Miami woman accused of threatening parent with gun at elementary school, police say
The victim told police she feared for her life and her son's life.
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The victim told police she feared for her life and her son's life.
The Broward Sheriff's Office told CBS News Miami the incident happened around 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 6 near Northwest 27th Avenue and 13th Street.
Witnesses told police the shooting began when the suspect, 41-year-old Boyise Denmark, became upset that his son was sparring against someone he believed was bigger and older.
A South Florida woman helped rescue a green sea turtle entangled in a fishing trap’s buoy line while snorkeling off Key West, with guidance from The Turtle Hospital in Marathon.
BSO detectives arrested 40-year-old Pedro Jose Peña and charged him with lewd and lascivious behavior and written solicitation of a 16-year-old.
After another independent mechanic determined the car shouldn't be on the road, she hired a lawyer and went to arbitration.
Police activity is currently blocking the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike near Hollywood following a police chase on Friday afternoon.
The family-owned and operated restaurant in Fort Lauderdale carries a legacy that dates back to 1966.
The fee is one of several ideas in the proposed budget aimed at generating new revenue. But for frequent park visitors, the plan has struck a nerve.
All seven officers were arrested on charges that include battery on a detainee, tampering with physical evidence, failure to report use of force and perjury, officials said.
Advocates warn loss of subsidies could double Florida's uninsured rate to 9%.
Gen Z and millennial shoppers have been decorating early, posting spooky hauls in July and turning Halloween into a summer vibe.
Robin Starks, a 34-year law enforcement veteran, officially takes the helm after serving as interim chief.
In the afternoon, high temperatures will climb to the low 90s, but it will feel like the low 100s when the humidity is factored in.
Taylor Stanberry removed 60 invasive Burmese pythons and claimed the $10,000 Ultimate Grand Prize.
The Cessna was approaching North Perry Airport when it struck a tree in the Pine Villages neighborhood near Southwest 14th Street and 68th Boulevard.
A family's trip to Fort Lauderdale turned tragic when a girl was killed and her sister injured in a watercraft crash, as their father, who can't swim, jumped in to try to save them.
Leaders warn the cuts could jeopardize services for some of the county's most vulnerable residents.
CBS News Miami contacted a spokesperson for the City of Lauderdale Lakes and Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips.
Tensions between Deerfield Beach and the Broward sheriff have been escalating and reached a boiling point last week.
A 100-foot rusting vessel known as the "Yellow Submarine" was removed from a Marathon canal decades after a failed plan to turn it into a tourist attraction.
A 14-year-old girl died and her older sister was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after their personal watercraft crashed into a dock in Fort Lauderdale, officials said.
Overtown, once known as Colored Town, was a thriving hub for Black culture, dining and entertainment.
A decision about halting construction and operation at Alligator Alcatraz is expected before the end of the day.
According to Deerfield, BSO is asking for an additional $7.25 million to cover raises for hundreds of BSO deputies and firefighters.
Walking alongside local student-athletes, the rookies spent the afternoon learning about the neighborhood's rich history, its cultural impact, and the generations of Black leaders who shaped it.
Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the World Cup.
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Speaking at the iconic Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar dismissed the reforms as a last-ditch effort by Cuba's communist leadership to attract international financial support amid growing economic pressures.
In March 2027, the Black Press will mark 200 years since the publication of Freedom's Journal, the nation's first Black owned newspaper.
It's unknown how long the closure would last, and drivers are being urged to seek an alternate route.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
Walking alongside local student-athletes, the rookies spent the afternoon learning about the neighborhood's rich history, its cultural impact, and the generations of Black leaders who shaped it.
Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the World Cup.
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
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 Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
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.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
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.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.