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Midyear financial check-in: Experts say small changes now can help South Florida families finish 2026 stronger

The second half of 2026 is underway, making now an ideal time for a midyear financial check-in, experts say.For many South Floridians, however, getting ahead financially feels easier said than done."O

CBS4 Miami · Jul 14, 2026 · safety

South Florida mother arrested for leaving daughter chained to fence, police say

A Hialeah woman was arrested and charged with child neglect for leaving her 13-year-old daughter chained to her great-grandmother's fence in the heat with no shoes or water. CBS News Miami's Abby Dodg

CBS4 Miami · Jul 14, 2026 · safety

South Florida Scorcher: Record heat and Saharan dust keep storms away

South Florida is sweltering through record overnight heat and “feels like” temps over 100 degrees, with little rain relief in sight. Saharan dust is suppressing storms, leaving beaches sunny but keepi

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · sports

Caught on camera: Bodycam shows Hialeah mayor pulled over, accused of illegal police light use

Newly released police body camera footage captures the moment Hialeah Mayor Brian Calvo was stopped by Miami police and accused of activating police lights on his vehicle—a third-degree felony for non

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · safety

Florida passes tougher domestic violence laws: New protections & penalties for repeat offenders

Florida lawmakers have enacted sweeping new measures aimed at supporting domestic violence survivors—boosting penalties for repeat offenders, expanding financial aid for victims, and exploring a web-b

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · miami

Family of Patty Gifford wants to know where her remains are before her killer's execution

Dennis Sohor, the Fort Lauderdale man convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Patty Gifford in 1982, is set to be executed on July 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. But before his execution, Gifford's fa

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · miami

South Florida homeowner battles code violations caused by previous owner

South Florida homeowner Angelica Martinez says her home is on the brink of foreclosure due to code violations, resulting from the previous owner's renovations. CBS News Miami's Larry Seward reports.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · arts

Millions of Americans are borrowing to afford food. Here's how you can get ahead.

CBS News Miami's Larry Seward is your reporter exploring how to start saving now to get ahead before the end of the year, when finances begin to pile up.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · arts

Venezuela earthquake aftermath: Nearly 4,500 dead, 17K without homes, & search and rescue continues

Venezuela's interim government says national elections are on hold as the country attempts to rebuild following a deadly earthquake. Thousands are dead, and tens of thousands are without permanent hom

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · safety

Florida Healthcare Association warns nearly 35K healthcare workers could lose their job if TPS ends

Florida's largest nursing home group sent a letter to the Homeland Secretary warning that ending TPS could devastate patients, families, and healthcare workers in South Florida.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · local

South Florida Publix employee accused of molesting coworker's child

Tyrone Daley, a South Florida Publix employee, is behind bars after being arrested and charged with molesting his coworker's daughter for nearly three years. CBS News Miami reached out to Publix for c

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · safety

Exclusive: 2 Miami mothers turn grief into action, seeking justice in 2018 cold case killing

After losing their own sons to gun violence, two Miami-Dade mothers are urging the public to come forward with information in the unsolved 2018 killing of Jermaine “Mickey” Anderson, saying even the s

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · miami

NEXT Alert Weather update: South Florida sees record overnight heat, storm chances

South Florida is seeing some record overnight heat, and NEXT weather meteorologists are tracking storms coming in from the north. Stay weather aware.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · sports

What you need to know about Cyclospora

As the CDC tracks cyclospora during the warmer months, South Florida is seeing a rise in cases of the "explosive diarrhea" causing illness called Cyclosporiasis. CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jone's report

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · miami

Health Alert: Unsafe bacteria at 3 Miami beaches

Florida health officials warn swimmers to avoid three Miami-Dade beaches after unsafe bacteria levels are detected. Stay safe and check advisories before heading out.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · beach

Hialeah mother accused of leaving her daughter chained to a fence, police say

A Hialeah mother has been arrested and accused of chaining her 13-year-old daughter to a fence and leaving her there in broad daylight. Neighbors expressed pure shock to CBS News Miami after witnessin

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · safety

Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78

Wellington, New Zealand — Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" to playing Holly Hunter'

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · arts

Crew member who fell overboard cruise ship leaving Fort Lauderdale confirmed dead

The search and rescue operation to find a missing crew member from a Princess Cruise line has ended in tragedy after teams confirmed the crew member fell overboard and died. CBS News Miami's Joan Murr

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · miami

Dangerous heat to continue across South Florida this week with lower chances for showers, storms

The heat and humidity won't be going anywhere this week as triple-digit feels-like temperatures are expected to continue, and the threat of showers and storms will be a bit lower until we get closer t

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · sports

Video shows toddler in North Lauderdale pool for 15 minutes before being pulled out, officials say

An investigation continues after a near drowning in North Lauderdale over the weekend that left a toddler in critical condition, and video shows the child in the water for 15 minutes before he was pul

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · miami

Near-record heat possible in South Florida Monday afternoon

It's been a steamy start to the day across South Florida, and by the afternoon temperatures could be approaching record territory.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · arts

Dog that went viral at Marlins game for craving hotdog given VIP treatment

Jonah, the dog that recently went viral when he was caught on video at a Miami Marlins game craving a hotdog, was recently given the VIP treatment at a game at loanDepot Park, including his own jersey

