Neighbors waited for hours after police blocked Hialeah community due to reports of shooting
Hialeah police say multiple people were detained and 2 vehicles suspected to be a part of the shooting were located.
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Miami-Dade suspends its entire license plate reader program, one day after Gov. DeSantis' order
Miami-Dade County's license plate reader cameras are being taken offline, one day after Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the devices removed from state roads.Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced Tuesday that the county's license plate reader program would be suspended...
Lauderhill vice mayor arrested on battery, witness tampering charges; bonded out of jail, officials say
Lauderhill Vice Mayor and District 4 City Commissioner Richard Campbell bonded out of jail after he was arrested Monday on misdemeanor simple battery and felony witness tampering charges, officials said.The arrest occurred hours before a scheduled city commission meeting. Authori...
Former Miami police chief speaks on the state ordinance to remove Flock cameras
Jorge Colina speaks on how Flock cameras are a valuable tool for law enforcement.
Hialeah shooting investigation prompts police sweep of neighborhood
Multiple individuals have been detained, and two suspected vehicles have been located, police said.
Students and parents speak out after brawl led to stabbing at Miami Northwestern High School
CBS News Miami spoke with students and parents at the school as it appeared there was a stepped-up police presence at the school before classes started. Some of them said they were on edge as a result of what happened....
Miami-Dade deputy injured in Turnpike crash, officials say
The deputy is in stable condition, according to MDSO.
MDSO: 3 arrested after brawl leads to stabbing at Miami Northwestern Senior High
Three individuals were arrested after a violent fight led to a stabbing at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, according to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. One student is now recovering in the hospital after the attack. According to an arrest report from...
FBI renews reward for information about South Florida woman missing in Spain
The FBI has renewed a reward as they continue to search for answers in the case of a South Florida woman who went missing in Spain. Investigators believe Ana Maria Knezevic was killed by her husband as they went through a divorce. He was arrested upon his return to the U.S. in Mi...
Miami Beach mayor vows to fight FDOT order that removes Flock cameras from state roads
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner is vowing to fight back against orders by the Florida Department of Transportation to pull the plug on all Flock cameras along state-run roads and highways. While many drivers likely have not seen the relatively small recording devices, the Flock c...
MDSO investigating police-involved crash that left 1 hospitalized on Turnpike in Doral
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office are investigating a cruiser crash that sent one person to the hospital along the Turnpike. It happened near Northwest 41st Street in Doral, Tuesday afternoon, when a police SUV was involved in a collision. Several lanes were blocked by officers as they...
Miami-Dade deputy hospitalized after crash on northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike, MDSO says
A deputy is hospitalized after a crash on the northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. MDSO confirmed that the crash, which occurred near the Northwest 41st Street exit, was a police officer-involved accident. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue sa...
Multiple people detained, 2 vehicles located after a shots fired call in Hialeah, police say
Hialeah Police are investigating a shots-fired call at a residential community on Tuesday afternoon. According to the department, officers arrived at the Aquabella community and secured the area, establishing an active perimeter. Multiple individuals have been detained, and two s...
Suspect accused of ramming Miami police vehicle arrested in New Orleans, extradited to Florida
A man accused of ramming a detective’s vehicle and leading Miami police on a pursuit was captured in New Orleans and extradited to Florida, authorities said. According to an arrest report, 25-year-old Celestino Ayala Jr. was behind the wheel of a BMW that Miami Police tactical ro...
Passenger arrested after saying he had bomb at MIA gate before Cuba flight
A passenger was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities said he claimed to have a bomb while preparing to board a flight to Cuba. According to a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrest report, 33-year-old Yoel Guevara-Crespo was boarding American Airlines Flight 1319...
More showers, storms to pop up across South Florida as soggy stretch continues
More rounds of potentially heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to fire up across South Florida on Tuesday afternoon as our region's soggy stretch continues. This comes as the CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team monitors Tropical Storm Edouard off the coast of Texas and Louisia...
Man leads USF campus police on foot pursuit after being caught with stolen scooter and drugs
A man led police on a pursuit through the University of South Florida’s campus in Tampa. According to police, 40-year-old Dwayne Bryan was found on campus on Friday with a stolen electric scooter and drugs. Officer-worn body camera footage showed an officer attempting to detain B...
"Potential threat" leads to school high school lockdown in Hollywood, authorities say
A high school in Hollywood was locked down on Tuesday morning while police were investigating a "potential threat," according to authorities. CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten has more from Hollywood....
Florida’s first pediatric robotic heart surgery showcases the power of academic medicine
Three FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine faculty members have collaborated on Florida’s first robotics-assisted pediatric cardiac surgery, highlighting the impact of academic medicine partnerships among Florida International University, Nicklaus Children’s, and Baptist Heal...
