South Florida woman ran elaborate scam targeting elderly residents, police say
The City of Miami Police Department announced the arrest following an investigation that exposed the scheme to exploit vulnerable seniors.
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The City of Miami Police Department announced the arrest following an investigation that exposed the scheme to exploit vulnerable seniors.
A 20-year-old man was arrested following a months-long investigation that linked him to the violent incident through social media posts, GPS data and fingerprint evidence.
An off-duty Miami police officer was assaulted early Monday while responding to a domestic violence incident outside The Dirty Rabbit nightclub in Wynwood, authorities said.
The officer was flagged down by a witness who reported a man beating a woman with a belt in the parking lot.
Investigators said the fatal altercation began as a heated argument between Bruce and Collins, escalating into violence.
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office has released surveillance video of a brutal attack that killed a passenger on a Miami trolley last month.
The festival is expected to draw more than 160,000 people from across the globe.
Morgan Rynor reports the festival is expected to draw more than 160,000 people from around the world.
The stages are set, the lights are going up and barricades are in place as downtown Miami prepares to host Ultra Music Festival, one of the world's largest electronic music events.
Miami police said the driver of a black Mercedes was traveling in the same lane as a white pickup truck when it veered off the road.
Salmeron Membreno was sitting on a bench when a Miami Police cruiser collided with another vehicle at the intersection of NW 47th Avenue and NW 7th Street.
Salmeron Membreno was sitting on a bench when a Miami Police cruiser collided with another vehicle at the intersection of NW 47th Avenue and NW 7th Street.
A crash involving a Miami Police cruiser and another vehicle on Saturday evening left one woman dead and another injured after the impact sent the police car careening into a bus stop, authorities said.
The collision occurred Saturday evening at around 7:20 p.m. along Northwest 47th Avenue when a vehicle making a left turn struck the police cruiser.
As a precaution, the police officer involved in the crash was also taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The body camera footage captured an officer approaching the running vehicle before realizing the severity of the situation.
Miami police are searching for two women who fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident that left a 23-year-old woman in critical condition.
A man who is a suspect in real estate fraud cases is now accused of stabbing a man in the eye in South Florida.
A Miami dad was taken into custody after an investigation revealed his child had been subjected to repeated abuse.
So far this year, eight pedestrians have been struck by vehicles, two of whom have died, according to Miami police.
With pedestrian deaths climbing in Miami, police are ramping up efforts to educate the public about the dangers of jaywalking.
The parents of a missing man say they were scammed in their search for their missing son. Now, they are warning others.
Mike Jacques has been charged with voyeurism and burglary.
Mike Jacques, 26, has been arrested in the case, according to Miami police.
Sofia Galiano said she first saw the man on Jan. 24 around 8:30 p.m. when he approached her back window.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
Miami police are searching for a woman who hasn't been seen in nearly two weeks.
One person was killed after being ejected from a vehicle during a crash Sunday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze at the multistory plaza nearly 24 hours after it erupted.
The Miami Hurricanes are hours away from taking on the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Steve Maugeri has everything you need to know ahead of time if you plan on taking a trip to Monday's big game.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
Miami police are searching for a woman who hasn't been seen in nearly two weeks.
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.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
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.
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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.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.