North Miami Ex-Mayor Gets 5.5 Years For Mortgage Fraud
The former mayor of North Miami has received a prison term of about 5.5. years for her role in a mortgage fraud scheme.
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The former mayor of North Miami has received a prison term of about 5.5. years for her role in a mortgage fraud scheme.
Haiti has celebrated a new step forward in their efforts to rebuild after the devastating 2010 earthquake.
Join us on a journey with a Haitian-American filmmaker to find her roots. Four years in the making, Rachelle Salnave's documentary uncovered a movement of Haitians on a quest to change the face of their country ."La Belle Vie: The Good Life" premiered earlier this month at the Pan-African Film Festival in Los Angeles and the Toronto Black Film Festival.
The Prime Minister of Haiti has canceled the country's Carnival celebration after a deadly accident involving a parade float.
Just weeks after travel restrictions to Cuba were eased, JetBlue Airways has announced more flights to Cuba.
Students and faculty of Lynn University in Boca Raton and the University of Miami are marking the fifth year anniversary of a devastating earthquake in Haiti.
On January 12, 2010, 300,000 people lost their lives when a catastrophic earthquake hit the island of Haiti.
Three men who lost a leg in Haiti's 2010 earthquake are set to share their inspiring stories in the Vatican.
Ahead of the fifth year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Miami doctors who were on the ground within hours of the quake, helping to save lives and a new generation of physicians are still working there.
As the holiday season quickly approaches, a South Florida salon got an early start on Thanksgiving.
Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier has died of a heart attack in Haiti.
A Bahamian man faces up to 25 years in U.S. prison for attempting to smuggle 18 Brazilian and Haitian nationals into Florida in July.
The U.S. Coast Guard has repatriated 86 migrants it says were illegally migrating from Cuba and Haiti.
Several groups are calling for US Customs and Immigration Enforcement to release a group of Haitians who landed on Hillsboro Beach, and to give them a chance at due process.
The Coast Guard offloaded nearly $800,000 worth of marijuana on Saturday morning.
A Bahamian national who called 911 when the boat carrying him and more than a dozen other migrants capsized, killing four Haitian women, was sentenced Friday.
Trend Tracker® Tara Gilani caught up with Edwidge Danticat, a beloved prize winning author well-known for her poignant novels that go beyond the page, often touching the hearts and souls of her readers.
Beginning this October, American Airlines will begin offering daily flights to Cap-Haitien, Haiti from Miami International Airport.
Seventeen migrants are in custody after they were spotted by Broward Sheriff's deputies on Saturday in Dania Beach.
Two Florida men have been sentenced to prison after being busted for being a part of a large scale drug trafficking ring.
There are new details Friday regarding a Bahamian national in charge of a boat when it capsized off the coast of South Florida.
Captured! A fugitive suspect in a 2007 triple-murder in southwest Florida has been extradited from Haiti.
An underwater explorer claims he's made the discovery of a lifetime.
With the voice of an angel, a 16-year-old girl named Tracey Dominique sings of love and dreams of a world where children feel safe and are cared for—especially the children of Haiti.
It has been a busy week for the U.S. Coast Guard battling illegal migration as more than 200 people were rescued and repatriated.
President-elect Donald Trump endorses the state official for Northwest Florida congressional sea.t
Abrahan Dejesus Mavo-Bracho was arrested after theft of $1,100 in Nike merchandise, officer shoved.
On Thanksgiving 1999, Elian Gonzalez was found on an inner tube floating in the Atlantic Ocean near Dania Beach.
Susan and Charlie Jones donate items to Ben Johnson and his 10-year-old son Charlie.
A Florida dentist has admitted to sending over 100 violent threats to public figures, including an election official.
President-elect Donald Trump endorses the state official for Northwest Florida congressional sea.t
Abrahan Dejesus Mavo-Bracho was arrested after theft of $1,100 in Nike merchandise, officer shoved.
On Thanksgiving 1999, Elian Gonzalez was found on an inner tube floating in the Atlantic Ocean near Dania Beach.
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.
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.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
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.
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
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."
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.