Florida Man Pleads Guilty In $1M Plot To Scam Elderly People
Florida man is at it again. That's because a Miami Gardens man has pleaded guilty to a charge that he defrauded more than two dozen elderly people out of nearly $1 million.
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Florida man is at it again. That's because a Miami Gardens man has pleaded guilty to a charge that he defrauded more than two dozen elderly people out of nearly $1 million.
Two Opa-Locka men are accused of stealing mail from drive-thru mailboxes at the Lighthouse Point Post Office, including vote-by-mail ballots.
A Virginia man was denied bond in Miami-Dade County court on Tuesday, after police found a decomposing body in the trunk of his car after he was involved in a crash.
A Virginia man involved in a single car accident on the Palmetto Expressway is now charged with murder after a dead body was found in his trunk.
Police are investigating a double shooting in Miami.
Miami police are searching for the gunman who shot up a Miami home, leaving one man dead and three people injured, including a baby.
A Georgia man is out of $9,000 in cash after a flirtatious bar encounter at a local casino ended up with him being drugged and his money taken by an unknown woman inside a Dania Beach hotel room.
The man accused of shooting a Miami-Dade police detective Tuesday night is officially under arrest.
Miami police are investigating the death of a man who was found on a transit bus.
A Miami-Dade police detective is recovering Wednesday after being shot in the ear while on duty.
The Broward Sheriff's Office has arrested the driver they say hit and killed two men who were riding a scooter in Pompano Beach early Sunday.
Miami police are looking for a woman involved in a home invasion robbery last month.
Police are investigating a shooting and crash on Miramar Parkway in Miramar.
The FBI is releasing photographs of a female bank robber wanted for stealing money from a Dania Beach bank at gunpoint.
A Miami home was targeted by a burglar, not once but twice in five days, and now Miami police are asking for the public's help in identifying the bold repeat burglar.
A carjacking in Miramar late Sunday night ended in gunfire, one person shot, and another in handcuffs.
A man was taken into custody, his female passenger detained, following a police pursuit through Broward County.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is integrating new technology to keep the streets safer.
Florida NFL player Joshua J. Bellamy has been charged in a federal criminal complaint with fraudulently obtaining $1.2 million in coronavirus relief funds and spending the money at a South Florida hotel and casino and on luxury goods such as Dior, Gucci and other designer items.
Two men were hospitalized on Thursday after a fight inside a vehicle ended with one man shot and another stabbed in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Opa Locka police are looking for the gunman involved in a deadly road rage shooting.
Miami-Dade police are investigating a shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade that has left a man hospitalized.
Miami-Dade Police homicide investigators are looking for the gunmen who opened fire on three people standing outside a home in Goulds which left two men dead and a teenage girl hospitalized.
Broward Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a homicide that they originally believed to be just a traffic crash.
There is a hefty reward offered for information leading to the arrest of a man who stole a car with a dog inside and when the vehicle was found, the dog was dead.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.
Miami Dolphins fans brought their South Florida spirit to Madrid, soaking up Spanish culture ahead of the team's historic game against the Washington Commanders.
South Carolina is set to execute the third man by firing squad since executions restarted in September 2024.
The Trump administration is considering a new import duty on 13 of Italy's largest pasta exporters, including Barilla and La Molisana.
Twin 4-year-old boys were critically shot inside their Orlando-area home, and their parents were arrested on child neglect and firearm charges, deputies said.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.
Miami Dolphins fans brought their South Florida spirit to Madrid, soaking up Spanish culture ahead of the team's historic game against the Washington Commanders.
South Carolina is set to execute the third man by firing squad since executions restarted in September 2024.
The Trump administration is considering a new import duty on 13 of Italy's largest pasta exporters, including Barilla and La Molisana.
Twin 4-year-old boys were critically shot inside their Orlando-area home, and their parents were arrested on child neglect and firearm charges, deputies said.
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.
A provision of shutdown deal authorizes senators to bring lawsuits if federal law enforcement seizes or subpoenas their data without notifying them, with potential damages of $500,000.
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. Our visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
Former President Obama surprised dozens of Korean and Vietnam War veterans by greeting their plane after it arrived in Washington for Veterans Day on a flight organized by a nonprofit group.
John Banuelos' case was unique among Capitol riot prosecutions because he was the only defendant accused of pulling and firing a gun while on Capitol grounds.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is "out of touch with where the party's base is."
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.
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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.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that aggressive conversations about him can quickly spiral online, prompting him to get 24/7 security.
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
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.