New 'Stand Your Ground' Hearing Rejected In Shooting Case
A South Florida appeals court Wednesday rejected arguments that a man convicted of manslaughter should receive a new hearing under the state's "stand your ground" self-defense law.
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A South Florida appeals court Wednesday rejected arguments that a man convicted of manslaughter should receive a new hearing under the state's "stand your ground" self-defense law.
The Broward County Public Schools system is seeking a 1/2 mill increase on the August 28 primary election ballot for its "Secure the Next Generation" initiative.
This year's two-day lobster miniseason ended Thursday night with plenty of lobsters for everyone.
Investigators are searching for two men caught on camera setting cars on fire.
Children ages 6 to 12 learn skills to manage their diabetes at Camp Roaring Sun, nearly all of them have type 1 diabetes.
SunPass toll transactions are starting to be processed, 22 days after a $287 million upgrade to the system was expected to be completed.
A South Florida mom claims her five-year-old son was bullied by his kindergarten teacher.
Covered in seaweed is not how we like to see our South Florida beaches.
Miami-Dade police are looking for a suspect accused of vandalizing a Miami Wendy's restaurant
The U.S. Coast Guard is warning boaters about a major radio outage for communications along the South Florida coast.
Pembroke Pines police officers responded to the scene of a 'barricaded subject' on Monday night.
A Central Florida man's nightmare behind bars is over after South Florida persecutors admitted they had the wrong guy.
A Honduran man who pleaded guilty to plotting to detonate a bomb in a Florida mall food court in support of the Islamic State extremist group was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison.
Subtropical Storm Alberto has strengthened slightly and picked up some speed.
A student was arrested in Hallandale Beach on Monday after police said he told another student he planned to kill everyone in the school.
The rain chance remains high the rest of the week and into the weekend due to the moist flow that will remain in place due to the non-tropical area of low pressure in the Northeast Gulf of Mexico.
Stay dry, folks! Rainy season officially began Tuesday and will continue through October 15th.
New details have emerged in a custody battle over a baby born in South Florida.
For as long as anyone can remember, rainy season begins in South Florida when the typical morning or afternoon rains come just about every day.
As if driving on I-95 in South Florida isn't dangerous enough.
Strong storms are expected to impact South Florida between 9:00 p.m. Sunday and 1:00 a.m. Monday.
The "National Water Dance" is a commitment to protecting the environment through the arts.
A major pop star from South Florida is paying it forward.
South Florida best selling author Brad Meltzer has a new book out.
South Florida is one of the most congested areas in the world.
Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring independence.
When deputies arrived, they said that the man was found with a gunshot wound at the Walmart parking lot located off McNab Road.
Critics have long alleged that the public housing erected following the 1999 landslides was built rapidly on risky terrain without proper oversight during the administration of former President Hugo Chavez.
The boards of trustees of the state's 28 public colleges will now be required to ensure all admitted students are citizens of the United States or lawfully present in the U.S., and undocumented immigrants will be blocked from adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials reported zero firework-related injuries last year and aim to maintain that record through increased public safety awareness.
Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring independence.
When deputies arrived, they said that the man was found with a gunshot wound at the Walmart parking lot located off McNab Road.
Critics have long alleged that the public housing erected following the 1999 landslides was built rapidly on risky terrain without proper oversight during the administration of former President Hugo Chavez.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
From major concerts and waterfront fireworks to hometown parades and family festivals, South Florida communities are celebrating America's 250th birthday.
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 court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."