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · sports

Toddler remains in critical condition after near drowning in North Lauderdale

Investigators in North Lauderdale are continuing to investigate how a 2-year-old boy ended up in a pool early Sunday morning leaving him in critical condition after nearly drowning. CBS News Miami's M

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · miami

Miami Beach Health Alert: Unsafe bacteria closes 3 beaches amid extreme heat

Florida health officials warn swimmers to avoid three Miami-Dade beaches after unsafe bacteria levels are detected. With Saharan dust blocking rain, expect relentless heat and triple-digit “feels like

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · sports

Summit fire near LA contained as extreme weather hits U.S. coasts

Firefighters gain control of the Summit Fire west of Los Angeles, while wildfires threaten homes in California and Colorado. Meanwhile, heat waves scorch millions and severe storms flood New Orleans a

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · safety

Manhole fire sparks Miami Beach building evacuation near Lincoln Road

Miami Beach Fire Rescue evacuated a building after flames from a manhole fire spread to an electrical vault near Lincoln Road and Collins Avenue. Three people suffered minor injuries, but the fire is

CBS4 Miami · Jul 13, 2026 · safety

Reality star Tommie Lee was 1 of 6 arrested at England vs. Norway World Cup Match in Miami

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office reports six arrests and 19 ejections during the England vs. Norway World Cup match, with 60,024 fans in attendance. Among those arrested was Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta's T

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · safety

Downtown Miami offers free self-defense classes to boost public safety

The Downtown Development Authority is stepping up safety in downtown Miami with free self-defense classes for residents. The initiative—part of a broader push that includes increased police presence a

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · safety

South African soccer player who competed in the World Cup dies at 25

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the 2026 World Cup, has died. He was 25.His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture, in a stateme

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · arts

Fallout in South Florida after Gov. DeSantis vetoes budget items

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed billions of dollars from the Florida state budget. How is South Florida impacted?

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · government

Be mindful of the high heat in South Florida for Sunday

The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida. High humidity levels combined with the real temperatures are pushing the feels-like temperatures into the triple digit

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · sports

How to stay safe amid heat risk in South Florida

Steve Maugeri shares practical tips on how to stay safe amid rising temps in the South Florida region.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · sports

Heat continues to plague South Florida in the coming days with no relief in sight

Rain chances will be very low, making room for that incoming heat.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · sports

England advances to the semifinals as Norway's World Cup run ends in Miami Stadium

A goal kick appeared to clip a cable over the field late in the first half of the England-Norway match in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, shortly before England's Jude Bellingham scored the t

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · arts

England advances to the semifinals, beating Norway at Miami Stadium

A goal kick in the England-Norway World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday appeared to have been clipped by a cable.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · arts

Extreme heat continues across South Florida with no relief in sight

Hot temperatures continue throughout South Florida with low rain chances providing zero relief.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · sports

Florida State Rep. Dotie Joseph running for Democratic gubernatorial nomination

Florida State Rep. Dotie Joseph makes her case as she aims to be the Democratic nominee in the race for Florida governor.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · local

England takes on Norway in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Miami Stadium

Fans of both teams speak to the match, before England beat Norway.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · arts

Cuban protests across South Florida 5 years after Liberation Day

On July 11th 2021 thousands of Cubans took to the streets protesting shortages of food and medicine, blackouts and the way the Cuban government were handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · culture

Bull gores runner in the face at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival, 12 others hurt

A runner was gored in the face and many more were fortunate to not be seriously injured during a chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival on Saturday.The six bulls and accompanying steers charg

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · arts

Pitbull sets Guinness World Record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps

Rapper Pitbull has set the first Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at th

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · safety

Heat and humidity in South Florida make World Cup quarterfinal a challenge for Norway and England

Carla Gregory was fighting the heat even before watching the World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway on Saturday.She carried cold water in one hand. She had an unfolded fan in the other, fla

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · arts

Heat advisory active for South Florida for much of Saturday

The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a hot, humid, and steamy day across South Florida. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. from Pompano Beach south to Key West,

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · sports

Man charged with attacking South Florida mother, child

A suspect has been arrested in the attack on a woman and her 12-year-old son with disabilities on Tuesday, Fort Lauderdale police say. Police have charged Hutch Benjamin, 44, with two counts of aggrav

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · safety

Lightning strikes reported Friday night in South Florida with dry, hot weekend ahead

Friday night was active with storms stemming from the coast.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · weather

Family of woman killed in Wynwood shooting files lawsuit against Miami police, club, etc.

Evelyn Valdes, 28, was fatally shot while in the backseat of a friend's car after an altercation at a nearby nightclub spilled into the street.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · safety

Absolutely Not: Miami is all about the new, but what about the love to the old buildings?

The historical buildings in Miami are not taken care of enough, which tell the history of the city and should be preserved.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · miami

South Florida businesses report boom in economy during World Cup match

Fans for both teams came for food and drink before the showdown. Will bullen Says he’s been in miami all week after coming across the pond.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 12, 2026 · food

Miami Beach man fractures ankle at Running of the Bulls in Spain

Ander Etxanobe suffered a compound ankle fracture in Pamplona but says the injury won't stop him from going back.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · beach

Former Miami Heat teammates reportedly got into a fight, ESPN reports

Bam Adebayo reportedly punched Tyler Herro, according to ESPN.

CBS4 Miami · Jul 11, 2026 · sports

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