In this powerful episode, host Leroy Jones sits down with Thomas James, who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life in prison, spending more than 31 years incarcerated before being exonerated and released in April 2022. Thomas shares his extraordinary journey of surviving decades behind bars
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A family is grieving the death of a 2-year-old boy who drowned in a pond at an apartment complex in Plantation on Thursday evening. The boy was first reported as missing at around 5:30 p.m. by his grandmother who called 911. The dispatcher said that it was a 10 to 15 minute time delay from when the
More than a hundred people gathered in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood Wednesday evening to rally in support of Haitian immigrants, just hours before Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are set to expire.The expiration, scheduled for Friday night, threatens to strip Haitian recipients of
Illegal dumping has become a pervasive issue across South Florida, with officials citing an epidemic of trash littering highways, open fields and swales. Among the most persistent problems are old tires, which local leaders say are creating blight and environmental concerns.In Pompano Beach, the iss
A South Florida family lost a mother and a daughter to drug overdoses, but the surviving father and daughter turned their pain into a promise to help save lives. This weekend, they plan to raise awareness and prevent more families from feeling the same loss. Heather Walker has more in tonight’s 7 Sp
The first batches of mail-in ballots for voters across Miami-Dade County are heading out. The Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Office has shipped more than 168,000 mail-in ballots to voters who requested them ahead of the August primary. For any residents who wish to vote by mail, the last day to
A woman is sharing her nursing nightmare when a brutal attack on the job turned into her becoming a patient herself. Yanira Eguileor, a registered nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital, said she’s still recovering from her roughest day at work. On May 30, Eguileor was attacked by a patient within the h
The robots are taking over — the dance floor! Rex the robot is a fixture in Brickell, where residents affectionately know the social media star as the Brickell clanker. But Deco’s Alex Miranda knows him best as his prom date. Rex, who’s been making appearances at SoFlo FIFA events, caused quite a sc
If a little rest and relaxation sounds like the perfect summer plan, this one’s for you. Miami Spa Months are back, and if you like saving money and getting all that stress rubbed out of you, you’re in luck. Let’s go on a spa trip! Summer is heating up, but Miami Spa Months are keeping things cool.
We’ve all heard the phrase. Miami is one big melting pot. Well now, one local food truck is putting that idea on a plate. From Asian to Caribbean flavors, the unique pairing of two cultures are winning customers over one bite at a time. Two Flamingos and One Truck. No, it’s not the beginning of a ri
(CNN) — Israel shared intelligence with the United States that Iran had recently devised a new plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with matter told CNN, adding another layer of tension as a ceasefire deal between the countries comes under strain. One of the sources said
MIAMI (AP) — Otto Lopez hit a two-run triple to back a strong five-inning outing by Janson Junk and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to six. Griffin Conine homered to help Miami complete a three-game sweep. The Marlins are 52-42 and 10
A search is underway for a missing man from Opa-locka. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said Malcolm Jamal Cushion was last seen on Tuesday leaving the 15000 Block of NW 27 Avenue Jackson Community Mental Health Center and heading northbound. Cushion stands 5 feet and 7 inches and weighs 168 pou
Two summer camp counselors were accused of abusing a 9-year-old camper after an intervention in a fight, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Antoinette McKay, 50, and Zaccheus Scott, 34, are accused of child abuse at the Cultivating Minds of Brilliance Visions summer camp program.Camp coun
Residents are reporting another increase in gas prices as the ceasefire with the U.S. and Iran crumbles.
The rain has been drier than usual with the heat increasing.
