Ecuadorian political fugitive spotted at Miami World Cup match
Miami-Dade police, who have been working security at the World Cup, appeared to miss a big one Saturday in Miami.
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12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.Attorneys general from the 12 states, led by California Attorney General Rob
As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
NEW YORK (AP) — Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation’s worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections su
Miami DDA expands safety efforts with self-defense classes, increased police presence downtown
Miami residents are learning how to better protect themselves as the Miami Downtown Development Authority expands its efforts to improve public safety through self-defense training and enhanced security measures. Kylie Russell said she's lived in downtown Miami for nine years and has watched the are
Woman accused of stabbing man with scissors during Uber ride argument over drinking
A woman was arrested early Tuesday after she allegedly stabbed a man with a pair of scissors during an Uber ride when he refused to let her drink beer inside the vehicle, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Lynn Marie Zamora, 32, was taken into custody after deputies responded to a battery
12-year-old girl shot while sitting in car outside northwest Miami-Dade home, deputies say
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is searching for whoever opened fire and shot a 12-year-old girl while she was sitting inside a car with her siblings early Tuesday morning.The MDSO said deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest 64th Street near Li
Car nearly slams into home in SW Miami-Dade; no injuries reported
A driver had a close call when they almost crashed into a home in Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials responded to the 14400 block and Graves Drive, late Tuesday morning. 7Skyforce hovered over the home, capturing the gray Hyundai Elantra parked on the driveway, barely touching th
Broward man arrested for sexually exploiting 6 children in multiple states after Snapchat tip, police say
A Florida man is facing dozens of felony charges after investigators said he used social media to sexually exploit children across several states.Keysean Mash, 23, was arrested by the Lauderhill Police Department following an investigation that began in April, when the National Center for Missing an
Lauderhill man faces 27 felony charges in child exploitation case
A Lauderhill man was arrested Monday on 27 felony charges after an investigation found he allegedly solicited sexually explicit images and videos from six juvenile victims in multiple states, according to the Lauderhill Police Department. The investigation, conducted with the South Florida Internet
South Florida sees more heat advisories issued as feels-like temperatures soar to near 110 degrees Tuesday afternoon
The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring major heat risks across South Florida as a heat advisory is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties.The heat advisories in effect across South Florida on July 14, 2026. CBS News Miami The heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday as "feels-like" temper
Trump's Strait of Hormuz fee would have cost millions, opened "a very dangerous Pandora's Box," experts say
If President Trump were to make good on his declaration that the U.S. will impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz it could cost the largest vessels over $30 million per shipment, industry experts say, while logistics companies have called the concept illegal.The president abruptly
Triple-digit feels-like temperatures expected across South Florida for next several days
Dangerous heat has returned to South Florida and it doesn't appear as though it's going anywhere anytime soon as triple-digit feels-like temperatures continue with Saharan dust limiting shower and thunderstorm activity.
American Airlines launches new flight from Miami to Venezuela
On Tuesday morning, American Airlines announced it launched a daily nonstop flight between Miami and Venezuela. The new route becomes the second flight between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Miramar man charged with sexually assaulting teen from foster care facility
A Miramar man has been arrested on a warrant accusing him of traveling to meet a minor and engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a teenage girl from a foster care facility, authorities said. Jamie Zane Goldbourne, 25, was taken into custody Monday in Miami, according to an arrest affidavit from
Search for gunman continues after 12-year-old girl shot in northwest Miami-Dade
Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office say they are continuing to search for whoever opened fire early Tuesday morning and shot a 12-year-old girl while she was sitting in a car in front of a home in northwest Miami-Dade. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more.
More than 1.4 million vote-by-mail ballots sent out to Florida voters ahead of August primary
More than 1.4 million ballots have been sent out for the August primary, according to the state Division of Elections.And more ballots are scheduled for delivery ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.Registered Democratic voters accounted for 623,548 ballots, compared to 493,469 for Republicans and 270,642 f
Prostitution sting operation leads to 4 arrests at Miami-Dade massage businesses
Four women were arrested after a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office prostitution sting operation at two massage businesses in Doral and northeast Miami-Dade, authorities said. According to arrest reports, detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Organized Crimes Bureau Vice and Intelligence Squad conducted und
Florida set to execute its oldest death row prisoner for killing woman he met at New Year's Eve party
Florida was again preparing Tuesday to execute one of its oldest death row prisoners in history, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who is one of three older inmates set to die in the span of a month in the nation's busiest death penalty state.Dennis Sochor, who has been on death row since the 1980s,
Family of slain Florida woman hopes execution of convicted killer Dennis Socher brings long-awaited closure
A convicted Florida killer is just hours away from being executed, and his victim's family spoke with CBS News Miami ahead of his death sentence being carried out to seek closure.They want to know where her body is so they can lay her to rest."There will be justice and closure for Patty and what hap
Primetime Emmy Awards 2026: See the full list of nominees
(CNN) — The nominees for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled Wednesday, with Hollywood honoring a slew of new shows and setting up what’s expected to be a battle among two legends in the race for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series. Apple TV was one of Wednesday’s big winners
Missing Southwest Miami-Dade man found dead; death ruled apparent suicide
