Grieving Miami Family: Disabled Single Father Died Protecting Teenage Son
The mother and sisters of a disabled, single father who was gunned down this past weekend say that he died while protecting his teenage son.
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The mother and sisters of a disabled, single father who was gunned down this past weekend say that he died while protecting his teenage son.
A man was shot and killed inside his house early Saturday afternoon.
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There were some dramatic moments inside a Fort Lauderdale courtroom Tuesday as a 69-year-old man who shot and killed a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agent in 2008 is seen on videotape clutching his own chest and having trouble breathing.
The man at the center of a 'Stand Your Ground' defense is giving his version of what led to a deadly shooting four years ago in Pembroke Pines.
Two people were rushed to North Broward Medical Center Friday night with what were described by police as "life threatening" injuries after each being shot in the chest.
A serial bank robber with a rap sheet that dates back to the 70s was shot and killed in a BSO deputy-involved shooting along I-95 in Pompano Beach Friday morning , according to BSO Sheriff Al Lamberti.
Testimony continued in a Broward County courtroom Thursday as a man accused of gunning down an off-duty federal agent in 2008 tries to convince a judge he did it in self defense.
A South Florida retiree is putting the state's Stand Your Ground law to the test.
Two men using AK-47 high-power machine guns attacked and killed two people Saturday morning.
Two off duty Tampa police officers were involved in a shooting of a naked woman who was allegedly threatening them.
A South Florida man was hospitalized Friday afternoon after being shot at a gas station.
Miami-Dade Police detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a man allegedly threatened the officer's life while she was conducting a traffic stop in Northwest Miami-Dade.
Police have released the name of the gunman who shot and killed three women in a Central Florida beauty salon before killing himself.
A man wanted by New York authorities in connection to the murder of his ex-girlfriend and her lover took his own life in northwest Miami-Dade.
Miami police are trying to figure out what led to a deadly shooting early Tuesday morning.
Family and friends say a man killed in Liberty City Monday night was popular local rapper Robert Labranche who went by the name "Bizzle."
United States Marshals are stepping up their search for Felipe Torrealba, wanted in Broward County in connection with a murder investigation and on an outstanding warrant in Miami-Dade for shooting at police officers.
A night watchman who was shot by Lauderhill Police who may have thought he was an intruder has died.
The driver of a car in Pompano Beach crashed into a decorative trim wall in front of a home while trying to avoid gunfire.
A family's plea for help has apparently paid off as Miami police make an arrest in the case of a murdered South Florida mother due to tips from the public.
Miami-Dade police continue to investigate a deadly shooting at a Northeast Miami-Dade apartment complex Friday morning.
The Broward Sheriff's Office has released the name of the man who was shot to death in the parking lot of a Tamarac apartment complex early Wednesday morning.
A Pompano Beach man has turned himself in to face charges stemming from a deadly shooting outside a market earlier this week.
Armed with assault rifles, members of the Broward Sheriff's SWAT team swept parts of a Tamarac apartment complex after a deadly shooting.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has made public body camera and surveillance footage capturing the fatal shooting of an alleged shoplifter by a deputy outside a Walmart.
After half a decade of anticipation and a major renovation, Huizenga Park returns as the heart of Fort Lauderdale's urban core.
Mayor Michael Jospeh claims surveillance footage shows him being threatened, prompting a formal complaint to local police.
A licensed nursing assistant from Pompano Beach was found guilty by a federal jury for orchestrating a massive health care and wire fraud conspiracy.
The Miami Dolphins had months to mull their options for a new general manager after firing longtime GM Chris Grier in October.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has made public body camera and surveillance footage capturing the fatal shooting of an alleged shoplifter by a deputy outside a Walmart.
After half a decade of anticipation and a major renovation, Huizenga Park returns as the heart of Fort Lauderdale's urban core.
Mayor Michael Jospeh claims surveillance footage shows him being threatened, prompting a formal complaint to local police.
A licensed nursing assistant from Pompano Beach was found guilty by a federal jury for orchestrating a massive health care and wire fraud conspiracy.
The Miami Dolphins had months to mull their options for a new general manager after firing longtime GM Chris Grier in October.
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.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
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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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.