A 20-year-old Chicago man accidentally drowned after he got into the deep end of a Florida pool on Sunday, even though he didn't know how to swim, according to deputies.The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning just before 6:30 p.m. on July 12 at
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South Florida is sweltering through record overnight heat and “feels like” temps over 100 degrees, with little rain relief in sight. Saharan dust is suppressing storms, leaving beaches sunny but keeping the region hot and hazy. Next Weather’s Nic Merianos breaks down what to expect for the week ahea
After launching a coffee cart business in South Florida, one student has been selected for an opportunity of a lifetime during the World Cup semifinals. Angelina Diaz was chosen to serve as a coin toss assistant during the match between France and Spain in Dallas on Tuesday. Diaz will join the refer
Newly released police body camera footage captures the moment Hialeah Mayor Brian Calvo was stopped by Miami police and accused of activating police lights on his vehicle—a third-degree felony for non-officers. Officers cited Calvo for both the improper use of police lights and an improper left turn
Florida lawmakers have enacted sweeping new measures aimed at supporting domestic violence survivors—boosting penalties for repeat offenders, expanding financial aid for victims, and exploring a web-based 911 portal for discreet help. CBS News Miami’s Steve reports from Northeast Miami-Dade, speakin
Dennis Sohor, the Fort Lauderdale man convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Patty Gifford in 1982, is set to be executed on July 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. But before his execution, Gifford's family is demanding that he reveal where he left her body after years of wondering. CBS News Miami's T
South Florida homeowner Angelica Martinez says her home is on the brink of foreclosure due to code violations, resulting from the previous owner's renovations. CBS News Miami's Larry Seward reports.
CBS News Miami's Larry Seward is your reporter exploring how to start saving now to get ahead before the end of the year, when finances begin to pile up.
The votes are in. The Miami Marlins will be represented by shortstop Otto López and starting pitcher Max Meyer during Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game. As the Marlins continue climbing the ranks of the NL East in a surprising season, fueled by a league-best 20-6 record in June, the Fish have two of their
Venezuela's interim government says national elections are on hold as the country attempts to rebuild following a deadly earthquake. Thousands are dead, and tens of thousands are without permanent homes. Meanwhile, 3 Miami Beach firefighters return from Venezuela after being deployed with FEMA's Urb
Florida's largest nursing home group sent a letter to the Homeland Secretary warning that ending TPS could devastate patients, families, and healthcare workers in South Florida.
Tyrone Daley, a South Florida Publix employee, is behind bars after being arrested and charged with molesting his coworker's daughter for nearly three years. CBS News Miami reached out to Publix for comment, and the company said they don't have an employee by that name.
After losing their own sons to gun violence, two Miami-Dade mothers are urging the public to come forward with information in the unsolved 2018 killing of Jermaine “Mickey” Anderson, saying even the smallest tip could help bring a family closure.
(CNN) — Happy Monday, everyone, and welcome to the final week of this year’s World Cup. The first of the two semifinals will get underway tomorrow when Spain takes on France but, until then, we have plenty of other topics to discuss. In this edition of the newsletter, we’ll take you pitchside with o
South Florida is seeing some record overnight heat, and NEXT weather meteorologists are tracking storms coming in from the north. Stay weather aware.
As the CDC tracks cyclospora during the warmer months, South Florida is seeing a rise in cases of the "explosive diarrhea" causing illness called Cyclosporiasis. CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jone's reports on what Florida health officials are saying residents need to know about keeping themselves and th
Florida health officials warn swimmers to avoid three Miami-Dade beaches after unsafe bacteria levels are detected. Stay safe and check advisories before heading out.
A Hialeah mother has been arrested and accused of chaining her 13-year-old daughter to a fence and leaving her there in broad daylight. Neighbors expressed pure shock to CBS News Miami after witnessing the event. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports from the neighborhood where it all happened and wi
The search and rescue operation to find a missing crew member from a Princess Cruise line has ended in tragedy after teams confirmed the crew member fell overboard and died. CBS News Miami's Joan Murray reports on the latest.
Two Miami-Dade mothers who lost their own sons to gun violence are turning their grief into action, hoping to bring justice to another family still waiting for answers.CBS News Miami spoke exclusively with Tanya Lopez and Deborah Willis on Monday as they distributed flyers and spoke with residents a
NEW YORK (AP) — A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight. After the
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.Attorneys general from the 12 states, led by California Attorney General Rob
A 20-year-old Chicago man accidentally drowned after he got into the deep end of a Florida pool on Sunday, even though he didn't know how to swim, according to deputies.The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning just before 6:30 p.m. on July 12 at
A 2-year-old boy is in critical condition after a near drowning at a North Lauderdale home Sunday morning, according to first responders. Emergency crews responded around 10:30 a.m. to the 6600 block of Pebble Beach after receiving reports that a toddler had been pulled from a swimming pool. Accordi
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Team continues to monitor hot, hazy, and mostly dry conditions to kick off the week.Near-record heat is possible in South Florida on Monday, July 13, 2026. CBS News Miami A steamy start will lead to near-record heat Monday afternoon with highs in the mid-90s.Our forec
NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry. The office of California’s attorney general, who is leading t
The heat and humidity won't be going anywhere this week as triple-digit feels-like temperatures are expected to continue, and the threat of showers and storms will be a bit lower until we get closer to the weekend.]
An investigation continues after a near drowning in North Lauderdale over the weekend that left a toddler in critical condition, and video shows the child in the water for 15 minutes before he was pulled out. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more.
The Department of Justice and more than a dozen states have reached a proposed settlement with three of the country's leading egg producers to resolve claims that the companies colluded to manipulate egg prices. The agreement comes after an investigation by federal antitrust enforcers and state atto
A search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Mexico after a crew member on a cruise that departed Fort Lauderdale over the weekend may have gone overboard."Princess Cruises is responding to a situation involving a crew member aboard Regal Princess in waters off the coast of Cancun," a
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage, after another heavy exchange of fire threatened negotiations aimed at ending the war. He said on socia
(CNN) — At least one person has died and hundreds were rescued from catastrophic flooding in southeastern Missouri Friday, including some camping along a river that swelled to historic heights. More than 200 “young campers and counselors” had to be rescued by helicopter after heavy rain washed away
Reality television personality Tommie Lee -- whose real name is Atasha Chizaah Jefferson -- best known for her appearances on "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta," was among six people arrested during the England vs. Norway FIFA World Cup match in Miami on Saturday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wy. (WSVN) — A startling animal attack was caught on camera at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Video recorded by local park photographer Mike MacLeod captured the moment a massive bison threw a man eight feet in the air, Friday evening. MacLeod said the bison appeare
Wellington, New Zealand — Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" to playing Holly Hunter's husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with an
The last prisoner strapped to a table in Florida's death chamber was 74 years old – the oldest the state has executed in modern times. The next two set to die are older still.The series of executions, due to be carried out by the end of this month, highlights the nation's aging death-row popul
(AP) — The Walt Disney Company’s live action “Moana” may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters. The movie, which cost a reported $250 million to produce, earned just $43 million from ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, accor
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with an
It's been a steamy start to the day across South Florida, and by the afternoon temperatures could be approaching record territory.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, died after a tear in his aorta, according to a preliminary medical examiner finding shared by his office. The tear in the in
Jonah, the dog that recently went viral when he was caught on video at a Miami Marlins game craving a hotdog, was recently given the VIP treatment at a game at loanDepot Park, including his own jersey.
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