Man accused of setting bedroom fire over discarded Santeria items, MDSO says
Luis Fernando Garces, 58, was taken into custody after family members and deputies found a dresser drawer ablaze in his barricaded room.
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Luis Fernando Garces, 58, was taken into custody after family members and deputies found a dresser drawer ablaze in his barricaded room.
Armando Fogaca Valenteneto, 37, faces a felony charge of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.
Orbis began her career in 2006, serving under multiple commissioners and leading initiatives in permitting reform, infrastructure, housing and economic development.
The state-of-the-art technology, one of the few in Major League Baseball, projects lifelike images of opposing pitchers.
The boat's maximum capacity is 16 people, but authorities said 32 people were rescued when the yacht began to sink on Saturday.
It will be the first time since 2019 that the title-winners will be crowned at the South Florida track.
Afternoon highs will be in the upper 80s, but it will feel like the 90s when you factor in the humidity.
Neighbors said their once-quiet neighborhood has been disrupted every night.
At least 28 deaths have been linked to Takata airbag inflators in the U.S. and at least 36 worldwide, according to regulators.
Broward and Miami-Dade counties were under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. Monday
From May 5 to May 10, 2025, weather permitting, the Mosquito Control Section will spray areas of Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Park and West Park.
Jessie Lovette said the lack of documentation has haunted her throughout her life, "It's like I'm nobody."
As Real ID enforcement takes effect, another South Florida woman said she is stuck in bureaucratic limbo, unable to obtain a valid state identification card because she was never issued a birth certificate.
Barney and Shango were cleared for transfer after extensive testing; their departure ends a 40-year era at Zoo Miami.
South Florida is under a NEXT Weather Alert because of showers and storms for both afternoons.
Two men were found with multiple gunshot wounds following a reported fight early Sunday morning, police said.
It's been nearly two years since the murder of 19-year-old Destiny Bucknor in Broward County.
Jose Castro, 41, died in a tragic ferry boat accident a week ago.
Daniel Lopez, of Westchester, faces three counts of second-degree murder among other charges.
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The city's code enforcement is at the site where fans paid to park but returned to find their vehicles were towed.
Jim talks to the state representative from Miami-Dade who led the charge in the state House for condo reform.
Police say the shooter left before police arrived on Saturday afternoon. The man survived and was taken to a hospital.
Max Verstappen celebrated the birth of his first child with a pole-winning run at the Miami Grand Prix.
Around 5:05 p.m., Saturday evening, Miami Beach Police responded to reports of a compromised 63-foot vessel near 22 Star Island Dr. and Flagler Monument Island.
A Florida man was shot by a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy and is in critical condition after threatening them with a machete on Tuesday evening.
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Officials said this is a result of 15 separate interceptions by the crews of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone, along with aircrews and partner agencies.
A controversial bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18 is once again moving through the Florida House.
The sheriff's office said 39-year-old Joseph Brown "was in a trusted position on kitchen work detail," when he used his role to escape jail.
A Florida man was shot by a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy and is in critical condition after threatening them with a machete on Tuesday evening.
Officials said this is a result of 15 separate interceptions by the crews of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone, along with aircrews and partner agencies.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
A controversial bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18 is once again moving through the Florida House.
The sheriff's office said 39-year-old Joseph Brown "was in a trusted position on kitchen work detail," when he used his role to escape jail.
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 House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
Lobbyists from the three firms mingled with top tech executives and President Trump at a dinner for White House ballroom donors last month.
"The fact that a paper tells me you're now a citizen of this country doesn't take away from the fact that I look the way I look," Cristina Rojas told CBS News.
If President Trump signs the bill passed by the House and Senate requiring DOJ to release documents tied to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein, here's what could be published.
GOP Rep. Clay Higgins was the only House member to vote against a bill that would require the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
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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.
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.
It's become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey of 9,000 people.
Cleto Escobedo III, longtime bandleader of the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show, has died, Jimmy Kimmel announced Tuesday. He was 59.