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ELIMINATION!! This season ended on a disappointing note. It’s time to move past Omaha talk, pack our bags, and reflect on what might have been. The end was embarrassing, underscoring inconsistent pitc
Miami loses to the Gators 22-10 in the Gainesville Regional and will have to win three straight to advance to the Super Regionals. Miami had to play near-perfect baseball tonight if they expected to w
A four-and-a-half-hour weather delay did not dampen the final outcome as Miami laid down the thunder in the 9th inning with a five-run outburst, taking game one 10-5. A pair of home runs in the third
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Dramatic surveillance video captured a violent chain-reaction wreck that caused a car to slam into a Southwest Miami-Dade home and sent four people to the hospital. The security footage shows the deafening moment of impact, as the driver of a gray sedan hit a red Nissan minivan near Southwest 139th
Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the trial of real estate developer George Pino, who is accused of killing a teenage girl in a boat crash in Biscayne Bay in 2022.While the judge did deny the request from Pino's attorneys last week to move the trial out of Miami-Dade, the judge did say t
It's going to be a hot and steamy start to the month of June with daily chances for some afternoon storms.A few showers moved across parts of South Florida on Monday morning.The feels-like temperatures in South Florida on Monday, June 1, 2026. CBS News Miami High temperatures will soar into the low
A South Florida mother is speaking out days after her son was killed in a deputy-involved shooting. Speaking with 7News on Sunday, Marianella Almonte said the loss of her son, Dominick Almonte, has been too much to bear. “Our family is grieving and, you know, I just can’t, I just can’t,” she said. “
It’s been another hot and humid day in South Florida as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, and the NEXT Weather team is tracking the potential for thunderstorms packing heavy downpours across parts of the region this afternoon.
Millions in Colombia headed to the polls on Sunday to cast their vote in a high-stakes presidential election that is now headed to a runoff between two strikingly different candidates. With polls officially closed, far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left Senator Iván Cepeda
It’s the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and researchers at the University of Miami are showing off the power of water and flooding when a storm occurs. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Dave Warren has more.
Every now and then, a guest sits down at The Miami Book Hub and reminds me why I started this program: behind every book is a person, and behind every person is a journey worth exploring. My latest guest, Forrest Jones, certainly qualifies. Forrest is a journalist, novelist and communications profes
Lawmakers are holding a special legislative session in Tallahassee to consider a proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis to get rid of taxes for most primary residences. CBS News Miami’s Joan Murray is in Tallahassee with a report.
South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, and Health Channel) is delighted to share an all-new program lineup for the month of June. As we embark on America’s 250th Anniversary celebration, we will feature educational content inspired by American history. This month, our channels will explore historical progra
The Deering Estate’s engaging Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program has launched the application for the 2027 season. A call to artists – for visual, literary, performing, and cross-disciplinary arts – is open to apply before the August 31, 2026, 11:59 pm deadline. The application is for studio residenc
A blockade batttle played out this weekend with dueling protests at Miami International Airport. A group of demonstrators came together at the airport on Sunday to call for an immediate end to the oil embargo against Cuba and demand an end to U.S. sanctions. “The United States is threatening more an
The Miss Wynwood Pride pageant, a Zara Larsson vs. Charli XCX drag battle, the festival-within-a-festival Big Wig, featuring nearly 50 performers, and more.
The NEXT Weather team at CBS News Miami is offering expert tips on the steps you should take — and avoid — to get ready for a possible storm.You can explore the 2026 CBS News Miami hurricane season guide below in both English and Spanish.The guide includes everything from ways to safegua
ELIMINATION!! This season ended on a disappointing note. It’s time to move past Omaha talk, pack our bags, and reflect on what might have been. The end was embarrassing, underscoring inconsistent pitching and uncharacteristic defensive lapses. Significant changes are needed—both in coaching approach
Miami loses to the Gators 22-10 in the Gainesville Regional and will have to win three straight to advance to the Super Regionals. Miami had to play near-perfect baseball tonight if they expected to win against a team that has historically had their number. Tonight, their game was anything but perfe
A four-and-a-half-hour weather delay did not dampen the final outcome as Miami laid down the thunder in the 9th inning with a five-run outburst, taking game one 10-5. A pair of home runs in the third inning by Derek Williams and Vance Sheahan gave Miami an early 4-0 lead. Miami’s hitting went into a
People living in a Miami trailer park are being forced out, and they are being given a cash incentive to move early that some of them have rejected. The deadline has been extended until 5 p.m. on Monday for an estimated 200 residents of the Silver Court mobile home park in Little Havana. They are fa
A fabulous drag brunch kicked off South Florida’s Pride Month over the weekend. The Pride Center at Equality Park hosted its Pride Drag Brunch at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Sunrday. The event featured high-energy performances from drag queens. 7s Alex Miranda served as host
A South Florida service organization spent the day on Sunday helping out the community across Miami-Dade, including members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority who stepped up to help out a 96-year-old veteran.
