South Florida woman loses life savings to text message scam
The scammer on the other end knew her name and convinced her that her phone had been hacked.
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The scammer on the other end knew her name and convinced her that her phone had been hacked.
A judge initially ordered the city to comply by January 15, but a stay was granted, giving the city an extension.
Officers cordoned off a large area with yellow tape as the investigation unfolded.
Some in South Florida are turning to raising chickens to save on eggs.
As egg prices surge and shortages persist due to the bird flu ravaging poultry flocks, some South Florida residents are turning to backyard chickens as an alternative.
Fort Lauderdale firefighters receive special training for pet rescues and first aid, treating animals with the same urgency as human victims.
Starting Wednesday, two-way traffic will return to a stretch of Ocean Drive and bike lanes will be eliminated.
Nathaniel "Traz" Powell was one of Miami's pioneering African American athletes.
UTD President Karla Hernandez-Mats said so far there have been no ICE threats on the district's campuses.
State Rep. Berny Jacques, R-Seminole, says corporate investors are pricing out Florida families.
The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. outside Cacique Restaurant at 112 W. Flagler St.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said that many South Florida customers of the state's Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will receive rate decreases this year.
Their competitive fire has fueled them to success, but their bond runs even deeper.
On Wednesday, county leaders met in Homestead to discuss potential improvements.
CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor spoke with members of the Venezuelan community in Weston.
Antonio Paez, 38, has been charged with false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Miriam Erice, 78, was arrested Tuesday and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury.
The incident, which police described as a domestic violence case, occurred around 4 p.m. in a food court vendor's kitchen.
The suspect is in custody, but authorities have not yet released his name or the name of the victim.
The study found that "compound flooding" will become more common.
Jaime Taylor has been charged with murder without premeditation.
BSO's Aviation Unit tracked the vehicle into Davie, where it crashed near Griffin Road and Davie Road.
What started as a dance group transformed into an organization impacting the lives of thousands of young girls.
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Filled with nicotine salts, the pouches are designed to be placed between the gums and lips.
Officers say the suspects used a nearby catwalk to target unlocked vehicles and were found with multiple stolen firearms.
Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and said officers had visited the home days earlier for another disturbance.
The incident took place while the family was on vacation.
Seven students disciplined over a silent demonstration argue the university's policy violates their First Amendment rights as a federal judge weighs whether to block FIU's actions.
Investigators say the animals appeared underweight and are now being evaluated at Broward Animal Care for possible health and behavioral issues before adoption or rescue.
Officers say the suspects used a nearby catwalk to target unlocked vehicles and were found with multiple stolen firearms.
Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and said officers had visited the home days earlier for another disturbance.
The incident took place while the family was on vacation.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
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.
Green will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto after gerrymandering reshaped the district to heavily favor Republicans.
The latest court filings in cases involving the Kennedy Center and the White House ballroom project detail the work being done at the two institutions.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.