Broward nursing assistant gets 9 years in $11M braces fraud scheme
A Broward man was sentenced to nine years in prison for running an $11.4 million scheme that billed Medicare for unnecessary orthotic braces sent to seniors.
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A Broward man was sentenced to nine years in prison for running an $11.4 million scheme that billed Medicare for unnecessary orthotic braces sent to seniors.
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is also tracking a massive wildfire in Collier County called the Newman Drive Wildfire.
President Trump says he's "not a fan" of Pope Leo XIV while defending a controversial AI image, as Miami's archbishop weighs in on the growing feud.
The victim was taken to a hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to be treated for injuries, and his condition is not currently known.
Prosecutors say she used stolen EBT cards to drain funds meant for hundreds of SNAP recipients in an eight-month scheme.
In Tuesday's Miami Proud, we are shining the spotlight on a local jewelry brand protecting the ocean and beaches in South Florida.
Plans for a 7-story, 600-bed student housing facility near NSU's sports complex are pulled following pushback from nearby residents.
Major carriers and small business owners alike are passing higher fuel costs onto customers as gas prices soar, squeezing profits for businesses and gig workers across Florida.
Advocates warn reductions to drug access, eligibility and provider contracts could disrupt care for thousands across South Florida.
New Florida condo laws are raising costs, prompting some South Florida owners to sell and creating opportunities for buyers.
As South Florida prepares to host seven FIFA World Cup games this summer, state budget leaders are considering proposals to distribute over $80 million in federal grants.
No arrests have been made, and Miami police said the investigation continues.
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Florida teenager Anna Kepner has been officially been charged as an adult in her killing.
Some damage was reported after the controlled implosion of the old Mandarin Oriental on Miami's Brickell Key on Sunday morning.
High temperatures in South Florida will climb into the low 80s on Monday afternoon with mostly sunny skies.
The three-day event draws more than 100,000 fans every year for the festival, which headlines largely country music acts while raising money for marine conservation.
BSO officials said the man was seen exposing himself and touching himself before he walked up behind a woman sitting in the grass.
From music stars to concertgoers, Day One kicked off to a booming start and for some, getting there was half the fun.
The mother, 30-year-old Annie Rivera, shed tears as she listened to Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy Glazer.
The event will take place at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, and viewers will be able to watch on CBS News Miami as well as other Paramount platforms.
Traffic around the Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale are expected to be congested.
We'll enjoy more sunshine and drier conditions on Friday afternoon, but isolated showers will still be possible.
The study began back in 2019, and the results of the study have surprised even the researchers.
CBS News Miami's Samantha Rivera shows us how UFC superstars are putting a spotlight on those being treated at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami.
From the basics to the more elaborate takedowns, John Wai Martial Arts Academy is teaching people more than just how to fight.
