Family of innocent bystander killed in Wynwood officer involved shooting demand justice
New bodycam video has been released in the deadly confrontation, and her family continues to push for accountability.
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Hialeah doctor alarmed, calling for investigation after dead chickens found outside medical office building
A Hialeah doctor is sounding the alarm after six dead chickens were discovered outside his medical office building over the past five days.Dr. Benedicto Fernandez, a rheumatologist whose practice is located at 2140 W. 68th St. across from Palmetto General Hospital, called the sit...
Prosecutors, defense deliver closing arguments in sentencing hearing for man convicted of murdering tourist in Miami Beach
A grieving mother made her final plea for justice merely hours before her son’s murderer would receive his prison sentence as the defense and prosecutors delivered their closing arguments. On the third day of the sentencing hearing for 27-year-old Tamarius Davis, the mother of Du...
Hialeah doctor reports six dead chickens outside medical office building; cause is unknown
Dr. Benedicto Fernandez, whose daughter is a CBS News Miami reporter, says the cause could be poisoning or an infection, and he plans to file a police report....
Family of 28-year-old killed in 2025 police crossfire files amended complaint against state attorney’s office
The mother of a young woman killed in a police crossfire in Wynwood has filed an amended complaint against the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. The filing details much of the deadly incident and comes weeks after prosecutors declined to charge the officers involved in the shoo...
Miami's Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney are Heisman contenders as No. 1 Canes face UNC
It's election season, and No. 1 Miami would like a select group of people to seriously consider two candidates when casting ballots.Vote for Darian Mensah.Or vote for Malachi Toney.When it comes to the race for the Heisman Trophy, the Hurricanes are already campaigning. They want...
Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil, lands in U.S. after losing presidential election
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and his family left the country on Tuesday after he lost Brazil's hotly contested presidential election over the weekend, and landed in Miami Wednesday morning. Earlier, a senior State Department official told CBS News that Bolsonaro and ...
Mother demands answers, retains lawyer after 11-year-old daughter gets attacked in Miami Beach school brawl
A Miami Beach mother is determined to get some answers after her daughter was assaulted in a brawl at her middle school cafeteria. Cellphone video from inside Nautilus Middle School captured the moment the brutal attack started at one of the cafeteria tables on Sept. 24. It shows...
No. 1 Miami touting both Mensah and Toney as Heisman Trophy hopefuls this season
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — It’s election season, and No. 1 Miami would like a select group of people to seriously consider two candidates when casting ballots. Vote for Darian Mensah. Or vote for Malachi Toney. When it comes to the race for the Heisman Trophy, the Hurricanes are a...
19 dogs living in unsanitary conditions recovered after welfare check in Miami Beach; 1 arrested
A disturbing discovery was made inside a Miami Beach home when police officers found over a dozen dogs, including puppies, inside a cooler in the home where they lived in deplorable conditions. Miami Beach Police said they conducted a welfare check involving an elderly woman at 4...
John Turturro stars as a veteran pickpocket in new crime thriller ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’
This Halloween weekend isn’t just about blood and gore at the box office because a new movie in theaters may steal your wallet and your heart! For more, let’s go to the man whose hand is probably in someone else’s pocket, Alex Miranda. Stealing scenes and stealing hearts. Don’t g...
Local leaders prepping ahead of G20 Summit at Trump National Doral; 7 schools set to go virtual throughout it’s duration
The City of Doral is getting ready to host leaders from around the world as President Donald Trump hosts the G20 Summit at his South Florida golf resort. And South Florida is no stranger to the world stage, having recently hosted the College Football National Championship Game, F...
City of Doral Shares G20 Summit Preparations, Anticipated Community Impacts and Public Safety Updates
Mayor Christi Fraga hosted a press conference today at the Doral Government Center to share important updates on the City’s preparations for the 2026 G20 Leaders’ Summit, taking place December 14–15 in Doral. Joining Mayor Fraga were Doral Police Chief Matthew Castillo, Miami-Dad...
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move comes after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to a...
Major delays reported on I-95 south at Ives Dairy Road due to crash
Delays have been building on Interstate 95 south in Miami-Dade after a major crash near Ives Diary Road on Wednesday morning. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has more....
Coral Gables Art Cinema’s lease extended, expansion nears
After conducting a procurement bid process for the construction and expansion of the Coral Gables Art Cinema, the Coral Gables City Commission directed city staff to seek out the second-lowest bidder, West Construction Inc., for the project. During Tuesday’s city commission meeti...
