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Americans' understanding of basic financial concepts has fallen to a 10-year low, raising concerns that households are becoming less prepared to manage debt, savings and retirement decisions, accordin
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it targeted American soldiers in Kuwait with missiles, which the U.S. says it shot down. The nominal ceasefire betwe
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Town of Davie will host a free Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Drop-off event for Davie residents. The event will take place at Pine Island Park (Bamford Sports Complex), 3801 South Pine Island Road from 9 to 11 a.m., or until the disposal trucks reach capacity. Th
Miami’s notable female philanthropists and community leaders gathered for Chapman Partnership’s 16th annual Take a Walk in Her Shoes Fashion Show and Luncheon at Hotel Colonnade in Coral Gables on May 14, 2026. The acclaimed fundraiser honored women who elevate the organization and support its missi
Host Dr. Nancy Lawther, Legislative Liaison Chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party, meets with Robert “BJ” Duncan. Robert is a Council Member, Seat 1, and a 2026 Candidate for Mayor for the Town of Cutler Bay. The pair have an insightful conversation on congressional maps. For more show informatio
This month’s spotlight features Artists-in-Residence Aida Tejada and Debora Rosental. Visual artist Aida Tejada, born in the Dominican Republic, brings an interdisciplinary and materially driven approach to her practice. She holds an MFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, along with a
Cervera Real Estate appointed Michelle Rojas, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, as vice president of sales and operations. She will oversee firm-wide compliance, lead operational strategy and head sales coaching and development for the family-owned residential brokerage’s nearly
What does it take to forge an elite warrior — and what does neuroscience reveal about that transformation? U.S. Army Special Forces CPT Benjamin Harrow joins Robert Asencio for a conversation that goes beyond the battlefield. Dr. Pamela Seraphine decodes the neuroscience behind CPT Harrow’s evolutio
Planning on attending any of the FIFA World Cup matches happening in Miami? Here's a simple breakdown of the multitude of parking and transportation options for Hard Rock Stadium.
MIAMI (AP) — The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during a news conference that the compan
Monday marked the first day of hurricane season, and even though experts say it is expected to be below to near normal, they stress the time for Floridians to start preparing is now. The National Hurricane Center in West Miami-Dade is where experts are closely monitoring the tropics. As the staff at
Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Denise C. Elizondo, Director of Catching Up Therapy. The conversation examines why speech, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, and feeding fall apart when they’re treated as separate services, and what changes when one team handles them under one roof
Dramatic surveillance video captured a violent chain-reaction wreck that caused a car to slam into a Southwest Miami-Dade home and sent four people to the hospital. The security footage shows the deafening moment of impact, as the driver of a gray sedan hit a red Nissan minivan near Southwest 139th
Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the trial of real estate developer George Pino, who is accused of killing a teenage girl in a boat crash in Biscayne Bay in 2022.While the judge did deny the request from Pino's attorneys last week to move the trial out of Miami-Dade, the judge did say t
It's going to be a hot and steamy start to the month of June with daily chances for some afternoon storms.A few showers moved across parts of South Florida on Monday morning.The feels-like temperatures in South Florida on Monday, June 1, 2026. CBS News Miami High temperatures will soar into the low
A South Florida mother is speaking out days after her son was killed in a deputy-involved shooting. Speaking with 7News on Sunday, Marianella Almonte said the loss of her son, Dominick Almonte, has been too much to bear. “Our family is grieving and, you know, I just can’t, I just can’t,” she said. “
It’s been another hot and humid day in South Florida as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, and the NEXT Weather team is tracking the potential for thunderstorms packing heavy downpours across parts of the region this afternoon.
Millions in Colombia headed to the polls on Sunday to cast their vote in a high-stakes presidential election that is now headed to a runoff between two strikingly different candidates. With polls officially closed, far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left Senator Iván Cepeda
It’s the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and researchers at the University of Miami are showing off the power of water and flooding when a storm occurs. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Dave Warren has more.
The Breakers Palm Beach started construction on a major expansion of its family entertainment center, a spokesperson confirmed. The town of Palm Beach issued a demolition permit last month for the historic oceanfront resort to replace its current 12,100-square-foot family facility with 46,800 square
Every now and then, a guest sits down at The Miami Book Hub and reminds me why I started this program: behind every book is a person, and behind every person is a journey worth exploring. My latest guest, Forrest Jones, certainly qualifies. Forrest is a journalist, novelist and communications profes
Lawmakers are holding a special legislative session in Tallahassee to consider a proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis to get rid of taxes for most primary residences. CBS News Miami’s Joan Murray is in Tallahassee with a report.
