Florida AG, FBI deputy director target trafficker released by autopen
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey announced the arrest of a convicted felon and repeat drug trafficker during a press conference at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood. Uthmeier and Bailey spoke on Friday about autopen accountability
Hungry Lionfish Swarm South Florida Reefs, Locals Called In To Fight Back
South Florida reefs are taking hits from a fast-spreading lionfish invasion, with the spiny predators muscling into both nearshore and offshore habitat and mowing through the small, reef-tending fish that help keep coral alive. Local dive operators and state officials say the fish are now packed in densely enough to re
Shooting reported in Plantation; suspect arrested
PLANTATION, Fla. — A suspect is in custody after a shooting in the city of Plantation left one person hospitalized, police said. Plantation police responded to the 4400 block of NW 10th Court, where they found a person suffering from injuries. The person was transported to the hospital and a suspect was taken into cust
How to save money and still dine out at Coral Gables restaurants in July
The time to save money on dining out in Coral Gables is here. Starting July 1 and running throughout the month, the annual Taste the Gables promotion kicks off a month of saving on lunches, dinner and more. Think of it as a mini Miami Spice limited to the Gables, during which restaurants offer fixed-price menus, discou
Miami Mother Cleared After Claiming COVID Psychosis Led Her To Kill Toddler And Stab...
A South Florida case that horrified the state has ended with a stunning legal twist after Miami mother Precious Bland was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of her 15-month-old daughter. Additionally, she was cleared in the stabbing attacks on her husband and teenage daughter. According...
Search underway for 90-year-old reported missing out of Miami
MIAMI (WSVN) - Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing elderly man. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, 90-year-old Yverne Jean was last seen in Miami around the 10300 block of Northwest Seventh Avenue in a vehicle at approximately 5:30 p.m., Thursday. Jean stands at...
Surfside condo report a ‘gut punch’ for man who lost family in 2021 collapse
(NewsNation) — A Miami man who lost his mother and grandmother in the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse said a new federal report on the disaster has brought back painful memories. The National Institute of Standards and Technology this week released findings on the Champlain Towers South collapse, concluding structur
‘It’s scary!’ DEA’s Florida drug lab sounds alarm as fentanyl and carfentanil make frightening...
FLORIDA — Inside the DEA's busiest drug lab in the heart of Miami, cocaine is king, but fentanyl and carfentanil are now showing up in alarming numbers. "I see a lot of fentanyl, but even more recently I've seen a lot of carfentanil in my samples, it’s scary!" said DEA lab chemist Alyssa Sanchez.
Food, music and culture: Caribbean-American festival returning to Broward County
The event features a headlining performance by Jamaican dancehall and reggae star Wayne Wonder. The festival takes place from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines. Admission is free and open to all ages. Register here to reserve your spot.
Why Locals Are OBSESSED With This Cozy Brunch Spot in Hallandale Beach, FL
3121 W Hallandale Beach Blvd Ste 101, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Untoasted has become the kind of Hallandale Beach spot people tell their friends about after one visit. From the outside, it looks simple, but inside you find a bright, cozy café serving comfort‑forward breakfast and brunch that feels made for lingering.
