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One week after a massive fire tore through an Opa-locka junkyard, Cairo Lane has reopened.At JDM Kings, employees showed up Monday morning ready to work because, they say, their livelihoods depend on
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After hours of debate, a major property tax cut plan devised by Gov. Ron DeSantis was changed by lawmakers Monday ahead of scheduled floor votes Tuesday.Democrats warned the measure could "bankrupt" local governments, and GOP members of the House State Affairs Committee and the Senate Appropriations
Onity Group will cash out of its reverse mortgage business in a deal with one of the largest providers of the product in the U.S. The West Palm Beach-based mortgage servicer received the green light from regulators to sell a portfolio of reverse mortgage servicing rights tied to $5.1 billion in loan
Some of Miami’s top companies came together to inspire South Florida’s next generation of leaders. Over 45 businesses, including the Miami Heat and Delta Airlines, participated in KIPP Miami’s Annual Career Expo on Friday. Company representatives were joined by fifth and sixth grade students from th
Rosalía, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Hilary Duff, Juvenile and A$AP Rocky are among the biggest artists coming to South Florida this month.
"Moonlight" turns 10, O Cinema screens a film unlike any you've seen before, and more.
A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend's infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago is set to be executed Tuesday evening.Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was s
Miami Beach Classical Music Festival returns this July with free concerts, opera performances, fireworks, and immersive symphony shows.
One week after a massive fire tore through an Opa-locka junkyard, Cairo Lane has reopened.At JDM Kings, employees showed up Monday morning ready to work because, they say, their livelihoods depend on it."This is 23 years," Yudelkis Abreau, part owner of JDM Kings said. "I can say this is more than $
Most taxpayers have never heard the term KPI. They should. KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator — a simple scorecard that shows whether government is doing what it says it will do. Businesses use KPIs. Hospitals use KPIs. Schools use KPIs. Sports teams use KPIs. So why doesn’t Miami-Dade County?
President Donald Trump is publicly celebrating the release of a South Florida Cuban man who spent months detained at the controversial immigration facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.In a Truth Social post Sunday night, Trump wrote "Welcome Home" to 54-year-old Justo Bet
President Donald Trump celebrated the release of a South Florida Cuban man from Alligator Alcatraz in a Truth Social post. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor has the report.
South Florida developers knocked out a combined $115 million in construction loans for Miami condo towers that are nearly sold out, as the demand for hospitality-branded residences heats up in the region. North Development paid off a $70 million loan to Forman Capital and Core Capital for Domus Bric
On its parental resource page, OpenAI says ChatGPT is built with safety in mind."Not so," according to a lawsuit filed by Florida State Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday. The phrase was accompanied by a screenshot of an OpenAI post about safety and transparency at the start of the complaint.
🏆 Residential: The priciest home sale recorded in South Florida was at Fort Partners’ Seaway at the Surf Club at 9149 Collins Avenue in Surfside. A company tied to the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands purchased a 4,500-square-foot condo at the luxury development for $27.1 million. The deal b
A South Florida creator is turning language learning into a fun, new experience for kids trying to learn another language.Mother Dania Mas and her 6-year-old daughter are fully engaged in a game called Feppy, a hands-on learning experience built around three core elements – books, songs, and g
As demand for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets grows, ticket brokers are warning fans to avoid buying from strangers on social media, where scammers are increasingly targeting desperate buyers with fake offers that can lead to costly losses.World Cup ticket sellers see scammers hunting desperate buyers o
South Florida will once again deal with hot and humid conditions today, but the bigger weather story will be the potential for strong thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Temperatures will quickly climb into the low and middle 90’s under periods of sunshine this morning. Combined with the humid
In Tuesday’s Miami Proud we’re highlighting a local creator who is turning language learning into something fun. CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman shows us how “Feppy” is helping to shape the next generation of bilingual learners.
