11 arrested in Miami for faking disabilities for prime parking
Authorities in Miami have arrested 11 people accused of falsifying information to obtain disabled parking permits.
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Authorities in Miami have arrested 11 people accused of falsifying information to obtain disabled parking permits.
Jean Pierre Luis, 70, was taken into custody, charged with leaving the scene of a crash that caused property damage.
Jorge Gonzalez wants the van driver found after being struck in Dania Beach, leaving him injured and his wheelchair damaged.
As Miami students head back to school, community organizations are stepping up to support families, especially those with special needs.
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
The cheer team, based at Westland Hialeah Senior High School, said this program has given them more than just a place to perform.
The bill doesn't prohibit a local government from recognizing state and federal holidays, such as Juneteenth or Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The proposal would prohibit vehicles with "permanently installed mobility access equipment" from being towed or ticketed if they take up more than one parking spot.
Pressure is piling up around a stalled construction project on downtown Miami's oldest street.
A federal lawsuit filed last week alleges the parking permits for pregnant women violate the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and other protections.
Officials said the operation underscores their ongoing efforts to enforce accessibility laws and ensure equitable access in public areas.
More than 23,000 families in Florida are stuck on the waitlist for the state's iBudget Medicaid Waiver program.
The WOW Center's mission is to help adults with disabilities gain financial independence, improve their quality of life and contribute meaningfully to society.
Miami organization has provided help to families for 38 years.
The airline wants passengers who try to cheat the system to be held accountable.
Contestants participate in a supportive pageant environment that builds confidence, lifelong friendships, and a truly unforgettable and heartwarming experience.
Florida voters are heading to the polls this Tuesday to choose their parties' nominees for governor, Congress and other state and local offices.
A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed Tuesday.
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
Florida voters will cast ballots Tuesday in a primary that will decide November's matchups, including the contenders for governor.
Authorities say a man was fatally shot after an argument in northwest Miami-Dade on Monday evening, and the suspect is still at large.
Florida voters are heading to the polls this Tuesday to choose their parties' nominees for governor, Congress and other state and local offices.
A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed Tuesday.
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
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.
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
The Florida primary is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Gov. Ron DeSantis toured the state harping on the need for a major cut to property taxes, at times questioning why property taxes should exist at all.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.