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Heartbreak hits Miami Beach as Argentina fans watch World Cup dream slip away
Argentina fans in South Florida are hoping to stay back-to-back FIFA World Cup champions. Spain won against Argentina at the New York-New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 1-0, to seal their second World Cup title since 2010. Argentina fans were out in full force at the Miami Beach Bandshell, but were disap
Fans celebrate in Coral Gables after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 for second World Cup title
On the other side of the field, Spain fans are getting their kicks as they hope to take home the FIFA World Cup title. “Who do you think is winning? Spain. I feel very proud. We’ve had possession of the ball the whole time. We have to get through Messi, but I think we’re gonna do it,” said a Spain f
Fans celebrate in Coral Gables as Spain defeated Argentina for second World Cup title
On the other side of the field, Spain fans are getting their kicks as they hope to take home the FIFA World Cup title. “Who do you think is winning? Spain. I feel very proud. We’ve had possession of the ball the whole time. We have to get through Messi, but I think we’re gonna do it,” said a Spain f
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 win over Argentina
It took 106 minutes for Ferran Torres to score the first and only goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, giving Spain the 1-0 win over Argentina in the deciding match.Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation. Arg
Tropical Depression forms in Gulf: Miami rain chances stay low this week
A new tropical depression in the Gulf brings heavy rain to Florida’s west coast, but Miami stays mostly dry with warm, humid weather and only slight rain chances.
Water safety concerns rise after 4-year-old hospitalized after near drowning in Plantation
A young boy remains hospitalized after a near-drowning in Plantation. As incidents increase across South Florida, witnesses call for greater access to swimming lessons and renewed focus on water safety.
Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Pompano Beach home, drivers flee scene
Surveillance video captures a speeding Tesla slamming into a Pompano Beach home, totaling two cars. The suspects fled, leaving behind major damage. CBS Miami's Bri Buckley reports.
Vendors arrested for credit card fraud during World Cup match in Miami
Miami-Dade deputies arrested three vendors for allegedly adding huge tips to fans’ credit cards during the World Cup third place match. Two fans were also arrested for sneaking into the stadium without tickets.
Spain wins World Cup over Argentina: Team coverage from Miami’s fan hotspots
Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in a thrilling World Cup final! Our CBS News Miami team is live across the city with reaction from Spain and Argentina fans, plus the latest on Messi and unforgettable Miami Beach celebrations.
Miami Police lieutenant suspended, relieved of duty after arrest for DUI
A City of Miami police officer is accused of being on the wrong side of the law for the second time. Miami police confirmed Lieutenant Thomas Carroll was arrested for driving under the influence. 7News reached out to Miami Police for details of the arrest and is waiting for more information, but jai
Hot This Week; Tracking Tropical Depression 2
Happy Sunday, South Florida! The heat is the big story this upcoming week in Miami is the continuing its hot streak of 39 days in a row above 90 degrees. We may threaten the all-time record of 56 days in 2023 — with a seemingly endless streak of 90 degree days ahead. In fact, the heat will only wors
What to know about the Tate brothers, social media influencers facing rape and trafficking charges
LONDON (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami after U.K. prosecutors said they brought further rape and sex trafficking charges against them. Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four further victims and were brought after aut
Downtown Miami residents urge DDA to dedicate $2 million to police in proposed $21 million budget
As the Miami Downtown Development Authority begins crafting its next budget, a residents' advocacy group is calling for a larger investment in public safety.The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA), which represents residents living in Downtown Miami, attended the DDA's first budget meeting Thursday an
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami for rape and trafficking charges in the UK
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.The charges against the pair were not immediately announced by U.S. authorities. Brady McCarron, a spokesperson for the Marshals Service, told The Associated Pre
Tropical Depression Two forms in Gulf, Tropical Storm Watch issued for Florida Panhandle
Tropical Depression Two has formed in the northeastern Gulf, prompting a Tropical Storm Watch for the Florida Panhandle as forecasters warn of flooding rain along the Gulf Coast through the week.The National Hurricane Center says the depression had 30 mph winds Sunday morning and was centered about
Walmart pulls Marketside iceberg lettuce salads from stores in Florida and Georgia over Cyclospora concerns
Walmart has voluntarily removed several Marketside bagged iceberg lettuce products from select stores in Georgia, Florida and dozens of other states after receiving notice from a supplier tied to an ongoing Cyclospora investigation.The retailer said the move is precautionary and emphasized there is
Oliver Larkin, running as a Democratic Socialist, hoping to beat Congressman Jared Moskowitz
In recent weeks, we have seen a handful of incumbents lose to a growing wave of candidates who identify themselves as Democratic Socialists.Congressman Dan Goldman in New York and Congresswoman Diane DeGette in Colorado lost their primaries to two candidates who had the backing of New York City Mayo
1-on-1 with Oliver Larkin
In recent weeks, we have seen a handful of incumbents lose to a growing wave of candidates who identify themselves as Democratic Socialists. Congressman Dan Goldman in New York and Congresswoman Diane DeGette in Colorado lost their primaries to two candidates who had the backing of New York City May
Fabian Basabe found liable by jury of sexual harassment, defamation, battery
Last week, a jury in Tallahassee found that Republican State Representative Fabian Basabe sexually harassed two of his male staffers and committed battery against both. The jury also found Basabe defamed one of those staffers as well as that young man's mother on social media. Basabe, who represents
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts due to pollution from Canadian, Minnesota fires
