Miami Beach motorcyclist acquitted of felony charges stemming from alleged crash that injured police officerA man who was arrested in 2025 after Miami Beach police accused him of striking an officer with a motorcycle during a traffic stop and fleeing the scene was later acquitted by a jury of the felony charges stemming from the incident, according to Miami-Dade County court records.Armando FogacavalentenCBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Police make arrest in shooting outside Hallandale Beach McDonald's that injured man, his daughterPolice in Hallandale Beach said they have made an arrest after a father and his 11-year-old daughter were injured in a shooting that took place in a McDonald's parking lot over the weekend.Police said that the shooting investigation determined that it was a targeted incident that had originated outsCBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in South Florida with Fourth of July parades, festivitiesSouth Florida will be kicking off Independence Day celebrations with festive parades, family-friendly events, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. At Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade County previewed its own spin on the 250th anniversary landmark moment, called “Miami-Dade 250.” “On July WSVN 7 NewsJun 29safety
South Florida sees hot start to week with rain, thunderstorm chances rising into 4th of July weekendThe NEXT Weather Team at CBS News Miami is tracking a hot and hazy start to the workweek with near-record afternoon highs in the forecast. Saharan dust continues to move through South Florida, bringing mostly dry conditions to our area. This graphic shows the feels-like temperatures in South FloridaCBS4 MiamiJun 29arts
Wildfire burning in Everglades grows in size as Broward crews monitor flames, smokeFire crews in western Broward County are continuing monitor a new wildfire that ignited in the Florida Everglades over the weekend.The Atlantic Fire, which is burning west of Sunrise, Coral Springs and Tamarac in South Florida, has so far burned 2,240 acres and was 0% contained as of Monday morning.CBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Rain, thunderstorm chances in South Florida rise this week after hot and humid start to workweekIt's been. hot and humid start to the new workweek in South Florida, and while there is a chance of some showers and storms on Monday, the chances of those will rise as the week continues and we get closer to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.CBS4 MiamiJun 29arts
Arrest made in McDonald's parking lot shooting that left dad, daughter injured, Hallandale PD saysPolice in Hallandale Beach said an arrest has been made in connection to a shooting in the parking lot of a McDonald's that injured a father and his 11-year-old daughter. CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench has more.CBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Miami Dolphins join in on Venezuela earthquake relief efforts at Global Empowerment Mission in DoralDonations continue to pour in from across South Florida to help those in need following the powerful and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela last week, and on Monday members of the Miami Dolphins joined in on those relief efforts. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has more from GEM.CBS4 MiamiJun 29arts
Driver hospitalized after dump truck crash on I-95 in MiamiA driver was hospitalized following a dump truck crash on Interstate 95 in Miami. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to what appeared to be a dump truck slammed against the rails approaching State Road 836, Monday morning. According to Miami Fire Rescue, the 49-year-old driver was WSVN 7 NewsJun 29safety
Wildfire in Broward continues burning through Florida EvergladesThe Atlantic Fire burning in the Florida Everglades is still 0% contained as Broward residents continue to keep a close eye on the spreading blaze. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri has the report.CBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challengeWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump. The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballWSVN 7 NewsJun 29arts
Florida alligator attacks leave woman dead, 2 others injured, officials sayOfficials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are urging people to be aware of their surrounding after a series of alligator attacks in Florida left one person dead and two others injured, including a minor.The first alligator attack occurred in the Rainbow River in Marion CouCBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Pair accused of stealing shopper’s wallet at Aventura Mall, racking up thousands in fraudulent chargesTwo men are facing multiple felony charges after investigators said they distracted a shopper inside an elevator at Aventura Mall, stole her wallet without her noticing and used her stolen credit cards to make thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases. Santiago Sabino Duron, 55, and Orlando JulioWSVN 7 NewsJun 29safety
Winter Haven woman crowned Miss Florida 2026; winner, 23, is a ballet dancer and USF science majorLAKELAND, Fla. (WSVN) — The Sunshine State has a new Miss Florida. Twenty-three-year-old-year-old Alexandra de Roos won the title at the end of Saturday night’s ceremony, held at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. De Roos, a Winter Haven native, is the reigning Miss Manatee County. She’s a student aWSVN 7 NewsJun 29weather
Close call between American Airlines flight, business jet takes place at MIANew air traffic control audio at Miami International Airport details the tense moments when an American Airlines flight needed to abort its takeoff after a business jet entered the runway.CBS4 MiamiJun 29business
Exploring South Florida’s history as America celebrates 250 yearsFlorida didn’t become a state until 69 years after the U.S. started, but our area’s history goes back centuries. This week we’re looking at some of the oldest landmarks still standing in South Florida. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Scott Withers shows us the oldest tree and plant.CBS4 MiamiJun 29arts
Global Empowerment Mission arrives in Venezuela to deliver aid after deadly earthquakesGlobal Empowerment Mission sent video to CBS News Miami showing crews offloading supplies that are desperately needed in the aftermath of two deadly earthquakes last week. This comes as crews are still searching for people who may be trapped under the rubble and still alive several days after the diCBS4 MiamiJun 29arts
Broward wildfire burning uncontained in Florida EvergladesThe Atlantic Fire burning in northwest Broward County is still burning uncontained in the Florida Everglades. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri has the latest from Coral Springs.CBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET AwardsLOS ANGELES (AP) — After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic “Ex-Factor” after accepting the Living Legend Icon Award before closing the show with “Everything Is EveWSVN 7 NewsJun 29arts
In blow to DC Studios, ‘Supergirl’ is no match for ‘Toy Story 5’ at box officeNEW YORK (AP) — In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant second to the Pixar blockbuster. After a near-record debut for an animated movie, “Toy Story 5” remained No. 1 at the box office witWSVN 7 NewsJun 29arts
