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Witnesses: Gunman shot at Rick Ross from nearby car

A new police report says two witnesses saw a car pull alongside a Rolls Royce driven by rapper Rick Ross earlier this year in South Florida and heard numerous gunshots fired before the car crashed...

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Mayor issues statement on officer pursuit, fatal wrong way crash

The mayor of Opa-locka said "there will be no cover up" regarding an investigation as to why a city police officer pursued a man who investigators say was driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 when...

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FHP identifies 4 killed in I-95 wrong way crash

The Florida Highway Patrol identified four people killed in a wrong way crash on Interstate 95 Wednesday morning. Dennis Ryan Rinon Ortiz, 33, of California; Albertson Anthony Almase, 31, of Fort...

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On this day: April 5

George Washington issues the first presidential veto, the greatest hits album is born, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar captures the NBA's career scoring title, and Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain kills himself,...

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Roger Ebert through the years

Legendary film critic Roger Ebert died on April 4 at age 70. Here's a look at his life.

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The history of birth control

Women (and men) have been trying to prevent pregnancy for centuries. Here's a look at the history of birth control.

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Banned foods allowed in the U.S.

They're banned in other countries, but these 13 food ingredients are still allowed in the U.S.

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Embassies face decisions in North Korea

Foreign diplomatic missions in North Korea face an ominous decision after Pyongyang said Friday it could not guarantee the safety of embassies and international organizations in the event of armed...

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Judge sets trial date for man charged in son's death

A Broward County Circuit Court judge set a trial date for a man charged in connection with his son's death. Calvin Melvin Jr. appeared in court Friday. He waived his right to a speedy trial and a...

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Beyonce, Jay-Z celebrate anniversary in Cuba

Beyonce and Jay-Z caused a big stir in Havana as they marked their fifth wedding anniversary Thursday. R&B's power couple was mobbed by dozens of well-wishers at the renowned restaurant La Guarida...

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Flyover ramp to be demolished

Construction crews begin demolishing an out-of-service flyover ramp connecting I-595 to the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike on Saturday.

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James, Allen, Wade out vs Bobcats

The Miami Heat say LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Ray Allen won't play Friday night against the NBA-worst Charlotte Bobcats, but that Mario Chalmers has been upgraded to a game-time decision.

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Florida governor suspends indicted Margate commissioner

Florida Gov. Rick Scott suspended a Margate commissioner indicted on bribery charges. Scott signed the executive order suspending David McLean Friday. The indictment charged McLean, 50, with three...

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Officer involved in pursuit fired before

An Opa-locka police corporal who pursued a suspect involved in a fatal wrong way crash on I-95 Wednesday morning was fired from the Miami Shores Police Department before he started there. Miami Shores...

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Ohio family returns from Everglades

An Ohio family that failed to return from an airboat excursion in the remote Florida Everglades is back on dry land. Scott Schreck says he simply took a wrong turn in the wilderness and couldn't get...

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States with strongest, weakest gun laws

Connecticut lawmakers have approved what advocacy groups call the strongest and most comprehensive gun legislation in the nation. Take a look at states with the weakest and strongest gun laws.

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PHOTOS: Crystal Gayle concert

Crystal Gayle performed Friday at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Click to view photos from the award-winning singer's concert.

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Where are former Final Four stars today?

Players such as Christian Laettner and Mateen Cleaves led their teams to the Final Four during their college careers. But what are these former NCAA standouts doing now?

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'Freedom Climbers' train for Mt Everest

Four women are training to climb Mount Everest in an effort to promote human trafficking awareness.

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Flyover ramp to be demolished this weekend

Construction crews begin demolishing an out-of-service flyover ramp connecting I-595 to the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike on Saturday. Construction starts Saturday at 6 a.m. and traffic won't...

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