Miami banishes e-bikes, motorized scooters from sidewalks
E-bikes and motorized scooters will be banned from Miami sidewalks beginning in November, restricting riders to bike lanes or roads posted at 30 mph or less. The city commission unanimously approved new rules Oct. 22 governing where e-bikes, scooters and other motorized micromobi...
FYI Miami: October 29, 2026
LABOR FORCE RECORD: Miami-Dade County had its largest labor force ever in September and neared a record total employment and a record low unemployment rate. The county’s 1.9% September unemployment neared the all-time low 1.8% recorded in November 2023 and its total of employed w...
Jared Moskowitz, Scott Singer clash on Israel, social programs, economy at Miami Beach forum week before Election Day
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Republican challenger Scott Singer highlighted their differences on social programs, Israel, and the economy during a candidate forum Tuesday night, one week before Election Day.The event was the second forum in the past week for candidates in ...
Lauderhill officer resigns after arrest for allegedly taking over dead man's home, city says
A Lauderhill police officer resigned in lieu of termination after his arrest on five charges, including official misconduct, following an internal affairs investigation into allegations of stealing the identity of a deceased man and taking over his property, the city announced Tu...
Alexander brothers sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
The Alexander brothers were each sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking, after the trio was convicted of drugging and raping dozens of women over more than a decade.Federal prosecutors had accused Alon and Oren Alexander, 39, and their brother, Tal Al...
Florida mom arrested at airport for leaving 4 kids home alone during work trip to Vegas, deputies say
A Central Florida mother is facing several child neglect charges after deputies say she left her four children home alone for days while she traveled to Las Vegas.According to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, deputies got a 911 call just after 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 from a chil...
Village of Pinecrest Police Captain to Ride Bicycle for 24 Hours to Raise Support for Faith-Based Community Mission
Captain Edison Cruz, will take to his bicycle for 24 hours on November 14, 2026 to raise funds and awareness for Renacer en la Fe, Misión Miami FL, a ministry of Iglesia Congregación Sacerdotal Internacional. Under the theme “One Purpose. Faith. Service. Impact.,” the endurance r...
Students, law enforcement agencies gather at Hard Rock Stadium for 5000 Role Models event
The Miami Dolphins hosted the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Police and Youth Conference at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday. Fifteen high schools in Miami-Dade along with several local law enforcement agencies teamed up to improve relationships with police officers in the co...
Georgia man who killed Miami Beach tourist in 2021 apologizes to victim's family at sentencing hearing
A Georgia man who killed a tourist in South Beach five years ago apologized to the victim's family in court Tuesday, taking the stand during his sentencing hearing to express remorse and blame his actions on an "irresponsible" decision to take psychedelic mushrooms.Tamarius Davis...
Nurse, attorney file $5 million lawsuit against JMH, MDSO after brutal attack by patient
A registered nurse who was left traumatized after a brutal attack by a patient at Jackson Memorial Hospital is now taking legal action after the harrowing incident. Yanira Eguileor and her attorney, Michael Pizzi, filed a lawsuit against the hospital and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s ...
MDC awards Zeke Urrutia Firefighter Scholarship to honor FIU grad killed in wrong-way crash
Miami-Dade College is helping a South Florida family turn their heartbreak into hope, awarding another scholarship in honor of an aspiring firefighter who was killed in a drunk driving crash. During an emotional award ceremony on Tuesday, the family of Ezekiel Urrutia was present...
Miami’s Alexander brothers sentenced to 30 years each in sex-trafficking case
Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander each face decades in federal prison following their convictions for a string of rapes and assaults.
Miami apartment fire displaces 28 residents, 2 transported with smoke inhalation, officials say
Fire crews in Miami raced to extinguish a fire that broke out inside an apartment early Tuesday morning, according to fire officials.Miami Fire Rescue told CBS News Miami that crews were called to an apartment building located on Northwest 53rd Avenue and Northwest 7th Street aro...
Judge recommends dismissing misconduct case against Florida teacher over post celebrating Charlie Kirk's death
A Florida judge last week recommended dismissing a misconduct case against a Clay County teacher for a post celebrating conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.In an Oct. 21 ruling, Division of Administrative Hearings Judge Suzanne Van Wyk found the Department of Educa...
