Holiday season brings rise in phone, internet scams
CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench spoke with two women in South Florida who said they had been victimized in past scams and they wanted to speak out to raise awareness and help people.
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CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench spoke with two women in South Florida who said they had been victimized in past scams and they wanted to speak out to raise awareness and help people.
The City of Fort Lauderdale approved a $1.975 million settlement with LaToya Ratlieff.
Art Miami marks its 34th year with an impressive lineup of 170 galleries from around the globe.
A pop art exhibit honoring legendary baseball icon Derek Jeter will take center stage at Art Miami, running Dec.https://cms.cbsnews.com/content/article 3-8.
The "kindness ambulance" makes its rounds on cold nights, when temperatures can be dangerous for those living on the streets.
Sources familiar with the transition tell CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump is considering naming Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as pick for Defense Secretary.
The "kindness ambulance" makes its rounds on cold nights, when temperatures can be dangerous for those living on the streets.
Miami-Dade County officials postponed a decision on the location of a new incinerator.
The three men were struck by a Jeep SUV while stopped on the shoulder of Southern Boulevard with their motorcycles.
A former Miami Police commander publicly defended a lawsuit she recently filed against the city.
The service will take place at iThink Financial Ampitheatre at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
To combat the problem, police increased enforcement and have issued 306 citations over the past 12 months.
The 2024 hurricane season will be remembered for its record-breaking storms, incredible destruction and the many lives it took.
Police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of the Hollywood Jaycee Hall event venue that left four people shot. Two of them died.
Ready for Art Week, the piece "The Great Elephant Migration" is on display near the shores of Miami Beach.
Soon-to-be mother Kelly Herrera has been a patient ever since her water broke prematurely at a little over 21 weeks into her pregnancy.
A 17-year-old was shot while walking with another teen Saturday night around 7 p.m., near SW 103th Ave., and 262nd St.
The suspected shooter is still at large.
Sunday will be another nice day to round out the weekend and kick off the Meteorological Winter!
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Feeding South Florida has for years been providing food to those in need. Jim talks with the organization’s CEO about how they are managing this year and how others can help make the holidays more memorable for those who might otherwise have to do without.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
TSA expects record numbers of passengers as South Floridians return home from the holiday weekend.
Next week will usher in a brief cooling trend.
Investigators are searching for a black Chevrolet, according to FPH. There are no further details about that car.
Miami Dade College's Miami Book Fair caps the week with a three-day Street Fair featuring books, author talks, family activities, food and continuous live music.
The agency's "Golden Age of Travel" campaign aims to restore civility to air travel. Experts say they have doubts.
Several people were injured when a grizzly bear attacked a school group in a remote community on British Columbia's Central Coast, officials said.
A 25-year Indian River County deputy was killed and two others wounded during an eviction in Vero Beach, the agency's second line-of-duty death in 100 years.
Investigators are searching for a black Chevrolet, according to FPH. There are no further details about that car.
Miami Dade College's Miami Book Fair caps the week with a three-day Street Fair featuring books, author talks, family activities, food and continuous live music.
The agency's "Golden Age of Travel" campaign aims to restore civility to air travel. Experts say they have doubts.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
A 25-year Indian River County deputy was killed and two others wounded during an eviction in Vero Beach, the agency's second line-of-duty death in 100 years.
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 Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious, The Associated Press has found.
The proposed changes include the elimination of the "blanket rule" that automatically protects animals and plants when they are classified as threatened.
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.
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.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
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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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 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.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
The event, organized by the Vatican's culture ministry, drew stars including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Judd Apatow.
Critics are warning that Florida's new social studies standards rehabilitate aspects of McCarthyism and the anti-communist Red Scare.