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Former South Florida commissioner convicted in child porn case
Former Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Commissioner James Silverstone was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Former Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Commissioner James Silverstone was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
A former Lauderdale-by-the-Sea commissioner - who pled guilty to possession of child porn - has learned his fate.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office stated in a Saturday press release that 26-year-old Rafael Felipe Bajos of Homestead is facing charges out of Monroe County on transmitting information harmful to a minor and more.
A Ronald Reagan/Doral Senior High School teacher has been arrested on a pornography charge.
The school district is terminating Wesl Alvarez who taught fine arts at Ronald Reagan/Doral Senior High School.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of former Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea commissioner and former town fire chief, James Silverstone, on multiple charges related to transmitting child pornography.
Ex-Florida quarterback Jalen Kitna, the son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, has agreed to a plea deal that will dismiss five felony child pornography charges stemming from his arrest last November.
Tallahassee charter school pressured the principal to resign after three parents complained
More than a ton of printed images were found stashed in boxes in bedroom and office
All but one year of the sentence for Kelly's Chicago convictions on charges of child pornography and enticement of minors for sex will be served concurrently with his 30-year sentence for racketeering.
An officer with the Sunrise Police Department was arrested Saturday in connection with allegations that he watched child pornography on his personal electronic devices
James T. Beighlie, 72, had 6,000 pictures of child sexual abuse material on a computer, officials said.
A Weston man is facing child porn charges after Broward Sheriff's Office detectives say they found more than 100 videos and images of children engaging in sexual acts.
A Florida child welfare worker has been arrested and is facing some disturbing charges, especially for someone who works with children.
A Miami man is facing serious charges after admitting to downloading child pornography.
A Homestead man who secretly taped his sexual encounters with more than 80 men and then sold them to a porn website was sentenced to three years in prison on Monday.
Authorities have re-arrested a 50-year-old high school teacher who they say placed two camera phones in a changing room to secretly record female students undressing.
A Homestead man reportedly secretly taped his sexual encounters with more than 100 men and then sold them to a porn website.
A former Broward County middle school teacher accused of some sickening crimes made his first appearance in court Friday.
A resolution moving through the Florida House would declare pornography a health risk.
Former Playboy model Pamela Anderson is teaming with a religious leader in speaking out against pornography.
Police investigators in Pembroke Pines report that they are investigating complaints of distributing child pornography via social networking sites.
Southern California has been known as a pornography hub for many years, but the industry is picking up and moving out after a condom law was passed. The same group that fought for that law started the push for one in Florida too.
Florida's porn industry may be about to go under cover, so to speak, if a health organization has its way.
Fans flood the streets of Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday as the Florida Panthers are honored with a parade and ceremony after their first Stanley Cup win.
The state attorney general is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was born in Myanmar and is a member of its Karen ethnic minority.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
Jim DeFede discusses the cuts with former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and Michel Hausmann, the artistic director of Miami New Drama.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Fans flood the streets of Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday as the Florida Panthers are honored with a parade and ceremony after their first Stanley Cup win.
The state attorney general is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was born in Myanmar and is a member of its Karen ethnic minority.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
Jim DeFede discusses the cuts with former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and Michel Hausmann, the artistic director of Miami New Drama.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
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.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives.
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Pennsylvania Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat, said of Biden, "He had a bad debate. There's no two ways about that."
Former President Donald Trump addressed a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia, a day after his first 2024 debate with President Biden.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
Jim DeFede discusses the cuts with former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and Michel Hausmann, the artistic director of Miami New Drama.
Jim DeFede devotes the entire half-hour to social media influencer Alex Otaola, who wants to be the next mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Jim DeFede talks with a Miami Herald reporter who was inside the courtroom and provides us with a first-hand account of exactly went on, where cameras were not allowed.
Jim DeFede talks to Jason Pizzo, who represents the district where the greatest flood impacts were felt this week: coastal Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Black Americans are twice as likely to have Alzheimer's disease, and face greater impacts of caregiving burnout and financial stress.
Portable battery chargers recalled after 120 reports of the product overheating, safety watchdog warns.
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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
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
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