FBI warns of romance scams as Broward woman loses $61,000, authorities say
According to police, the woman thought she was communicating with a man named "James Lee Jackson" and agreed to loan him $61,530 for a construction project.
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According to police, the woman thought she was communicating with a man named "James Lee Jackson" and agreed to loan him $61,530 for a construction project.
For one South Florida family, the fight against childhood cancer has become a battle they have had to face three different times.
The theater, which turns 100 years old next year, will now belong to SLAM, the public charter school network cofounded by music star Pitbull.
Deputies said Dolison fired his gun before they opened fire, but his family disputes that account and is demanding justice.
Starting Oct. 1, Florida landlords will be required to provide prospective tenants with a flood disclosure form for any lease lasting a year or longer.
Canadian visitors are down 10% to 16% since April, with 13.5% fewer Canadians flying in, according to Visit Lauderdale.
A South Florida assistant high school football coach has been granted bond after being accused of having a physical altercation with students.
From state championships to nationally recognized athletes, Nat Moore said the area has consistently shown it can produce top-level talent.
The move comes as some public schools are closing their doors as they grapple with declining enrollments, aging facilities and post-pandemic student struggles.
Investigators said video from a nearby McDonald's helped track down Travaughn Andre Gaines, 45, leading to his arrest.
The murals included bright geometric patterns and depictions of musical instruments.
Florida Memorial University, the only HBCU in South Florida, has not been directly threatened but has taken steps to protect its campus community.
Detectives said the incident happened on Sept. 12, shortly after 6:30 a.m., in the 1000 block of S. Biscayne River Dr. in Miami.
The students told CBS News Miami they were pursuing aviation degrees and believed their programs were classified as STEM
South Florida businesses that have long depended on Canadian visitors say they are feeling the impact of a sharp drop in tourism, raising concerns about the upcoming winter season.
Council members discussed the proposal but did not reach an agreement, saying the money offered for a rebate was not enough.
Officials said the misconduct took place between January and August 2024.
The property's owners announced in November that the park would close to make way for a new affordable housing project.
Fire officials stated that the truck was not carrying fuel, but its diesel tank was damaged in the crash, resulting in a slow leak.
City of Miami police said Cinthia Sierra Linares was killed in an intersection at Northwest 20th Street and 12th Avenue after the car she was driving was struck by a 24-year-old man.
Authorities said a woman was found shot at an apartment complex and was transported to a nearby hospital.
While the American Red Cross said it assisted 98 displaced guests, not everyone found support.
With every can and carton, Asher Belfer isn't just filling a bag. He's filling a growing need in our community.
A burial mix-up at a Fort Lauderdale cemetery has been resolved, allowing a Lauderhill widow to be laid to rest beside her late husband.
The school, located at 945 SW 3rd Ave., has capacity for 610 students and was completed this summer after years of planning, according to school officials.
Miami-Dade is one of multiple counties that have water shortage warnings due to ongoing drought conditions.
CBS News Miami speaks to the victim's family members moments before deputies say she died after being shot by an MDSO deputy.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
A 19 year old high school student has been given an over $2000 bond after police say she pulled the employees' hair and pinned them to the ground.
Miami-Dade is one of multiple counties that have water shortage warnings due to ongoing drought conditions.
CBS News Miami speaks to the victim's family members moments before deputies say she died after being shot by an MDSO deputy.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
A 19 year old high school student has been given an over $2000 bond after police say she pulled the employees' hair and pinned them to the ground.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
A judge ordered the U.S. to return three migrant families who were affected by President Trump's family separation policy in his first term and then deported in his second.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
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.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.