Chad Chronister, Trump's pick to lead DEA, withdraws from consideration
Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
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Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
The charges are two counts of conspiracy to bribe a public official, conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, honest service wire fraud and four counts of perjury, after the indictment was unsealed.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
Generic versions of the ADHD medications Adderall, Vyvanse, and Concerta remain in shortage in 2024.
Chemists discovered dozens of chemical mixtures they've never seen in street drugs seized by federal authorities. Those same chemists see a trend pushing more pure, more mixed illegal narcotics that showed up at a DEA laboratory in unprecedented volumes this year.
A federal jury convicted two longtime U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors Wednesday of leaking confidential information to defense attorneys as part of a bribery conspiracy that prosecutors said imperiled high-profile cases and the lives of overseas drug informants.
The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration said two Mexican cartels are behind the deadly influx of fentanyl in the U.S.
Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs you no longer use? All Miami-Dade police stations will be taking your unused prescription pills and patches this Saturday for free, with no questions asked.
For the first time in Broward County a suspect is being criminally charged with providing a fatal dose of fentanyl to a victim.
Police agencies in Broward took part in an initiative to take back unused and unwanted drugs from their homes.
Two former sheriff's deputies were arrested on charges related to impersonating a Drug Enforcement Administration agent.
Officials from the U.S. and Cuban governments held their second meeting on Counter-Narcotics at the nation's capital.
A 37-year old woman is facing jail time after authorities confiscated magic mushrooms, marijuana, pot cookies and hashish from her luggage, according to officials at Orlando-Sanford International Airport
A former officer from New York was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a $200,000 cocaine deal in Florida.
A South Florida doctor and more than half a dozen employees of a pain clinic group were arrested for racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering and eight counts of manslaughter, following a five year investigation.
A man accused of attacking law officers at a Fort Lauderdale restaurant back in court.
The dominoes keep falling in the MLB steroid scandal that rocked baseball. Now the U.S. government says New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez paid his cousin almost $1 million to keep secret his use of performance enhancing drugs.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents on Tuesday arrested a South Florida man suspected of manufacturing and supplying banned performance-enhancing drugs to clinics that distributed them to Major League Baseball players and other athletes.
Police conducted a raid of the "Our Place Lounge" Thursday night making 15 arrests.
A major Drug Enforcement Administration operation bagged more than $1.9 million worth of marijuana earlier this month.
A 250-thousand dollar bond has been set for a veteran U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent facing multiple charges that range from Bribery to Extortion.
A joint investigation between the Drug Enforcement Administration, the FBI, and Homeland Security brought investigators to the offices of World Jet in Fort Lauderdale Monday morning.
Florida Republican Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel said Wednesday he was taking a leave of absence from Congress and donating his salary to charity after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of cocaine possession and receiving a sentence of a year's probation.
Drug buyback events across the Sunshine State have grown in popularity in recent years, so much so that the Drug Enforcement Administration is taking back literally tons of drugs.
A new investigation is putting the spotlight on a Delray Beach firefighter police say was behind the wheel during the Brightline train crash.
For now, the decision to incorporate remains in the hands of the advisory committee.
The child was dropped off early Thursday morning at North Miami Elementary School.
The widow of a Road Ranger killed while on duty is sharing her story.
The investigation began on Halloween when multiple students alerted their principal about the relationship.
A new investigation is putting the spotlight on a Delray Beach firefighter police say was behind the wheel during the Brightline train crash.
For now, the decision to incorporate remains in the hands of the advisory committee.
The child was dropped off early Thursday morning at North Miami Elementary School.
The widow of a Road Ranger killed while on duty is sharing her story.
The investigation began on Halloween when multiple students alerted their principal about the relationship.
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.
President Trump said he'll declassify any remaining files from John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinations.
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and she and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.
A federal judge in Seattle granted a request for a temporary restraining order sought by four states to block Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.
Saudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
Jim DeFede talks to Cassel, who breaks her silence about switching her political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
State Senator Joe Gruters joins Jim DeFede from D.C., where he will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks to Tarrio's attorney Nayib Hassan about why he thinks Tarrio deserves one.
State Rep. Hillary Cassel is the second former Democratic lawmaker in Florida to join the Republican Party.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, gives a brief roundup of new Florida laws and how they may affect you.
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
A federal court had ordered the Biden administration to take action over fluoride's potential health risks at higher levels.
The hugely popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy, used for diabetes and weight loss, will be included in the next round of talks to negotiate lower Medicare drug prices.
Food manufacturers will have until 2027 to stop using the dye. Drugmakers have until 2028.
There have been 8 reports of made-in-China alarms sold by HSN nationwide and online not sounding in response to smoke.
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.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with "Emilia Pérez," "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" at the top of the heap in nominations.
This year's Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees include iconic artists and producers like The Doobie Brothers, George Clinton and Ashley Gorley, among others.
Netflix said it's increasing the prices on its subscription plans starting today. Here are the new prices.
Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the show.
President-elect Donald Trump had one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.