2 men accused of taking part in illegal cockfighting ring, MDSO says
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they arrested two men who were suspected of taking part in an illegal cockfighting ring.
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The Betsy Hotel is jazzing up the holiday season with free events in Miami Beach
The legendary Ocean Drive boutique hotel’s free fall/winter lineup just launched, boasting legends, Grammy-winners, and emerging talent.
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Broward officer accused of taking over home of man who died appears before judge
A Lauderhill police officer accused of taking over a dead man's home for years appeared before a judge on Wednesday.Brian Louis Sguros was held on a $25,000 bond as of Wednesday morning.Investigators said Sguros initially went to the home to perform a wellness check five years ag...
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The Times apologizes for story tying FIFA president to Miami scandal
FIFA president Gianna Infantino might've dodged one Miami scandal, but another is still brewing here in federal court.
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Crews investigate reports of gas leak at Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater, MDFR says
An investigation took place at the Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater after officials received reports of a gas leak on Wednesday morning, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.Few details have been released, but MDFR told CBS News Miami that the call was handled by the first arriving unit...
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South Florida king tides, heavy rain and wind lead to concerns of flooding this weekend
It's finally feeling a bit more like fall out across South Florida on Wednesday morning with low temperatures that dropped into the upper 60s and low 70s.Expect a beautiful, breezy, and mainly dry day ahead with forecast high temperatures in the low 80s with plenty of sunshine.Th...
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Gubernatorial candidates Donalds and Jolly make multiple South Florida stops amid final campaign pushes
Gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly are making their final pushes for votes in South Florida, with early voting getting underway and the midterm elections less than two weeks away. Republican candidate Donalds’ running mate, Bryan Avila, spoke at Islas Canarias...
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Lauderhill officer appears in court after being accused of taking over home of man who died
The Lauderhill police officer who investigators said took over the home of a man who had died of natural causes appeared before a judge on Wednesday morning. CBS News Miami's Joan Murray has the report....
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Two arrested after hundreds of roosters, cockfighting arena found in Southwest Miami-Dade, deputies say
Two men were arrested after deputies discovered hundreds of roosters, multiple training rings and a large cockfighting arena during a search of a property in Southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said. According to an arrest report, 29-year-old Angel Ponce-Maqueda and 41-year-old Jes...
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South Florida stays beautiful, breezy on Wednesday before heavy rain, king tides bring flood risk
The rest of Wednesday is expected to be beautiful, breezy and mainly dry. However, big changes are on the way that will be leading to a NEXT Weather Alert issues starting Sunday. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez breaks down the latest forecast....
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Lauderhill Police officer accused of taking possession of dead man’s home for years faces judge
A South Florida police officer who has found himself on the wrong side of the law after, authorities said, he took over a dead man’s home appeared in court. Wearing shackles, Lauderhill Police Brian Louis Sguros stood before Broward County Circuit Court Judge Allison Gilman, Wedn...
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Florida’s gubernatorial candidates stumping for support in South Florida
The candidates vying hoping to be Florida’s next governor have been spending a lot of time in South Florida stumping for support. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has more....
sports
Tommy Hutton made Marlins baseball feel like home. Now he says goodbye.
At 80, Tommy Hutton says goodbye to the Marlins booth, leaving behind decades of unforgettable calls and friendships.