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She was a woman with an infectious smile. Linda Chestnut was a mother to seven children and a grandmother. On the night of December 17, 2009 Linda was murdered next to an old pickle factory near Broward Blvd and I-95 in Fort Lauderdale. "As time goes on," her daughter Chiquita Chestnut cried, "it's hard to deal with it."
While New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez awaits his fate from an arbitrator, the case surrounding the documents that implicated A-Rod in the usage of performance-enhancing drugs at the Coral Gables-based Biogenesis clinic took another turn Thursday.
The family of the alleged victim in a sexual assault case involving Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston says she didn't consent and the player committed rape.
A DNA sample from Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston matches the sample taken from the underwear of the woman who alleged sexual battery against the Heisman Trophy-contending star, according to ESPN.com.
A 67-year-old former maintenance man at a condominium community in Pembroke Pines went to trial Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting and killing a 93-year-old woman.
Two skeletons of children have been exhumed in the first phase of excavations at a former reform school with a history of extreme abuse.
The University of South Florida's excavation of the long-buried bodies of boys at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys is set to begin Saturday. On Wednesday, the National Institute of Justice announced a $423,000 grant to help with the investigation.
The search is on for the owner of a Ferrari involved in a deadly accident on Interstate 75, Saturday. CBS4 News has learned the Ferrari is registered to race car driver Radomin Vicente Delgado Lozada.
A Palm Beach County man who avoided capture for more than a decade will be going to jail for manslaughter.
Prosecutors in the George Zimmerman murder trial are beginning to wind down their case after a week full of presenting forensics evidence and testimony they believe refutes the defendant's claim of self-defense in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
For 15 years Kristen Whitaker endured constant stomach pains. And then her doctor suggested she take an at-home genetics test.
The Broward County Medical Examiner's office has determined that Dontrell Melvin, whose skeleton was found buried in the backyard of a Hallandale Beach home, died as a result of a homicide.
A tiny skeleton found buried in the backyard of a Hallandale Beach home as part of a missing child investigation do belong to Dontrell Melvin, according to investigators.
BSO detectives said they believe a man they recently arrested for raping three women may have raped others who have yet to report the crimes.
A Miami-Dade County judge has sentenced an Orlando man convicted of abducting, robbing, gang-raping and murdering Ana Maria Angel in 2002 to death.
In October, a Miami-Dade jury recommended giving Joel Lebron the death penalty for abducting, robbing, gang-raping, and murdering Ana Maria Angel in 2002, but Friday, he was back in court as attorney's began to present more evidence at a "Spencer Hearing."
CBS4 News has obtained copies of search warrant affidavits and other police investigative records in the brutal killings of a South Florida woman and her two young daughters.
In the shadow of the Aventura country club life style, beyond the image of healthy living, is a gruesome murder. 76 year old Irving Sicherer, known as Al to his friends, was savagely beaten and stabbed to death inside his apartment.
The same jury that convicted Joel Lebron for abducting, robbing, gang raping, and murdering Ana Maria Angel has recommended he receive the death penalty.
The sentencing hearing for Joel Lebron, the man convicted in the 2002 kidnapping, rape, and murder of Ana Maria Angel, is entering its second day Thursday.
The jury that convicted Joel Lebron in the 2002 kidnapping, rape, and murder of Ana Maria Angel is now hearing testimony at the sentencing phase of trial.
The owners of Venus the cat never anticipated their adopted animal would become an Internet sensation.
A man accused in the 2002 kidnapping, rape, and murder of a teenager was found guilty on all counts.
The fourth day of testimony ended early Thursday evening in the re-trial of an Orlando-area man accused of a South Beach kidnapping, rape and murder a decade ago.
The prosecution in the George Zimmerman case released hundreds of pages of new evidence Wednesday, including DNA test results, photos and sketches from eyewitnesses who say they saw part of what happened the night Zimmerman killed Trayvon Martin.
With Miami Beach serving as the official fan zone for the National Championship, hotels are filling up fast, and local businesses are preparing for a surge in visitors.
Staff planned to work long hours to shield trees from wind and cold temperatures. Still, they are also making sure the animals have what is needed to survive.
Falling temperatures bring wind chills overnight, with a cold weather advisory in effect early Friday for Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
Signs have been posted in a South Miami neighborhood warning about blue green algae that may be in canal water and that leaves some poisonous substances or toxins in it.
A man is being hailed as a hero after dashcam video showed him stopping traffic and pulling two toddlers to safety from a busy Brevard County road.
Falling temperatures bring wind chills overnight, with a cold weather advisory in effect early Friday for Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
Staff planned to work long hours to shield trees from wind and cold temperatures. Still, they are also making sure the animals have what is needed to survive.
Signs have been posted in a South Miami neighborhood warning about blue green algae that may be in canal water and that leaves some poisonous substances or toxins in it.
A man is being hailed as a hero after dashcam video showed him stopping traffic and pulling two toddlers to safety from a busy Brevard County road.
A Miami real estate agent regained access to her Facebook account after she turned to CBS News Miami for help, but still has no answer as to why she was locked out.
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 previously said she wanted to "share" the prize 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.
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.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.