Alexander brothers each get 30 years in prison after women spoke of being drugged and raped by them
NEW YORK (AP) — Three once high-flying brothers convicted of exploiting their wealth and access to luxury real estate to drug and rape dozens of women were sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni announced the punishment for Tal, Oren and A...
The Michael Miller Show: Scott Hansel on Fighting Homelessness in South Florida
On this episode of The Michael Miller Show, host Michael Miller welcomes Scott Hansel, President and CEO of Chapman Partnership, South Florida’s largest emergency housing provider. Hansel discusses the organization’s mission to combat homelessness in Miami-Dade County and its wor...
Cirque of Chaos brings dark rock and fire to Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
Cirque of Chaos is about to flip the script on your typical night out, and let’s just say these performers take playing with fire very literally. Tim Jarrett: “Cirque of Chaos is a dark-themed rock show that obviously incorporates a lot of fire, and a lot of cool aerial acrobatic...
Miami Film Festival GEMS present its biggest lineup of 50 films to its 13th annual event
The Oscars aren’t happening for another five months. But October through December is the time of year movies hoping to dominate the awards show season start dropping. If you don’t wanna wait days, weeks, or even months to see the movies that critics are already buzzing about, Dec...
Masked man arrested with stolen gun after trying to open car doors in Hialeah, police say
A masked man was arrested after police said he was spotted trying to open car doors in a Hialeah neighborhood and was found carrying a stolen firearm. According to an arrest report, officers responded to the area of East Fourth Avenue and East 56th Street shortly before 2:30 a.m....
MIAMI MARLINS ANNOUNCE VENEZUELA RELIEF EFFORTS AHEAD OF CHOQUE DE GIGANTES AT LOANDEPOT PARKT
The Miami Marlins today announced a series of initiatives to support ongoing earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela as part of Choque de Gigantes at loanDepot park. The two-game series will bring together two of the country’s most storied professional baseball clubs, Navegantes d...
FÉLIX JOINS AS OFFICIAL PARTNER FOR CHOQUE DE GIGANTES AT LOANDEPOT PARK, FEATURING NAVEGANTES DEL MAGALLANES AND TIBURONES DE LA GUAIRA ON NOVEMBER 14-15
A weekend of Venezuelan baseball, culture and community awaits at loanDepot park as Félix joins Choque de Gigantes as an official event partner. Featuring Venezuelan Professional Baseball League clubs Navegantes del Magallanes and Tiburones de La Guaira, the two-game series on No...
Prepared for Anything, Ready for Everything
When an emergency strikes, there is little time for hesitation. Decisions must be made quickly, resources must be mobilized and law enforcement personnel must be ready to respond. What the public may not always see, however, is the extensive preparation that takes place long befo...
Defendant’s family and friends testify in day 2 of sentencing for 2021 murder of 21-year-old at Miami Beach restaurant
Sentencing for the man convicted of killing a tourist in front of his family enters it’s second day. On the first day of sentencing Monday, the judge spent most of the afternoon listening to victim impact statements. Tuesday, the defendant’s friends and family will take the stand...
American Airlines flight attendant arrested at MIA in $25K scam targeting elderly woman, deputies say
An American Airlines flight attendant was arrested at Miami International Airport after deputies said she used her employee travel benefits to visit a 75-year-old woman as part of a scam that cost the victim more than $25,000. According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, 24-...
15 displaced after blaze rips through Miami apartment, officials say
Fire crews in Miami raced to extinguish a fire that broke out in an apartment early Tuesday morning. CBS News Miami’s Peter D’Oench spoke with some of the 15 residents where were displaced because of the blaze....
Doral leaders host gala at Trump hotel as residents fear ICE
While residents live in fear and plead for help, Doral mayor and police chief host gala at Trump hotel.
King tide effects continue across South Florida, expected to peak Tuesday during full moon
Parts of South Florida woke up to heavy rain and intense wind Tuesday morning, fueling the already strong king tide that returned in full force. The Earth’s gravitational pull forces water from the sea and sewers onto land. In Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk, rising water cascaded ov...
Get your own ride! Miami-Dade set to end commissioner sergeant-at-arms program
Maybe those poor Miami-Dade County commissioners can scrounge up enough change for Ubers with their $82K salaries.
Miami apartment fire causes evacuation, displacing 28 people
A fire forced a building full of people to evacuate in Miami and some will not be able to return home. That fire broke out early Tuesday morning inside of an apartment on the fourth floor of an apartment complex off of 53rd Avenue and Northwest Seventh Street. It took over 80 fir...
