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Change of plea expected for tugboat captain charged in fatal sailboat crash
The man accused of operating a barge that killed three children is expected to change his plea on Tuesday. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has a preview of what to expect in court....
NE Dade neighbors fed up: Cars overflow from repair shop, code compliance steps in
North East Dade residents say cars from Arrow Muffler auto repair shop have blocked streets and alleys for months, creating safety and emergency concerns. CBS News Miami investigates after neighbors complain about vehicles without tags, gutted cars, and repeated code violations. ...
Tate brothers arrested in Miami: Facing serious UK charges, lawyers claim it's a "stitch-up" job
Andrew and Tristan Tate, known for their controversial takes on masculinity, were arrested by US Marshals in Miami on UK warrants. Now held at Miami's federal detention center, the brothers face charges including rape, sex trafficking, assault, and child pornography. Their lawyer...
South Florida pastor charged in daughter’s DUI death after 100+ mph crash
Youth minister Joel Leiniz faces DUI manslaughter charges after a crash killed his 8-year-old daughter. CBS News Miami’s Joan Murray reports from Pompano Beach, where Leiniz turned himself in following a warrant issued during his out-of-state vacation. The tragedy follows a year ...
Police investigate cause of Miami Beach bus crash
In Miami Beach, police are investigating what caused an early-morning Miami-Dade County transit bus to crash into a building and a gas pipe. Two people were hospitalized, and a building was evacuated as a precaution. The investigation remains ongoing....
Suspect in deadly Deerfield Beach shooting arrested, police say
Police arrested Mauro Lopez for shooting Ryan McGowan several times after the two men got in a heated argument.
Miami Gardens man charged with attempted murder; Broward man killed in hit-and-run
A Miami Gardens man is charged with attempted murder after shooting at his neighbor. The gunshot only grazed the victim. The man says the other man shot at him because of a smile. In Broward County, police are still searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run motorcycle accide...
Coconut Creek house fire injures owner, kills 7 cats
In Broward County, a Coconut Creek homeowner is dealing with a tragedy. An early morning house fire destroyed large parts of his home, injuring him and killing 7 of his cats. CBS Miami's Joan Murray reports on the aftermath....
Miramar woman dies after falling from mango tree, authorities say
56-year-old Lucretia Cardozo was found dead Monday morning after falling from a mango tree. Police say it was an accident and don't expect foul play. A neighbor called police after finding Cardozo's body lying beside a mango tree outside of her house. CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oen...
Andrew and Tristan Tate held in federal detention in Miami as brothers fight UK extradition
Social media influencers, brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, are held in a Miami federal detention facility after being arrested in Miami. The two brothers are wanted for several charges of rape and human trafficking in the UK. Today, their lawyer says they will fight their extrad...
Tate brothers will fight UK extradition where they are charged with rape and sex trafficking, attorney says
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, their lawyer said Monday, suggesting their arrest in Miami was politically motivated.The Tates appeared in federal court Monda...
Florida deputy recovering at home nearly a week after being shot in the face during reported ambush
A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering at home after the sheriff's office said he was shot in the face during an ambush in Ruskin that saw the suspect killed by law enforcementDeputy Sopharmony Muon spoke in a video shared by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on social...
Large yacht smashes into Fort Lauderdale dock, city says
An area near a Fort Lauderdale stormwater pump station was shut down Monday morning after city officials said a large yacht crashed into a dock.The city government said the yacht hit the city's dock, located at the station along North New River Drive, causing significant damage t...
Suspect arrested, charged with killing man in Deerfield Beach, deputies say
A suspect is in custody after the Broward Sheriff's Office said an argument between two men in Deerfield Beach escalated into a deadly shooting Sunday night.Deputies said they were called to a reported shooting along the 5100 block of East Lakes Drive around 7 p.m. They arrived a...