A 28-year-old man reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade has been found dead, and detectives say his death appears to be a suicide. Michael-Anthony Leones Espino was last seen Sunday in the 14200 block of SW 161st Court at approximately 12:30 p.m. He was later located in the area of SW 162nd Ave
Missing 28-year-old man from SW Miami-Dade has been found deceased
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau, 28-year-old Michael-Anthony Leones Espino was last seen on the 14200 block of Southwest 161st Court at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Espino was located on July 13 in the area of Southwest 162 Avenue and Southwest 138 Terrace, where
Florida State Rep. Fabián Basabe faces court after sexually harassing aide, intern
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) – A state representative for Miami Beach is in court. Prosecutors allege Representative Fabian Basabe slapped an aide, sexually harassed an intern, and posted a defamatory tweet. One of the incidents allegedly happened during an elementary school career day. An accuser testi
“I just started drowning”: Woman recounts rescue on Kuna’s Indian Creek
KUNA, Idaho (KIVI) — What was supposed to be a fun weekend float down Indian Creek in Kuna quickly turned into a life-or-death situation for a Caldwell woman when her raft flipped and she became stranded in trees along the creek. “I went over a rapid thinking I’ll be fine and I wasn’t. I flipped ove
South Florida mother accused of chaining 13-year-old daughter to fence in Hialeah faces child abuse charges
A South Florida mother is facing child abuse and child neglect charges after Hialeah police say she chained her 13-year-old daughter to a fence outside a relative's home and left her there in the summer heat without food, water or shade.Authorities arrested 34-year-old Yashira Marie Maldonado in con
Former Broward Publix employee accused of sexually abusing co-worker's daughter with autism
Alarming allegations have surfaced about a former Publix employee in Broward who has been accused of sexually abusing his co-worker's daughter who has autism.Tyrone Daley, 56, faced a judge Monday after investigators said he sexually abused his co-worker's daughter at a Hallandale Beach Publix for y
Former Publix employee accused of sexually assaulting co-worker’s daughter
A former Publix employee in Hallandale Beach is accused of molesting his former co-worker’s daughter who has autism in the store’s break room. CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister has the disturbing details.
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks on Middle East allies of the U.S
Another scorcher expected across South Florida as dangerous temperatures lead to heat advisories
Heat advisories are in effect across South Florida on Tuesday as feels-like temperatures again soar well above the triple-digits, and Saharan dust is limiting shower and thunderstorm activity.
Girl shot while sitting in car with siblings in northwest Miami-Dade, deputies say
An investigation is underway in northwest Miami-Dade after deputies said a 12-year-old girl was shot while she was sitting in a car with her siblings in front of a home early Tuesday morning. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has the new details.
Dangerous Heat All Week
Happy Tuesday, South Florida! A heat advisory has been issued for Miami-Dade and Broward counties this afternoon. High temperatures will soar into the mid-90s and it will feel as hot as 110 degrees when you factor in the humidity. It’s very important that you stay hydrated and take frequent breaks f
Miami-Dade students turn project into growing movement inspiring others on and off the court
A group of students from Coral Gables Senior High is getting national recognition for turning inclusion into action.Their student-run business, Hoops 4 Hope, has been named a finalist for Junior Achievement USA's Company of the Year competition.What started as a classroom project has grown into a mo
Neither France nor Spain has trailed at this year’s World Cup, but only one can reach the final
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kylian Mbappé and France haven’t trailed at all in this year’s World Cup. Neither has Spain with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and clutch goal-scoring substitute Mikel Merino. Only one of those teams can make it to the final. France and Spain, both at their 17th World Cup, h
Drive by shooting in NW Miami-Dade strikes 3 cars, leaves 1 child injured; suspect at large
Deputies are combing for clues after responding to a shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, a drive-by shooting occurred around the area of the 2100 block of Northwest 64th Street, where three cars were struck, and one child was shot in the arm. When deputies
Drive by shooting in NW Miami-Dade leaves child injured; deputies investigating
Deputies are combing for clues after responding to a shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, a drive-by shooting occurred around the area of the 2100 block of Northwest 64th Street, where a child was shot. The incident happened late Monday night, and the scene
Miami-Dade high school students getting national attention for turning inclusion into action
In Tuesday’s Miami Proud, students from Coral Gables Senior High are turning inclusion into action. CBS News Miami’s Najahe Sherman takes us to an event that brings varsity basketball players and students with special needs together.
Shooting investigation underway in northwest Miami-Dade
Police have gathered in a neighborhood in northwest Miami-Dade near Liberty City for a shooting investigation early Tuesday morning. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has the report.
New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims
Several new Florida laws designed to strengthen protections for domestic violence survivors took effect this month, including tougher penalties for repeat offenders, expanded relocation assistance and a study examining a new way for victims to discreetly seek help.For Yasira Tejada, the changes repr
South Florida food truck owner says unpaid city invoice is hurting small business
For years, a South Florida man has prepared barbecue and sold it from his food truck. But when he was having a hard time getting paid after a recent event, his small business started to suffer. So he called Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Gregory George knew at an early age he wanted to make a li
World Cup semifinal set to revive decades-old Argentina-England rivalry
Argentina and England are set to meet on the World Cup stage, renewing one of international soccer’s most heated rivalries. For fans who have followed the storyline, Wednesday’s match in Atlanta will be shaped by decades of cultural, political and sporting history. The two countries’ first meeting c
Mother chains daughter to fence in Hialeah to relax and watch TV after being fired from job, police say
A mother is facing alarming child abuse charges after allegedly chaining her 13-year-old daughter to a fence in Hialeah. According to Hialeah Police, 34-year-old Yashira Maldonado tied her special needs daughter to a fence using a metal chain after being fired from her job, Saturday. “She takes her