The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has identified the woman whose body was found washed ashore on Hollywood Beach on Wednesday and believes she was killed in a "boating incident." The body of Kellie Melinda Williams, 31, was found near New Mexico Street by two fishermen in the surf, who
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has identified the woman whose body was found washed ashore on Hollywood Beach on Wednesday and believes she was killed in a "boating incident." The body of Kellie Melinda Williams, 31, was found near New Mexico Street by two fishermen in the surf, who
With the World Cup fever present, many were up for a Guinness World challenge: try to keep it up. The Copa Del Sol Festival took place in Lummus Park on Saturday, and it featured a Guinness World Record attempt. Elite soccer freestylers and jugglers from over 30 countries gathered in the sand to bre
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that sent a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy to the hospital Friday evening, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department said. CBS News Miami FLPD said Sean Alexis, 40, was arrested in Plantation and booked into the Broward County Jail on m
The search is underway for a missing man from Miami. Authorities said 76-year-old Maurel Dure was last seen in the area of the 1100 Block of NW 116 Street on June 6 at approximately 7 a.m. Officials said Dure stands at 5 feet, 3 inches tall, and weighs 135 pounds. He has brown eyes and is bald. Dure
Miami Fire Rescue celebrated its new cadets. The ceremony took place on Saturday at the Miami-Fire Rescue Training Center on Jefferson Street. More than two dozen young men and women graduated from the City of Miami Department of Fire Rescue Junior Cadet Program. The event included a live demonstrat
HAVANA (AP) — Raúl Castro, Cuba’s low-profile former president and revolutionary guerilla, appeared in public for the first time since being indicted by the United States for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft, official video released Saturday showed. Castro’s celebration
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Homicide Bureau is investigating the homicide of 45-year-old Terrance D. Willis. On May 18, 2021, at approximately 12:17 a.m., the below pictured victim, Willis, was killed in the area of Busway and Southwest 184 Street in Miami. MDSO Homicide Detective Oscar Andino n
Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop "fanning the flames of polarization" as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credibility crisis for the Catholic Church.The American pontiff traveled to Spain dozens of times as a priest, but this
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a spectacular weekend, kicking off with a sunny Saturday. South Florida will see plenty of sunshine today, with little to no chance of rain in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Temperatures across the metroplex will top out in the mid-80s.It should be a great be
A CBP official said agents helped prevent a "catastrophic" loss of life in the Atlantic Ocean.
Easy Star All-Stars bring their reggae-dub take on David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and Michael Jackson to a free concert at Hollywood ArtsPark on June 6.
The City of Miami Police Department confirmed an investigation is underway after a rideshare driver and their passenger were injured in a shooting overnight. Police said an officer responding to the scene was struck by a driver who failed to stop at a stop sign.
South Florida will see plenty of sunshine today, with little to no chance of rain in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Temperatures across the metroplex will top out in the mid-80s.
Detectives from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said 71-year-old Mary Maruri was found safe and in good health. According to MDSO, Maruri was last seen on Friday afternoon in the 5300 block of Southwest 62nd Avenue in Miami. She was later found and reunited with her loved ones.
Detectives with the Miami Dade Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help to locate an elderly woman who was reported missing from Miami. According to MDSO, 71-year-old Mary Maruri was last seen on Friday afternoon in the 5300 block of Southwest 62nd Avenue in Miami. Maruri
A shooting near Miami’s Design District has hospitalized a Miami Police Department sergeant and an Uber driver. 7News was first on the scene as police responded to an Uber driver who was in the area where the shooting took place, saying he had been grazed by a bullet on Friday night. After meeting p
A shooting near Miami’s Design District has hospitalized a Miami Police Department sergeant and an Uber driver. The MPD sergeant was making his way to Northwest Second Avenue and Northwest 38th Street, where gunfire was heard. An Uber driver in the area where the shooting took place was grazed by a
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is suspending his gubernatorial campaign after being diagnosed with a "treatable form" of prostate cancer.Demings revealed the diagnosis after his State of the County speech Friday.The announcement leaves former U.S. Rep. David Jolly as the only major candidate in t
Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in seven dominant innings, Junior Caminero reached base five times and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 6-0 on Friday night.Caminero doubled and walked twice and singled and Cedric Mullings homered for the Rays. Ryan Vilade had two hits and two RBIs while Yand
The weekend will keep rain chances low and dry weather will continue.
