Gov. DeSantis signs death penalty, crime bills
A Florida bill allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions now has the governor's signature, despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling banning capital punishment in such cases.
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A Florida bill allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions now has the governor's signature, despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling banning capital punishment in such cases.
The victim's family rescued her from the attacker after tracking her cell phone location, police said.
U.S. Supreme Court rulings have said it is unconstitutional to execute defendants in rape cases
41-year-old Jeremy Bittner was back in court Friday morning facing another charge of sexual battery.
A 28-year-old man facing charges for sexually assaulting a woman inside a restroom at Brickell City Centre.
Authorities believe Robert Koehler raped more than 40 women in Miami-Dade Broward in the 1980s.
The 'Pillowcase rapist' broke into homes in South Florida and charged in six sexual assault cases.
Survivors can now keep tabs on the location and status of their kits and developments regarding DNA matches
The new service comes two years after Gail’s Law was passed requiring sexual assault kits to be recorded and tracked.
Greenberg's arrest led to a federal probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
As president, Trump responded to the columnist's allegations by saying it could ever have happened because she was "not my type."
Miami police ask for help in finding the suspect who assaulted a woman sleeping at a bus stop.
The teen reportedly met Carlos Montero through Tinder
A restitution order that was still being finalized is meant to cover the cost of treatment for herpes and psychotherapy.
Nicole Lauren reports the woman was sleeping on a bench when she was assaulted.
City of Miami Police investigators are looking for a man they say sexually assaulted a woman while she slept on a bus bench.
A Hialeah couple is accused of luring a teen girl to their apartment where she was later sexually assaulted.
Enmanuel Teixeira has been charged with sexual assault, kidnapping, battery, and indecent exposure
Police say Miami attorney Adam Bair is charged with rape after authorities said he attacked a woman inside his own home.
A Broward man is facing serious charges after being accused of raping a woman at a Disney resort.
He's believed to be 20 to 25 years old, standing around 5-feet 5-inches tall with a slim build.
He's believed to be 20 to 25 years old, standing around 5-feet 5-inches tall with a slim build.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with rape in Hollywood.
A 14-year-old boy is facing sexual assault charges in Hollywood.
The Hollywood Police Department said they have arrested a 14-year-old in the sexual assault of a woman last Friday.
The Sunoco on Pembroke Road has seen two shootings in two months, leaving residents fearful as police investigate the latest incident.
A judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against ex-UM player Rashaun Jones, with the victim's family saying a retrial is expected.
Bonnie Bouffard, a longtime medical records worker, was killed near the Sunrise exit after a fleeing stolen truck struck her vehicle during a law enforcement PIT maneuver attempt.
As U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran intensify regional tensions, a mother and six children shelter in Israel while their father remains stuck in South Florida after flight cancellations.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Sunoco on Pembroke Road has seen two shootings in two months, leaving residents fearful as police investigate the latest incident.
A judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against ex-UM player Rashaun Jones, with the victim's family saying a retrial is expected.
Bonnie Bouffard, a longtime medical records worker, was killed near the Sunrise exit after a fleeing stolen truck struck her vehicle during a law enforcement PIT maneuver attempt.
As U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran intensify regional tensions, a mother and six children shelter in Israel while their father remains stuck in South Florida after flight cancellations.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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 House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms.
The measure was pushed by the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank funded by billionaires, whose intention is to eliminate public sector unions.
Frank Mora noted that the Trump Administration does not want the total collapse of the Cuban government because it could prompt an exodus of refugees from the island to the United States.
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Alyssa Alhadeff and Alex Schachter were murdered eight years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now, their parents are championing legislation to ensure that the tragedy never happens again.
As the partial government shutdown gets underway, Moskowitz argued that ICE should be reformed.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
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.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.