Ex-Sweetwater Cop Loses Death Row Appeal
A former South Florida cop convicted of killing nine people more than two decades ago is one step closer to his execution.
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A former South Florida cop convicted of killing nine people more than two decades ago is one step closer to his execution.
Two rulings by the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday could give a legal boost to drivers who slam into the back side of vehicles.
Drivers fined after they were caught on camera running a red light may be in for a refund down the road.
All week CBS4 has been taking a closer look at the 11 constitutional amendments on your November ballot. The questions include major changes to property taxes, abortion rights, and the separation of church and state. This article focuses on Amendment 8.
The execution of mass killer John Errol Ferguson will take place later this month after the Florida Supreme Court ruled he is sane and can therefore be executed by the state for the murders of eight victims more than 30-years ago.
This week CBS4 has been taking a closer look at the 11 constitutional amendments on the ballot in the November elections. The amendments can be quite confusing and at the same time carry significant impact.
This month's execution of a convicted murderer will continue as planned after the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a judge properly denied a mental competency hearing.
In a case that may affect thousands of families, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Honduran couple living in Key Biscayne with their children are entitled to a homestead exemption.
Lawyers for a Florida death row inmate scheduled to be executed later this month will make their case to the state's highest court on Thursday.
Who has the authority to set tuition rates at Florida's 12 public universities – the Legislature or the Board of Governors? On Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in this matter.
Should an illegal immigrant be able to practice law in Florida. That's the issue before the state's highest court in the case of Jose Godinez-Samperio who came to the U.S. from Mexico at age 9. He graduated from college, earned a law degree and passed the Florida Bar.
A lawsuit which accused the state of shortchanging Florida's public school system is moving forward.
The Florida Supreme Court sounded skeptical Friday as it considered a legal challenge to a 2011 law that forced public employees to help pay for their pensions.
Moving Florida's court system into the digital age, the state's highest court ordered on Thursday that pleadings and other documents be filed electronically.
The battle between the workload faced by Miami-Dade's Public Defender and his right to say "no" to some new cases hit Florida's Supreme Court today, and the our come could possibly change the way the poor get access to legal services.
The Florida Supreme Court has turned back a challenge to term limits for Broward County Commissioners saying term limits are constitutional.
The Florida Senate is breathing a collective sigh of relief Friday morning, after learning the Florida Supreme Court signed off on the Senate's revised re-districting plan. That means all Fl0rida Senate districts are now official, and candidates can file to run within them.
After months of debate, the Florida Supreme Court once again took up legislative redistricting Friday.
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a challenge to the constitutionality of local term limits in Broward County, which would have an effect on term limits for a number of local commissions.
The issue of term limits for county commissioners in Broward and Sarasota will be taken up by the state's Supreme Court on Tuesday.
The state's highest court has unanimously rejected several arguments by serial killer David Gore attorneys who are trying to stop his execution this week.
A redrawn Florida Senate re-districting map is being sent to the state's highest court.
The well-organized Senate redistricting process that produced a bipartisan vote for the first draft of the chamber's map now appears to be fraying, with Republican infighting prompting the majority to delay a committee vote on the plan that was scheduled for Tuesday.
The Florida Senate Reapportionment Committee is going back to work Tuesday to create yet another new redistricting map.
Legislative aides are trying to draft a revision for the Florida Senate's redistricting map after the previous map was thrown out by the Florida Supreme Court.
The case of El Taiger's murder has drawn widespread attention.
Luis Suarez and Inter Miami have agreed on a one-year contract extension for the coming season.
Many businesses will be closed so employees can spend time with family and friends.
More than half of all consumers are expected to shop online this year.
The Jon M. Chu-directed movie raked in an estimated $162 million at the box office worldwide during its opening weekend.
The case of El Taiger's murder has drawn widespread attention.
Luis Suarez and Inter Miami have agreed on a one-year contract extension for the coming season.
Many businesses will be closed so employees can spend time with family and friends.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
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.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Helene ransacked western North Carolina on Sept. 27, leaving a path of devastation, death and an economic calamity from which the state will need years to recover.
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to an interview with Miami State Representative Danny Perez who was sworn in this week as the Speaker of the Florida House.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
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.
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
The Jon M. Chu-directed movie raked in an estimated $162 million at the box office worldwide during its opening weekend.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."