The newest church scam: AI deepfakes. Here’s how to spot them
Synthetic videos generated by artificial intelligence, widely known as deepfakes, are becoming increasingly prevalent on the internet. Recently, deepfakes have found their way into the world of online ministry, using the likeness of trusted faith leaders to prey on congregants for financial gain or spread false...
Feb. 28: Rain finally hits South Florida, brings relief to drought-stricken areas
Finally! Rain moved over our extreme drought-stricken region today. While the bulk of the soaking storms rolled through Palm Beach County, Fort Lauderdale received a dose of 0.30 inches of rain so far. Showers are tapering off, and quiet conditions will persist through the night, with lows falling into the upper 60s.
Fort Lauderdale hosts 46th annual Sistrunk Parade and Festival
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Thousands of people packed the streets for the 46th annual Sistrunk Parade and Festival along the historic Sistrunk Boulevard corridor in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday morning. The event is one of South Florida’s longest‑running community celebrations, honoring the culture, history, and...
Hail, Howling Winds Target Fort Lauderdale in Afternoon Storm Surge
Storms packing small hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph are zeroing in on eastern Broward County this afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service in Miami to issue a special weather statement for Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Pompano Beach through 3:00 p.m. EST. Forecasters said storms moving into the coastal...
Southwest Miami-Dade residents fed up with truck traffic near their homes
Mayor Dean Trantalis reviewed our CBS Miami investigation and acknowledged the spikes and said the city is now looking into the most extreme cases.
Bank Cashier Arrested in $10K+ Theft From Customer Deposits
A Tamarac man is facing a felony charge after investigators say he stole more than $10,000 while working as a bank teller in Coral Springs. According to a Coral Springs Police Department report, Lincoln Garfield Lettman, 33, was arrested on February 24 and charged with grand theft stemming from an investigation into...
Woman overcomes paralysis, walks along beach with robotic suit
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For 21 years, Marrianne Rooprai longed for the day she could walk outside along the beach with other people. A car crash left her paralyzed from the shoulders down, a diagnosis she initially refused to accept. “Yeah, it was absolutely the most devastating news ever...
Viral Hooters location in Florida to close after 16 years despite success
Hooters of Boca Raton — one of the most recognizable Hooters restaurants in the U.S., thanks to its viral social media presence — is set to close permanently on February…
Oakland Park Priest Won’t Shut Soup Line as City Piles On Fines
For a decade, Father Robert “Bob” Caudill has opened the doors of All Saints Catholic Mission in Oakland Park every morning, serving hot meals to anyone who shows up. Dozens of people line up daily, and he has kept the soup kitchen running even as the city has tried, repeatedly, to shut it down. The clash landed in a...
This 70-Year-Old Florida Farm Draws Hours-Long Lines For Its $2 Cinnamon Rolls
If you ask any true Floridian where they’d willingly, even happily, idle hours away in the South Dade sun for a sweet, there’s only one real answer: Knaus Berry Farm. Since 1956—when brothers Russell and Ray Knaus began selling strawberries at their Redland farm—locals have been flocking to Knaus for a taste of their...
