Family pleas clash with prosecutors in Jason Banegas death penalty phase
Jurors hear wrenching testimony about Banegas' troubled upbringing, his mother's abuse, and the lasting grief of Officer Chirino's loved ones.
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Jurors hear wrenching testimony about Banegas' troubled upbringing, his mother's abuse, and the lasting grief of Officer Chirino's loved ones.
Residents oppose development at 1301 S. Ocean Drive, citing overdevelopment concerns, while city officials weigh a billion‑dollar lease.
The victim was in his late 30s with a spinal injury.
Cooler weather is pushing into South Florida over the next few days, and you may want to grab the umbrella before leaving the house this weekend.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a house fire in Broward County early Wednesday morning, officials say.
An investigation is underway in Broward County after a "domestic incident" occurred in Davie on Wednesday morning, officials say.
Darrell Collins marks the anniversary of his younger son's unsolved killing while giving back to South Florida families.
Higgins defeated former city manager Emilio Gonzalez with 59% of the vote, pledging to tackle housing affordability, climate resilience, and restore trust at City Hall.
The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL) is distributing 700 holiday food baskets, or Jabas, to families across Miami-Dade at loanDepot park in Miami on Wednesday.
Attorneys argue his childhood trauma and mental health struggles should spare him from execution in officer's killing.
Police say a longtime employee funneled hundreds of refund checks to her husband and son.
Residents say the nonstop roar of engines and late-night street racing is disrupting daily life, sparking calls for stricter enforcement and community action.
It's going to be a cooler, mostly cloudy and breezy Tuesday in South Florida with some scattered showers.
A South Florida man being held at "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades says he wants to be deported due to conditions within the facility.
Miami Art Week has come to a close after drawing in art lovers from around the World.
It's going to be a wet and warm start to the workweek across South Florida with showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and evening hours.
The College Football Playoff will play 2 games at Hard Rock Stadium. Quarterfinal game on Jan. 1st and the Championship on Jan. 19th.
The Panthers are go bowling after finishing 7-5 and will play in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl in Dallas against UTSA on Friday, Dec. 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.
The defense for Jason Banegas, who admitting to killing a police officer in Hollywood in 2021, is addressing the jury during the penalty phase of the trial
An investigation is underway in Broward County after a truck crashed into the front of a business on Monday morning.
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is expected to appear in a New York court Monday on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
The number of homeless veterans in Florida is dropping dramatically, and programs like the Mission United program by United Way in Broward County are playing a role in that.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are Major League Soccer champions, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 and earning their first MLS Cup title on Saturday.
Authorities say more than 150 fake designer items were seized as part of Operation Safe Holidays.
Florida voters will cast ballots Tuesday in a primary that will decide November's matchups, including the contenders for governor.
Authorities say a man was fatally shot after an argument in northwest Miami-Dade on Monday evening, and the suspect is still at large.
A Miami-area mother is facing child neglect charges after police say she left her six-year-old son alone at a Sunny Isles Beach playground for nearly an hour at night.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
A late-night recording session in a Hollywood, Florida home used as a studio turned deadly when gunfire erupted, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized.
Florida voters will cast ballots Tuesday in a primary that will decide November's matchups, including the contenders for governor.
Authorities say a man was fatally shot after an argument in northwest Miami-Dade on Monday evening, and the suspect is still at large.
A Miami-area mother is facing child neglect charges after police say she left her six-year-old son alone at a Sunny Isles Beach playground for nearly an hour at night.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
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 Florida primary is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Gov. Ron DeSantis toured the state harping on the need for a major cut to property taxes, at times questioning why property taxes should exist at all.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
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.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
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.
As Florida attorney general, it was Moody and her office that approved the diversion of $10 million of taxpayer money to the Hope Florida Foundation
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.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
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.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.