Will Nikolas Cruz life sentence spur reform for Florida's death penalty law?
Until 2016, Florida law allowed trial judges to impose a death sentence if a majority of the jurors agreed.
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Until 2016, Florida law allowed trial judges to impose a death sentence if a majority of the jurors agreed.
As the case against convicted mass murder Nikolas Cruz draws to a close, it was a difficult day for many in the court Tuesday as both sides delivered their closing arguments.
A man who allegedly shot another man at a local apartment complex before barricading himself into a Miami home was in critical condition after he allegedly turned the gun on himself,
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death last month of a Miami-Dade grandmother who was an innocent bystander caught during an exchange of gunfire by rival gang members
The Mexican telenovela star was convicted of murder in a 2019 road rage murder that happened in Miami.
An officer with the Miami-Dade Police Department has been relieved of duty and is under investigation after the officer allegedly fired his gun in the air following a domestic dispute with his wife at their home in Sunrise.
Customers who get ripped off using the bank-run online payment system seldom get their money back, lawmaker claims.
Police said a person was in custody after gunfire rang out Wednesday afternoon at a Walmart in southwest Miami-Dade County, authorities said.
A restitution order that was still being finalized is meant to cover the cost of treatment for herpes and psychotherapy.
A Pembroke Pines firefighter is facing drug-related charges after he was arrested Sunday.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man who was caught on a store surveillance camera placing his phone under the dress of an unsuspecting female shopper.
A man was caught on camera placing a phone underneath a woman's dress, and detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office North Lauderdale District are seeking the public's help to locate the individual who committed this sickening act. According to investigators, the crime occurred at approximately 6:47 p.m., Friday, Sept 9, at 7900 W. McNab Road. Surveillance video of the incident shows the female victim dressed in a floral dress browsing through the cosmetic aisle of a store. A man wearing a teal baseball cap and dark-colored clothes is then seen walking toward the victim before bending down and extending his arm under the woman's dress. In the subject's hand is a cellphone, which detectives believe he used to videotape and or take pictures of the victim's undergarments without her permission or knowledge. Detectives say the man in the video is 30-year-old Ciano Brown. They said Brown was arrested last year in Miami-Dade County for voyeurism. A warrant has been issued for his arrest in this case for one count of video voyeurism. Anyone with information on Brown's whereabouts is asked to contact BSO North Lauderdale District Detective Nezar Hamze at 954-722-5800 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States.
A tow truck driver shot and killed the owner of a car that was being repossessed Wednesday morning when the two fought during the attempted car take back.
A tow truck driver shot and killed the owner of a car that was being repossessed Wednesday morning when the two fought during the attempted car take back.
It's been six months since Collette Black's world was shattered. In March, her 34-year-old son Steven Black was shot to death at a neighborhood convenience store.
Police were investigating after a man was hurt when someone opened fire overnight at a Pompano Beach apartment complex, authorities said.
Police in Lauderhill were searching Tuesday for clues after the body of a man was found near the tennis courts of an apartment complex.
The Florida Highway Patrol was searching for the person in an SUV who allegedly began shooting at other motorists on Interstate 95 i Miami-Dade during the Monday afternoon commute.
A suspect was in custody after three men were shot in northwest Miami-Dade Sunday, authorities said.
An Okaloosa County Chick-fil-A worker temporarily tabled his fast food restaurant duties to come to the aid of a carjacking victim.
In a surprise move, defense attorneys for Nikolas Cruz announced Wednesday that it has rested its case, prompting a rebuke from the judge.
Surveillance video shows a man being viciously attacked with an aluminum bat at a West Miami-Dade condominium complex and the victim, his son and Miami-Dade Police are all appealing for the public's help in this case.
The Broward County sheriff is investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead while another man was injured during the attack.
A 12-year-old boy is speaking out for the first time after he says a teenager shot him at a school bus stop last Thursday morning after demanding his cell phone.
City of Miami police are investigating the shooting death of an 89-year-old woman on Friday night.
According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, just after 8:30 a.m., crews were called to the incident in the 1200 block of Northeast 38th Street.
A strong cold front impacting South Florida could send temperatures into the 40s Tuesday morning, and leave cold-stunned iguanas falling from trees.
As in previous strikes, U.S. officials did not release the identities of those killed, or offer evidence that they were smuggling narcotics or posed a threat to the U.S.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
The CBS Miami Next Weather team is tracking a strong cold front set to usher in arctic air and chilly temperatures Monday night into Tuesday morning.
According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, just after 8:30 a.m., crews were called to the incident in the 1200 block of Northeast 38th Street.
A strong cold front impacting South Florida could send temperatures into the 40s Tuesday morning, and leave cold-stunned iguanas falling from trees.
As in previous strikes, U.S. officials did not release the identities of those killed, or offer evidence that they were smuggling narcotics or posed a threat to the U.S.
Cities across Broward and Miami-Dade will host Veterans Day 2025 events on Nov. 11 to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
As in previous strikes, U.S. officials did not release the identities of those killed, or offer evidence that they were smuggling narcotics or posed a threat to the U.S.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.
Britain's public broadcaster has been criticized for editing a speech President Trump made on Jan. 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the Capitol in Washington.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede sits down with Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for an in-depth interview about the state's review of spending across several counties.
Property taxes are sure to come up at the 2026 legislation session, which convenes in early January.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
A recent report found high levels of lead in some protein powders and shakes, but demand among U.S. consumers has soared.
"They went in and fired entire programs, even statutorily mandated by law programs they cut entirely," she told CBS News. "So there is no staff to do this work anymore."
Resident Frances Martin was there Friday and five years ago when Gov. Ron DeSantis came to John Knox to unveil the 'new' COVID vaccine.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Cher spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decades working in music, movies and fashion — along with her latest project: Cherlato.
An auction house is set to take bids on some iconic Hollywood memorabilia, from the suit worn by the "Elf" himself, to Marty McFly's hoverboard.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.