Teacher charged with raping boy at her home: "It's unspeakable"
Alissa McCommon was charged with the rape of a child and was being held on a $25,000 bond, police said.
Sexual Misconduct
Doctor arrested for alleged lewd acts while teen sat next to him on plane
The 14-year-old girl moved seats and told family members about the incident, according to charging documents.
Kevin Spacey cleared of all charges in U.K. sexual assault trial
The actor had faced nine sexual offense charges related to incidents reported by four men that allegedly took place between 2001 and 2013 in the U.K.
Miami-Dade middle school teacher arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship with a 12-year-old student
An arrest affidavit stated that the 26-year-old teacher was charged with offenses against students by authority figures, molestation, lewd and lascivious conduct and exhibition of a child under 18.
Calls grow for State Rep. Fabian Basabe to resign amidst sexual allegations
"If you look at the services he's been providing and all these distractions he's causing, he probably should step down," shared House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell.
Coral Springs private school adminstrator accused of sexual misconduct
Tracy Smith, 43, faces a charge of soliciting or engaging in sexual conduct by an authority figure for reportedly inappropriately touching a student.
Coral Springs private school adminstrator accused of sexual misconduct
Tracy Smith was the Head of School at the Xceed Preparatory Academy
Coral Springs school administrator accused of inappropriately touching student
Tracy Smith has been charged with sexual misconduct.
Former Massage Envy employee accused of inappropriately touching customer
A former employee of a Massage Envy in Hollywood is accused of inappropriately touching a woman during a session.
Former Massage Envy employee accused of inappropriately touching customer
Danis Delgado has been charged with battery and sexual misconduct in the practice of massage therapy
Homestead phys ed coach accused of having sex with student released from jail
Joseph Tolliver is charged with lewd/lascivious battery on a child 12 - 16 years of age
Writer files upgraded lawsuit alleging Trump "forcibly raped" her
As president, Trump responded to the columnist's allegations by saying it could ever have happened because she was "not my type."
Publix employee accused of sexual misconduct with teen girl
Keyven Worthy is facing charges including lewd and lascivious battery on a child.
Publix employee accused of sexual misconduct with teen girl
A Publix employee is accused of inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old girl.
Publix employee accused of molesting teen
Keyven Worthy is facing charges including lewd and lascivious battery on a child.
Piper High School Teacher Rafael Guzman Accused Of Sexual Misconduct With Student
A teacher at Piper High School in Sunrise has been arrested after alleged sexual misconduct with a student.
Three Different Outcomes For FSU Professors Who Committed Sexual Misconduct With Students
Disciplinary records show Florida State University quietly fired one professor, suspended another who resigned a few months later and allowed a third to remain on the job after it determined they committed sexual misconduct in separate incidents with students.
Florida Bill Addresses Sexual Misconduct At Health Care Facilities
Florida could require every health care facility in the state to put in place a policy mandating employees report acts or suspected acts of sexual misconduct involving patients.
Broward Teacher Arrested For Having Sexual Relationship With Teen Student
A South Florida substitute teacher has been arrested.
Former Head Of Personnel At FEMA Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
The former head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's personnel office is accused of sexual misconduct
Disgraced Movie Mogul Harvey Weinstein Indicted In New York Rape Case
Harvey Weinstein, one a big time Hollywood movie producer, is getting his day in court.
Harvey Weinstein Charged With Rape, Criminal Sex Act
Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to authorities Friday morning and was arrested and processed on charges of rape, committing a criminal sex act, sexual abuse and sexual misconduct, according to the New York Police Department.t.
Officials: Harvey Weinstein To Surrender In Sexual Misconduct Probe
The movie mogul who is at the center of the #MeToo movement could soon be in police custody.
Actor Morgan Freeman Accused Of Inappropriate Behavior
Eight women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior against actor Morgan Freeman.
More Women Accuse Rose; Some Say They Alerted CBS Managers
The allegations are piling up against another former television star.
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Man, woman killed in murder-suicide at Miami Gardens shopping plaza
A man walked inside a Miami Gardens big box store Tuesday night and shot and killed a woman before exiting the store and turning the gun on himself
26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere found dead at Baltimore apartment building; homicide investigation underway
Police said Pava LaPere's body was found with signs of blunt-force trauma Monday morning. LaPere was the CEO of EcoMap.
