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New Everglades wildfire in Broward mostly contained after burning thousands of acres, causing smoky conditions for metro areas
A new Everglades wildfire in west Broward County has burned thousands of acres and brought smoky conditions to nearby metro areas, according to state officials and CBS Miami meteorologists.According to the Florida Forest Service's Watch Duty map, the Mile Marker 40 fire has burned 6,750 acres just w
The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi rarely loses. Spain never loses. That’s been how things have worked in recent years, anyway. Soccer’s best player and soccer’s dominant team are set to collide Sunday in a World Cup final worthy of the sport’s grandest stage. Messi and Argentina will face a
Garrett Mitchell’s walk-off single in 10th lifts Brewers to 2-1 win over Marlins
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell’s two-out single up the middle in the 10th inning scored automatic runner Jackson Chourio from second, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Friday night to snap a three-game skid. The center fielder delivered his third career walk-off hit, off Mia
US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military on Saturday announced the first U.S. troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on a base in Jordan. They were killed Friday as the U.S. and partner forces
Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as the two exchange attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as an Iranian negotiator said Tehran had suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. — snapping another fragile thread as the war shows no end i
US and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait suffers infrastructure damage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks in a conflict increasingly focused on control of the s
South Florida staying hot, humid for Saturday
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida. We will see a few pop-up showers early in the morning and possibly in the early afternoon. The rest of the day will be partly cloudy.
Princess Cruise ship returns to South Florida after crewmember dies from going overboard
The Regal Princess is back at Port Everglades after a crew member fell overboard and was declared dead this past week. Steve Maugeri has the latest.
Mile Marker 40 Fire continues to burn in Broward
A new Everglades wildfire in west Broward County has burned thousands of acres and brought smoky conditions to nearby metro areas, according to state officials and CBS Miami meteorologists. According to the Florida Forest Service's Watch Duty map, the Mile Marker 40 fire has burned 6,000 acres just
Some morning pop-up showers in South Florida Saturday morning, but mostly hot and humid
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida. We will see a few pop-up showers early in the morning and possibly in the early afternoon. The rest of the day will be partly cloudy. CBS News Miami Real temperatures will reach the low 90s. The humidity and that heat
2 people killed after motorcycle hits tractor-trailer in Miramar, police say
A deadly crash unfolded early Saturday morning along US-27 in Miramar, according to the Miramar Police Department.Investigators said it happened around 1:38 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the highway near Pines Boulevard. Two people who were on a motorcycle reportedly crashed into the rear of a tra
THE HEAT IS ON ACROSS SOFLO
Happy Saturday, July 18, 2026, South Florida! The heat is on! Hopefully everyone has had a moment to cool off after this week’s high heat! Afternoon high temperatures reached into the mid 90s much of the week while Miami tied a record high of 97° on Thursday! By the end of the week, we finally saw s
How to watch France vs. England in the third-place FIFA World Cup match: TV channel, streaming, kickoff time
The championship match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is just one day away, with Argentina and Spain facing off at New York New Jersey Stadium to determine who leaves North America with the glory. But there's still one more match being held in Miami Gardens: the bronze final, which will determine who l
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states muddled through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires on Friday. The thick smoke enveloped the nation’s capital in a gloomy, eerie haze and prompted Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians
‘I was all bit up:’ Video shows aftermath of random attack that left dog, owner with injuries in Wynwood
A man and his dog were badly injured in an apparent act of random rage. The alarming attack left Evan Motlong with a fractured face, and his dog suffered a fractured leg after they went out for a walk in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood on Wednesday evening. “My orbital bone is fractured, my cheekbone i
Three men arrested in Virginia Gardens human trafficking sting ahead of Miami World Cup match
Ahead of tomorrow's World Cup match in Miami, three men were arrested in Virginia Gardens as part of a human trafficking sting operation.The men were arrested for allegedly trying to meet with juvenile girls for sex. David Talukdar / Getty Images Investigators said the suspects entered a room expect
South Florida business helps patients with diabetes or other conditions who cannot afford medical pedicures
A wellness business in Davie is working to address cost barriers preventing some clients from accessing medical pedicures."I feel so sad when I see older people needing a pedicure, but they can't afford it," said Judith Mella Mignon, co-owner of Wellness Pedicure.At the clinic, technicians follow po
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms on Friday said it is "voluntarily removing" iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after it was linked to one of the largest outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. in recent years. "While the FDA traceback is indicating a specific independent farm, which represents less than 1% of
Homestead police chief warns against scammers using his name to steal residents' bank information
CBS News Miami Homestead Police Chief Mario Knapp is warning the public after scammers impersonated him in an attempt to steal sensitive banking information.In an exclusive interview with CBS News Miami, Knapp called the situation "unusual," noting that he had never encountered a scam in which a pol
Immersive 360-degree light show arrives at Temple Emanu-El ahead of Miami Beach Classical Music Festival
Classical music is getting a serious makeover. The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival is taking the orchestra experience to a whole new dimension. The Temple Emanu-El’s historic sanctuary is becoming a 360-degree light show with “Celestia: A Symphony of Light.” It’s bringing live music and technol
Adam Lambert finds creative freedom with new independent album ‘Adam’
Just like Frank Sinatra, Adam Lambert created his new album his way. The singer just dropped his new independent album inspired by the alt-rock and electronic sounds that shaped him in the ’90s and early 2000s on his own label. Adam says the independent release has given him complete creative freedo
South Florida city prepares for surge of visitors amid World Cup final matches over the weekend
CBS News Miami With the World Cup final match set for Sunday, downtown Hollywood is bracing for a surge of visitors as local businesses look to capitalize on the ongoing soccer fever."We are getting reservations already, and I think this is going to be really fun and really crowded," said Juan Sierr
GEM ramps up aid after Venezuela quakes
Volunteers in Doral are still packing donation boxes bound for Venezuela, where Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) has been delivering large‑scale aid after the deadly earthquakes.
