Man accused of trying to kidnap girl at Florida City motel on Halloween, affidavit says
Jovani Edwin Rivera was arrested by Florida City officers on charges of kidnapping and solicitation, according to court documents.
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Jovani Edwin Rivera was arrested by Florida City officers on charges of kidnapping and solicitation, according to court documents.
The suspect of a road rage shooting in Doral that sent a man to the hospital on Halloween is facing an attempted murder charge, court documents said.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
Wilton Manors police are tightening security with metal detectors and a strict no-weapons policy as up to 40,000 people gather for the city's annual celebration.
Families filled Sunset Drive in South Miami for the city’s annual Halloween festivities, where officials expected about 7,000 people to enjoy the spooky sights, safe streets, and sweet treats.
Cities across South Florida are celebrating Halloween with family-friendly festivals, trick-or-treat events and parties featuring food, music, and costume contests.
The CBS News Miami Mornings team went on a spooky adventure.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
Americans are expected to spend a record $13.1 billion on Halloween this year due to bigger celebrations but also higher prices.
Haunted houses have become popular in South Florida.
As the cost of living continues to rise, so does the price of Halloween costumes. One Texas man is on a mission to ensure every child has access to costumes without spending a cent.
Economic uncertainty isn't scaring Americans away from spending on costumes, decorations and other Halloween items this year.
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 34 features new haunted houses, scare zones and big crowds. Here are tips to see it all in one night.
From skeletons to pumpkins and costumes, tariffs could drive up costs this Halloween.
Starbucks' tried and true Pumpkin Spice Latte and other autumn inspired treats will be available starting Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Gen Z and millennial shoppers have been decorating early, posting spooky hauls in July and turning Halloween into a summer vibe.
This summer is more than trips to the beach and backyard barbecues; it's also about spooky skeletons and whimsical witches. Welcome to the new shopping and decorating season: "Summerween."
The suspect in a shooting at a Halloween celebration in downtown Orlando Friday night was identified as 17-year-old Jaylen Dwayne Edgar. The teenager was charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a firearm and six counts of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, police said Friday afternoon.
It's the one night of the year where you can really bring out your wild side.
CBS Miami's Lisa Petrillo appears with Commissioner Christine King, who dressed up as Dorothy and held Toto from the Wizard of Oz in Hallowyn. She created the family-friendly event three years ago.
The breeze is causing hazardous beach and boating conditions.
Police are urging trick-or-treaters and their parents to take the appropriate safety precautions before heading out to collect candy on Thursday.
The babies were dressed in costumes for their first Halloween.
Austin Carter reports what started as a prank turned into a Halloween tradition.
The 2024 Fantasy Fest theme inspired some entries, "It's a 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival!," that illustrated everything from 1990s trends to intergalactic antics.
From a South Florida attorney whose voice was cloned to a metro Atlanta couple who lost $800,000, AI scams are on the rise, costing nearly $900 million nationwide.
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
A cyber tip about AI-generated images led to an arrest in Parkland. Advocates warn parents to closely monitor kids' use of AI apps.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
After a triple shooting in Miramar left two 21-year-olds dead in Miramar, the community is holding a demonstration to honor the victims: 21-year-old Brianna Johnson, aka Dream Doll Brii, and 21-year-old Arthur Lee Johnson.
From a South Florida attorney whose voice was cloned to a metro Atlanta couple who lost $800,000, AI scams are on the rise, costing nearly $900 million nationwide.
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
A cyber tip about AI-generated images led to an arrest in Parkland. Advocates warn parents to closely monitor kids' use of AI apps.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
After a triple shooting in Miramar left two 21-year-olds dead in Miramar, the community is holding a demonstration to honor the victims: 21-year-old Brianna Johnson, aka Dream Doll Brii, and 21-year-old Arthur Lee Johnson.
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 is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
The legislative proposal would allow the defense secretary to withhold "controlled unclassified information," potentially curbing public access to a wide range of defense records.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
Dotie Joseph said after talking with neighbors and looking at the field, she thinks she has plenty of experience to assume the governorship.
Perhaps the most controversial cut DeSantis made was the $15 million that would have gone to fund security efforts at Catholic schools in Miami-Dade County.
The likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Donalds, said he would vote for it, but as he told CBS Miami's Jim DeFede, if it does fail, they will tackle the issue again next year.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has had."
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in Georgia, Florida and other Southern states after 12 people became sick, the FDA says.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.