Miami Trial Of Man Accused Of Abusing Boys In Haiti Postponed
A Miami federal judge has postponed the trial of a Michigan man accused of abusing boys at a residential center he ran in Haiti.
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A Miami federal judge has postponed the trial of a Michigan man accused of abusing boys at a residential center he ran in Haiti.
Haiti's president is in Miami Saturday to meet with Haitian-Americans. It's his first official trip to South Florida.
The Justice Department charged the operator of a youth home in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with four counts of engaging in sexual conduct with a minor in a foreign country, and he is held at a detention center in Miami.
Just days after officials confirmed Britney Gengel died in the devastating earthquake in Haiti her parents started a foundation called Be Like Brit.
In between their time behind enemy lines, the men and women of the military help children and families around the world.
The American Civil Liberties Union and more than 50 other human rights groups and immigration advocates are asking United Nations officials to urge the U.S. to stop deporting convicted criminals to Haiti.
It has been more than a year since the earthquake in Haiti and still the country is in desperate need of help. But there is one South Florida man with a special connection to Haiti trying to fill that need.
Gary Sinise, star of the hit CBS drama CSI: New York, is not only an actor he's a humanitarian and Tuesday he's meeting with U.S. military officials in Miami about a recent shipment of school supply kits sent to Haiti.
An 11-year-old girl, who has become famous for her charitable giving, headed to Haiti this week to finally see the fruits of her labor.
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Haitians in South Florida are celebrating the inauguration of Haiti's president Michel Martelly. Back in Haiti, a smiling Martelly, wearing the red and blue presidential sash, walked out of a white parliament building holding his wife's right hand.
North Miami Mayor Andre Pierre is back for another term after he narrowly avoided a run-off to clinch Tuesday's election, a win that capped off a tumultuous campaign season in the Northeast Miami-Dade city.
After winning Haiti's president election with 68 percent of the vote, Michel "Sweet Mickey" Martelly made a trip to Miami to thank South Florida's Haitian community for its support.
Immigration authorities have repatriated 19 Haitians previously convicted of crimes in the U.S. It's the second such group of deportees since the devastating January 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Former singer and first time political candidate Michel "Sweet Mickey" Martelly has beaten former first lady Mirlande Manigat to become the next president of Haiti.
As Haitian-Americans in South Florida watch from hundreds of miles away, their friends and relatives back home cast ballots Sunday for president in hopes a new leader could do what others have not.
As thousands of Haitians prepared to go to the polls Sunday, hip hop star Wyclef Jean was rushed to a hospital late Saturday night after he was shot in the hand.
When the 9.0 earthquake hit Japan March 11, it sent out a ripple effect that made water table levels from Orlando to the Florida Keys rise and then fall up to three inches.
Actor Danny Glover said he's showing "solidarity with the people of Haiti" as he arrived in South Africa on Thursday to escort former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide home, the politician's lawyer said.
A South Florida businessman who convinced investors to back his proposal to build low cost housing in Haiti in the weeks after last year's earthquake is now being sued for not delivering.
With fewer than ten days before Haitian voters go to the polls to elect their next president, the former ex-Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide could return to his homeland, a South African official told The Associated Press Friday.
More than a year after an earthquake devastated the island nation of Haiti, some have forgotten about the needs of the small country. But, a local church recently hosted a weekend long fundraiser with a message.
A 70-year old law professor who wants to be Haiti's next president is in Miami to rally support and campaign funds.
South Florida's Haitian-American community has been following details of Haiti's presidential runoff election very closely and now, they get to meet one of the candidates in person.
Davie Fire Rescue said they received a call about the fire and possible entrapment just after 6 a.m.
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Davie Fire Rescue said they received a call about the fire and possible entrapment just after 6 a.m.
Frank Coniglio was born with Apert Syndrome., a birth defect that causes deformities on the skull, face, teeth and limbs.
Two people were rescued from a house fire Tuesday morning in Brownsville. Three cats were in the home, but only one was saved.
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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.
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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
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.
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