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City’s Pilot Program will first be rolled out in the South of Fifth neighborhood Miami Beach’s lively atmosphere coexists with thriving residential communities that have increasingly voiced concerns a
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Police in Miramar say a second victim has died in a fatal triple shooting that left a South Florida influencer known as "DreamDoll Brii" dead, and he's been identified as her cousin.Two people were killed in a triple shooting in Miramar over the weekend, according to police.The second victim was ide
NEW YORK (WCBS) — A musical about the life of legendary country artist Dolly Parton is set to come to Broadway in New York City. “Dolly: A True Original Musical” will take viewers on a journey of the singer’s life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street. It features music by Parton, including s
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14. NBCUniversal announced Hargitay as host on Tuesday, the day before nominations are announced. The show will also stream on Peacock and will be held, fittingly, at the Peacock Theater, the lo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — FIFA said Tuesday it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed with a fan in the stands during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday. IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentin
A homicide investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after police said a man was found shot in a car early Wednesday morning.According to Fort Lauderdale police, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1300 block of Northwest 13th Court just before 4:30 a.m.A man was found dead in a car
Jakob Marsee hit a game-ending single off the wall in right field in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Tuesday night.With runners at the corners and one out, Marsee hit a high drive against Michael Rucker (0-2) to easily score automatic runner Xavier Edwards.Mia
A South Florida police captain has been relieved of his duties pending the outcome of an investigation after he was arrested on a video voyeurism charge, according to police.According to the North Miami Beach Police Department, Capt. Jose Maya was arrested on Tuesday and is being held without bond.I
A high-ranking North Miami Beach Police officer has landed on the wrong side of the law after following his arrest.North Miami Beach Police Capt. Jose Maya was arrested on a warrant Tuesday night and is facing felony video voyeurism charges.In a statement issued Wednesday morning, North Miami Beach
Happy Monday, July 8, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone has been able to keep cool after South Florida continues to endure the summer heat. Yesterday a heat advisory was issued for feels-like temperatures up to 110°. It sure felt hot out there! This morning was no different as another Heat Adv
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a hot and hazy hump day across South Florida as another heat advisory will be in effect today.This graphic shows the heat advisory in effect in South Florida on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. CBS News Miami It's a hazy and steamy start with "feels-like" temperatures alrea
Heat advisories are in effect once again in South Florida as Saharan dust continues to build into the region, bringing with it hazy and hot conditions. As the day continues, the "feels-like" temperatures are expected to reach as high as 108 degrees.
Every Wednesday CBS News Miami gives you solutions on Making Ends Meet, and with school out for the summer you may be thinking about going to a theme park. We all know that they can be expensive, but there are some extra discounts for Florida residents.
An intense standoff took place in Hollywood early Wednesday morning after officials said a man intentionally set a portion of a home on fire and then refused to leave.According to information from Hollywood Fire Rescue, units responded to the 5200 block of Wiley Street just after 4 a.m. to investiga
Police in Hollywood took a man into custody after they said he intentionally set his home on fire and the refused to leave, leading to "an extended standoff." CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has the breaking details.
An investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after police said a man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning. CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has the breaking details.
Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 62-year-old man who was reported missing from Miami. According to City of Miami Police’s Special Victims Unit, Paul Foglia was last seen Tuesday in an unspecified part of the Flagami area. Foglia stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs around 160 pou
A family is grieving the loss of a toddler who was hit and killed by an SUV in his own driveway Monday afternoon. The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed the child's mother was behind the wheel.BSO identified the victim as 1 1/2-year-old Wilson Mathias Jr."The truth is, I have no words," said Mari Ca
A South Florida mother is calling for the public's help after she said a stranger brutally attacked her and her 12-year-old disabled son while they were walking to school Tuesday morning.The attack occurred in a parking lot near Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 5th Avenue. The mother, who identified
A South Florida mother taps into a state program to help pay for her child to go to a private school. She says while she followed the rules to get the money, things backfired and left her searching for answers for months. 7’s Heather Walker investigates. Education is important to Jackie Ramirez. She
MIAMI (AP) — Jakob Marsee hit a game-ending single off the wall in right field in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Tuesday night. With runners at the corners and one out, Marsee hit a high drive against Michael Rucker (0-2) to easily score automatic runner Xavi
A young Doberman found wandering the streets of North Miami Beach is getting a second chance after being rescued. The 1-year-old pooch, now nicknamed Legend, was found near Northwest 167th Street and Eighth Avenue, according to those at the Doberman Rescue League, which is currently caring for the d
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five week
A Fourth of July trip to South Florida ended in tragedy after a 21-year-old North Carolina man was shot and killed inside a Hollywood Airbnb, according to police.Investigators say Jaydon Williams, 21, was shot multiple times early Saturday morning at a vacation rental in the 1900 block of Funston St
The Miami Marlins worked together with Global Empowerment Mission volunteers to pack supplies for Venezuelan earthquake victims. Both players and staff worked together at the GEM headquarters in Doral to prepare supplies as the South American country continues to recover from the devastating earthqu
Full disclosure: this story may cause severe cravings. “Taste the Gables” is back — and serving up a feast. From fine dining to a neighborhood gem — this year’s lineup has something for everyone. Forks up! For 100 years, Coral Gables has been satisfying SoFlo’s taste buds. Belkys Perez: “I believe t
A Hollywood family is pushing for a traffic light at the intersection where a 24-year-old man was killed nearly three weeks ago, arguing that existing stop signs are insufficient to ensure driver safety.Colt William Firth died in a crash at N. 21st Avenue and Garfield Street. His family believes a v
Halloween may still be months away but one spooky trend is brewin’. So grab your broomsticks and your sunscreen. Summerween is proving spooky season isn’t just celebrated in October, it’s a state-of-mind. The calendar says summer, but the vibes say Halloween. This is how SoFlo is celebrating Summerw
A Fort Lauderdale man is facing several charges after he's accused of setting his car on fire with his former partner of more than 40 years inside while parked at a Broward convenience store on Friday, according to investigators.According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, 84-year-old Franklin
The rain chances are also very low, unusual for this rainy season.
The stadium has been left abandoned for years, with a campaign to restore it.
Heat wave-breaking rain caused part of the roof of a New Jersey warehouse store to collapse Monday, sending a shopper, a cart and tables of baked goods skidding through rushing water. Two people were briefly trapped in debris at the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township but managed to escape, and no
Washington — President Trump began the NATO's summit in Turkey alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Tuesday with a clear message that Turkey is a better friend to the United States than many of its traditional Western allies. As a result, Mr. Trump said he's lifting sanctions and c
Argentina and Lionel Messi fans celebrated more than a World Cup victory on Tuesday.At George's Restaurant, fans draped in sky blue and white stripes filled the establishment, chanting and cheering throughout the match."For Argentinians, it's life or death," said Azul Iglesias, co-owner of George's
At least seven women were arrested in a Miami-Dade County undercover prostitution bust involving several local massage parlors, according to MDSO records. Arrest reports allege the women offered sex acts for money to undercover officers.Among those taken into custody on Monday were 52-year-old Junro
VANCOUVER, British Colombia (AP) — Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday. Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Ci
At George’s Restaurant, fans draped in sky blue and white stripes filled the establishment, chanting and cheering throughout the match.
Five of the arrested women attended bond hearings on Tuesday, where they faced additional charges of practicing massage without a license.
After two street takeovers occurred in Miami-Dade County on the Fourth of July weekend, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials denounced the act at a press conference in Northwest Miami-Dade on Tuesday. Videos across social media shows daredevil stunts, fire rings and fireworks being shot out of cars
Fans gathered at a Miami restaurant to cheer on Team Colombia and share their hope for victory as the game between Colombia and Switzerland commenced. Supporters inside Manantial Market had their eyes glued to the screens to watch the game between the two teams. “I feel that they’re gonna win becaus
A federal appeals court Tuesday kept in place a district court's preliminary injunction on Florida's law banning "woke" instruction at public universities.The 2-1 ruling from the three-judge panel on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Florida's assertion that it could control the speech of
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