Another round of scattered thunderstorms is expected across parts of South Floirda on Tuesday.We enjoyed mostly dry conditions on Tuesday morning with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. High temperatures will again soar into the low 90s on Tuesday with some record heat possible.Temperatures
There could be some strong to severe thunderstorms in parts of South Florida on Tuesday afternoon with the potential of seeing flash flooding before drier conditions arrive by the weekend.
Florida lawmakers could vote as early as Tuesday on a plan to lower property taxes. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the plan from Gov. Ron DeSantis while a House committee voted on a plan that was slightly different.
A Miami-Dade County high school teacher spent the past day in a jail cell after, authorities said, he embarked on a year-long romantic relationship with a student who was 17 years old at the time it started, and detectives are worried there could be more victims. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’
A South Florida teacher is expected to appear in court on Tuesday after he was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, according to deputies.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said that detectives with the Special Victims Bureau arrested Michael J. Enriquez, a teacher with M
A Miami-Dade teacher is expected in court on Tuesday after he was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has the report.
A car crashed into a southwest Miami-Dade home Sunday evening, leaving the structure unlivable and displacing a family of five, authorities said.The crash happened near the intersection of Monroe Street and Douglass Drive and involved two vehicles, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Doorb
After a steamy stretch with heavy showers and storms, South Florida can expect more wet weather through Thursday—but cooler, drier air is on the way for the weekend. Meteorologist Nick Mariano breaks down the timing and what to expect next.
American Senior High School teacher Michael Enriquez is behind bars, accused of abusing a 17-year-old student. Investigators say conversations between the teacher and student allegedly turned sexual and physical, leading to Enriquez’s arrest.
Home surveillance video shows the terrifying moment two cars collide, sending one crashing into a Southwest Miami-Dade family's front porch. Five residents escaped injury, but the home was badly damaged and the family is now displaced. Three people were hospitalized as neighbors rushed to help.
A man reunited with the woman he helped save after she was brutally attacked in a violent assault in downtown Miami that left her severely wounded and partially blind in one eye. Weeks after Caitlin Dydzuhn was viciously attacked at random by a homeless man while walking her dog outside of her apart
WASHINGTON (WSVN) – U.S. President Donald Trump has tapped Florida’s outgoing House speaker to be ambassador to Brazil. Republican Daniel Perez is the latest South Florida lawmaker named to a prominent diplomatic post. The 38-year old served as the speaker of the Florida House of Representatives sin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sandy Alcantara pitched seven steady innings and the Miami Marlins hit three home runs, snapping their five-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. After yielding 14 runs over his previous two starts, Alcantara (4-4) allowed three runs and s
On this episode of In the Know, host Willard Shepard sits down with Professor Donald Jones for an informative discussion on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Supreme Court decisions that have shaped its application over time. Together, they explore the historical significance of the Voting Right
The real estate arm of billionaire Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries scored a $225 million refinancing of the debt backing the Faena District, The Real Deal has learned. J.P. Morgan increased the loan backing the district by $55 million, according to Access Real Estate, a division of New York-based
Comedy Calendar shares the ups & downs in the comedy world of South Florida. Special lineups you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re in Miami, Broward, or Palm Beach, we’ve got your guide to where the laughs are cooking this week. Buy tickets : www.Miamiimprov.com South Florida’s Open Mic Spreadsheet
David Steward II, the son of billionaire tech entrepreneur David Steward, dropped $17 million for a horse farm in Wellington’s Grand Prix Farms community, according to property records. The younger Steward, CEO of Lion Forge Entertainment, purchased the 7.82-acre double lot at 3351 Grand Prix Farms
On this episode of Business Beyond the Beach, hosted by Brittnie Bassant, we welcome Mehdi Khachani, Founder of Sunny Bliss, for an engaging conversation about entrepreneurship, wellness, and building a purpose-driven brand. Mehdi shares the inspiration behind Sunny Bliss, the journey of launching a
A family firm bought a 15-acre retail and office complex near Boca Raton for $40 million, amid softer South Florida commercial real estate deal activity. Interface Properties, a Boca Raton-based firm led by Zac and Ken Goodman, purchased the 189,500-square-foot Fountains Center at Powerline Road and
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