Teri Hornstein

Miami

Weekend Morning Anchor at WFOR-TV (Miami, FL)

Anchor/Reporter. World traveler. Nature enthusiast. Early riser. Coffee, sports, wine. Miami native. @CBSMiami.✌️

Articles

South Florida man picks up thousands of pounds of trash to help keep parks clean

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Teri Hornstein

South Florida man picks up thousands of pounds of trash to help keep parks clean A South Florida man is working hard to keep our beaches and parks clean. Over the last eight years he's picked up more than 30,000 pounds of trash, all on his own. "Obviously I love the mangroves, I spend a lot of time here, the hardwood hammocks, the Everglades, the back dunes," environmentalist Andrew Otazo said.
South Florida students inspired as all-female Blue Origin crew soars into history

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Teri Hornstein

South Florida students inspired as all-female Blue Origin crew soars into history It was a day of inspiration and wide eyes across South Florida classrooms as students watched history unfold. From Plantation to West Kendall, kids gathered to witness the first all-female crew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard Rocket blast off into space.
UF student deported to Colombia after ICE detention sparks campus protest

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Teri Hornstein

A University of Florida student detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near campus has returned to Colombia, following his arrest last month by Gainesville police for an expired vehicle registration, officials said. Felipe Zapata-Velasquez, 27, was taken into custody on March 28 and later voluntarily deported, according to ICE.
Defense claims accuser's text undermines rape allegations against Alexander brothers

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Teri Hornstein

Attorneys for the Alexander brothers now say a woman accusing them of rape sent a text message to one of the alleged attackers after the incident occurred. Jeffrey Sloman, who represents Ohad Fisherman and Ed O'Donnell, who represents Oren Alexander, appeared in court on Tuesday. They revealed they only learned on Friday about a text message the accuser sent to one of the alleged attackers, saying "What's up?" after the rape allegedly took place.
Defense claims accuser's text undermines rape allegations against Alexander Brothers

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Teri Hornstein

Attorneys for the Alexander brothers now say a woman accusing them of rape sent a text message to one of the alleged attackers after the incident occurred. Jeffrey Sloman, who represents Ohad Fisherman and Ed O'Donnell, who represents Oren Alexander, appeared in court on Tuesday. They revealed they only learned on Friday about a text message the accuser sent to one of the alleged attackers, saying "What's up?" after the rape allegedly took place.
Chasing rewards, facing debt: The hidden cost of credit card perks

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Teri Hornstein

In the race to earn points, miles and cashback, more Americans are finding themselves stuck in a cycle of credit card debt. The appeal of rewards programs is undeniable with free flights, hotel stays or even a little extra cash in your pocket, but for many, the price of those perks is steeper than it seems. A growing number of consumers are carrying balances month-to-month, often lured by the promise of benefits that pale in comparison to sky-high interest rates.
Obsessing about your finances can be damaging, financial therapist says

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Teri Hornstein

Obsessing about your finances stand can be damaging, financial therapist says Stocks tumbled for the third straight day Monday as the market tries to gauge what a trade war would mean for the global economy. "It's unsettling a little bit when you see your 401k and all that go down," said Carlos Villarroel. With the markets so volatile, many people across the country are concerned about what that means for their financial futures.
Dog that gave FHP a run for their money in Broward now up for adoption

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Teri Hornstein

A pit bull caught after running wild on a South Florida highway is now looking for a new home. The Humane Society of Broward County is calling the lucky girl Taylor Swift because of how swiftly she was able to get away from Florida Highway Patrol troopers. "Well first of all thank goodness no one was hurt. There were no accidents caused by her running on the highway. I'm sorry if anyone was late to work yesterday," the Humane Society's Cherie Wachter said.
Loose dog halts morning traffic on I-595 in wild chase

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Teri Hornstein

Dog gives FHP troopers a run for their money Rush-hour traffic came to a standstill Monday morning as Florida Highway Patrol troopers chased an unexpected fugitive as a loose pit bull darted across a busy highway. Chopper4 captured the chaotic scene as troopers and a good Samaritan attempted to corral the dog on the I-595 eastbound ramp to I-95. The determined pup dodged capture multiple times, at one point pausing in a brief standoff before bolting again.
Fort Lauderdale honors Dr. King's legacy with parade, community festival

Jan 20, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Teri Hornstein

FORT LAUDERDALE - The City of Fort Lauderdale kicked off the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with its annual parade and festival. Hundreds took part in Monday's parade. Dozens of organizations, businesses, and community leaders also participated in it. But it was not without incident. According to Fort Lauderdale police around 8:30 a.m. they were notified of a possible threat against the King Holiday Celebration Parade.