South Florida's biggest America 250 and Fourth of July events: Where to celebrate in Miami and BrowardSouth Florida communities are preparing for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in recent memory as cities across Miami-Dade and Broward counties mark the nation's 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts, drone shows and family festivals.The 2026 holiday carries added significaCBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false reportWASHINGTON (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his 4-year-old twins. According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective servicesWSVN 7 NewsJun 29safety
Hot & Mostly Dry Start to the Week Before Rain Chances IncreaseSouth Florida is kicking off the week with hotter temperatures, lower rain chances, and plenty of sunshine before a wetter pattern returns later this week. High temperatures this afternoon will climb into the low to mid 90’s, with heat index values approaching 105 degrees in some locations. While noWSVN 7 NewsJun 29arts
Feels-like temperatures in South Florida to soar into triple-digits on MondayIt's going to be a hazy and hot start to the new workweek here in South Florida on Monday. There's also a low chance of seeing showers and thunderstorms, but the risk will rise as we get deeper into the week.CBS4 MiamiJun 29arts
Dangerous heat wave impacting large swathes of the U.S. this week, forecasters warnA long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.More than 100 record-high temperatures areCBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Son of official assassinated by infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar is named Colombia's next interior ministerColombian hard-right president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Friday named a former lawmaker whose father was killed by infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar as his future interior minister. De la Espriella narrowly won Sunday's runoff by less than a percentage point and has pledged to use a heavy hanCBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Atlantic Fire continues to rage in Everglades in western Broward CountyA wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades in western Broward County is continuing to burn as crews monitor the blaze after crews got a handle on other fires that have been burning in Miami-Dade. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has the latest from Coral Springs.CBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run near Miami Gardens, police sayRescue crews transported one person to the hospital after he was struck near Miami Gardens by a driver who fled the scene, police said Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the hit-and-run in the area of Northwest 183rd Street and 47th Avenue, just before 9 WSVN 7 NewsJun 29safety
Several people reportedly hurt in ‘mass casualty’ crash near Miami GardensA chaotic weekend crash near Miami Gardens left several people injured. Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the violent wreck in the area of Northwest 191st Street and 47th Avenue, at around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday. Cameras captured two cars with extensive damWSVN 7 NewsJun 29safety
180-acre wildfire burning near Sawgrass Expressway in west Broward County, officials sayFirefighters are responding to a wildfire burning in the Everglades west of Tamarac that has grown to about 180 acres and remains uncontained, according to the Florida Forest Service.As of 11:30 p.m. Sunday, the wildfire was 0% contained, the Florida Forest Service reported. The fire is burning on tCBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
Druski becomes youngest host in BET Awards history as Lauryn Hill, Teyana Taylor receive top honorsColumbia-born, Atlanta-raised comedian and internet personality Druski is making history Sunday night as the youngest host ever of the BET Awards.The 31-year-old entertainer surpassed Kevin Hart, who previously held the record after hosting the awards show in 2011. Host Druski speaks during the BET CBS4 MiamiJun 29arts
Thousands flock to Miami for rare viewing of FIFA World Cup TrophyFans waited for hours in the South Florida heat for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the original FIFA World Cup trophy on display at Miami’s Freedom Tower. Usually kept under tight security in Switzerland, the iconic prize drew crowds eager to witness soccer history up close.CBS4 MiamiJun 29sports
Cuban Anti-Communist Foundation holds caravan in SW Miami-DadeA mass caravan demanded action against the Cuban regime. The Cuban Anti-Communist Foundation held a caravan on Sunday from Tropical Park to Manolo Reyes Park in Southwest Miami-Dade. Lines of cars and Cuban flags flying demonstrated their desire to free their country from the humanitarian crisis unfWSVN 7 NewsJun 29culture
Miami Beach woman arrested for assaulting park ranger and officer, police sayA woman was arrested after, police said, she attacked a park ranger and a police officer in Miami Beach. Karen Marie Burnap-Graney was charged with battery on a police officer and resisting without violence. Police said Burnap-Graney, 56, had an open beer container in front of The Ritz-Carlton, SoutWSVN 7 NewsJun 29safety
Miami Beach woman arrested for assaulting park ranger and police officer, police sayA woman was arrested after, police said, she attacked a park ranger and a police officer in Miami Beach. Karen Marie Burnap-Graney was charged with battery on a police officer and resisting without violence. Police said Burnap-Graney, 56, had an open beer container in front of The Ritz-Carlton, SoutWSVN 7 NewsJun 29safety
Growing brush fire in Northwest Broward burns over 180 acres, is 0% containedA smoky situation smolders near the swamp after a brush fire sparked in Northwest Broward County. The brush fire sparked on Sunday afternoon and continued to burn at 0% containment on Monday burning. According to the Florida Forest Service, the blaze, known as the Atlantic Fire, has scorched 180 acrWSVN 7 NewsJun 29safety
Growing brush fire in NW Broward burns over 150 acres; 0% containmentA smoky situation near the swamp occurred after a brush fire sparked in Broward County. The brush fire sparked on Sunday afternoon, and it is still burning. “It wasn’t bad at first, but now I think it’s getting worse,” said Liam Brown. Many people spent their Sunday evening driving out to the SawgraWSVN 7 NewsJun 29safety
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule and how to watchTickets 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 weekCBS4 MiamiJun 29safety
MDSO: 87-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade found safeAuthorities said they have located an elderly man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit, 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo had been last seen on Saturday along the 4600 block of Southwest 127th CourtWSVN 7 NewsJun 29business
MDSO: 87-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade found safeThe Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit has recovered 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo. According to the MDSO Special Victims Bureau, Portuondo was last seen on Saturday in the 4600 Block of Southwest 127th Court. Portuondo was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt, gWSVN 7 NewsJun 29business