Tragic Death Moves Broward Commissioner To Ban Addictive Drug
The suicide of a 20-year-old man addicted to a powerful new drug has sparked a Broward commissioner to push for its ban.
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The suicide of a 20-year-old man addicted to a powerful new drug has sparked a Broward commissioner to push for its ban.
A multiple murder-suicide that happened in Bell, which involved six children, has caused the community to question Florida's Department of Children and Families' role after they missed several preceding alarms.
The family of a young Florida boy, who took his own life because he was the victim of bullying, is heartbroken and spoke to the media for the first time.
Suspended Broward Sheriff Deputy Eduardo Mesa bonded out of jail Thursday evening.
The family of Junior Seau has opted out of a proposed NFL legal settlement with former players over concussion-related injuries.
Williams passing has shed light on his overall health; both mental and physical.
Sad news out of Hollywood. Actor Robin Williams has died. He was 63-years-old.
The husband of former Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris was found dead Tuesday morning at the couple's Sarasota home.
Miami-Dade police say they believe they have found body of Gerardo Nales, the man who fell from plane, but are awaiting "official identification."
An argument between two men inside a restaurant turned deadly Saturday. Miami Police responded to Sabor Nica Restaurant at 49 NW 12th Avenue just after 5 p.m. Saturday where a man was shot multiple times.
The death of a 12-year-old Florida girl who authorities say committed suicide due to long-time bullying has led to the arrest of two young girls.
An inmate at a Stock Island jail died Friday afternoon.
Several fundraisers were held over the weekend to help cover funeral expenses for a Lakeland girl who committed suicide after being bullied for months.
There has been a stunning increase in the suicide rate among middle aged Americans, 28-percent in a decade, according to a new government report released recently.
Paris Jackson, the daughter of late pop legend Michael Jackson, was hospitalized Wednesday after an apparent suicide attempt, according to reports.
Grief counselors were called into a Broward High School on Wednesday after a 17-year star soccer player with a bright future took her own life.
The roommate of a former University of Central Florida student who plotted an attack on campus says he barely spoke to his housemate and had no idea what he was planning to do.
Perhaps there was one heartbreak too many for Mindy McCready. The former country star apparently took her own life Sunday afternoon in Heber Springs, Ark. Authorities say McCready died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot to the head and an autopsy is planned. She was 37, the mother of two young sons.
In the wake of tech activist Aaron Swartz taking his life earlier this month, there has been a lot of discussion about how to get suicidal people help before it's too late.
For the first time, researchers may be able to detect the devastating brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy, in living people. The discovery, reported in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, could hold huge ramifications for football players.
Martha Ryce, a Redland native who dedicated her life to advocate for missing children after the murder of her brother Jimmy Ryce, has died at the age of 35.
Junior Seau, one of the NFL's best and fiercest players for nearly two decades, had a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide last May, the National Institutes of Health told The Associated Press on Thursday.
With local sports having the night off, I thought I'd address two topics that are making news across the sports world Thursday morning, concussions and football; and separately, the steroids-era in sports. Plus, we'll update the Heat's situation as they continue their road trip.
A South Florida family reeling from the death of a 13 year old girl killed on a Homestead school bus has been dealt another devastating blow.
A Florida Keys charter school principal died—the victim of a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
The teenager was born in the United States, as was her brother. Her mother, who has lived in South Florida for nearly 20 years, had been residing in the U.S. under TPS.
A University of Pennsylvania psychologist says self-harm is often a signal of crisis, as Hilton's family provides an update on his condition.
The shooter stayed at the scene and was detained; neighbors say the driver fired in self-defense.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
Police say Sarahi Azucena Gonzalez hit the younger child first with a closed fist and a broom.
The teenager was born in the United States, as was her brother. Her mother, who has lived in South Florida for nearly 20 years, had been residing in the U.S. under TPS.
A University of Pennsylvania psychologist says self-harm is often a signal of crisis, as Hilton's family provides an update on his condition.
The shooter stayed at the scene and was detained; neighbors say the driver fired in self-defense.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
Police say Sarahi Azucena Gonzalez hit the younger child first with a closed fist and a broom.
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 Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
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 sordid life of Fabian Basabe is one CBS Miami first began covering on this show three years ago.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC 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.
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.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.