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A Florida man connected to a Miami gang is facing a felony charge after being arrested for scamming a Florida Keys man out of nearly $20,000, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
The incident prompted authorities to evacuate both the lower and upper levels of Terminal 4 as a precaution while deputies conducted a security sweep.
"This morning. We were supposed to leave here at 6 o'clock. We got here. The lady said no flights, no connecting flights," said Brenda Boyd, a passenger.
Friday marks day 10 of the government shutdown and the first day that federal workers will not receive a full paycheck. That includes air traffic controllers and TSA employees at MIA and FLL.
TSA workers are considered essential employees, meaning they must continue to work through the shutdown even as their paychecks are delayed.
While Democrats and Republicans trade blame on Capitol Hill, thousands of local employees are left working without pay or watching critical services grind to a halt.
A ground delay was in effect for both airports as storms caused cancellations and delays Monday afternoon.
A man was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman and her daughter in a recent Broward road rage incident.
Cellphone video shows a disturbing road rage incident when the woman and her daughter were leaving the airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued temporary flight restrictions for both airports after SpaceX confirmed that its Starship vehicle suffered a "rapid unscheduled disassembly."
The spectacle came after SpaceX's Starship rocket suffered a failure during ascent, sending fragments into the atmosphere.
The low-cost airline, headquartered in Dania Beach, updated its contract of carriage outlines restrictions.
The North Bay Village Police Department announced that 10 officers will join law enforcement agencies from across the country.
Their bodies were found when the plane landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport late Monday.
According to the FAA, over 75% of stowaway attempts in aircrafts from 1947 to 2020 ended in death.
The bodies were found during a routine inspection after the plane landed.
A survivor of the mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport recounts the events of that day.
TSA's 10 busiest days were all in 2024.
American Airlines says its systems are restored after a software outage preventing weight and balance calculations grounded all flights nationwide.
Spirit CEO gives CBS News Miami exclusive looked at Operational Control Center
CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten goes on an exclusive tour of Spirit Airlines' Operational Control Center in Dania Beach as the carrier braces for record holiday travel, including at its biggest location, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
AAA is forecasting travel will be in record numbers.
CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten was at the airports in Fort Lauderdale and Miami where people are already leaving for Thanksgiving. AAA predicts record numbers across the nation during the holiday period.
The airline assured travelers that flights and pricing would remain unaffected for the time being.
All major airlines have once again halted travel to Haiti due to gang violence.
The City of Miami's mayoral runoff candidates, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former Miami City Manager Emilio Gonzalez, face off in a live debate from the CBS Miami studio.
Esha Dawkins, still living with a bullet in her neck, calls for more cameras on I-95 to curb road rage violence.
She faces a 15-count indictment alleging theft, money laundering, and a straw donor scheme.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on lawmakers to address concerns regarding "puppy mills" during the upcoming legislative session in January.
The impact of the Republicans' tax and spending law could result in the "largest refund season of the last decade," a Wall Street report says.
The City of Miami's mayoral runoff candidates, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former Miami City Manager Emilio Gonzalez, face off in a live debate from the CBS Miami studio.
Esha Dawkins, still living with a bullet in her neck, calls for more cameras on I-95 to curb road rage violence.
She faces a 15-count indictment alleging theft, money laundering, and a straw donor scheme.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on lawmakers to address concerns regarding "puppy mills" during the upcoming legislative session in January.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
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.
The City of Miami's mayoral runoff candidates, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former Miami City Manager Emilio Gonzalez, face off in a live debate from the CBS Miami studio.
The Trump administration has for months planned to close the Justice Department Community Relations Service.
The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to "refuse illegal orders."
The annual turkey pardoning is a favorite tradition at the White House.
A man who threatened to burn a Quran in Dearborn last week during an anti-Islam protest is now filing a federal hate crime lawsuit against the city.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
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.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Health experts reveal that many Americans indulge in a staggering 4,500 calories during this festive meal.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
The once-daily, prescription eye drop is said to help combat presbyopia.
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.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.