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The state of Florida is getting ready for another execution, the second of three executions scheduled within four weeks. Wednesday, William Van Poyck, 58, of Miami, is scheduled to die by lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Starke.
A federal appeals court has ruled that a Miami-Dade mass murderer is mentally competent to be executed.
It's illegal in 17 states, and a new bill by a House Democrat would make it illegal in Florida.
A former Sweetwater police officer who murdered nine people in a 1986 rampage over three months has been executed by the state of Florida.
CBS4's Gary Nelson first met Manny Pardo 22 years ago on death row at the Florida State Prison in Starke. Pardo is scheduled to be executed Tuesday.
A former Sweetwater cop is scheduled to die Tuesday.
A former South Florida cop convicted of killing nine people more than two decades ago is one step closer to his execution.
A federal appeals court will hear oral arguments in the case of a mass murderer John Errol Ferguson. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit said Friday that it will hear the arguments in Ferguson's case on Nov. 29.
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal appeals court stay of execution for a mass killer convicted of eight murders in South Florida in the 1970s.
A federal appeals court has lifted a district judge's stay of execution for a South Florida man convicted of more than half a dozen murders.
The execution of mass killer John Errol Ferguson will take place later this month after the Florida Supreme Court ruled he is sane and can therefore be executed by the state for the murders of eight victims more than 30-years ago.
This month's execution of a convicted murderer will continue as planned after the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a judge properly denied a mental competency hearing.
Lawyers for a Florida death row inmate scheduled to be executed later this month will make their case to the state's highest court on Thursday.
Next month's execution of a convicted murderer has been temporarily put on hold by Gov. Rick Scott who wants a panel of psychiatrists to determine if he is insane.
On Florida's death row for more than three decades, a twice-convicted murderer is scheduled to be executed this week for the murder of a St. Petersburg woman.
Old sparky, Florida's electric chair, was relegated to storage a few years ago after a few botched executions. But, one Florida lawmaker wants to bring back Old Sparky and firing squads to death row.
The state has set the execution date of a man who killed a Coral Gables police officer more than three decades ago.
The courts have cleared the way for the state of Florida to execute a man who has outlived for more than three decades a death sentence for a killing a Coral Gables police officer.
Once again, the courts have stepped in to extend the life of a man who has outlived for more than three decades a death sentence for killing a Coral Gable cop. This time, a court has delayed Tuesday's planned execution of Manuel Valle over a clemency hearing he claims he was denied.
A man convicted of killing a Coral Gables police officer in 1978 is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his Sept. 6 execution.
Sixty-one-year-old Manuel Valle is headed for a state execution chamber next month after the Florida Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state's new drug used in lethal injections is constitutional.
Experts witnesses will take the stand Tuesday in a Miami courtroom in hearing to determine if Manuel Valle should be put to death by lethal injection for the murder of a Coral Gables police officer.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lift a stay of execution the Florida Supreme Court issued for Manuel Valle.
Miami Beach and Miami-Dade leaders are seeking answers and possible enforcement action after an antisemitic song played inside a South Beach nightclub over the weekend.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Miami's bid for its first national championship since 2001 ended Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium as the Hurricanes lost to unbeaten Indiana.
As fans headed to the Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers game at Hard Rock Stadium, several drivers said their cars were towed from a nearby Walmart parking lot.
Will Smith scored for a second straight game and a rare goalie fight highlighted San Jose's 4-1 win over the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers.
Miami's bid for its first national championship since 2001 ended Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium as the Hurricanes lost to unbeaten Indiana.
Miami Beach and Miami-Dade leaders are seeking answers and possible enforcement action after an antisemitic song played inside a South Beach nightclub over the weekend.
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
As fans headed to the Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers game at Hard Rock Stadium, several drivers said their cars were towed from a nearby Walmart parking lot.
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.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
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.
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.
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.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
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.