Trayvon Martin's Mom Thanks Commission, Co-Workers
The mother of Trayvon Martin appeared before the Miami-Dade Commission on Tuesday morning to thank them for allowing her fellow county co-workers to donate their vacation time.
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The mother of Trayvon Martin appeared before the Miami-Dade Commission on Tuesday morning to thank them for allowing her fellow county co-workers to donate their vacation time.
Prosecutors in the George Zimmerman murder trial have released nearly 70 compact discs containing their witness list, photos, numerous hard copy documents, medical records, 9-1-1 call recordings, etc. to the defense.
A Miami-Dade fire captain, under fire for his controversial Facebook comments in the Trayvon Martin case has been demoted.
An entrepreneur has decided to cash in on the Trayvon Martin murder by creating a gun range target with a person in a hooded sweatshirt carrying Skittles and iced tea, exactly like Martin was wearing the night he was shot to death.
Thanks to her Miami-Dade County coworkers, Trayvon Martin's mother Sybrina Fulton, will be able to take an additional roughly eight months off from her county job.
"Neighborhood Watch" will now be known as just "The Watch."
Sanford's new interim police chief is on the job and said Friday he'll conduct an "A to Z" review following fallout from the Trayvon Martin shooting case.
The judge in the murder case against George Zimmerman has rejected the request by prosecutors for a gag order prevention discussion of the case, and has ordered the release of all documents filed with the court for public inspection.
The City of Sanford has tapped the former police chief of Colorado Springs to lead their police force.
A task force formed by Governor Rick Scott in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting met for the first time Tuesday in Tallahassee.
Well known civil rights leader, and sometimes controversial activist, Rev. Jesse Jackson is not one known for holding his tongue.
George Zimmerman, the man charged in the shooting death of Miami teen Trayvon Martin, had a scheduled hearing in Sanford, Florida Friday morning but he stayed in hiding as expected and did not attend.
Despite claiming in a court hearing that he is broke, a website set up by George Zimmerman has raised more than $200,000, according to his attorney.
Dozens of concerned citizens took part in a protest Wednesday in connection with controversial comments made by a Miami-Dade Fire Department Captain in the Trayvon Martin case.
Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee, who was criticized for not charging George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin shooting investigation, remains on paid leave and under the microscope.
In an odd turn of events, the city commission which gave a no-confidence vote to police chief Bill Lee following the investigation into the death of Trayvon Martin refused to accept his resignation Monday afternoon at a sp0ecial commission meeting, with come commissioners saying they felt the chief was being railroaded out of office.
Judge Kenneth Lester agreed with a motion from the news media and has agreed to unseal the court file in the George Zimmerman case.
The attorney for George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch captain who shot and killed 17-year old Trayvon Martin, has apologized for the apology Zimmerman made to Martin's parents during his bond hearing last Friday.
In a surprise move, George Zimmerman took the witness stand at his bond reduction hearing Friday morning and made a brief statement directed at the parents of Trayvon Martin, saying he was sorry for the loss of their son. Minutes later, a judge set a bond of $150 thousand for Zimmerman, setting the stage for his release from jail.
Miami-Dade School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho reflects on the events following Trayvon Martin's death.
In the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin shooting, Gov. Rick Scott said he would form a Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection to look into the state's gun laws. On Thursday, he's set to announce who will be on the panel.
The replacement of a judge to preside over the trial of George Zimmerman, the Sanford neighborhood watch captain who shot and killed 17-year old Trayvon Martin, will not delay Friday's bond hearing.
Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, and her son Jahvaris Fulton are attended a South Florida memorial service Wednesday afternoon in Trayvon's memory.
South Florida civil rights leaders held a protest Wednesday in connection with controversial comments made by a Miami-Dade Fire Department Captain in the Trayvon Martin case.
Circuit Court Judge Jessica Recksiedler has disqualified herself from the George Zimmerman second-degree murder case over Trayvon Martin. Instead Judge Kenneth Lester will take over the trial.
Some spring breakers agree that the atmosphere is tamer than usual, but others say they haven't experienced the strict enforcement.
The investigation started back in 2023, but this week, more people were arrested for allegedly participating in the scheme.
They face several charges, including conspiracy to commit racketeering, dealing in stolen property, and organized retail theft.
Every Saturday morning, women of all ages and backgrounds gather at Sixty Vines in downtown Miami for the weekly walk. Over the last five months, the group has continued to grow.
Police say a vehicle struck three pedestrians at the intersection of W. Sunrise Blvd. and Yellow Toucan at approximately 1:44 p.m., in front of the mall's southeastern exit.
Some spring breakers agree that the atmosphere is tamer than usual, but others say they haven't experienced the strict enforcement.
The investigation started back in 2023, but this week, more people were arrested for allegedly participating in the scheme.
They face several charges, including conspiracy to commit racketeering, dealing in stolen property, and organized retail theft.
Every Saturday morning, women of all ages and backgrounds gather at Sixty Vines in downtown Miami for the weekly walk. Over the last five months, the group has continued to grow.
Police say a vehicle struck three pedestrians at the intersection of W. Sunrise Blvd. and Yellow Toucan at approximately 1:44 p.m., in front of the mall's southeastern exit.
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.
Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The House Ethics Committee announcement comes one day after the Texas primary, which resulted in Rep. Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera heading to a runoff.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has rescinded a policy that prohibited political appointees at the Justice Department from attending campaign events or fundraisers, according to a memo seen by CBS News.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced friendly Republicans and critical Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, where she testified about the administration's immigration agenda.
The measure was pushed by the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank funded by billionaires, whose intention is to eliminate public sector unions.
Frank Mora noted that the Trump Administration does not want the total collapse of the Cuban government because it could prompt an exodus of refugees from the island to the United States.
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Alyssa Alhadeff and Alex Schachter were murdered eight years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now, their parents are championing legislation to ensure that the tragedy never happens again.
As the partial government shutdown gets underway, Moskowitz argued that ICE should be reformed.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
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In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.