Florida's Crime Rate Drops But Sexual Assaults Are Rising
Florida's overall crime rate is dropping, but the number of reported sex offenses and sexual assaults is rising.
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Florida's overall crime rate is dropping, but the number of reported sex offenses and sexual assaults is rising.
Now that No. 11 Florida has wrapped up the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division, coach Jim McElwain said the Gators can relax, get back to business and chase even bigger goals ahead.
Republican presidential hopefuls are taking the stage and speaking during a two-day summit in Orlando.
Testimony wrapped up Friday afternoon in the trial of a man dubbed the Facebook killer.
U.S. Coast Guard crews are scouring the waters and searching by air for a woman who went overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Cuba.
The stage is being set in Orlando for a who's who Republican presidential hopefuls.
Investigators says they have found a bridge deck of the cargo ship that sank last month off the Bahamas after encountering Hurricane Joaquin.
A Florida woman hid a stolen handgun and a loaded bullet magazine inside a checked suitcase at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities said.
New video is giving us a deeper look into the moments leading up to a man going overboard off the Oasis of the Seas.
A group of children looking for loving homes, may get their wish thanks to an annual South Florida exhibit meant to connect them to families.
Mr. Worldwide has another title to add to the list - godfather.
Broward County has approved an ordinance Tuesday to reduce the penalty for pot possession to a civil fine.
The community got its first look at a new train system that would connect South and Central Florida.
Miramar Police confirm that a 17-year old reported missing over the weekend has been found.
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi says she will not fight a measure to legalize medical marijuana.
Volkswagen is offering $1,000 in gift cards and vouchers to appease owners of small diesel-powered cars involved in the controversial emissions cheating scandal.
Wealthy people are more likely to get on various organ transplant lists, get it and are less likely to die while waiting for one, according to a new study.
It's not just an event, but a positive and enriching venture.
Police officers are often in dangerous situations but usually they can see it coming. That wasn't the case this time.
It seems there can never be too many attractions in Orlando, Florida.
The relatives of Noemi Gonzalez say they will never give up trying to find their loved one who has been missing for 21 months.
Remains of a World War II U.S. Marine, recovered from a Pacific Island, will be buried in Florida near the grave of his twin brother.
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was promoted a month ago, and the hours at work remain lousy, as his wife and three kids can attest.
Police going in for a fraud ring raid in southwest Miami-Dade got something a lot bigger.
The city of Opa-locka is facing a grim financial crisis. It's on the brink of financial collapse.
The 9-year-old has undergone multiple surgeries as doctors warn families about the dangers of fireworks.
The Survivor Ultimate Café brings challenges, food, meet‑and‑greets and a hidden idol hunt to South Florida ahead of its official opening.
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
South Florida families fear the move could worsen shortages in Cuba, while others say pressure on the government is necessary.
Doctors warn that prolonged exposure—not just low temperatures—poses the greatest danger as cold weather moves into the region.
The 9-year-old has undergone multiple surgeries as doctors warn families about the dangers of fireworks.
The Survivor Ultimate Café brings challenges, food, meet‑and‑greets and a hidden idol hunt to South Florida ahead of its official opening.
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
South Florida families fear the move could worsen shortages in Cuba, while others say pressure on the government is necessary.
Doctors warn that prolonged exposure—not just low temperatures—poses the greatest danger as cold weather moves into the region.
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.
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, known as Homeland Security Investigations, had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
President Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America's northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
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.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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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.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Rong Niu, known as "Red Panda," fell off her unicycle during her performance at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."