Florida Keys man held teen girl hostage, hid her in a dryer, MCSO says
Christopher Michael Veit, 53, of Key Largo, is facing several charges.
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Christopher Michael Veit, 53, of Key Largo, is facing several charges.
Victims said the suspect was making eye contact with them and was either following them around the store or their vehicles.
Authorities say a Miami Gardens man was arrested Friday after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading law enforcement on another pursuit just hours after being released from jail on similar charges.
Deputies said that the stab wound, which punctured the woman's lung, did not appear to be life-threatening.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said they arrested 38-year-old Jamie Allan Koval, of Big Pine Key, on Wednesday evening.
The callers claim victims have missed jury duty or are connected to a criminal case – real or fabricated – and demand payment.
The Monroe County Sheriff said he has not been contacted by any federal or state officials regarding the report and is urging people to stay calm.
Julie Marie Graham, of Port Charlotte, is facing numerous charges.
Luis Fernando Del Ra Ortiz was arrested and charged with child neglect, disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest, battery and assault.
A Marathon man was jailed after deputies say he swung a machete and chased another man aboard a vessel.
Officials warn scammers are posing as Apple Pay security, sending fake charge alerts to pressure people into calling and handing over money or information.
A witness said he pulled the girl from a pool unconscious and foaming at the mouth.
The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of a concealed weapon and improper exhibition of a deadly weapon.
Authorities say a man was found with undersized fish and an expired license during a marine patrol in the Florida Keys.
Sgt. Eric Mixon, 53, was arrested on seven counts of official misconduct for falsifying his work timesheets.
A boat reported stolen in the Florida Keys may be tied to a deadly armed confrontation in Cuban waters that left four people dead, authorities said.
A woman who called 911 for help to report her son was threatening to kill her with a sword was arrested on drug charges, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A man from New York was arrested after he was found living inside a Florida Keys fire station for a week before being noticed, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A man was arrested following a high-speed chase in the Florida Keys on Thursday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A Boston man flipped off deputies while speeding through a Florida Keys school zone, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.
A 55-year-old is facing charges after allegedly threatening to kill multiple people during a road rage incident, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.
A Florida man connected to a Miami gang is facing a felony charge after being arrested for scamming a Florida Keys man out of nearly $20,000, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies are warning that fake $100 movie prop bills are circulating in the lower Florida Keys and Key West.
A decade-old murder case involving a South Florida father has been closed following the conviction and life sentencing of the man responsible for his death.
MCSO is advising the public about a phone/texting scam.
The Fourth of July holiday weekend brings increased boater traffic along waterways and Biscayne Bay.
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
Despite showers and thunderstorms, steamy conditions continue across South Florida with triple-digit feels-like temperatures.
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
Rescue efforts are continuing in Venezuela one week after deadly back-to-back earthquakes.
The Fourth of July holiday weekend brings increased boater traffic along waterways and Biscayne Bay.
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
Despite showers and thunderstorms, steamy conditions continue across South Florida with triple-digit feels-like temperatures.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
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 has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
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.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
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.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
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