Gun Violence Victims' Families, Survivors Head to State of the Union
The guest lists for President Barack Obama's State of the Union address gave an early glimpse of the issues that might dominate his speech Tuesday night — and of the progressive tilt to his second-term...
View ArticleRash of Break-Ins in Sunny Isles Beach, Police Say
Sunny Isles Beach police are investigating what they’re calling a rash of break-ins and burglaries. There have been three such incidents since Jan. 29 – the most recent this past Sunday – in a...
View ArticleObama Delivers Vision for the Middle Class
President Barack Obama delivered an ambitious State of the Union speech Tuesday that began with a sweeping plan to "reignite" the American middle class and culminated with a rousing call for new...
View ArticleDocuments Reveal New Details in Cid Torrez Case
More than 400 pages of new documents have been released by the Broward State Attorney's Office related to its case against Cid Torrez. He was arrested in November on a charge of first-degree murder in...
View ArticleObama Highlights Hadiya Pendleton In SOTU
President Barack Obama on Tuesday highlighted the recent shooting death of Chicago teen Hadiya Pendleton in his call for "commonsense reform" to the nation's gun laws. "In the two months since Newtown,...
View ArticleMarco Rubio's Water Grab Preserved in GIFs
It started out fine. Marco Rubio, looking well kempt in a suit and blue tie steadily delivered the Republican response to President Obama's state of the Union address. He insisted that a strong middle...
View ArticleIn West Miami, Locals Watch Latest Step in Rubio's Career
A small group sat in front of a big-screen TV at the West Miami Recreation Center Tuesday night to watch a man who has grown up before their eyes. Senator Marco Rubio began his political career in his...
View ArticleWomen Bid on Bachelors at Brickell's Conrad Hotel
Hundreds of women flocked to the Conrad Hotel in Brickell in hopes of bidding on and winning a date Tuesday night. Carolina Rueda was one of them. "I'm definitely going to keep it classy and let the...
View ArticleFull Transcript: Obama's State of the Union Address
Below is the full transcript of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, delivered to the nation on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, fellow...
View ArticleCharred Human Remains Found in Rubble of Burned-Out Cabin
Charred human remains were found Tuesday night in the debris of a burned-out cabin in the Big Bear-area, where law enforcement officials were involved in a shootout with a man believed to be a fired...
View ArticlePolice Exchange Gunfire With Suspects in Florida City
One man is in custody and police are searching for another after the pair exchanged gunfire with officers at a home in Florida City Monday night. The shooting happened around 8:45 p.m. as detectives...
View ArticleDade Officer Stabbed While Transporting Prisoner in Texas
Authorities are searching for an escaped prisoner who stabbed a Miami-Dade officer outside a Texas Walmart as the suspect was being transported to Nevada. Alberto Morales, 42, was being transported by...
View ArticleScattered Showers, Highs of 85 in South Florida Thursday
Shower chances will steadily increase Thursday morning as a cold front stalls out across the South Florida area, focusing welcomed rains for the next two days. Warm weather continues for Thursday with...
View ArticleMarriage Counselor Accused of Affair with Patient
A marriage counselor charged with sexual assault is on trial in Texas, accused of using her position of authority to have sex with a patient. Sheila Loven counseled a couple in 2009 and allegedly used...
View ArticleThree Fort Lauderdale Officers Acquitted of Misconduct
A Broward judge acquitted three Fort Lauderdale police officers of official misconduct Wednesday, clearing them of all charges stemming from a 2009 police chase crash. There were hugs and tears in the...
View ArticlePair Busted For Synthetic Marijuana Sales: Police
Two men were arrested after police say they found hundreds of packages of banned synthetic drugs at two Pembroke Pines convenience stores earlier this week. Zakaria R. Tuhin, 30, and Detol Khan, 44,...
View ArticleWhat to do on Valentine's Day in South Beach
Whether you’re in love, looking for it or are looking to get over it, Valentine’s Day is the holiday that you either love or love to hate. Either way, it’s a Thursday night in South Florida and that is...
View ArticleUniversity of Miami Student Found Dead in Dorm Room
Coral Gables Police are investigating after a University of Miami student was found dead in his dorm room Thursday. Police say no foul play is suspected in the death, which was discovered in one of the...
View ArticleWATCH: Historic Asteroid Flyby
A 150-foot asteroid estimated to weigh 143,000 tons is offering astronomers and armchair audiences alike a rare spectacle when it passes close — but not too close — by the Blue Planet on Friday. Click...
View ArticleMiami Fugitive Caught After 26 Years on the Run
A former banker and Miami attorney who's been on the run for more than 26 years after he convicted of drug smuggling and money laundering has been caught in Mexico, authorities said Thursday. Manuel...
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