Tristin Murphy Act designed to fix problems exposed in CBS News Miami documentary
The legislation, Senate Bill 168, also known as the Tristin Murphy Act, was named after the 37-year-old father of two who killed himself in prison with a chainsaw.
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The legislation, Senate Bill 168, also known as the Tristin Murphy Act, was named after the 37-year-old father of two who killed himself in prison with a chainsaw.
Ted Scouten reports self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan arrived in Fort Lauderdale after leaving Romania where they were charged with human trafficking..
DeSantis called the move a major step in strengthening immigration enforcement.
For Rudolf Snyman and Carel De Beer, two South Africans who recently moved to Fort Lauderdale, the order represents a long-awaited opportunity for their community.
The officer suffered a shattered pelvis and two broken legs, according to police union president.
For Maria, an undocumented South Florida resident who came to the U.S. as a child, the policy is nothing short of terrifying.
Capt. Jeremiah Cooper was demoted to deputy and deputy Raul Ortiz was placed on paid leave.
Jean Cidelca, a passionate architect and historian, guides visitors through Overtown's soul, unveiling the rich tapestry of Black history woven into its streets.
Maria Esther Hernandez faces a charge of second-degree felony theft from an elderly person over $10,000.
Nesta Leelo was recognized for her strength, optimism and perseverance.
The cuts come as President Donald Trump pushes to shrink the size of the federal government.
The men fled the scene in a Chevrolet Malibu, but their actions were recorded by the dog owner's security cameras.
Police launched a search that led to Plantation, where the suspect was taken into custody.
The vigil was held just over a week after the killings and became more than a moment of remembrance. It was a call for change.
The event will take place Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Amerant Bank Arena.
Many Ukrainians in South Florida who have built a life in South Florida under TPS fear that stability is now in jeopardy.
The commission's 5-2 vote, following nearly two hours of debate, overturned previous decisions to table the measure.
Hollywood police responded with SWAT and K-9 units, setting up a perimeter around the area.
For now, the Panthers look to snap back after a rare 2025 home loss Saturday, a 2-1 Seattle win at Amerant Bank Arena.
Osgood was once a single mother, a college dropout with an arrest record. She was unhoused, living in her car and on the streets.
The attack happened shortly before 6 p.m. at a home near Southwest 15th Street and 190th Avenue.
Ruben Perales, 45, spent eight days at Broward Health North Medical Center after being struck while jogging.
Mario Sobalvarro faces felony burglary and theft charges.
As Pope Francis continues to fight for his health, South Florida's Catholic community continues to pray for his recovery.
On Monday, a new driver's license service point opened at the Miami-Dade tax collection building in Downtown Miami on NW 2 Avenue between NW 1 Street and NW 2 Street.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions "restrict the Cuban regime's ability to suppress the will of the Cuban people."
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
The strong onshore winds will keep the risk of dangerous rip currents high along our Atlantic beaches on Tuesday.
Alex Carabes said he saw something in Anthony Cruse that others may have overlooked.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions "restrict the Cuban regime's ability to suppress the will of the Cuban people."
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
The strong onshore winds will keep the risk of dangerous rip currents high along our Atlantic beaches on Tuesday.
Alex Carabes said he saw something in Anthony Cruse that others may have overlooked.
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 been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
The only remaining roadblock: Miami Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, who has so far refused to say when – or even if – he will allow the full commission to vote on it.
A group of Miami residents, including historian Marvin Dunn, filed suit last week in federal court to block the transfer of land for the proposed library.
CBS News Miami has confirmed from multiple sources that the Miami Dade State Attorney's office is investigating A3.
State Senator Rosalind Osgood is urging Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 22nd Congressional district.
In an interview on Facing South Florida, Wasserman Schultz said the Governor's efforts to redraw the maps will almost certainly violate the Fair Districts constitutional amendment voters in Florida passed in 2010.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
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.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" edges out "Mortal Kombat II" at the North American box office this weekend.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.