South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, and Health Channel) is delighted to share an all-new program lineup for the month of June. As we embark on America’s 250th Anniversary celebration, we will feature educational content inspired by American history. This month, our channels will explore historical progra
The Deering Estate’s engaging Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program has launched the application for the 2027 season. A call to artists – for visual, literary, performing, and cross-disciplinary arts – is open to apply before the August 31, 2026, 11:59 pm deadline. The application is for studio residenc
A blockade battle played out this weekend with dueling protests at Miami International Airport. A group of demonstrators came together at the airport on Sunday to call for an immediate end to the oil embargo against Cuba and demand an end to U.S. sanctions. “The United States is threatening more and
The Miss Wynwood Pride pageant, a Zara Larsson vs. Charli XCX drag battle, the festival-within-a-festival Big Wig, featuring nearly 50 performers, and more.
The NEXT Weather team at CBS News Miami is offering expert tips on the steps you should take — and avoid — to get ready for a possible storm.You can explore the 2026 CBS News Miami hurricane season guide below in both English and Spanish.The guide includes everything from ways to safegua
ELIMINATION!! This season ended on a disappointing note. It’s time to move past Omaha talk, pack our bags, and reflect on what might have been. The end was embarrassing, underscoring inconsistent pitching and uncharacteristic defensive lapses. Significant changes are needed—both in coaching approach
Miami loses to the Gators 22-10 in the Gainesville Regional and will have to win three straight to advance to the Super Regionals. Miami had to play near-perfect baseball tonight if they expected to win against a team that has historically had their number. Tonight, their game was anything but perfe
A four-and-a-half-hour weather delay did not dampen the final outcome as Miami laid down the thunder in the 9th inning with a five-run outburst, taking game one 10-5. A pair of home runs in the third inning by Derek Williams and Vance Sheahan gave Miami an early 4-0 lead. Miami’s hitting went into a
People living in a Miami trailer park are being forced out, and they are being given a cash incentive to move early that some of them have rejected. The deadline has been extended until 5 p.m. on Monday for an estimated 50 residents who remain at the Silver Court mobile home park in Little Havana. P
A fabulous drag brunch kicked off South Florida’s Pride Month over the weekend. The Pride Center at Equality Park hosted its Pride Drag Brunch at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Sunrday. The event featured high-energy performances from drag queens. 7s Alex Miranda served as host
A South Florida service organization spent the day on Sunday helping out the community across Miami-Dade, including members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority who stepped up to help out a 96-year-old veteran.
A waterfront mansion in Gables Estates asking $28 million was among the largest of last week’s signed contracts report in Miami-Dade County. The pending deal is one of the 28 luxury home contracts signed countywide between May 25 and May 31, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund
Americans' understanding of basic financial concepts has fallen to a 10-year low, raising concerns that households are becoming less prepared to manage debt, savings and retirement decisions, according to a new study from investment giant TIAA and Stanford University's Global Financial Literacy Exce
The Trump administration is developing a plan that would allow U.S. immigration officials to quickly reject some asylum applications without interviewing the applicants, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News. The Department of Homeland Security regulation described
Yungblud, Rosalía, PAMM Pride, and more can't-miss events in Miami this week.
Members of Miami's Haitian community pressed against a stage on a rainy Saturday to cheer on forward Duckens Nazon, defender Martin Experience and other members of the country's national soccer team ahead of a pair of friendly matches next week.For a few hours, nothing else mattered for the soccer-l
Oversight and control of Florida residential communities governed by associations is supposed to transfer from the developer to homeowners as soon as the majority of parcels are sold. But at a Homestead townhouse complex, consisting of 117 two-story chalk white homes with brown accents neatly tucked
Injuries were reported Sunday evening when the force of a crash sent a car slamming into a southwest Miami-Dade home, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.According to the MDSO, the crash was reported in the 13000 block of Monroe Street in Richmond Heights around 7 p.m."I feel bad for them,"
New Times' Best Drag Performer, Jellika Boom, says local spaces often fall short in their efforts to foster a thriving queer scene.