Miami commission meeting erupts over allegations of abuse, extortion, "weaponization of government"
Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo described the hearing as a "kangaroo court" and accused Commissioner Miguel Gabela of more serious misconduct.
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Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo described the hearing as a "kangaroo court" and accused Commissioner Miguel Gabela of more serious misconduct.
CBS News Miami's Bri Buckley reports on Miami-Dade County announcing new technology to reach 911.
Miami Fire Rescue said one firefighter was taken to the hospital with heat exhaustion and a back injury, but is said to be in stable condition.
The ruling described a prison that does not have air conditioning or adequate ventilation in dormitories or in the dining area.
The allowance, proposed by the village manager in January, could cost the village up to $24,000 annually if all council members opt in.
Melenek Clarke, 21, who remains hospitalized after being shot by police, is facing several charges, including aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.
According to mall officials, the incident occurred in the courtyard near the slide tower.
Despite a Level 4 travel advisory and mounting dangers, many say their lives and work are in Haiti and they're willing to risk everything to go back.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, the suspects were county employees assigned to PortMiami as custodial workers.
Florida entered the night with a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and avoided a return trip to Sunrise by finishing the job on the road.
Officials said the operation underscores their ongoing efforts to enforce accessibility laws and ensure equitable access in public areas.
CBS News Miami showed the footage to travelers, who described the incident as "unacceptable, scary and concerning."
Ransom Everglades Middle and High Schools, along with Carrollton of the Sacred Heart, were placed on lockdown after the threat was made.
So far in 2025, the station has rescued 1,047 animals. According to the organization, 90 percent of those injuries are caused by human activity-most of them fishing-related.
Iris Goss said she had raised 41-year-old Clifford Harper since he was five years old and is demanding accountability in the case.
Nehemiah Johnson graduated Tuesday with strength, five weeks after his life was changed by an unsolved shooting.
According to the nonprofit Kids and Car Safety, three children have died so far in 2025 after being left in hot cars.
Miami Police said the officer was directing traffic at the intersection of Biscayne Boulevard and NE 2nd Street when the incident occurred.
Listings are now staying up for about 90 days, compared to 60 or fewer just a few years ago, according to Andrew Vogel, a loan officer with First Trust Capital.
Someone told Amanda Burns about the nonprofit Achieve Miami and its Teacher Accelerator Program or TAP.
Michelle Valcourt, a mom and registered nurse, began her career treating children deeply scarred by trauma.
South Florida continues to bake under high humidity and summertime heat, with daily rain chances increasing to 60% by early next week. NEXT Weather's Shane Hinton has the latest forecast.
A man was shot multiple times early Tuesday in Florida City and airlifted to the hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office responded shortly before 12:30 p.m. to reports of shots fired near the 18400 block of SW 86th Court.
Scattered showers and dangerous heat are in the forecast for South Florida this week, with rain chances increasing into the weekend.
More than 1,000 silver and gold coins worth about $1 million were recovered from a 1715 Spanish shipwreck off Florida's coast, a salvage company announced.
Spirit Airlines is ending service in nearly a dozen U.S. cities this week. The cuts could impact more than just those who fly with the budget airline.
Detainees arriving at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades are given color-coded uniforms and segregated based on criminal history and flight risk.
Miami quarterback Carson Beck is gearing up for a big game against Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Walmart says it will eliminate preservatives, plasticizers and other chemicals from its house food brands by 2027.
More than 1,000 silver and gold coins worth about $1 million were recovered from a 1715 Spanish shipwreck off Florida's coast, a salvage company announced.
Spirit Airlines is ending service in nearly a dozen U.S. cities this week. The cuts could impact more than just those who fly with the budget airline.
Detainees arriving at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades are given color-coded uniforms and segregated based on criminal history and flight risk.
Miami quarterback Carson Beck is gearing up for a big game against Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Walmart says it will eliminate preservatives, plasticizers and other chemicals from its house food brands by 2027.
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 Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a banner on its homepage Tuesday blaming the government shutdown on the "Radical Left."
The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding.
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Karla Hernandez-Mats, former president of the United Teachers of Dade, who is now the President of Educated We Stand.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Richard Lamondin, a South Florida businessman who is hoping to be the Democratic candidate next year against Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim DeFede speaks to Rep. Maxwell Frost about what is happening from the suspension of ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to the government threatening to go after journalists.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jennifer Jenkins, a Democrat from Brevard County who has just announced her candidacy to challenge Florida's junior Senator, Republican Ashley Moody, in 2026.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with state Sen. Joe Gruters, who is also the chair of the Republican National Committee about the assassination about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
Florida's surgeon general said he isn't ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Steve Tellefsen makes the rounds at Memorial Health Care's chemo unit, visiting people who are fighting cancer as an understanding ear.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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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.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The first episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following the comedian's return from the show's suspension drew a broadcast audience about four times larger than average.