As the fate of those living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, remains up in the air, the local Haitian community came together to push local leaders to support legislation that would protect them. The rally began Thursday afternoon at the Little Haiti Cultural Center in
As the fate of those living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, remains up in the air, the local Haitian community came together to push local leaders to enact legislation that would protect them. The rally began Thursday afternoon at the Little Haiti Cultural Center in Mi
A 70-year-old man says he has been living without air conditioning for more than a year as a dispute over money persists at his Overtown residence.Wallace Sapp, a resident of Town Park Village, said his central air conditioning unit is broken, but the complex's management has refused to conduct the
An investigation is underway in Miami-Dade after officials said a young girl somehow fell from a third-floor apartment early Thursday morning.North Miami Beach police said they were called to investigate a report of an injured juvenile in the 2100 block of Northeast 169th Street, and when they arriv
Wallace Sapp, a resident of Town Park Village, said his central air conditioning unit is broken, but the complex's management has refused to conduct the necessary repairs.
Team Norway’s fandomonium is sweeping South Florida ahead of Saturday’s quarterfinal against England in Miami Stadium. As Norway prepares for the major matchup, some soccer fans are ditching the beach chairs and focusing on a different mission: the nation’s iconic Norway row! It’s when fans and play
The Miami Gardens Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile female. Seventeen-year-old Nepty Suset Lezama was last seen walking away from her home in the area of 3800 Northwest 183rd Street in Miami Gardens on July 7 at about 9:00 a.m. She has not been se
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals. Mbappé’s goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match a
The two counselors are accused of holding a 9-year-old child down and slapping him.
North Miami Beach police said they were called to investigate a report of an injured juvenile in the 2100 block of Northeast 169th Street, and when they arrived, they found her conscious and alert and was taken to a hospital.
In Little Haiti, a rally took place to support those living with TPS.
A CBS News Miami crew witnessed federal immigration agents detaining a man in Homestead on Wednesday morning, as immigrant advocates say enforcement activity has increased in the area over the past several days.Just before 7 a.m., two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents stopped a m
A lifesaving lesson on how to survive in the water was taught by instructors to children at a South Florida pool. Swim safety organizers at the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County in North Lauderdale shared an important swim lesson: it only takes a second. Officials are shining a spotlight on severa
To celebrate the World Cup, Lay’s has launched 40 different limited edition chips, featuring flavors honoring cuisines from several countries across the world. Shoppers in the United States will be able to try out three of those new World Cup-inspired flavors. You can take a trip to Paris with the F
In places like Pompano Beach, you can find piles of trash dumped in open spaces, including tires.
If approved, it could fund both departments.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying a person seen on video pointing a gun into a hotel lobby in Dania Beach after an attempted armed carjacking last month.According to the BSO, the attempted carjacking took place just after 8 p.m. on June 6 at a hotel near the 4
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five week
A Homestead man has been arrested after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives said he participated in three organized intersection takeovers where drivers blocked traffic and performed dangerous stunts on public roads. Inaky Sesmas-Borrego, 22, faces three felony counts of coordinated highway drag
Several lanes are closed on the I-95 southbound due to a multi-vehicle crash in Miami-Dade.Traffic cameras show the area of the closures at Northeast 2nd Avenue, near Golden Gables. According to Florida 511, the crash occurred beyond SR-860 and Miami Gardens Drive, closing all of the lanes.A multi-v
Some southbound lanes of I-95 are closed in Miami-Dade County following a multi-vehicle crash near SR-860/Miami Gardens Drive, traffic officials said Thursday afternoon. The Florida Department of Transportation reported the closure as of 4:03 p.m. No additional details on injuries or the cause of th
All southbound lanes of I-95 are closed in Miami-Dade County following a multi-vehicle crash near SR-860/Miami Gardens Drive, traffic officials said Thursday afternoon. The Florida Department of Transportation reported the closure as of 4:03 p.m. No additional details on injuries or the cause of the
A man was denied bond during his virtual court appearance from the hospital as he faces charges following a police-involved shooting. Thirty-two-year-old Barry Bienaime faces multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder. According to police, Bienaime charged at one of their detectives w
Three men have been arrested after Doral police said they attacked a man inside a nightclub and tried to steal a diamond chain valued at approximately $240,000. Sadien Alexis Menacove, 34, Manuel Antonio Barrios, 25, and Yoan E. Guzman Bango, 33, are charged in connection with the June 28 incident a
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