WLRN Public Media | By WLRN News Staff This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with Miami’s Community News. Read more at WLRN.org. Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins and Miami City Commissioner Rolando Escalon
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Washington — President Trump began the NATO's summit in Turkey alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğa Tuesday with a clear message that Turkey is a better friend to the United States than many of its traditional Western allies. As a result, Mr. Trump said he's lifting sanctions and co
The Miami Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has changed numbers upon joining the team. Instead of wearing his usual number 34, which he’s done for his entire 13-year NBA career, he’ll now rock the number 7 for the Heat. The team has stated that shoppers who have already ordered a Giannis jersey online, i
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DAPHNE, Ala. (AP) — Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested on drug possession charges in Alabama after police say they pulled him over for erratic driving and found marijuana and meth in his vehicle. It’s the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narr
A Fort Lauderdale man is facing several charges after he's accused of setting his car on fire with his former partner of more than 40 years inside while parked at a Broward convenience store on Friday, according to investigators.According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, 84-year-old Franklin
The fate of an iconic Miami landmark is at stake after decades of abandonment. The Miami Marine Stadium building holds decades of history, and now its fate lies in the hands of Miami voters. For the first time in years, the doors to the historic stadium were opened and offered a rare glimpse inside
Five women were arrested after they were accused of offering to perform sex acts in exchange for money at South Florida massage parlors.
Studies suggest that PFAS, otherwise known as "forever chemicals" have been linked to cancer and other diseases, and it's even found in fire stations.Florida is now taking on this possible health hazard to firefighters in a new law.Hialeah Fire Rescue trainer Eric Johnson said firefighters are ordin
Fans of Argentina’s national soccer team gathered at a popular restaurant in Miami Beach to watch them square off against Egypt in the World Cup. 7News cameras captured a full house at the Manolo location along Collins Avenue in North Beach, just after noon on Tuesday. The hotspot hit capacity even
South Florida could see more scattered showers and storms on Tuesday afternoon, and while it remains hot and humid, it’s starting to look like it could be even hotter next week.
Former Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was arrested on drug charges in Alabama.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating those who were involved in violent street takeovers that took place over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including one in which a person launched a firework at a deputy. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has the report.
Frozen blueberries sold at Publix grocery stores in Georgia, Florida, and Southern states have been recalled as federal agencies investigate a possible E. coli contamination.The Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A has recalled the GreenWise-brand organic blueberries after the Florida Dep
Five women were arrested Monday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office undercover detectives caught them performing sexual acts inside massage parlors across Miami-Dade County, authorities said. The arrests were made during simultaneous covert operations at multiple locations. Junrong He, 52, Youdi Zhuge
An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy is back home recovering after losing his hand in an alligator attack in Florida last month, according to officials.One of the boy's family members said he had just caught a fish with his dad before the alligator attacked."Brody's father jumped into the water on top of
Officials in Hollywood said a body was pulled from a lake in Hollywood early Tuesday morning, and now an investigation is underway.Few details have been released, but Hollywood Fire Rescue said crews responded to the 1100 block of Sheridan Street to investigate a possible drowning.A body was found i
The Fourth of July holiday weekend turned dangerous as separate lightning strikes injured a lifeguard who volunteered to work on the holiday, as well as a sheriff's deputy about an hour away.The lifeguard said he was lucky to be alive after surviving the indirect lightning strike, and he still manag
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara Tuesday afternoon for the NATO summit, as the transatlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader. Trump, who has often upended NATO gatherings with complaints that Eur
Another heat advisory will be in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties as "feels like" temperatures soar to around 105 Tuesday afternoon.The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday as these areas could experience these elevated heat index values for at least two hours.This
Happy Tuesday, South Florida! Dylan FedericodfedericoEdit Profile A heat advisory has been issued for Miami-Dade and Broward counties from 11am to 6pm today. The heat index will climb up to 110 degrees. Please stay cool & hydrated! Scattered showers and storms are back in the forecast today. The bes
It's going to be another hot and humid day in South Florida as feels-like temperatures across the region soar to about 105 degrees on Tuesday afternoon. As a result, heat advisories will once again be in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties this afternoon.
A lightning strike set a vehicle on fire in a Miramar neighborhood Monday afternoon, creating a dangerous situation after firefighters discovered the car was parked above a natural gas leak.The fire happened around 1 p.m. in the 6600 block of Dahlia Drive. Multiple agencies, including Miramar Fire R
Heat nation can finally celebrate, because a new era has officially begun. Newly signed Heat guard Tim Hardaway, Jr. met Monday with with head coach Erik Spoelstra and team president Pat Riley. If Hardaway’s name sounds familiar, that’s because the 34-year-old is the son of NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway
An investigation is underway in West Park after deputies say a 2-year-old boy died after he was hit by a car on Monday afternoon.According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a traffic crash with injuries in the 100 block of Allen Road in West Park around 2 p.m.Deputies
A family is mourning the death of a 2-year-old boy who was hit by a car and died on Monday afternoon. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has the latest.
For 25 years, the Embrace Girls Foundation has been helping young girls across South Florida succeed in the classroom and beyond. The non-profit continues to empower thousands of students through education, mentorship, and community support."We are a year a year-round program, and so immediately aft
For 25 years the Embrace Girls Foundation has been helping young girls across South Florida succeed in the classroom and beyond. CBS News Miami’s Najahe Sherman shows us how the nonprofit continues to empower thousands of students.
FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for leading U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday night.The Union of European Football Associations, Europe's soccer governing body, said FIFA "crossed a red line," an
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.The U.S. kicked off the match with the same starting XI as against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Police in Miramar say a 21-year-old woman was killed and two men were injured when they were shot while riding in a Lamborghini early Sunday morning, and a family member says the woman who died was a popular South Florida influencer.Police identified the victim who died as Briann Johnson, 21. The id
Miami residents are among the Americans most likely to receive debt collection calls, according to a new study examining Federal Trade Commission complaint data. The NumberBarn analysis ranked Miami fourth among the nation's largest metro areas for debt collection complaints after adjusting for popu
Team USA’s World Cup run came to an end on Monday night during the Round of 16 match against Belgium, but fans across South Florida remain proud of what the team accomplished on soccer’s biggest stage. Fans packed Grails Miami in Wynwood and Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub in Hollywood to cheer on the team
The U.S. Men's National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and M
SEATTLE (AP) — Images told the story of the United States’ World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal. Chris Richards crumpling to the ground, his face pressed on the grass. Maur
SEATTLE (AP) — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was boosted by th
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five week
The Miami Heat are bringing a familiar name back to South Florida.The Heat announced Monday that the team has signed veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr.. As is team policy, the club did not disclose the terms of the agreement."Hardaway is obviously a great name around here," Heat President Pat Riley said
The Florida Immigrant Coalition says roughly 113,000 health care workers in Florida are Haitians with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), underscoring the potential impact changes to the immigration program could have on the state's workforce and the communities those workers serve.North Miami is home
An investigation is underway in Hallandale Beach after police said a 2-year-old died after being left inside a hot car while in the care of a babysitter over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.According to the Hallandale Beach Police Department, officers responded to a local hospital around 1:35 p.m
It was a special celebration in Wynwood for 16 World Cup countries. Officials unveiled the World Ball, a 10-foot sculptural sphere that celebrates the 16 nations that reached the Round of 16 during the tournament. The hexagon artwork was designed by artist Lili Cantero. She told 7News that the inspi
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