Miami Gardens man charged with attempted felony murder after police say he chased, shot victim over alleged smile
A Miami Gardens man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he chased another man through an apartment complex parking lot and shot him following an argument that allegedly began because he believed the victim smiled at him. According to a Miami Gardens Police arre...
130-foot yacht crashes into dock in downtown Fort Lauderdale; no injuries reported
A yacht that was being towed veered off course and crashed into dock in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The 130-foot vessel, named “Determination,” crashed into a dock along the New River, near Andrews Avenue, Monday morning. South Florida radio personality Mobile Mike shared the video...
Miami-Dade transit bus hits building, causes gas leak, police say
A Miami-Dade County transit bus hit a building early Monday morning, causing a gas leak that also forced an evacuation and traffic adjustments.Miami Beach Police said it happened around 4 a.m. along the 8600 block of Harding Avenue near 86 Street. The department said the prelimin...
Miami man accused of possessing videos depicting child sexual abuse material
A Miami man is facing a slew of charges after investigators claim he possessed several videos that showed children being sexually abused.An arrest affidavit filed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said officers were alerted that 40-year-old Douglas Algaba had allegedly uploaded ...
Homestead first-grade teacher arrested after allegedly swinging knife at boyfriend during argument
A first-grade teacher at a Homestead private school was arrested after she scratched her boyfriend, took his cellphone and then swiped a knife at him during a domestic dispute, authorities said. According to an arrest report, Ada Caballero faces charges of aggravated assault and ...
Homestead first-grade teacher arrested after allegedly swinging knife at partner during argument
A first-grade teacher at a Homestead private school was arrested after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said she scratched her partner, took his cellphone and then allegedly swiped a knife at him during a domestic dispute. According to an arrest report, Ada Caballero, 44, and...
$10,000 reward offered for information in 2016 Davie homicide
Broward Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that helps them solve a now decade-old homicide case that unfolded in Davie.The $10,000 reward is on the table for information in the case of Daniel Padilla. A flyer from Broward Crime Stoppers notes he was found shot to...
Stetson University plans Tampa development as higher ed bets on mixed-use districts
Stetson University is joining the higher education trend of investing in mixed-use districts, with the redevelopment of its Tampa Law Center. Stetson is partnering with New York-based Bromley Companies on plans to develop 670 apartments, 300 hotel keys, 37,500 square feet of reta...
‘Permanently unfit for duty’: James Fishback’s ex-cop running mate was recently fired by Lauderhill PD
Sean Lozano was fired from the police department in December 2025.
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina
It took 106 minutes for Ferran Torres to score the first and only goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, giving Spain the 1-0 win over Argentina in the deciding match.Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goa...
House fire in Coconut Creek kills 7 cats, rips through roof, officials say
A house fire that broke out in Coconut Creek early Monday morning left several pets dead, according to fire officials.Coconut Creek Fire said the fire started around 4:14 a.m. at a home along the 900 block of Palmetto Drive. Footage captured by CBS News Miami's Drone 4 showed the...
Man found shot to death in Lauderhill overnight, police say
An investigation is underway after the Lauderhill Police Department said a man was found shot to death late Sunday night.Officers responded around 10:14 p.m. to the scene along the 6800 block of Landings Drive for a reported shooting. They arrived and found a man suffering from s...
Tate brothers expected in court in Miami after UK rape and sex trafficking charges. Here’s what we know
(CNN) — Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are expected in federal court in Miami on Monday afternoon, following an extradition request from the United Kingdom on charges of sexual offenses, including rape and sex trafficking. US Marshals arrested the brothers, who ...
South Florida sees troubling rise in child drownings after latest Lauderhill pool rescue
A 14-year-old boy is hospitalized after being pulled from a swimming pool at a Lauderhill apartment complex Sunday, marking the latest in what officials describe as an alarming increase in child drowning and near-drowning incidents across South Florida. Lauderhill Fire Rescue res...
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule and how to watch
After an extraordinary five weeks and more than 100 matches, the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup culminated on Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Tickets were scarce and very expensive, but there were plenty of other ways for soccer fans to watch."Imagine, with thi...
