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A former top Bolivian counternarcotics official and a co-conspirator pleaded guilty Thursday to federal cocaine trafficking charges, promising to help U.S. drug investigators in hopes of shaving years off their prison sentences.
A West Palm Beach man was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for his role in a $1.3 million precious metals investment fraud scheme.
Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton is asking for a reduced prison sentence. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison at his sentencing hearing June 23 in Tampa federal court.
Multiplatinum-selling rapper Ja Rule is set to go to prison, but he's leaving fans with an album on the way.
The Republican mantra of get tough on criminals gave way slightly this year to measures aimed at helping some criminals and ex-offenders break the cycle of crime while saving the state money.
For starving her 13-month-old daughter, a Key Largo woman will serve 13 years behind bars.
Barret Robbins had everything a man could ask for a few years ago. He was an NFL star, well-paid, and poised to start in the Super Bowl. But now, Robbins is simply another inmate in the Florida Correctional system.
Six of the state's prisons may close as early as this June, but their closure won't mean a get-out-of-jail free card for prisoners, officials said.
In an effort to reduce healthcare costs at state prisons the Florida Department of Corrections is moving to make sure their facilities are smoke-free by September.
Reality TV star Richard Hatch presented himself to U.S. marshals in Rhode Island on Monday to begin a nine-month prison sentence for failing to pay taxes on the $1 million he won on first season of the CBS show "Survivor."
The case against a Fort Lauderdale widow accused of killing her millionaire husband strengthened after a New York City man told authorities he was the wheelman in the murder, federal prosecutors said.
The 27-year-old woman who was granted conditional release by the Florida Parole Commission because she was dying from cancer passed away Tuesday.
One of the two former Miami-Dade police officers accused of stealing money from an informant will begin serving a 21 month sentence in state prison.
Baron Colon had vowed to turn his life around on an MTV show, but now faces a first-degree murder charge.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Southwest 138th Avenue and 152nd Street around 2:45 p.m.
Karlton Odell Johnson allegedly claimed he was "a reserve deputy and that he was Shaquille O'Neal's cousin."
Their bodies were found when the plane landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport late Monday.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to reports of smoke pouring out of the garage around 11:30 a.m.
January 10 may mark a turning point, but the road to democracy and stability in Venezuela remains uncertain.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Southwest 138th Avenue and 152nd Street around 2:45 p.m.
Karlton Odell Johnson allegedly claimed he was "a reserve deputy and that he was Shaquille O'Neal's cousin."
Their bodies were found when the plane landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport late Monday.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to reports of smoke pouring out of the garage around 11:30 a.m.
January 10 may mark a turning point, but the road to democracy and stability in Venezuela remains uncertain.
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.
Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."
DeSantis said he will appoint a Senate seat replacement around Inauguration Day.
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sought the investigation in 2022 ahead of his failed Republican presidential bid.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, gives a brief roundup of new Florida laws and how they may affect you.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober about the science behind age restrictions for social media.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks about the future of property insurance in South Florida with founder and president of Florida Policy Project.
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.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sought the investigation in 2022 ahead of his failed Republican presidential bid.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
It can be found at multiple farmers markets in Miami-Dade and Broward, with signs clearly marking it's not for human consumption.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
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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
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards returned to Los Angeles. Entertainment's biggest names hit the red carpet. Check out the highlights and the latest fashion.
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.