Drug ring dismantled after $78 million scheme, 20 defendants prosecuted
MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — The ringleader of a $78 million drug diversion scheme was sentenced to 14 years in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Stephen Costa, 40, pleaded guilty to leading a conspiracy that distributed thousands of bottles of diverted medications — many intended for HIV and cancer patients...
Miami workers rally for immigrants, speak out against health care cuts
CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri was at the protest and shared what these workers fear most. For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected].
Shelter Dog’s Death at Miami Facility Sparks Heat Safety Concerns
Rocky died at Miami's overcrowded Medley facility amid heat concerns and missing fan equipment allegations.
How did A3 Foundation spend its county tax dollars? Miami-Dade mayor orders audit
As scrutiny grows over how a little-known charity secured about $2 million from Florida and Miami-Dade County, there’s a question that should be fairly easy to answer: How did the A3 Foundation spend its taxpayer money? After more than a week of silence from the politically connected nonprofit, Miami-Dade Mayor...
Florida Woman Sentenced for Pepper-Spraying Male Tourists and Stealing Luxury Watches in Hotel Room...
Esther Torres, a 20-year-old Florida woman, has been sentenced to five years of probation after allegedly targeting male tourists in Miami Beach, luring them to hotels, pepper-spraying them, and stealing their expensive watches and valuables. Miami Beach police say Torres was originally charged with two counts of...
Coldplay in town to perform for packed house at Hard Rock Stadium
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Globally popular band Coldplay is in town. Saturday night, Coldplay hosted a concert at Hard Rock Stadium right here in South Florida. The band has been in the headlines of late, but not for anything that the performers did. During a recent concert, their kiss...
FPL customers could face double-digit bill spikes if increase request if approved
Fresh off recent extended power outages, Key Biscayne residents would be interested to know that Florida Power & Light (FPL) is asking state regulators to greenlight a significant rate increase. On Friday, America’s largest utility filed documents with the Public Service Commission (PSC) detailing its request, citing...
Ana VeigaMilton is on a mission to uplift Miami and preserve Cuban American heritage
From real estate to philanthropy, this Cuban American leader Ana VeigaMilton, is proving that giving back can be a family tradition. Ana VeigaMilton has spent a good chunk of her life doing philanthropic work that wasn’t limited to writing checks. Since childhood, as a Girl Scout, she was always up for volunteering,...
Man arrested after attacking 68-year-old man in Miami Walgreens
MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami Police have gotten a break in the case over an assault on a 68-year-old man at a Walgreens. Detectives arrested Guillermo Zaldivar, 59, in connection to the attack inside the store located on Southwest 13th Street in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood in May. Video captured Zaldivar...
Miami’s Freedom Tower, symbol for new beginnings, celebrates 100 years
Miami's historic Freedom Tower, located along Biscayne Boulevard, is celebrating 100 years since its opening in 1925. Considered a National Historic Landmark since 2008, the tower stands tall as a symbol for the Cuban residents in South Florida, as many of them received major aid there when first arriving in the...