Jim DeFede
E-Mail Jim DeFedeJim DeFede joined CBS4 News in January 2006, providing regular commentary on the evening news. He now serves as an investigative reporter and a member of the CBS4 News I-Team.
Jim DeFede was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 11, 1962. Although his family remains in the same rent-controlled apartment building where he was raised, DeFede left Brooklyn when he was 19 to attend Colorado State University. Much to his mother’s continuing disappointment, however, DeFede never graduated from college.
In 1986, DeFede landed his first job in journalism as a night cops reporter for The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington.
In 1991, he accepted an offer to become a staff writer with the weekly newspaper Miami New Times, where he won numerous awards during his eleven year tenure with the paper.
Between 2002 and 2005, DeFede was a metro columnist for The Miami Herald.
DeFede was a regular contributing writer for Tina Brown’s Talk magazine and his work has also appeared in Radar, The New Republic, Newsday, Mother Jones, The (London) Independent, Miami Monthly, Key West Magazine and Loft.
His first book, “The Day The World Came To Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland,” was published in 2002 by HarperCollins and was recognized with a 2003 Christopher Award for its ability to “affirm the highest values of the human spirit.”
Norman Braman Denies Bullying Voters, “Handpicking” County Commission
After successfully recalling Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Commissioner Natacha Seijas last year, auto tycoon Norman Braman has his new target – four incumbent county commissioners.
Inspector General: The Miami Heat Owe County $3 Million
The Miami Heat owes Miami Dade County between $3 million and $4 million, according to the county’s Inspector General, whose yearlong investigation found the Heat repeatedly violated its agreement with the county over how to operate the American Airlines Arena.
CBS4 Investigates: Gangs Move From Drugs To ID Theft
On the same night the Miami Dade Gang Task Force was out chasing gang members for the types of crimes what you would normally expect — dealing drugs, stealing cars, and carrying guns. Another operation was taking place, this one involving something you would not expect.
CBS4 Investigates: Who Killed “Dead” Ed Bozarth?
A third-rate romance and a low-rent rendezvous appears to be more than just some lyrics in a song; it may be the reason a brutal murder at quirky Gilbert’s Marina in the Keys has taken 5-years to solve.
A Night Inside South Florida’s Gang Wars
Spend a night with the Miami Dade Police Department’s Gang Unit, and its commander, Lt. Luis Almaguer, and you will be forever on the move. On a recent night in which the gang task force was operating, Almaguer and his fellow cops were racing on calls from Liberty City to Miami Gardens and CBS4′s Jim DeFede joined them every step of the way.
Rivera State Case Closed, Questions Remain
For more than a year, the Miami Dade State Attorney has been investigating Congressman David Rivera for possible campaign finance law violations. But CBS4 News has learned the case is now closed and no charges will be brought against the Republican freshman.
Exclusive: Rubio Weighs In On Contraceptive Controversy
“Is contraception wrong?” CBS4′s Jim DeFede asked Senator Marco Rubio in a recent exclusive one-on-one interview.
Exclusive: Rubio Explains Tie To Mormon Church In Upcoming Autobiography
CBS4 News’ Jim DeFede sat down with Rubio earlier this week for a rare, nearly hour long interview on a wide range of topics – from speculation that Mitt Romney will tap him to be his vice president, to his controversial stance on contraception, to his brief childhood stint as a Mormon.
Who Is Special Prosecutor Angela Corey?
Angela Corey is about to become the country’s best known prosecutor.
Exclusive: Sen. Marco Rubio Criticizes Obama, So-Called “Buffett Rule”
As President Barack Obama campaigned in South Florida on behalf of the so-called Buffett Rule – a plan whereby the wealthiest Americans would be required to pay at least 30 percent in income taxes – Senator Marco Rubio sat down with CBS4 News for an extended interview in which he criticized the proposed law.
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