Justice Department declines to charge Rep. Matt Gaetz in sex trafficking probe
Career federal prosecutors informed witnesses of the decision Wednesday.
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Career federal prosecutors informed witnesses of the decision Wednesday.
The parents of a 1-year-old Deerfield Beach child have been arrested for his death.
A man and a woman are facing serious charges after being accused of traveling to Miami-Dade County with a 17-year-old girl to solicit sex from clients.
A Miami man is facing human trafficking charges -- accused of luring a woman from Arkansas -- then introducing her into a life of prostitution and sex.
A Connecticut man who coerced two women and a girl into selling themselves for sex in Miami during Super Bowl LIV has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
A Connecticut man accused of coercing two women and a teen girl into selling themselves for sex during the Super Bowl in Miami in 2020 was found guilty of sex trafficking by a federal jury in Fort Lauderdale.
Pointing to a "grotesque combination of physical abuse and emotional manipulation," a federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and five life sentences of a South Florida man who forced women, including minors, to work as prostitutes.
Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, a key associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz, wants his sentencing delayed so he can keep cooperating in a broader sex trafficking investigation.
Embattled Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, who is under federal investigation for sex trafficking allegations, was recently denied a meeting with former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, but a Trump spokesman says that's simply not true.
A new report suggests Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz paid money to an accused sex trafficker, who then gave it to three young women.
An associate of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz who is facing charges in connection to a federal investigation involving sex trafficking is reportedly working on a plea deal.
Embattled U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is under investigation for sex trafficking, is expected to be the keynote speaker at a "Women for America First" event this weekend at the Trump National Doral Miami.
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has denied the allegations that he was involved in sex trafficking.
Two people are now charged in Miami-Dade County for taking part in human trafficking.
A Georgia man accused of sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in South Florida when it hosted Super Bowl LIV has been arrested.
A 17-year-old is under arrest after police accuse him of sex trafficking a minor.
Two Florida women are suing 22 hotels for $100 million, claiming the establishments did nothing to stop sex trafficking.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force announced Friday the results of its sex trafficking operations in South Florida conducted from January 25 through February 2.
Every year millions of people, many of them children, are forced to work as sex slaves.
Florida's Attorney General has called for help from hotel workers, ride-hailing service drivers and security personnel to crack down on an expected rise in sex trafficking during the Super Bowl.
A North Carolina man was sentenced Thursday to nearly 20 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor in Miami.
A Miami man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sex trafficking a minor, producing child pornography and witness tampering.
Federal and local law enforcement officials announced an initiative Wednesday aimed at raising awareness of the problem and attempting to enlist people to report suspected sex trafficking activity, which often involves children as young as 12.
Jeffrey Epstein's prison death has been ruled a suicide by hanging, the medical examiner's office said Friday.
An autopsy performed on Jeffrey Epstein showed he "sustained multiple breaks in his neck bones."
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. near the 6300 block of Stirling Road.
When first responders arrived, Plantation Fire Rescue pronounced the child dead at the scene.
"We have to be hopeful. We rely on our faith."
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
A former Surfside commission candidate asked a Broward judge to dismiss murder charges, arguing police conducted a flawed investigation.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. near the 6300 block of Stirling Road.
When first responders arrived, Plantation Fire Rescue pronounced the child dead at the scene.
"We have to be hopeful. We rely on our faith."
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
From major concerts and waterfront fireworks to hometown parades and family festivals, South Florida communities are celebrating America's 250th birthday.
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 Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
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.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."