Extreme and dangerous heat is continuing to tighten its grip across South Florida, and that has led to the CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Alert team to issue a NEXT Weather Alert day on Thursday.
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Miami real estate developer George Pino is standing trial in a case stemming from a 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed one of his daughter's teen friends and left another passenger with life-altering injuries. Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash
(AP) — Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Georg
Three large wildfires burning near the Everglades in west Miami-Dade are continuing to grow in size, forcing officials to close portions of major roads and leading to health concerns due to plumes of thick, black smoke billowing into communities deep into Broward County in South Florida.As of Thursd
Noah Bachow and partners won city approval to build 20 percent more multifamily units at 11 Andrews Avenue, a 27-story mixed-use development in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the developers’ proposals to raise the number of units fr
Arthur, a short-lived tropical storm and the first of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, lost some punch Wednesday after making landfall along the Gulf Coast of Texas. But it still has the potential to cause life-threatening flash flooding from Texas to Florida through the end of the week, the N
South Florida will continue to deal with dangerous heat, wildfire smoke, and scattered afternoon storms today. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon until 7pm for all of South Florida as heat index values climb between 105 and 110 degrees. High temperatures will reach the low to mid 90’s, but the c
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team has declared Thursday a NEXT Weather Alert day due to dangerous heat expected later.This graphic provides information the NEXT Weather Alert day that's in effect across South Florida on Thursday, June 18, 2026. CBS News Miami A heat advisory is in effect for all
🏆 New Building: The largest construction permit, valued at $164.5 million, is for The Well Coconut Grove development at 2835 Tigertail Avenue in Miami. David Martin’s Terra and AB Asset Management secured the permit for a 447,969-square-foot mixed-use project that includes condominium units and ret
🏆 Residential: The priciest recorded home sale was in Palm Beach for a new home at 239 Wells Road for $12 million. The seller was 239 Wells Road LLC and Morning Dew LLC was the buyer. The home has five bedrooms with seven full baths and two half baths. Spanning about 5,700 square feet, the price pe
An investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after officials said that a tiki hut and home caught fire early Thursday morning.According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, 911 callers reported a blaze along the 1800 block of Southwest 23rd Avenue just before 5:20 a.m.The first fire units arrived at t
Extreme and dangerous heat is continuing to tighten its grip across South Florida, and that has led to the CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Alert team to issue a NEXT Weather Alert day on Thursday.
A Miami Beach police officer was rushed to a local hospital on Wednesday night after she was injured in a crash, according to officials.
A Miami Beach police officer was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday night after being critically injured in a crash, according to officials.According to information provided by the Miami Beach Police Department, the crash was reported at the intersection of 9th Street and Meridian Avenue.The officer
The fight to contain and extinguish three wildfires burning in Miami-Dade is continuing on Thursday as hundreds of people voluntarily fled their homes and officials closed roads in the region. CBS News Miami's Bri Buckley has more on the fire fight.
Saint Brendan’s High School 2026 graduate Catalina Valdes won $5,000 from the Publix Carole Jenkins Barnett Community Scholarship. Valdes will use her scholarship money to go to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She will major in interior design with a minor in Historic Preservation. “I’ve a
Miami Palmetto High School rising senior Gabrielle Kushner has garnered well over 1,000 community service hours in just three years of high school, and she is on track to earn many more. Her strong commitment to community service earned her the Mark Light Temple Beth Am Outstanding Service Award giv
Miami Palmetto High School rising senior Marcos Mendiola won the Paw the Teal Award at the school’s award ceremony this spring. The award is given to someone who is committed to community service and participates in the school. As of May, he had 480 community service hours, many earned volunteering
Kick off the summer season at Pinecrest Gardens with engaging youth programs, beautiful gardens to explore, and our award-winning farmers’ market. Whether you are seeking for your children to explore scientific skills at summer camp or looking to cheer on your favorite team at a watch party, the Gar
Panter, Panter & Sampedro (PPS) announced that it has awarded Ava Arosemena and Julian Garcia of Miami Palmetto Senior High School each with the 2026 scholarship. Ava Arosemena serves as the co-captain of the Variations dance team and is a youth group leader at her church. She is also the founder of
While many nonprofit organizations slow down during the summer months, others remain hard at work making a difference throughout our community. From therapeutic sailing programs for veterans to immersive virtual reality experiences and creative fundraising events, there is no shortage of opportuniti
Miami Springs Senior High School senior Leonardo Rios sees the world a little differently, literally. In middle school, Rios suffered a torn retina that left him with 20/260 vision in one eye, a condition he describes as a block or wall in the center of his sight. But inside the art classroom, that
Santo Dulce! Churros and Ice Cream is marking the FIFA World Cup with Churros Mundiales, a limited-time sampler platter of stuffed churros, served at The Doral Yard in Miami-Dade and at Smorgasburg South Florida in Fort Lauderdale from June 11 through July 19. Guests can build a tasting flight two w
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 feels like temperatures will reach triple digits.