A South Florida community is grieving after authorities say a man fatally stabbed his two young daughters and their mother before taking his own life in a Doral home.Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigators said they discovered the bodies late Tuesday after responding to a welfare check at a reside
A South Florida community is grieving after authorities say a man fatally stabbed his two young daughters and their mother before taking his own life in a Doral home.
The countdown is officially on for the World Cup in South Florida, as both Broward and Miami-Dade counties announced preparations this week, focusing on fan celebrations and heightened security measures.Broward County officials kicked off their celebration Friday at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez said he was humbled by his nomination to be the US Ambassador to Brazil and denied that his posting was in any way a reward for Florida's recent congressional redistricting effort sought by President Trump.Perez's comments came in his first formal interview since th
The City of Miami Police Department said 74-year-old Humberto Crespo was found safe and in good health. According to authorities, 74-year-old Humberto Crespo was last seen along Coral Way on May 29.
Perez's comments came in his first formal interview since the nomination, an interview with CBS Miami's Jim DeFede scheduled to air Sunday morning on Facing South Florida.
MIAMI (AP) — Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in seven dominant innings, Junior Caminero reached base five times and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 6-0 on Friday night. Caminero doubled and walked twice and singled and Cedric Mullings homered for the Rays. Ryan Vilade had two hits and two R
The mayor was seen in social media video to be overheating and in need of water.
After days of rain, South Florida could see a drier weekend.
Some people go out for coffee, others go out for champagne. But at a Miami Lakes spot, you can get both while walking out with a fresh blowout. Get ready to bend and snap! A good hair day is always in style, and at Nani Blow Dry Bar in Miami Lakes, that’s the main event. Jessy Martino: “I just love
Movies have the Oscars, music has the Grammys. But the biggest night in theater belongs to the Tony Awards! It’s showtime! The Tonys are taking center stage at Radio City Music Hall. New musicals “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon” lead the pack with 12 nominations apiece. And the “Ragtime” revival, s
An estimated 26,000 soccer fans were expected to fill Nu Stadium Friday night as Haiti faced Peru in an international friendly match. For many Haitian supporters, however, the game meant much more than the final score.The match marked Haiti's second appearance in South Florida in a week and offered
People aren’t just going crazy about tickets to “The Odyssey.” They’re also losing their minds in excitement over one of the film’s popcorn buckets. IMAX is offering a special concessions container in the shape of an actual IMAX camera. “The Odyssey” is the first movie ever to be filmed entirely on
A horror movie isn’t truly a classic until “Scary Movie” takes a stab at it. Deco’s own scream queen, Alex Miranda, sat down with some of the stars of the killer franchise. It’s been way too long — 13 years — since the “Scary Movie” franchise last poked fun at the best and the worst horror flicks. B
Police in Miami Beach said a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition early Friday morning after he was shot on Collins Avenue.According to information provided by Miami Beach police, officers rushed to the 6700 block of Collins Avenue just before 5 a.m. after getting a report that someone
In front of a giant soccer ball that will be transported to different venues, county and city officials announced Friday at the Amerant Bank Arena that the county is sponsoring free watch parties.
Joynaker Vega showed CBS News Miami a video he took showing a man taken into custody near 68th St. and Abbot Ave. Police have not said if that was the person of interest they have in custody and are questioning.
Foreign businesses face a Friday deadline to pull out of any ventures in Cuba tied to the Cuban government or face significant financial impacts from the United States. While the U.S. has long prevented American companies from operating in Cuba, restricting foreign business on the island in this way
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, blowing past analyst forecasts, as the labor market continued to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.By the numbersEconomists polled by FactSet predicted that the economy would gain 105,000 jobs in May.The latest empl
The developer who owns the land in Fischer Island is now speaking out, vowing to fight the county.
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