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.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
The 12-year search for answers has concluded for the family of Trukita Scott, a mother of two who suddenly disappeared in 2014.
County leaders released the 2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card on Tuesday, grading the bay's overall condition as "fair," an improvement from last year's "poor" rating.
The NTSB also revealed that the crew of the crashed jet had been reassigned to it after their original plane was taken out of service.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
The 12-year search for answers has concluded for the family of Trukita Scott, a mother of two who suddenly disappeared in 2014.
County leaders released the 2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card on Tuesday, grading the bay's overall condition as "fair," an improvement from last year's "poor" rating.
The NTSB also revealed that the crew of the crashed jet had been reassigned to it after their original plane was taken out of service.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week.
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.
The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.
The indictment, which was first reported by CBS News, marks the latest in a series of probes by the Justice Dept. related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is concern among some in the Justice Department that the pending charges against him are weak, sources said.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
The only remaining roadblock: Miami Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, who has so far refused to say when – or even if – he will allow the full commission to vote on it.
A group of Miami residents, including historian Marvin Dunn, filed suit last week in federal court to block the transfer of land for the proposed library.
CBS News Miami has confirmed from multiple sources that the Miami Dade State Attorney's office is investigating A3.
State Senator Rosalind Osgood is urging Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 22nd Congressional district.
In an interview on Facing South Florida, Wasserman Schultz said the Governor's efforts to redraw the maps will almost certainly violate the Fair Districts constitutional amendment voters in Florida passed in 2010.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
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.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" edges out "Mortal Kombat II" at the North American box office this weekend.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.