Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami Saturday
Florida AG James Uthmeier previously said the duo weren't welcome in Florida.
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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and...
Gov. DeSantis approves execution for Florida man convicted of murdering his estranged wife in 2006
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed the warrant for William Frances Silvia, who was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife at her mother's Casselberry-area home in 2006.Silvia, 61, is scheduled for execution by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on Aug. 18, accordi...
Regal Princess cruise ship passenger speaks out about crew member's death as ship returns to South Florida
Princess cruise ship passengers at Port Everglades are describing the moment they were notified of the news that a crew member died after falling overboard. Passenger David Jimenez said he was first notified at around 6 a.m. Monday by the captain that the crew member had gone ove...
Mobile home destroyed in SW Miami-Dade fire following loud explosion
Emergency crews responded to trailer park trouble in Southwest Miami-Dade. A mobile home went up in flames on Saturday morning at Southwest 102nd Avenue and Southwest 174th Terrace. Neighbors said they heard a big explosion prior to the fire. “My sister, she was in her backyard, ...
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...
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 th...
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...
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 burn...
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 hum...
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 in...
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 we...
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...
‘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 fract...
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 e...
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...
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 crowd...
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 Me...
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 ...
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 Sobeni...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
South Florida woman arrested over a year after police say she drove into crosswalk, purposefully hitting 2 people
A woman was arrested Thursday after police say she tried to run over a man and woman with her car at a Florida City intersection last May. Tangela Wright, 51, is facing two counts of attempted murder after police say she purposefully hit a man and woman with her car. CBS News Mia...
Small plane crashes in Plymouth, Massachusetts pond, pilot critically hurt. “We heard the plane stall.”
Massachusetts (WBZ) — A small plane crashed into a pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts Thursday morning, leaving the pilot critically hurt. It happened just after 7:30 a.m. in Curlew Pond, which is off Curlew Pond Road in Myles Standish State Park. “We heard the plane stall. We thoug...
3 men arrested in Miami-Dade child sex trafficking sting ahead of FIFA matches
Three men were arrested Thursday after responding to an undercover ad seeking to arrange paid sex with people they believed were underage girls, authorities said. The sting was part of a multi-agency operation launched ahead of FIFA matches expected to draw more visitors to Miami...
Florida woman says Cyclospora parasite left her bedridden for days: "I couldn't even move"
A South Florida woman is recovering after a diagnosis of cyclosporiasis, a diarrhea-causing parasitic infection that left her bedridden for days.Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes an intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis.Nina Diaz said the symptoms began sudden...
Caregiver accused of stealing $24K from elderly woman to fund casino trips in Miami
A Miami woman who served as the primary caregiver for an elderly woman with a debilitating disease is accused of using the victim’s money to fund frequent casino trips while also living in the victim’s home without paying rent or household expenses, according to investigators. Ch...
Rain and showers could be incoming Friday across South Florida
The heat continues but rain chances will increase and change wind directions for the fire
Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality in major cities as new plumes arrive from Canada
(CNN) — Thick, choking plumes of smoke from Canadas wildfires are pouring into major cities across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, bringing dangerous air quality to more than 100 million people. The polluted air will last through at least Saturday in some areas as new wa...
Video shows Miami-Dade deputies wrangling escaped cows behind Sweetwater strip mall
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies successfully wrangled a herd of approximately eight escaped cows back into a secure grassy area in Sweetwater on Thursday afternoon.Only small pieces of evidence remained on the ground following the animals' brief day out in the area off North...
Scattered showers, storms possible as heat index could reach 110 degrees for parts of South Florida
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking the potential for scattered to widespread showers and storms as the workweek ends and the weekend kicks off.After a week that has been mostly dry, hot, and hazy, there is a return of significant rain chances across South Florida for Friday aftern...
US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to start striking infrastructure to pre...
Parkland man accused in AI-generated child pornography case after tip from Grok, investigators say
A 25-year-old Parkland man is out of jail on bond after Broward Sheriff's Office investigators arrested him in a child pornography investigation that authorities say began with a tip from the artificial intelligence platform Grok.According to the Broward Sheriff's Office arrest r...
Alligator nesting season alert & Broward County wildfire update: What Florida families need to know
With alligator nesting season underway, wildlife experts urge Floridians to watch for gators laying eggs near homes. Meanwhile, Broward County faces growing wildfire concerns, with over 800 acres burned after recent lightning strikes. Get the latest weather forecast, rain chances...
Marco’s Pizza brings New York-style slices to South Florida
Pizza lovers have a new reason to make dinner plans. Marco’s Pizza is bringing an authentic New York-style pizza, they say, to South Florida. Food connoisseur Steve Shapiro checked out the new pie and learned a few tricks behind the counter. Let’s watch. New York-style pizza is k...
Struggling to survive: Over half of Miami-Dade families are just one emergency from crisis
A new United Way report reveals that more than 50% of Miami-Dade families are living on the financial edge, unable to qualify for government aid despite working one or more jobs. Rising housing costs and medical emergencies, like the stroke that sidelined single mom Naomi Augusti...
3 arrested in Miami-Dade driver’s test cheating scheme, police say
Police say hidden cameras and earpieces were used in a cheating plot at a Miami-Dade driver’s exam site. Three suspects face charges after allegedly feeding answers during the test, raising concerns about public safety....
Deadly septic truck crash shuts down Florida Turnpike near Bird Road
A fatal rollover crash and massive fire closed all lanes of the Florida Turnpike for hours in Southwest Miami-Dade. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after a septic truck lost control and erupted in flames....
