Local leaders, residents and family members gathered overnight to mark five years since the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside that claimed the lives of 98 people. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodrigues has more on how the victims are being remembered.
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Want to hit the open seas like a movie star? Now’s your chance, and you can thank a certain Disney heroine for the opportunity. The boat featured in the upcoming live-action version of Moana has set sail. The vessel’s maiden voyage took place out west, in Marina del Rey. But don’t go buying plane ti
A 61-year-old man was arrested in Miami Beach early Wednesday after police said he falsely claimed to be an FBI agent while causing a disturbance at a South Beach nightclub. Nelson Mauricio Aviles was charged with falsely personating an officer, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without vi
A four-building portfolio in Fort Myers sold for $48.4 million, the largest industrial sale in Southwest Florida this year, according to the seller’s broker. A joint venture between Ohio-based Geis Companies and Illinois-based Westminster Capital sold the newly constructed Meridian Business Campus a
For many high school students, applying to college has become one of the most stressful experiences of their lives. What used to be a process centered on earning good grades and participating in a few extracurricular activities has evolved into a competitive race that leaves students overwhelmed, an
Former Miami–Dade County Commission Chairman Jean Monestime today announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Florida’s 24th Congressional District, following Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s announcement that she will not seek reelection. Monestime, the first Haitian A
A well-known French TV host has apologized after she criticized a soccer star's decision to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.The controversy started after Belgium forward Jérémy Doku announced that he planned to fly to London so he could be with his wife for t
An 18,000-square-foot food hall will take over the former Time Out Market space, as part of a recent leasing surge on and near Lincoln Road. The deals give a boost to an investor group’s thesis that Miami Beach’s pedestrian promenade is in for a comeback after it lost its footing for the better part
After depleting Boston of beer, Scotland's Tartan Army is swarming Miami bars today ahead of tonight's match. Will bars run dry?
Food insecurity remains a growing challenge across Miami-Dade County, particularly among older adults living on fixed incomes. Rising grocery prices, housing costs, and transportation barriers have made it increasingly difficult for many seniors to access nutritious meals. For vulnerable older adult
South 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
South 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
The curtain is coming down on Hard Rock Cafe’s Bayside Marketplace location after more than three decades on the downtown waterfront. The rock ’n’ roll themed restaurant will close its doors August 19 after its lease with the city came to an end and will not be renewed, the Hard Rock confirmed in an
Residents, family members and community leaders gathered early Wednesday morning in Surfside to mark five years since the collapse of Champlain Towers South, a tragedy that killed 98 people and forever changed the South Florida community.The annual Lighting of the Torch ceremony took place at 1:15 a
Rescue crews rushed a child to the hospital after the young victim was struck by a school bus in Northwest Miami-Dade, officials said. Surveillance video captured the moment the child was struck just feet from a transportation depot, at around 7 a.m. on Wednesday. The footage shows the victim in the
A serious case of canine jealousy was caught on camera during a Miami Marlins game at loanDepot Park. The moment happened Monday, as the Marlins hosted “Bark at the Park.” The jumbotron caught one dog devouring a hot dog while another four-legged spectator was caught looking and drooling from a few
Some showers and thunderstorms started to pop up across portions of South Florida on Wednesday afternoon, but it won't bring much relief fro the scorching temperatures in the region.
Former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones is facing a new charge while he awaits his second murder trial in the case of his former teammate Bryan Pata.
It was a somber day across South Florida as the Town of Surfside came together to honor the 98 people who died when the Champlain Towers South collapsed five years ago. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has more.
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A man already in custody in Broward County on an unrelated murder charge has been accused in the shooting death of a teenager in Miami-Dade in 2019.According to the Miami Gardens Police Department, Warren Masai Pollock, 25, was arrested in the shooting death of 17-year-old Rodney Hinds Jr.Warren Mas
Miami-based Related Group and Aventura-based BH Group are getting in position to redevelop the century-old Hollywood Beach Resort, the vacant centerpiece on Hollywood’s oceanfront. Jorge Pérez, the founder and executive chairman of Related Group, and BH Group have the Hollywood Beach Resort and an a
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A man already in custody on an unrelated murder charge has been arrested again in the shooting death of a teenager in October 2019.
