Miami Gardens police chief denies racial bias claims in officers' lawsuit
Delma Noel-Pratt defends leadership as five Hispanic officers prepare federal lawsuit alleging discrimination.
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Delma Noel-Pratt defends leadership as five Hispanic officers prepare federal lawsuit alleging discrimination.
Great white shark sightings off the coast of Maine triggered warnings Wednesday for people to stay out of the water. Those sightings are not new in South Florida, but they do get a lot of attention.
The investigation began after two women reported that Manuel Garcia assaulted them during private therapy sessions, Miami police said.
Miami-Dade prosecutors say the man was caught on camera repeatedly abusing his 6-year-old stepson.
After months of debate, commissioners vote to build a new waste-to-energy plant at least half a mile from homes.
The yacht is now docked at Safe Harbor Marina in Fort Lauderdale, a major hub for the global superyacht industry.
The barcode-scanning app rates items based on nutrition, additives, and organic content — but experts urge caution.
Four deaths and 11 cases have been reported statewide this year, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The Cats will kick off their title defense with a three-game homestand in South Florida.
The mayor said there are no proposed service cuts to Metrorail, Metrobus or Metromover, but fares for Metrorail and Metrobus will rise.
In these situations, wildlife officials urge caution as displaced animals may appear in neighborhoods, parks, and roadways.
Commissioner Joe Carollo says city leaders are extending their terms; Mayor Suarez calls accusations "political performance."
Charter network aims to preserve venue with arts education and student programs.
Three people say they were beaten, robbed, and traumatized in a luxury apartment building where security systems failed.
Protesters stood in rain-soaked clothing in support of those detained inside the facility.
About 300 young women who have passed through their ranks have earned scholarships to colleges across the nation.
Families must now apply for free or reduced-price meals based on household income.
A ground delay was in effect for both airports as storms caused cancellations and delays Monday afternoon.
As storms failed to "pin" along the coastline, the worst-case scenarios did not develop.
Since a death is involved, the Broward Sheriff's Office has taken the lead in the investigation.
More and more people are adding weighted vests to their fitness routines.
Walking and working out is good for both physical and mental health, but have you considered stepping it up a notch? More and more people are adding weighted vests to their fitness routines.
While the Miami-Dade Sheriffs Office believes this to be an isolated incident, they said anyone else who feels victimized should come forward.
Teddy Bridgewater, 32, acknowledged the suspension in a Facebook post Sunday, saying he remains committed to the program.
It happened around 1 a.m. near Okeechobee Road.
Derrick White scored a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics pull away in the second half for a 129-116 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
The hand‑built display, crafted from 25,000 shells, deteriorated beyond repair this year, but its creator hopes to restore it for next Hanukkah.
County records show $50,000 in fines against the complex as an independent inspector finds humidity levels high enough to produce surface mold.
After decades serving South Florida as a trusted journalist, Eliott Rodriguez is leaving the anchor desk at CBS Miami to begin a new chapter focused on family.
Drone video shows dozens of vehicles, some with expired tags, as county code enforcement reviews potential violations.
Derrick White scored a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics pull away in the second half for a 129-116 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
The hand‑built display, crafted from 25,000 shells, deteriorated beyond repair this year, but its creator hopes to restore it for next Hanukkah.
Officials say an address in Northeast Miami-Dade County is connected to the Brown University shooting suspect.
County records show $50,000 in fines against the complex as an independent inspector finds humidity levels high enough to produce surface mold.
After decades serving South Florida as a trusted journalist, Eliott Rodriguez is leaving the anchor desk at CBS Miami to begin a new chapter focused on family.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 at the organization's annual conference.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami, The Ohio State University, University of Michigan and other institutions coauthored the study.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
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.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.