South Florida community unites against gun violence after deadly shooting
Nearly two weeks after a tragic triple shooting claimed the lives of two young cousins, families and friends in Pompano Beach march for healing and call for an end to gun violence. Community leaders, loved ones, and police join together for a vigil and symposium, honoring the vic...
Pompano Beach holds demonstration in honor of Dream Doll Brii, victims in Miramar triple shooting: "This is such a tragedy"
After a triple shooting left Brianna "Dream Doll Brii" Johnson and Arthur Lee Johnson, both 21, dead in Miramar, the community is holding a demonstration to honor them.Loved ones, friends and city commissioners joined together as they planned to march wearing orange shirts from t...
“Animal House”: Brickell condo owners outraged by short-term rental goons
The Club at Brickell Bay used to be a quiet residential condominium in Miami’s financial district. But it’s taken on a new identity as the “Animal House” after many of its condos were converted to vacation rentals. Police reports describe a slew of illicit activities, including d...
Heat fans get crash course on pronouncing Antetokounmpo after star’s arrival in Miami
While Miami Heat fans are ecstatic to have Giannis Antetokounmpo join the team, they’re finding out his name can be a little tricky to say. Antetokounmpo has made a name for himself over his 14-year career as an unstoppable force on the court, capable of leading his team to the N...
Driver dead after truck accident on Florida's Turnpike causing all lanes to shut down, officials say
All lanes of the Florida Turnpike have reopened after being shut down for hours Thursday due to a fatal traffic accident involving an overturned truck. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of the tanker truck died on the scene at the intersection exit with Bird Road/SW...
Over half of Miami-Dade households struggle as cost-of-living crisis hits working family, report reveals
A recent report reveals that more than half of households in Miami-Dade County are struggling financially, with many families one emergency away from a crisis."These are people who are working hard every day, some are working multiple jobs in order to make ends meet," said Norie ...
Man arrested twice, faces new charges after MDC restroom recordings
A 31-year-old man is facing an additional felony video voyeurism charge after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigators said he secretly recorded multiple women inside a restroom at Miami Dade College’s North Campus earlier this month. According to an arrest report, investigators...
3 men arrested, accused of using recording devices to cheat on Miami-Dade driver’s license exam
Three men were arrested after officials said they were driven to cheat to receive their driver’s licenses. Wednesday’s arrests, announced Thursday by the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office, are part of an ongoing crackdown on driver license exam fraud going back to June. In...
Miami-Dade band teacher accused of grooming student to bond out in the afternoon
Heihachiro Nakashima will be placed under house arrest with a GPS monitor awaiting his September arraignment.
Three men arrested for cheating on driver's license tests in Miami-Dade
Deputies say the men used cameras to cheat on computer based tests
Who killed her? South Florida cold case murder victim identified as metro Atlanta woman
For nearly 43 years, a young woman whose skeletal remains were discovered in the Florida Everglades remained unidentified.On Wednesday, the Broward Sheriff's Office announced they have identified the victim as Shelia Ann Nichols of Decatur, Georgia, and are asking the public for ...
Former band teacher at Miami-Dade charter school accused of having sexual relationship with teen student
A former band teacher at a southwest Miami-Dade charter school has been arrested after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Heihachiro Nakashima, 33, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with three c...
Septic tank truck driver killed in fiery rollover crash on Turnpike; all lanes reopen
A driver was killed in a fiery rollover crash along the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade. 7Skyforce hovered above the overturned truck along the southbound lanes near Bird Road, just after 10:50 a.m. on Thursday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the tanker truck w...
Septic tank truck driver killed in fiery rollover crash on Turnpike; SB lanes near Bird Road in SW Miami-Dade closed
A driver was killed in a fiery rollover crash along the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade, leading troopers to shut down the southbound lanes. 7Skyforce hovered above the overturned truck along the southbound lanes near Bird Road, just after 10:50 a.m. on Thursday. Accordi...
Septic tank truck driver killed in fiery rollover crash on Turnpike; highway closed near Bird Road in SW Miami-Dade
A driver was killed in a fiery rollover crash along the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade, leading troopers to shut down the highway in both directions. 7Skyfore hovered above the overturned truck along the southbound lanes near Bird Road, just after 10:50 a.m. on Thursday...
Ukrainian's Zelenskyy faces major backlash for ousting defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov amid progress vs. Russia
Kyiv, Ukraine — Hundreds of protesters gathered in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a widely respected figure whose ouster sparked a swift backlash. It is part of a cabinet shakeup that...
Former Miami-Dade band teacher accused of sexual relationship with 15-year-old pleas not guilty
Heihachiro Nakashima was arrested on Tuesday and charged with engaging in Lewd or Lascivious activity with a student. He could bond out Thursday.
Senior defense officials looking at Cuba military options
Washington — As the U.S.-Iran war restarts following the collapse of the weeks-long ceasefire, senior Pentagon officials are also quietly eyeing another flashpoint much closer to home: Cuba. Military planners have in recent weeks examined a range of options for possible act...
Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations
(AP) — Thousands of visitors were told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area accessible only by boat as wildfires send dangerously heavy smoke over the U.S. Midwest and Northeast this week. More than 100 wildfires are burning in Canada, where a train crew in northern Ont...
Toasty day in store across South Florida as heat advisory is in effect and rain chances increase to end the week
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another day of toasty temperatures, but rain chances will also return to South Florida. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for metro Broward and Miami-Dade on Thursday, as "feels-like" temperatures could peak at 108. In a...