Florida man accused in murder-for-hire plot to kill teen "sex slave," sheriff says
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said, "This guy is an absolute animal."
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Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said, "This guy is an absolute animal."
The law, passed during a February special legislative session, created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.
This marks the first time a bison has gored a Yellowstone National Park visitor in 2025.
Broward County circuit Judge Stefanie Moon allegedly violated judicial canons by making political contributions.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the crash, revealing some of the circumstances surrounding the accident.
DeSantis has proposed providing one-time, $1,000 property-tax rebates this year to homeowners as a prelude to asking voters in 2026 to cut property taxes.
If Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the bill into law, Florida will join Utah as the second state to ban fluoride in public water supplies. DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo support the ban.
The family of a U.S. airman who was killed by a Florida sheriff's deputy inside his own home in 2024 has sued the deputy, the sheriff and the owner of the airman's apartment complex.
The man who died has been identified as 89-year-old Robert Markel, a long-time resident of a small community in Collier County.
Enrique Tarrio was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his conviction related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol
The attack occurred in a rural area east of Naples, just south of Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, authorities said.
A man and his dog were killed in a suspected black bear attack in rural southwest Florida, prompting a search for the animal and warnings for residents to stay away from the area, state wildlife officials said Monday.
Tristin Murphy's story was chronicled in the 2023 CBS Miami documentary, "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
Jessie Lovette said the lack of documentation has haunted her throughout her life, "It's like I'm nobody."
Since September 2024, Florida's average price has bounced between $2.96 per gallon and $3.30 per gallon.
University of Michigan President Santa Ono says he's planning to take the role of president at the University of Florida.
Sometime during Round 1 of the Toronto-Ottawa series, Maple Leafs fans joined in unison and began chanting.
Jim interviews Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz about social security concerns that exist due to moves the Trump administration and Elon Musk are making that could threaten benefits.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks with State Rep. Vicki Lopez, who led the charge in the state House for condo reform.
Florida now mandates legal immigrants must renew their driver's licenses every 12 months.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has had firm support from Florida's legislative body for six years.
Rep. Demi Busatta, a Coral Gables Republican who spearheaded the proposal, described it as "bell to bell."
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is used to getting his way in Tallahassee, with a tight grip on the GOP-controlled Legislature, where once-pliant lawmakers hustled his priorities and helped him build his national brand.
The House voted 106-0 and the Senate voted 34-1 to approve the bill, which is ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
AAA predicts that in Florida alone, 7.5 million people will travel for the holidays this year, which is about a quarter-million more than last year's season.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday afternoon, police said.
Joe Burrow rebounded from his first time being shut out to throw for 309 yards and four touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals routed the Miami Dolphins 45-21 on Sunday.
Coach Mario Cristobal was doing his postgame interview on the field after his 10-seed Miami Hurricanes knocked off Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff Saturday when Michael Irvin came out of nowhere and planted a kiss on his cheek.
Many make the pilgrimage to the stone circle every summer and winter and consider it a spiritual experience.
AAA predicts that in Florida alone, 7.5 million people will travel for the holidays this year, which is about a quarter-million more than last year's season.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday afternoon, police said.
Officials say an address in Northeast Miami-Dade County is connected to the Brown University shooting suspect.
Joe Burrow rebounded from his first time being shut out to throw for 309 yards and four touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals routed the Miami Dolphins 45-21 on Sunday.
Coach Mario Cristobal was doing his postgame interview on the field after his 10-seed Miami Hurricanes knocked off Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff Saturday when Michael Irvin came out of nowhere and planted a kiss on his cheek.
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.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
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.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami, The Ohio State University, University of Michigan and other institutions coauthored the study.
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.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.