the work zone.
Updated weather models now eliminate the chance for any snow accumulations in the Florida Panhandle on Sunday.
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.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
A Minnesota judge put limits Friday on the tactics that federal law enforcement are permitted to use in their handling of protests over the Trump administration's surge of immigration resources to Minneapolis.
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
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.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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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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