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, face extradition to UK
U.S. Marshals arrested social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami. The brothers face extradition to the UK on 59 charges, including rape and sex trafficking. Their attorney says they deny all allegations....
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami for rape and trafficking charges in the U.K.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.The charges against the pair were not immediately announced by U.S. authorities. Brady McCarron, a spokesperson for the Marshals Service, tol...
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 mean...
Downtown Miami residents seek $2 million more for public safety as DDA highlights existing investments
As the Miami Downtown Development Authority begins crafting its next budget, a residents' advocacy group is calling for a larger investment in public safety.The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA), which represents residents living in Downtown Miami, attended the DDA's first budget...
Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Pompano Beach home, drivers flee scene
Surveillance video captures a speeding Tesla slamming into a Pompano Beach home, totaling two cars. The suspects fled, leaving behind major damage. CBS Miami's Bri Buckley reports....
Vendors arrested for credit card fraud during World Cup match in Miami
Miami-Dade deputies arrested three vendors for allegedly adding huge tips to fans’ credit cards during the World Cup third place match. Two fans were also arrested for sneaking into the stadium without tickets....
Miami Police lieutenant suspended, relieved of duty after arrest for DUI
A City of Miami police officer is accused of being on the wrong side of the law for the second time. Miami police confirmed Lieutenant Thomas Carroll was arrested for driving under the influence. 7News reached out to Miami Police for details of the arrest and is waiting for more ...
What to know about the Tate brothers, social media influencers facing rape and trafficking charges
LONDON (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami after U.K. prosecutors said they brought further rape and sex trafficking charges against them. Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four further victims and we...
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts due to pollution from Canadian, Minnesota fires
Heavy smoke from wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, impacting air quality and exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. Conditions across the Northeast finally began to improve over ...
State Rep. Basabe found liable of sexual harassment, defamation, battery by jury
Last week, a jury in Tallahassee found that Republican State Representative Fabian Basabe sexually harassed two of his male staffers and committed battery against both. The jury also found Basabe defamed one of those staffers as well as that young man's mother on social media.Bas...
Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems. Moscow ...
Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills 1 and exposes holes in air defenses
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Kyiv overnight with ballistic missiles and other weapons, killing one and wounding 16 people, local authorities said Sunday, again highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems. Moscow has in recent weeks stepped up ...
The Tate brothers arrested in Miami
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The charges against the pair were not immediately announced by U.S. authorities. Brady McCarron, a spokesperson for the Marshals Service, to...
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 burne...
Child in critical condition after near-drowning in a Broward swimming pool, fire officials say
A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after a near-drowning on Saturday evening in Plantation. According to Plantation Fire and Plantation Police, the child was found in a pool located in the 4600 block of West Broward Boulevard. Units commenced CPR in progress, and transport...
Prominent Cuban activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrives in Miami after prison release
A prominent Cuban artist and political prisoner arrived in Miami, on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country.Video posted to Facebook captured the moment Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara walked out of the interna...
Man arrested, accused of assault and battery after attack on dog, owner in Wynwood
A man has been arrested after being accused of an attack on a man and his dog in Wynwood. 44-year-old Jack Jonte faces multiple charges including aggravated assault, battery, and resisting a police officer. The incident happened on Wednesday, along Northwest Second Avenue near 22...
Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
MIAMI (AP) — A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country. Alcántara, 38, was greeted at the airport by a crowd that was che...
4-year-old hospitalized, in critical condition after near-drowning in Plantation pool
First responders pulled a four-year-old from a body of water in Plantation. According to Plantation Fire Rescue, a four-year-old child was found unresponsive in a pool near 4640 W Broward Boulevard on Saturday night. When crews arrived, they immediately began life-saving CPR. Par...
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami as U.K. adds child-image charges
Florida AG James Uthmeier previously said the duo weren't welcome in Florida.