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Two Colombians who were facing the prospect of spending the rest of their lives in a U.S. prison for drug trafficking will go home much sooner after prosecutors were accused of withholding evidence about payments by the Drug Enforcement Administration to police in the South American country.
The Coast Guard is celebrating another big haul seized in the western Caribbean.
A go-fast boat carrying $242 million dollars worth of cocaine was heading was being intercepted in the open waters off Panama, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said Tuesday.
A multimillionaire South Beach hotelier and close friend of Lindsay Lohan was arrested at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday.
While snow may be causing major problems in the Midwest, a different kind of 'snow' has fallen on Key West.
More than $17 million worth of cocaine will not make it to the streets of South Florida or anywhere else for that matter after the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted the 1,400 pounds of coke from a go-fast vessel in the southwest Caribbean Sea.
As of Midday Monday, a YouTube posting of a giggling and profane teenager in Miami-Dade bond court had more than 12 million hits. Penelope Soto, a Sunset High School senior was sentenced to 30 days in jail for contempt of court after laughing, and later cursing at the bond court judge.
A former City of Miami police sergeant has been convicted of drug conspiracy and civil rights violations among other charges by a federal jury.
The state's crackdown on pill mill operations has led to the same types of clinics popping up in Georgia. The presence of painkillers and prescription drugs in the deceased declined in Florida last year, prompting state officials to declare victory.
The FBI has announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of an 'armed and dangerous' man wanted for drug trafficking.
Nearly $3 million in cocaine was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Miami International Airport Thursday.
The U.S. Coast Guard has made a trio of high seas drug seizures worth $100 million.
There was lots of "white powder" on Miami Beach Miami on Friday but it had nothing to do with snow or the weather.
The fight to stop drug abuse made a leap of progress in 2011.
Griselda Blanco had quite a few nicknames: the godmother, the queen of cocaine, the black widow. Regardless of what she went by she left a lasting impression on South Florida's history.
Nearly 3-thousand pounds of cocaine, worth an estimated $35 million, has been interdicted at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Drug kingpins are common, but a "queenpin" in Miami is awaiting trial on cocaine-trafficking charges.
A Miami police sergeant indicted on charges alleging he planted cocaine on a suspect, stole drugs and money from dealers, and lied to federal investigators appeared before a federal judge Friday.
A Miami Police sergeant is on the other side of the law after being indicted on nine federal charges stemming from allegations of misconduct while on the job.
A tough law concerning illegal drugs in the state of Florida will remain just as tough as always. Friday, the Florida Supreme Court upheld a law that requires anyone caught with illegal drugs in their possession to prove their innocence.
A 14-year-old boy who was found emaciated and high on drugs has been put into the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services after a shelter hearing Friday.
Darin MacDannald, 47, of Deerfield Beach, has been arrested and charged with child neglect after Broward Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a structure fire and found a 14-year-old boy in the house weighing just 85 pounds and high on drugs.
More than 3,800 pounds of cocaine seized by the U.S. Coast in three different interdictions were offloaded Friday at the guard's base in Miami Beach.
Four suspected smugglers could run, but could not hide as the combined forces of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy bore down on them in the western Caribbean.
Seven-point-three million dollars worth of cocaine will not make it to the streets of South Florida or anywhere else after the illegal contraband was found at Port Miami.
2025 brings new Florida laws affecting social media usage, access to adult content websites and more.
Here's what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays are over.
Starting Wednesday, January 1st, a new Florida law aimed at protecting minors online will take effect.
A Plantation police officer was injured Tuesday afternoon in Davie following a two-vehicle crash involving his unmarked car and another vehicle.
Hours for supermarkets, restaurants, shopping malls and more on New Year's Day in South Florida.
2025 brings new Florida laws affecting social media usage, access to adult content websites and more.
Here's what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays are over.
Starting Wednesday, January 1st, a new Florida law aimed at protecting minors online will take effect.
A Plantation police officer was injured Tuesday afternoon in Davie following a two-vehicle crash involving his unmarked car and another vehicle.
Hours for supermarkets, restaurants, shopping malls and more on New Year's Day in South Florida.
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.
Sightings of those turning up there offer a glimpse into the workings of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming White House.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
After Jimmy Carter's death Sunday at the age of 100, President-elect Donald Trump said "we all owe him a debt of gratitude."
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president and the longest-living president in U.S. history, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio 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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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.