After lifelong wait, 78-year-old Miami Gardens woman finally gets birth certificate
Jessie Lovette was born at home in Georgia in the 1940s, during segregation and never received a birth certificate.
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Jessie Lovette was born at home in Georgia in the 1940s, during segregation and never received a birth certificate.
The incident happened Friday night following a football game at Harris Field Park. Cellphone video shows a group of officers holding the 18-year-old on the ground.
This is the second Cancer Survivorship Summit hosted by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Critics argue parents already have the right to exemptions for medical or religious reasons through the state health department.
The meeting came after weeks of public friction between Tony and Deerfield Beach City Manager Rodney Brimlow.
Henry Quintero is charged with leaving the scene of a crash with no serious injury, reckless driving and refusal to submit to DUI testing.
The arrest of Johan Garcia on Jan. 1, 2022, stems from allegations of repeated sexual abuse of a 17-year-old female, beginning when she was 12, according to an arrest report.
Microschools — small, personalized learning hubs — are becoming a popular choice for families looking for flexibility across South Florida.
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the rainbow crosswalk is a distraction and a safety hazard.
The Weather Prediction Center has placed Broward and Miami-Dade under a marginal (Level 1) for flash flooding.
According to Hialeah police, the pair were traveling on West 12th Avenue when investigators say the man stabbed the woman, then turned the knife on himself.
Some South Florida residents welcomed the move against traffickers, while others expressed concern about potential retaliation.
The attorneys said the arrest stems from claims that he contacted his family after his son's death despite an injunction involving his wife.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. has carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-carrying vessel that departed from Venezuela, prompting mixed reaction from Venezuelans living in South Florida.
Instead of safeguarding his twilight years, investigators allege his caretaker siphoned his money, splurged on luxury travel and even tried to claim his home as her own.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said Michelson Jeancy faces charges of leaving the scene of a crash involving death and tampering with physical evidence.
The average price was $3.30 a gallon a year ago.
Her husband of 20 years is remembering the wife, mother and grandmother who was mauled to death by at least two dogs.
While the ban does not apply in the United States, dermatologists and salon owners say American consumers may want to take note.
Lisa Petrillo says The Pet Project helps keep thousands of people from all walks of life together with their pets.
The House Select Committee on Property Taxes is tentatively scheduled to meet during the afternoon of Sept. 22
Miami-Dade Detective Brian Young testified he raced to the chaotic scene with his gun already drawn after suspects inside a hijacked UPS truck opened fire at officers.
Highs will rise to the low 90s and it will feel like the low triple digits when the humidity is factored in.
The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m., according to the sheriff's office.
The City of Miami Police Department confirmed that Officer Sthephany Canizares has been relieved of duty.
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
The woman's attorney alleged that the state wanted to hold her client behind bars so she could be a witness against the man accused of beating her son.
A neighbor's doorbell camera caught the moments a Miami Gardens Police officer came into their house with his gun drawn.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting may have been a "domestic incident," the Broward Sheriff's Office said.
A man is dead following a major crash on the Dolphin Expressway that caused major traffic issues on Saturday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
The woman's attorney alleged that the state wanted to hold her client behind bars so she could be a witness against the man accused of beating her son.
A neighbor's doorbell camera caught the moments a Miami Gardens Police officer came into their house with his gun drawn.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting may have been a "domestic incident," the Broward Sheriff's Office said.
A man is dead following a major crash on the Dolphin Expressway that caused major traffic issues on Saturday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
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.
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
The 5-year-old immigrant boy taken into ICE custody alongside his father in Minnesota has an active immigration case and cannot be legally deported yet, records reviewed by CBS News indicate.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
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.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
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.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
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.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.