Boy Injured After Firework Explodes In His Hand
A 13-year-old boy is recovering at the hospital after a firework he was holding exploded, severing his right hand, family members say.
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A 13-year-old boy is recovering at the hospital after a firework he was holding exploded, severing his right hand, family members say.
Federal officials have launched an investigation into a deadly 2013 shooting in which a sheriff's deputy shot a man who may not have heard commands to drop his air rifle because he was listening to music.
A Florida court has ruled that caps on certain damages in medical malpractice lawsuits do not apply in personal injury cases.
As the sunshine faded, thousands of people on Fort Lauderdale beach danced to some American rock and roll.
Four Miami residents were sentenced for operating an escort agency that prosecutors say would lure Hungarian women to the United States to work as prostitutes.
A legal battle is brewing over undiscovered stock that may have belonged to "Untouchables" Prohibition agent Eliot Ness and may be worth more than $1 million.
National Fried Chicken Day is July 6th and in celebration, we are picking the top 5 fried chicken joints in South Florida. Go with the classic southern fried or try the American new interpretation, either way you are ensured a righteous piece of chicken.
The Fourth of July is just days away and, if fireworks are as synonymous with Independence Day as bright lights at Christmas time, you may find that South Florida is the perfect place to be.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide near Fort Lauderdale after a man called claiming he killed his girlfriend.
The Dan Marino Foundation was established in 1992 by Dan and Claire Marino.
It's just another day on the beach in the Bahamas for Ocean Drive Magazine while the photographer shoots its cover girl on the beautiful beaches...and yes, it's all about the coveted Ocean Drive Annual Swimsuit Issue.
The Riverside Hotel, a well-known Fort Lauderdale hotel, is being told to pay more than $3.5 million dollars to a man whose wife was killed by a drunk driver in an accident at the hotel's pool cabana.
Federal officials announced the arrest of a man they said robbed a bank in South Florida and may be linked to more.
One local parishioner is now packing when he goes praying following the church massacre in Charleston.
South Florida has a proud history of producing of accomplished writers, like Carl Hiaasen and Dave Barry. But just as deserving to be on that list is Brad Meltzer, whose mysteries and thrillers have garnered fans all over the world.
Fire officials say a photographer and a model suffered severe injuries when gas fumes ignited during a photo shoot at a Fort Lauderdale salvage yard.
Broward County recognized citizens over 100 years old as part of the county's centennial celebrations.
A former officer from New York was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a $200,000 cocaine deal in Florida.
Rene Roberge, a Canadian tourist who admitted to traveling to Florida to have sex with an underage boy but turned out to be an undercover detective, was sentenced to more than 10 years in U.S. prison.
When Julie Arango's phone rang on Sunday she didn't recognize the number, so she let it go to voice mail. When it rang again, she got news she never expected – her Boston Terrier named "Lola," who ran away seven years ago, had been found.
Four teens made a nearly three-minute long video showing themselves counting stolen cash, wearing stolen jewelry and sitting in a stolen car, Broward Sheriff's Office deputies said.
The search is on for some bold robbery suspects captured on video running out of a jewelry store in the Galleria Mall.
One person is dead and two others were rushed to the hospital after a boating accident late Saturday night, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said.
Coral Gables police say more arrests are expected after investigators uncovered new evidence tied to the burglary of a couple killed in a helicopter crash.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
The rain and thunderstorms should come to an end before the start of the game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
The Sheriff's Office says a man is accused of grabbing a woman and spraying an unknown liquid on her inside a Ross store.
The incident took place just before 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Coral Gables police say more arrests are expected after investigators uncovered new evidence tied to the burglary of a couple killed in a helicopter crash.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
The rain and thunderstorms should come to an end before the start of the game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
Coral Gables police say more arrests are expected after investigators uncovered new evidence tied to the burglary of a couple killed in a helicopter crash.
The rain and thunderstorms should come to an end before the start of the game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
The Sheriff's Office says a man is accused of grabbing a woman and spraying an unknown liquid on her inside a Ross store.
The incident took place just before 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Carlos Alvarez was taken into custody after police said surveillance video captured him fighting with a friend behind Sedano's supermarket on Aug. 6.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
ICE has granted a $16.7 million no-bid contract for 6,000 gloves that can deliver electric shocks, a new use-of-force tool that the agency claims will help officers control resisting detainees.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.