Heavy smoke from wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, impacting air quality and exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. Conditions across the Northeast finally began to improve over the weekend while sm
State Rep. Basabe found liable of sexual harassment, defamation, battery by jury
Last week, a jury in Tallahassee found that Republican State Representative Fabian Basabe sexually harassed two of his male staffers and committed battery against both. The jury also found Basabe defamed one of those staffers as well as that young man's mother on social media.Basabe, who represents
Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems. Moscow has in recent weeks
Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills 1 and exposes holes in air defenses
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Kyiv overnight with ballistic missiles and other weapons, killing one and wounding 16 people, local authorities said Sunday, again highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems. Moscow has in recent weeks stepped up its use of ballistic
The Tate brothers arrested in Miami
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The charges against the pair were not immediately announced by U.S. authorities. Brady McCarron, a spokesperson for the Marshals Service, told The Associated Pr
New Everglades wildfire in Broward mostly contained after burning thousands of acres, causing smoky conditions for metro areas
A new Everglades wildfire in west Broward County has burned thousands of acres and brought smoky conditions to nearby metro areas, according to state officials and CBS Miami meteorologists.According to the Florida Forest Service's Watch Duty map, the Mile Marker 40 fire has burned 6,750 acres just w
Child in critical condition after near-drowning in a Broward swimming pool, fire officials say
A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after a near-drowning on Saturday evening in Plantation. According to Plantation Fire and Plantation Police, the child was found in a pool located in the 4600 block of West Broward Boulevard. Units commenced CPR in progress, and transported the child in crit
Prominent Cuban activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrives in Miami after prison release
A prominent Cuban artist and political prisoner arrived in Miami, on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country.Video posted to Facebook captured the moment Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara walked out of the international arrivals door
Another hot and humid Sunday in store for South Florida
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking heat and the tropics on this Sunday morning. We'll see another hot, humid day across South Florida. Feels-like temperatures will hit the triple digits from Fort Lauderdale to Key West. There will be little to no relief from the heat due to rain. CBS News Miami CBS N
South Florida is hot and humid for Sunday
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking heat and the tropics on this Sunday morning. We'll see another hot, humid day across South Florida. Feels-like temperatures will hit the triple digits from Fort Lauderdale to Key West. There will be little to no relief from the heat due to rain.
Cuban activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrives in Miami after prison release
A prominent Cuban artist and political prisoner arrived in Miami, on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country. Video posted to Facebook captured the moment Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara walked out of the international arrivals doors at M
Man arrested, accused of assault and battery after attack on dog, owner in Wynwood
A man has been arrested after being accused of an attack on a man and his dog in Wynwood. 44-year-old Jack Jonte faces multiple charges including aggravated assault, battery, and resisting a police officer. The incident happened on Wednesday, along Northwest Second Avenue near 22nd Street. The victi
Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
MIAMI (AP) — A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country. Alcántara, 38, was greeted at the airport by a crowd that was cheering, singing and h
Lasagna Roll Ups / Belkys
Who doesn’t love Italian food? We know we do, and we think you’re going to love this easy to make dinner recipe that’s great for any night of the week. That’s what’s cooking as we grab a Bite with Belkys. Ingredients: 2 cups marinara sauce, plus more for serving 8 uncooked lasagna noodles, wheat or
South Florida Forecast: Hot and Humid with Inland Storms This Afternoon
South Florida will experience another typical Summer day with plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures, and scattered afternoon storms. A few spotty showers may move from south to north this morning, especially near the coast, but most locations will start the day dry with sunshine and temperatures qui
4-year-old hospitalized, in critical condition after near-drowning in Plantation pool
First responders pulled a four-year-old from a body of water in Plantation. According to Plantation Fire Rescue, a four-year-old child was found unresponsive in a pool near 4640 W Broward Boulevard on Saturday night. When crews arrived, they immediately began life-saving CPR. Paramedics continued ch
Miami fans gather to watch England beat France for third place at the World Cup
The match took place at Miami Stadium with fans at a Wynwood restaurant enjoying a wild game.
Brewers overcome early deficit in 8-6 victory over skidding Marlins
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackson Chourio put Milwaukee ahead with a two-run single in a four-run sixth inning that sent the Brewers past the skidding Miami Marlins 8-6 on Saturday. Garrett Mitchell added a two-run double in the sixth and finished with three hits for the banged-up Brewers, who erased an earl
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking cha
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms on Friday said it is "voluntarily removing" iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after it was linked to one of the largest outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. in recent years. "While the FDA traceback is indicating a specific independent farm, which represents less than 1% of
Mexican president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will attend Sunday's World Cup final after an invitation from President Trump, their first meeting since December, following months of verbal sparring.Sheinbaum did not attend the World Cup's opening match in Mexico City, when her national team beat South