As of Wednesday night, three total wildfires are burning over 16,000 acres of land, which is bigger than the city of Hialeah.
Police say the officer is in stable condition.
A South Florida pet sitter spent nearly a week taking care of a clients two dogs only to have them return and not pay her. It was a lot of money for a single mother. So she called Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Kara Hazelton has been running her pet sitter business for 20 years. An idea that she
The trial of real estate developer George Pino reached a pivotal point Wednesday as the defense rested its case in the vessel homicide and manslaughter trial related to the 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez.Following the defense's decision to rest late Wednesday afternoon, prose
South Florida’s passionate Colombian soccer fans gathered in watch parties across South Florida to cheer for their team. A sea of yellow took over FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, with hundreds of fans watching the game between Colombia and Uzbekistan on Wednesday night. At Manantia
A Miami Beach Police officer was rushed to the hospital in critical condition following a crash while on duty. The female officer was responding to a burglary in progress on an ATV when she was involved in a crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Meridian Avenue, at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday
Tenants and patients at the Emerald Lake Plaza on Sterling Road in Hollywood are calling for action after recurring malfunctions with the building's elevator have left visitors trapped and others unable to access essential services.The situation has caused significant distress for those visiting med
Every team has played a game in this oversized World Cup filled with big surprises. The stakes rise quickly as the 48 teams begin playing their second group-stage matches. Cape Verde, Qatar and Congo have earned points for the first time in the World Cup, raising hope for an improbable run to the kn
City of Miami Police said that 24-year-old Alexandria Carmelle Anglade was found safe. Police said Anglade was safely recovered in good health.
Our steamy and stormy (occasionally smoky) pattern continues across south Florida. For the third consecutive day, most of Miami-Dade and Broward counties were under Heat Advisories. Here’s a look at the peak heat index values including a whopping reading of 112º as the “feels like” temperature in Mi
If you’re looking for a place to catch World Cup fever without a ticket, Wynwood is getting in on the FIFA action with a free celebration of Brazil and soccer. And with Brazil set to face Scotland at [Miami Stadium] on June 24, “Fogo de Chão” is where you’ll want to be! If you hear cheers echoing th
Mashing up So-Flo weather with EDM and a water fight equals a great party. The first Asian rave is landing right here in the Sunshine State. They’re bringing the best DJs, food, and the splashiest party of the summer. So grab your floaties and let’s dive right in. Asian lovers and electronic music l
Well, for thrill seekers in SoFlo, especially the little ones, Frost Science has a new high-flying experience. From learning about indoor skydiving to doing some of your own rock climbing, their newest exhibit is all about action. Deco’s extreme reporter, Alex Miranda, has more. If you like the idea
Residents will have feels like temperatures reaching 110.
The wildfires, which are burning to the west of Doral and Sweetwater in Miami-Dade, are sending wildfire smoke into nearby communities as far as Broward County.
More about Cape Verde as they make their debut on the 21st of June.
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