Supporters cracked open opportunities for Miami-Dade area youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 15th annual “Claws for Kids” fundraising luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach. More than 350 of South Florida’s community leaders, philanthropists and influencers attended
A problematic pair were caught on camera stealing a package worth thousands of dollars from the front porch od a swimwear designer’s Fort Lauderdale home, For designer Zoe Lazcano, Friday’s theft couldn’t have come at a worse time: right in the middle of Miami Swim Week. Now she wants the two perpet
From left to right: Alumni Christine Archilla on the field at the Hard Rock Stadium; Karla Fortuny standing next to the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy tour stop at FIU; and Daniel Marin at FIFA World Cup’s Miami Headquarters. This year’s FIFA World Cup is the largest in history. Featuring 1
Americans' understanding of basic financial concepts has fallen to a 10-year low, raising concerns that households are becoming less prepared to manage debt, savings and retirement decisions, according to a new study from investment giant TIAA and Stanford University's Global Financial Literacy Exce
The Trump administration is developing a plan that would allow U.S. immigration officials to quickly reject some asylum applications without interviewing the applicants, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News. The Department of Homeland Security regulation described
Florida lawmakers are set to finalize the details on what Gov. Ron DeSantis calls a major tax relief plan, but critics of the plan said it may actually have the opposite effect. The governor said the plan aims to eventually phase out all the numbers on notices like the proposed property tax forms th
Yungblud, Rosalía, PAMM Pride, and more can't-miss events in Miami this week.
Members of Miami's Haitian community pressed against a stage on a rainy Saturday to cheer on forward Duckens Nazon, defender Martin Experience and other members of the country's national soccer team ahead of a pair of friendly matches next week.For a few hours, nothing else mattered for the soccer-l
A City of Miami firefighter has been arrested for the second time in less than a year. Maximo Vazquez Jr. is facing multiple domestic violence charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery and false imprisonment. The 16-year veteran was also arrested back in August following a
Injuries were reported Sunday evening when the force of a crash sent a car slamming into a southwest Miami-Dade home, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.According to the MDSO, the crash was reported in the 13000 block of Monroe Street in Richmond Heights around 7 p.m."I feel bad for them,"
New Times' Best Drag Performer, Jellika Boom, says local spaces often fall short in their efforts to foster a thriving queer scene.
From live jazz at Ball & Chain to a Death Cab for Cutie listening party at Sweat Records and Juneteenth celebrations, plenty of free concerts are happening in Miami this June.
There’s a version of the Nissan Sentra that existed in the cultural imagination for decades — reliable, sensible, a little forgettable. Fine for the commute, invisible everywhere else. The 2026 SR trim is Nissan’s most direct rebuttal to that reputation, and honestly, it’s about time. This is the ni
It's going to be a hot and humid start to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season in South Florida with record heat possible and thunderstorms likely developing in the afternoon.
May flowers have arrived in Coral Gables, and not the kind you can buy by the stem. Bouquet, a free, national touring interactive art installation by acclaimed Québec scenographer Olivier Landreville, is now open at Shops at Merrick Park, the open-air shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination at t
Miami-Dade County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) recently released the 2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card which offers both encouraging signs of ecological recovery and a stark reminder that the health of Biscayne Bay remains at risk due to the constant flow of pollutants and n
Notable guests, community leaders, and theater supporters recently gathered at the historic Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables for Actors’ Playhouse’s 35th annual “Reach for the Stars” Gala Auction, presented by Lexus of Kendall. The black-tie affair transformed the iconic venue into a dazzling celebra
A violent crash sent a car smashing into a Monroe Street home Sunday night, leaving several injured and causing major damage. Police are investigating.
First responders said a small plane flipped over after a hard landing at Homestead General Aviation Airport late Saturday morning.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said it happened around 10:17 a.m. Deputies said they were able to make contact with two adult males inside the plane, one of them being a
The three-act performance at the James L. Knight Center featured guest appearances by DJ Khaled, Trina, and Uncle Luke.