M-DCPS, BCPS officials urge voters to approve critical education funding renewals
The future of continued supplemental funding for Miami-Dade County Public Schools is on the ballot. “Can you imagine if we didn’t have this supplemental pay to make our teachers competitive enough to stay in Miami-Dade County Public Schools?” said M-DCPS Superintendent Rafael Vil...
Crash on I-95 south in Pompano Beach leading to heavy delays near Copans Road
A crash that occurred on Interstate 95 south near Copans Road in Pompano Beach is leading to heavy delays for the Tuesday Morning commute. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter breaks down the alternates....
Fire tears through Miami apartment displacing 15 residents, officials say
Crews worked to extinguish a fire that broke out inside a Miami apartment building early Tuesday morning displacing 15 residents, officials say.
4 charged in 'Operation Dirty Deed' over alleged scheme to take elderly man's Broward home
Four people face charges in connection with a months-long investigation into an alleged scheme to steal a 72-year-old man's home, cars, and personal possessions while leaving him in a dilapidated Miami Gardens rooming house.Investigators with the Hollywood Police Department and t...
17-year-old speaks out while recovering from serious injuries in pit bull attack in NW Miami-Dade
A teen is speaking out after she was seriously injured in a sudden attack by her family’s pit bull in Northwest Miami-Dade. Pictures provided by 17-year-old Makaylah Rolle’s family shows the gruesome injuries she suffered after the dog lunged at her behind their home, biting her ...
Family of Miami Beach tourist killed in 2021 urges life sentence for gunman: "The crime shattered an entire family"
The family and friends of Dustin Wakefield were in tears in a Miami courtroom Monday as they read victim impact statements to a judge before the sentencing of the man who killed him."This crime did not just take Dustin's life; it shattered an entire family," said Lora Wakefield, ...
Woman identified in arson attack in northwest Miami-Dade, leaving 80% of man's body critically burned
A central Florida woman was arrested after Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies said she doused a man in accelerant and set him on fire following an argument Saturday evening in northwest Miami-Dade, leaving him with severe burns across most of his body. Tanisha Shelton Miami-Dad...
Body camera footage capture moments before police shootout in Wynwood of armed man that killed innocent bystander
Body camera footage captured a deadly night in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood when police said they were forced to fire on an armed man. Still, the crossfire also fatally struck an innocent bystander. The police shooting took place on June 14, 2025, outside a club on Northwest 23rd...
Woman not given bond after being accused of setting a man on fire in northwest Miami-Dade
Detectives say the 33-year-old victim was burned over at least 80% of his body and remains in critical condition at Ryder Trauma Center.
Homeless man arrested after breaking into South Florida plastic surgery clinic, stealing food and breast implant
A 48-year-old homeless man was arrested Sunday evening after authorities said he broke into a closed plastic surgery clinic in Miami-Dade, raided the staff kitchen for food, and walked off with a silicone breast implant. William Seth Weller Miami-Dade Corrections William Seth Wel...
More than 15 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units respond to warehouse fire in Opa-Locka
More than 15 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded Monday afternoon to a warehouse fire in Opa-Locka.Emergency crews were dispatched just before 2 p.m. to the unoccupied facility at 13990 N.W. 20th Court. Upon arrival, firefighters forced entry into the building after finding si...
Over 15 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to 2nd-alarm warehouse fire in Opa Locka
Officials called a second alarm because of windy conditions, and a fire investigator is working to determine the cause.
Family members testify during sentencing of man in 2021 murder of 21-year-old at Miami Beach restaurant
An emotional day in court took place as a man who was convicted of the murder of a tourist in front of his family in 2021 at a Miami Beach restaurant is set to learn his fate. The incident happened in Aug. 2021 when Dustin Wakefield, a tourist from Colorado, was eating with his f...
Man breaks into plastic surgery center, takes $500 breast implant and food, deputies say
A man was arrested after deputies said he broke into a South Florida plastic surgery center and stole a silicone breast implant worth approximately $500, along with food and tote bags. According to an arrest report, 48-year-old William Seth Weller entered the business Sunday even...
Golden Glades signage, tower falls on road near Park & Ride in NW Miami-Dade
A Golden Glades sign attached to a tower near the entrance of the area’s Park & Ride fell on the road. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene near the intersection of Northwest 160th Street and Seventh Avenue in Northwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and other law ...