Miami Ball Run brings soccer fans together to celebrate, support youth soccer
Soccer fans had a great time celebrating the FIFA World Cup and youth soccer in South Florida. Curaçao national team players Eloy Room and Jürgen Locadia headlined the Miami Ball Run 2026. Inspired by the Olympic Ball Run 30 years ago, more than 50 ball runners, including players and athletes, kicke
Two South Florida restaurants turn World Cup rivalry into $10,000 charity bet
The FIFA World Cup final is sparking something fun between two South Florida restaurants. The tournament has brought some fun competition, but in South Florida, there’s no exception, as two restaurants are looking to go head-to-head for the final after gathering passionate fans in on a grand philant
Powerful earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, triggering temporary tsunami alert
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities did not report any severe damage or casualties in either country. Two people were reported injured in southern Mexico.The U.S. Geolog
Cuban exiles look to opposition figure Rosa María Payá as hopes for change grow
Despite the economic and political crisis in Cuba, some exiles in Miami remain hopeful about the future of their homeland as they say current conditions could lead to a positive, democratic change. In Miami’s Calle Ocho section, the sights, sounds, and smells serve as a reminder of the Cuba many exi
Global Empowerment Mission president back in South Florida after weeks helping 115,000 people in Venezuela
The president of Global Empowerment Mission is back in South Florida after spending two and a half weeks in Venezuela and he says the crisis there is far from over.Michael Capponi returned to the nonprofit's Doral headquarters, where he described the scale of the devastation firsthand. He estimates
United Way Broward surprises senior with special volunteer project to celebrate 104th birthday
United Way Broward hosted a special celebration for a South Florida senior’s incredible milestone. Jean Colker thought she was making a normal visit to United Way Broward on the way to lunch in Fort Lauderdale, Friday afternoon. She was met with a surprise, as volunteers went all out to host a speci
Miami firefighter accused of trying to punch off-duty police officer at Dolphin Mall, arrest records say
A city of Miami firefighter was arrested Thursday night after police say he threw a punch at an off-duty police officer at Dolphin Mall. According to arrest documents, the off-duty officer was notified by the mall's security that a male patron later identified as Johnathan Sobenis, 26, being loud, d
GEM sets up permanent headquarters in Venezuela to continue delivering aid to earthquake victims
A South Florida-based relief organization continues to step up to help thousands of earthquake victims in Venezuela. From the initial response to long-term recovery, Global Empowerment Mission said it has reached more than 105,000 people and is now preparing for the next phase of relief. Hundreds of
AI scams in Georgia and South Florida: How scammers use deepfakes to steal millions
Artificial intelligence is no longer just helping people write emails or generate images. Investigators say it's also helping scammers steal money by making fake voices, photos and phone calls look and sound frighteningly real.For one South Florida immigration attorney, that meant discovering crimin
Broward firefighters extinguish large fire at Weston home, causing plumes of smoke in the area
Broward firefighters responded Friday to a large blaze that partially engulfed a home in Weston.The flames occurred at the 900 block of Crestview Circle.According to the Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue, the fire potentially originated from a vehicle inside the garage of the home and crews were
USCG evacuates woman who had pregnancy complications from cruise ship
NEAR GOVERNMENT CUT, Fla. (WSVN) — Officials with the United States Coast Guard said they medically evacuated a woman who was experiencing pregnancy complications aboard a cruise ship. USCG Station Miami Beach crew responded to the ship about four miles northeast of Government Cut on Thursday. Photo
Miami caregiver allegedly stole $24,000 from elderly woman to gamble at South Florida casinos, deputies say
A Miami woman who served as the primary caregiver for an elderly woman faces charges after she allegedly stole $24,000 from the victim's bank account, using the money to gamble at South Florida casinos, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit.Charlotte Regina Butler, 65, was arre
1 hospitalized after medical emergency at construction site in North Bay Village
Paramedics rushed a person to the hospital after they suffered a medical emergency in North Bay Village. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the area off Kennedy Causeway just after noon on Thursday. Due to the location, crews launched a stokes basket evolution, which uses a ladder truck and s
Here are the South Florida watch parties for the final 2 games of the World Cup
The bronze medal match is tomorrow night at Miami Stadium
As Saharan dust leaves South Florida, rain chances will increase entering the weekend
The storms and showers could be coming into the metro areas.
Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal. Now th
A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualties in any country. The U.S. Geological Survey (US