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From Lighthouse Point to the Southernmost Point, South Florida revelers gathered by the thousands to welcome in 2011, celebrating with a climbing orange, a dropping ball, and a drag queen who made a graceful descent to her adoring public, in a giant shoe. At least 3 people died in shootings or accidents.
Looking to ring in the new year in South Florida? There are plenty of things to do in South Florida.
A Colombian man traveling through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport had more than just a case of indigestion.
Thinking that going bigger will bring in more business, merchants along Las Olas Boulevard want to double the length of their tree-lined median.
With most of South Florida under a Wind Chill Advisory and a Freeze Watch, Broward officials are urging some of the neediest in the county to seek shelter.
A former Broward Sheriff's detention deputy has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for raping a handcuffed female inmate.
Twenty-seven residents at a South Florida adult living facility were able to return to their homes after fire officials deemed the building safe following a fire.
Three Broward County Sheriff's deputies have been arrested and charged with third-degree felonies following an investigation that allegedly nailed them on the charges.
A record-breaking cold spell continued across South Florida with even colder temperatures in some locations than Tuesday due to clear skies and lighter winds.
With temperatures forecast to fall into the low 30s Monday night the Salvation Army in Broward has gone into full cold weather mode to shelter the homeless.
A federal judge has ordered that a woman whose actions led to the lock down of Broward schools last month be held without bond.
A 'quickie divorce' took on a whole new meaning Saturday in Broward when a special session was held to plow through dozens of do-it-yourself divorces.
Tragedy has struck again for Lynn University. One of the university's star soccer players was killed when he fell off a railroad bridge in Ft. Lauderdale.
It's the biggest boat parade in the world, and it happened Saturday night on the Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County. It dazzled the eyes and, at times, snarled traffic.
Passengers booked on American Airlines flights to Port-au-Prince, Haiti will not be flying out of Miami or Ft. Lauderdale for the next couple of days- possibly not until Tuesday.
With only 15 shopping days left until Christmas, the city of Fort Lauderdale is getting into the holiday spirit with a tree lighting ceremony Friday evening.
A prominent Hollywood eye doctor with a number of high powered political connections has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.
American Airlines has canceled all flights in and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti due to the unsettled political atmosphere and recent violence in the last few weeks.
It was another chilly morning across South Florida as temperatures plunged into the mid-30s overnight into Wednesday morning.
Break out the winter gear South Florida! On Monday, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami broke records as day time highs struggled to climb into the low 60s.
With all we hear of violent crime, who would think murder rates are falling? It's happening all over. One example is in Fort Lauderdale. In 2008, Fort Lauderdale had 22 murders, last year, it was down to 13 and so far this year, it's fallen even more.
More than 60 years after they were separated by concentration camps during the Holocaust and World War II, a South Florida man was finally reunited with his long-lost cousin.
Former New York Yankee Jim Leyritz will learn his fate Thursday when a judge sentences him on a DUI conviction.
Ft. Lauderdale police have come up with a sketch of a man they say is a 'person of interest' in a sexually battery last month.
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
The woman's attorney alleged that the state wanted to hold her client behind bars so she could be a witness against the man accused of beating her son.
A neighbor's doorbell camera caught the moments a Miami Gardens Police officer came into their house with his gun drawn.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting may have been a "domestic incident," the Broward Sheriff's Office said.
A man is dead following a major crash on the Dolphin Expressway that caused major traffic issues on Saturday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
The woman's attorney alleged that the state wanted to hold her client behind bars so she could be a witness against the man accused of beating her son.
A neighbor's doorbell camera caught the moments a Miami Gardens Police officer came into their house with his gun drawn.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting may have been a "domestic incident," the Broward Sheriff's Office said.
A man is dead following a major crash on the Dolphin Expressway that caused major traffic issues on Saturday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
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.
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
The 5-year-old immigrant boy taken into ICE custody alongside his father in Minnesota has an active immigration case and cannot be legally deported yet, records reviewed by CBS News indicate.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
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.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.