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It took less than nine hours for a jury to convict Dr. Conrad Murray of involuntary manslaughter in the death of singer Michael Jackson.
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It took less than nine hours for a jury to convict Dr. Conrad Murray of involuntary manslaughter in the death of singer Michael Jackson.
A 2008 jailhouse video has been released by a Florida judge depicting them moment Casey Anthony learned the remains of her two year old missing daughter Caylee had been found.
Andy Rodriguez, the former Coral Gables High School student, who was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of classmate Juan Carlos Rivera is scheduled to be sentenced in November.
The former caretaker for Rilya Wilson, the 4-year-old foster child whose disappearance led to a scandal and shake up at Florida's welfare agency, is expected to face a jury next month.
It's been nearly four years since a Miami Carol City Senior High School teacher was shot outside the school in an attempted armed robbery.
The Hollywood man accused of killing his mother made an appearance in Broward's criminal courthouse Friday as his attorney asked a judge for a speedy trial.
Cuba's "Supreme People's Court" has rejected a plea by a Maryland man to have his sentence reduced or eliminated, after he was convicted of violating Cuban law by bringing satellite and communication equipment into the country illegally.
A Miami-Dade homicide detective took the stand Wednesday in the Coral Gables High School stabbing murder trial.
For the first time since the trial of a Coral Gables High student got underway, jurors heard from the student accused in the death of a classmate Tuesday afternoon.
It has been nearly two years since a Coral Gables High School student was arrested and accused of stabbing another student to death in the crowded high school's courtyard.
When Anthony was acquitted of murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, hundreds of thousands of people captivated by the case -- and certain of her guilt -- poured their rage into postings on Facebook and the micro-blogging site Twitter.
He was a high school dropout, a former bikini salesman and a deadbeat dad who barely made it into the Florida bar. But now he's one of the most talked about attorneys known for pulling off what some are calling one of the most stunning court victories in history.
During this Independence Day the beach and the BBQ are on the back burner for some South Floridians. Instead, many are "glued" to their television watching the Casey Anthony trail.
A jury heard closing arguments on a three-year-old rape case Wednesday afternoon following a day and a half long trial against a 29-year-old alleged serial rapist.
A rape victim sat in a courtroom Tuesday afternoon and recounted the terrifying acts that had occurred to her more than three years ago.
The Casey Anthony trial is on hold until next week after the judge said a "legal matter" had come up.
Defense attorneys for a Florida mother charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter showed jurors several photos on Friday that they hope bolster their argument that the toddler drowned and wasn't murdered.
A court-appointed curator has recommended a site in Miami for the temporary crypt of former Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez.
A renowned forensic expert said the autopsy done on 2-year-old Caylee Anthony was "shoddy." the expert said it was a failure that Caylee's head was not opened during the official autopsy.
A forensic entomologist testifying in the trial of a Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter says he found insects related to decomposition in the trunk of Casey Anthony's car.
An FBI forensic expert says a hair removed from the trunk of Casey Anthony's car is consistent with hair from a dead body.
Only 12 people remained in the jury pool as Day 10 of jury selection got underway in the murder trial of Casey Anthony, an Orlando woman accused of killing her infant daughter.
There are lots of ways prospective jurors can be bounced off a jury panel. In the Clearwater jury selection for the murder trial of Casey Anthony, you can add Twitter to the list.
Half-a dozen potential jurors were dismissed Friday from the pool of prospective jury panelists in the trial of a Florida mother charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter.
A cyber tip about AI-generated images led to an arrest in Parkland. Advocates warn parents to closely monitor kids' use of AI apps.
After a triple shooting in Miramar left two 21-year-olds dead in Miramar, the community is holding a demonstration to honor the victims: 21-year-old Brianna Johnson, aka Dream Doll Brii, and 21-year-old Arthur Lee Johnson.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is inspired by Lionel Messi's success and wants to follow his path.
City staff have proposed cuts to spending on private contractors, aiming to rely instead on internal staff and part-time workers to handle tasks such as filling potholes, painting, and general building repairs.
Nina Diaz said the symptoms began suddenly, leaving her severely dehydrated and unable to move.
A cyber tip about AI-generated images led to an arrest in Parkland. Advocates warn parents to closely monitor kids' use of AI apps.
After a triple shooting in Miramar left two 21-year-olds dead in Miramar, the community is holding a demonstration to honor the victims: 21-year-old Brianna Johnson, aka Dream Doll Brii, and 21-year-old Arthur Lee Johnson.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is inspired by Lionel Messi's success and wants to follow his path.
City staff have proposed cuts to spending on private contractors, aiming to rely instead on internal staff and part-time workers to handle tasks such as filling potholes, painting, and general building repairs.
Nina Diaz said the symptoms began suddenly, leaving her severely dehydrated and unable to move.
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.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
The legislative proposal would allow the defense secretary to withhold "controlled unclassified information," potentially curbing public access to a wide range of defense records.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
Dotie Joseph said after talking with neighbors and looking at the field, she thinks she has plenty of experience to assume the governorship.
Perhaps the most controversial cut DeSantis made was the $15 million that would have gone to fund security efforts at Catholic schools in Miami-Dade County.
The likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Donalds, said he would vote for it, but as he told CBS Miami's Jim DeFede, if it does fail, they will tackle the issue again next year.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has had."
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in Georgia, Florida and other Southern states after 12 people became sick, the FDA says.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.