The world will again descend upon South Florida as Scotland takes on Brazil in the FIFA Men's World Cup match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on Wednesday evening.Scotland is hoping it will qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time after eight previous group stage exits.A
Two men were arrested Tuesday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigators said they helped orchestrate a staged crash in Miami in an attempt to make fraudulent insurance claims. Carlos Leyva-Sama, 36, and Nicolas Israel Caprile, 23, were taken into custody following an investigation into a singl
Located in the heart of Coral Gables, Hermanos Cantina Grill brings together authentic Mexican flavors, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming family atmosphere. Known for its handcrafted tacos, burritos, fajitas, and signature dishes, Hermanos Cantina Grill offers guests a true taste of Mexico while cr
The FIFA World Cup has arrived in Miami-Dade, and with it comes more than soccer. It brings visitors, investment, international attention, and a chance to showcase our community to the world. But here’s the question I’ve been asking myself: What has the World Cup meant for you? Have you attended a w
Most business teams are already using AI. They are pasting things into ChatGPT, experimenting with Copilot, figuring it out on their own. The problem is not effort. The problem is that without proper guidance, teams miss the most powerful capabilities, create real compliance risks they do not know a
Related Group and BH Group’s planned Rosewood Residences in West Palm Beach got the go-ahead. The city of West Palm Beach approved the luxury condo tower at 2001 North Flagler Drive, a BH spokesperson confirmed. The property is next to the site BH and Terra are buying from billionaire Jeff Greene fo
A South Florida woman got the chance to come on down when she appeared as a contestant on The Price is Right, and her appearance is sure to go viral. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has the hilarious interview.
Andy Robertson and his Scotland teammates have watched their fans march through the streets of Miami and Boston, celebrating baseball games with beers and bagpipes as if they were attending a soccer match.Scotland wants to give the Tartan Army much more to celebrate on Wednesday, when it faces Brazi
From Afro-Latino soul and trans folk to underground electronic music and drag pop, these artists are creating the soundtrack to a more expansive Miami.
It's one of the most significant presentations of the artist's work ever mounted in South Florida.
A mansion in Jupiter’s Admirals Cove topped Palm Beach County’s luxury market last week, landing a $19 million contract. Buyers signed 19 contracts between June 15 and 21, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team, which tracks listings in Palm Beach County above $3 milli
When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the toll of the conflict with Iran in March, he told reporters that "almost 90%" of the 400 injured American service members had sustained only minor injuries and had since returned to duty.Now, some of those wounded soldiers tell CBS News the inju
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs Congress to fund. It
It's going to be another hazy, hot and humid day across South Florida on Wednesday.An air quality alert continues for Miami-Dade County until 3 p.m. due to the smoke from the wildfires that continue to burn in Miami-Dade, which are lowering the air quality.The air quality alert in effect on Wednesda
🏆 Residential: Miami Beach had the priciest home sale recorded in South Florida, with the $35 million sale of 2131 Lake Avenue on Sunset Islands. The seller was a trust with Michele Ammirata as trustee. The buyer was Berjan 2132 LLC. The waterfront property spans 3,700 square feet and appears to ha
Happy Wednesday, June 24, 2026. South Florida! Hopefully everyone has been able to cool down after a few days of intense heat across South Florida. A heat advisory was issued on Tuesday for Miami-Dade and Broward County as feels-like temperatures soared well into the low 100s. And while this morning
A Miami-Dade judge has found a South Florida mother not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, siding with defense attorneys who argued she was suffering from a COVID-related psychotic break at the time of the killing.The ruling came Tuesday after a two-day bench tri
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