Rising rents in South Florida stir concern
Skyrocketing rents in South Florida have led some renters to get creative on meeting their monthly obligations.
State seeking death penalty in murder of South Florida Lyft driver
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a Florida man accused of murdering a Lyft driver whose car he allegedly stole in an attempt to escape another killing.
Nat Moore Trophy nominee: Willis McGahee, LB at Christopher Columbus HS
Willis McGahee, a student athlete who plays linebacker for Christopher Columbus High School, has a familiar name to many.
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Man, woman killed in murder-suicide at Miami Gardens shopping plaza
A man walked inside a Miami Gardens big box store Tuesday night and shot and killed a woman before exiting the store and turning the gun on himself
26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere found dead at Baltimore apartment building; homicide investigation underway
Police said Pava LaPere's body was found with signs of blunt-force trauma Monday morning. LaPere was the CEO of EcoMap.
Rising rents in South Florida stir concern
Skyrocketing rents in South Florida have led some renters to get creative on meeting their monthly obligations.
State seeking death penalty in murder of South Florida Lyft driver
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a Florida man accused of murdering a Lyft driver whose car he allegedly stole in an attempt to escape another killing.
Nat Moore Trophy nominee: Willis McGahee, LB at Christopher Columbus HS
Willis McGahee, a student athlete who plays linebacker for Christopher Columbus High School, has a familiar name to many.
Florida News
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U.S. Supreme Court to discuss social media law
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
Florida tourism numbers dip in second quarter
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools to offer new, free food options
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about male penguins
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
Politics
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Biden's dog, Commander, bites Secret Service staff again
There have been at least 11 documented attacks by the German shepherd against Secret Service staff going back nearly a year.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
DeSantis, Newsom to debate on Fox News
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking time out from debating fellow 2024 Republican presidential contenders to take on a Democrat, California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Beware of price gouging and scams in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Some less scrupulous individuals are out to make a quick buck at the expense of those who are experiencing hardship during natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left a federal courtroom in handcuffs Friday when a judge revoked his bail after concluding that the fallen cryptocurrency wiz had repeatedly tried to influence witnesses against him.
It's iced coffee season all year long now
Cold drinks are hotter than ever
FDA approves OTC birth control pill
U.S. officials approve first over-the-counter birth control pill, a move that will broaden access for women and teens, the Associated Press reports.
Avoiding compulsive shopping on Amazon Prime Day
For many, it can be fun waiting for the next lightning deal or scooping up things you want at crazy sale prices. But for others, it's not fun at all.
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South Florida family aims to raise awareness of sickle cell anemia
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and while those who have it often report being in pain, millions have the trait and don't even know it
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Broward mom works to educate others about toll of sickle cell anemia
A grieving Broward County mother is working to garner support for sickle cell survivors who have grappled with an overlooked side of the disease.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Nearly 91K COVID fatalities reported statewide
The number of Florida residents who have died of COVID-19 since early 2020 is nearing 91,000.
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Best refrigerators in 2023
Ready for a new smart refrigerator that can do it all? All of our best refrigerator picks are on sale now.
The best Halloween lawn decorations in 2023, including the viral big skeleton
Already thinking about Halloween? Get these lawn decorations in time for spooky season.
Best safes in 2023 for your documents and valuables
Protect your important items with a new safe.
Best gas ranges in 2023
Many of these gas ranges are on sale now.
The best air fryer deals on Amazon ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days sale
Hurry -- these early October Prime Day deals won't last.
Facing South Florida
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Facing South Florida for Sept. 24: Florida COVID Concerns
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede interviews former Florida surgeon general Dr. Scott Rivkees for his opinion.
Facing South Florida for Sept. 24: One-on-One with State Rep. Danny Perez
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks with the next Speaker of the Florida House on a number of issues and policies.
PART TWO: Facing South Florida for Aug 20: Back to School with the Superintendents
Jim also interviews the presidents of the Broward and Miami-Dade teacher unions about educators' concerns
Facing South Florida: Broward, Miami-Dade superintendents
Jim's exclusive interview with Peter Licata and Jose Dotres
State Attorney Monique Worrell Suspended
Guest: Christian Ziegler, Republican Party of Florida Chair
Entertainment
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WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother, Travis, play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.