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A federal judge in Miami has awarded $153 million in damages to the family of an exiled Venezuelan lawyer lured back home by his father's kidnapping only to end up imprisoned for two years on trumped-up charges of working as a "financial terrorist" undermining President Nicolás Maduro's rule.
Programs not designed to help recently-arrived migrants.
The flights spurred a national controversy
US will accept up to 30,000 migrants per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
Former Congressman David Rivera made his first appearance in federal court in Miami.
The former nurse of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been found guilty of money laundering.
The co-defendant who along with U.S. Rep. David Rivera is accused of acting as an unregistered agent of Venezuela appeared Thursday in federal court where she was formally arraigned.
The codefendant who along with U.S. Rep. David Rivera is accused of acting as an unregistered agent of Venezuela appeared Thursday in federal court where she was formally arraigned.
Jim DeFede reports the indictment seems to indicate Sen. Marco Rubio was involved in meetings concerning Venezuela's relationship with the US, even though he denied it.
CBS4's Jim DeFede talks about what we now know about former Miami Congressman Rep. David Rivera's indictment.
For years, as the U.S. has ramped up pressure on Venezuela's socialist government, dozens of allegedly corrupt insiders have raced through the U.S. criminal justice system
U.S. greenlights Chevron-Venezuela oil deal
The lawsuit alleged that the governor's office did not comply with requests to release a series of records about the flights
The U.S. Treasury Department is investigating Gov. Ron DeSantis' controversial decision to move migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard.
The lawsuit on behalf of migrants flown to Massachusetts now has a first ruling. A federal judge has decided the identities of the plaintiffs may remain anonymous. Their lawyers say they have already been receiving threats.
In case you are wondering why you are hearing more about Venezuelan migrants lately, it is because the situation in the South American nation, once one of the richest nations on earth because of its petroleum exports, is now nearly unliveable for its citizens.
Local advocates came together Tuesday, denouncing Governor Ron DeSantis for relocating 48 Venezuelan migrants from an immigration facility in San Antonio to Martha's Vineyard, with no advanced notice.
Local advocates came together Tuesday, denouncing Governor Ron DeSantis for relocating 48 Venezuelan migrants from an immigration facility in San Antonio to Martha's Vineyard, with no advanced notice.
As he defended sending migrants to "sanctuary jurisdictions," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday was hit with a potential class-action lawsuit that alleged Venezuelan migrants were lured with false promises to fly last week from Texas to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.
Florida could join the Bexar Sheriff's Office out of Texas in launching its own investigation against Governor Ron DeSantis for moving migrants to Martha's Vineyard.
A Venezuelan group held a rally on Tuesday in Doral to protest Gov. DeSantis' migrant flights.
Members of the Venezuelan community are planning a rally to protest DeSantis' flights of migrants to Martha's Vineyard.
A Texas sheriff has opened a criminal investigation into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' operation to fly 48 Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last week.
Ted Scouten reports there were at least 50 Venezuelans who were flown to Martha's Vineyard under the governor's orders.
A former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela's socialist government not only did no apparent work, but also channeled a large chunk of the money to a yacht company on behalf of a fugitive billionaire, according to new allegations in a civil suit.
A disturbing discovery on a dirt road in Southwest Miami-Dade has led to the arrest of Roiniel Perez, who now faces five charges, including second-degree murder.
Miami-Dade police are investigating after a customer was shot at a tire shop Monday afternoon in Southwest Miami-Dade.
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor head coach Pat Riley, who won four titles during the team's "Showtime" era, with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena.
Residents at one Brickell condo are grappling with a contentious $21 million special assessment for repairs to their buildings.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
A disturbing discovery on a dirt road in Southwest Miami-Dade has led to the arrest of Roiniel Perez, who now faces five charges, including second-degree murder.
Miami-Dade police are investigating after a customer was shot at a tire shop Monday afternoon in Southwest Miami-Dade.
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor head coach Pat Riley, who won four titles during the team's "Showtime" era, with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena.
Residents at one Brickell condo are grappling with a contentious $21 million special assessment for repairs to their buildings.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
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.
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
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.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
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.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
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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
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Walk into any supermarket and you can usually buy a banana for less than $1.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.