Travel with confidence: Tips for older adults on the go
With a little preparation, your trip can be just as smooth as it is enjoyable.(Created by DB Graphics with AI) Summer and fall are peak travel seasons for many older adults – whether that means soaking up the sunshine, visiting loved ones, or finding a cooler place to unwind. Wit...
Classic Albums Live plays Lynyrd Skynyrd
Classic Albums Live brings beloved Southern rock album to the stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd, note-for-note, cut for cut. The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center invites members of the audience to immerse themselves in an evening of Southern rock wi...
All-clear given at Hollywood Hills High School after investigation led to lockdown, authorities say
The all-clear has been given and students were dismissed at Hollywood Hills High School after the facility was on lockdown for hours Tuesday morning while police investigated a threat, according to authorities.According to Hollywood police, the school was placed on lockdown "out ...
Hollywood Hills High School locked down during police investigation, officials say
Police in Hollywood said they were conducting an investigation in the area of North 56th Avenue and Stirling Road on Tuesday morning, and that led to lockdowns at schools in the area "out an abundance of caution." CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has the breaking details....
Florida executes man convicted of killing 16-year-old girl who rejected romantic advances
A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting a 16-year-old girl who rejected his romantic advances and wounding two of her friends was put to death Tuesday in the first of three executions planned this month in Florida.Harold Gene Lucas, 74, was pronounced dead at 6:18 p.m followi...
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MDFR units respond to a vehicle on fire
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded on Aug. 16, at 9:49 a.m., to reports of a vehicle fire near the 9700 Block of Hammocks Boulevard. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from an unoccupied, parked van. Firefighters utilized hydraulic tools to gain access to the v...
MDFR participates in elephant enrichment
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) recently participated in an elephant enrichment session with Ardy and Nellie, two Asian Elephants at Zoo Miami. Using a fire hose, the crew of Engine 57 helped the elephants enjoy a nice bath and massage. Just like people enjoy the water pressure tha...
Arrests announced in Disabled Parking Permit fraud scheme
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez and Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz announce 11 arrests made in Disabled Parking Permit fraud scheme. Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez joined Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz following the...
Social media video shows a fight at Miami Northwestern High School before double stabbing
Miami Fire Rescue confirmed that both an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old boy were transported to the hospital with stab wounds.
Lauderhill names 3 finalists for police chief as city plans to cut leadership budget by $250,000
The City of Lauderhill is nearing the appointment of a new police chief — a transition planned under the smallest leadership budget the department has seen in years.According to the city's proposed 2027 budget, the Lauderhill Police Department plans to eliminate one positio...
2 teens stabbed at Miami Northwestern Senior High; video shows separate campus brawl
Two teenagers were hospitalized Monday after a stabbing at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, as videos circulating on social media appeared to show a violent fight inside the school around the time of the incident.Officials say Miami Fire Rescue responded to the school, loca...
Man accused of injuring 3 during high-speed pursuit on I-95 makes court appearance
A 24-year-old man accused of driving recklessly on Interstate 95 faced a judge on Monday. Tykwon Laster faces several charges, including reckless driving and leaving the scene of a crash involving injuries. According to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, deputies witness Laster driving...
Federal officer sues Club E11even, Miami officers after ‘false arrest’
The U.S. Park Police officer says he was falsely arrested by off-duty officers at the club.
I-95 south reopens in Broward after multivehicle crash at Ives Dairy Road
Interstate 95 south is back open in Broward after a Monday crash forced officials to close the roadway leading to major delays during the morning commute.Several vehicles were involved in the crash, and traffic was backed up for miles into Aventura, Hallandale Beach and Hollywood...
Assistant principal at Broward school arrested in connection to domestic situation, officials say
Officials with Broward County Public Schools said an assistant principal has been reassigned following his arrested connection to a domestic situation. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has the report from Hollywood....
Interstate 95 south closed in Broward due to multivehicle crash at Ives Dairy Road
A multivehicle crash has closed all southbound lanes on Interstate 95 south at Ives Dairy Road in Broward. CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has your alternate routes....
Broward County Public Schools assistant principal reassigned after domestic violence arrest
An assistant principal at a South Florida elementary school has been reassigned following his arrest over the weekend connected to a domestic situation, according to officials.Marc Horowitz, 53, walked out of jail Monday evening, running away from cameras and evading reporters' q...
Man loses South Florida home to fire 1 year after moving in
Paramedics helped care for Eloy Cepedo after his Westchester house caught on fire late Saturday night into Sunday morning, one year after moving in, he said. "Just finished remodeling," Cepedo said.Firefighters were called to the home on SW 97th Ct. around midnight, Cepedo said. ...
1 airlifted to hospital after rollover crash on SR 826 causes rescue effort by good Samaritans in Miami Lakes
One person was airlifted to a trauma center by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews after a rollover crash on State Road 826 in Miami Lakes, with good Samaritans rushing to save the driver trapped inside. The incident happened on Northwest 154th Street and SR 826 on Saturday morning. Sev...