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Singer Mindy McCready & Son Reported Missing in Florida
TAMPA (CBSMiami/AP) — Florida authorities are searching for country singer Mindy McCready who has been reported missing with her 5-year-old son, and a judge has given her until Thursday to return the...
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Something Extra: Florida’s Booziest Cities
MIAMI (CBS4) – When you think of cities where people might drink too much, you probably think of nightlife hot spots: Key West… Miami Beach. Well, think again. U.S. News and World Report has served up...
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Monroe Co. Officials Close Offices, Schools Monday Ahead Of Isaac
KEY WEST (CBS4) – In anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac, Monroe County officials decided Thursday to shut down county offices and cancel school on Monday — the day Isaac’s weather is expected to...
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Three Florida Metro Areas Among Fastest Growing In Nation
ORLANDO (CBSMiami/AP) — While Miami continues to rule the cash real estate market, two other Florida metro areas continue to be among the fastest growing in the nation. The Villages, home to one of the...
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Florida Rep. Arrested For DUI Accepts Deal
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — A Florida Legislator who was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence has reached a plea deal. The deal would sentence Rep. Dane Eagle for six months of probation...
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Court Rules Cell Phones Can’t Be Used For Tracking Without Warrant
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — Florida’s highest court said Thursday police in Florida have no right to use a cell phone to track someone’s movements without a...
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Supreme Court Rejects Cell-Phone Tracking By Police
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — The Florida Supreme court said police will need warrants before tracking criminal suspects using their cell-phone information. Justices, in a 5-2 decision, sided with a man...
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Health Dep’t Confirms Outbreak Of Respiratory Illness
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter FORT MYERS (CBSMiami/AP) – The state’s health department has confirmed an outbreak of adenovirus, a highly contagious respiratory illness that commonly causes...
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South Florida Commute Is Bad, But Not Worst In State
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter ORLANDO (CBSMiami/AP) — Between the “Crawlmetto”, gridlock on I-95 and don’t even talk about Airport Expressway, you would think South Florida drivers would have...
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One-Armed Poker Dealer Works To Raise Money For New Arm
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter CAPE CORAL (AP) — Heather “Lefty” Schneck handed a stack of cards to another dealer to shuffle. “I’m her right-hand man,” said Leo Navarro, as he whacked a set...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Two Separate SW Fla. E-Cig Explosions
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter CAPE CORAL (CBSMiami) – Just a week apart, two Southwest Florida men were seriously hurt when their e-cigarettes exploded. According to the Naples Daily News,...
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Florida Suspect Overcome By Blue-Green Algae Trying To Escape Police In Canal
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter CAPE CORAL (CBSMiami) – A Florida man got more than he bargained for when he tried to swim away from police in an algae-filled canal. (Photo Credit: Cape Coral...
View ArticleFlorida Girl Made To Hold Embarrassing Sign In Intersection As Punishment
CAPE CORAL (CBSMiami) – A life lesson a Florida girl will probably never forget after she’s made to stand in the middle of a busy intersection holding an embarrassing sign. The sign read “I lied. I...
View ArticleDrunk Florida Man Cries To Police After Shooting Dog
FORT MYERS (CBSMiami/AP) – A Cape Coral man was reportedly intoxicated when he shot and killed his dog. Korey James Potts, 23, was arrested Monday and faces several charges including aggravated animal...
View ArticleFlorida Man Grabs Golf Ball That Landed On Alligator’s Tail
CAPE CORAL – A Florida man was caught on camera retrieving his golf ball from a particularly dangerous hazard – the tail of a very large sunbathing alligator. Just another normal day in Florida at the...
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