Declaration of Independence transformed Florida from British wilderness to what we know today
As America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, historians say Miami was a sparsely populated British wilderness in 1776.
As America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, historians say Miami was a sparsely populated British wilderness in 1776.
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A surge in airline competition is reshaping service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport following Spirit Airlines' departure. Carriers including Avianca, Breeze, and JetBlue are rapidly expanding routes and capacity to capitalize on the newly available space.Avianca has moved into Ter
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
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
After a real absence of rain, a push of storms made for an active afternoon on Wednesday. Some of the thunderstorms had gusty winds yet the main concern was related to frequent lightning. Our lightning counter showed over 600 strikes during the peak, late in the afternoon. Scattered to numerous stor
DONATE HERE.CBS Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to launch an emergency relief campaign for families impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.The initiative, called Hope 4 Venezuela, is collecting both monetary donations and essential s
Storm activity is being tracked by NEXT Weather with a decrease after heavy rainfall.
Residents in Miami Beach will now receive three warnings before their vehicles are towed for minor parking violations under a new "three strikes" policy that launched Wednesday.The program allows registered drivers to receive text message alerts before a tow truck is called for minor infractions, su
Miami International Airport held a special flag raising ceremony to honor America’s 250th anniversary. The ceremony was held in the airport’s central garden on Wednesday morning. Instead of the 70 international flags which represent each country the airport serves, local veterans raised 70 United St
While the signing of the Declaration of Independence transformed the future of the American colonies on July 4, 1776, what is now South Florida was a remote British frontier where historians say few people, if any, even knew the historic document had been signed.At the time of the American Revolutio
One week after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, relief efforts in South Florida continue at a steady pace.Rows of cars have remained lined up at the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) in Doral, where volunteers are collecting donations of non-perishable food, tents, and diapers to send to the
Two people climbed to the very top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon. The two have since been arrested. The NYPD identified them as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, although Kuznetsov's social media page iden
Undercover detectives set up meetings with the men who they say were paying for sexual encounters with minors.
Forget Monday blues, instead try Monday booze. Inside a Miami Beach spot, they’re celebrating the start of the week by roaring back to the 1920’s. This Gatsby-style gem is embracing the era, down to the drinks and the vibes. Combining the great Italian, Leonardo Da Vinci with crime bosses of the Pro
Rows of cars have remained lined up at the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) in Doral, where volunteers are collecting donations of non-perishable food, tents, and diapers to send to the disaster zone.
As America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, historians say Miami was a sparsely populated British wilderness in 1776.
Residents on Miami Beach will now get three warnings before their car gets towed for minor parking violations.
State ratings released Wednesday show both the Broward and Miami-Dade public school districts have earned "A" grades, though both systems continue to navigate the complexities of declining enrollment.Broward County Public Schools received an "A" rating for the third consecutive year, while Miami-Dad
A Broward man died after he was shot during an argument over a parking space at a North Lauderdale Walmart on Tuesday afternoon, deputies say.Just before 12:30 p.m., Broward County Regional Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the parking lot of the Walmart located at 7900 West
A man is getting a stiff lesson in the law after exposing himself in a Miami Springs hotel parking lot led to authorities finding several weapons and a stash of drugs inside of his vehicle. According to Miami Springs Police, officers responded to reports of a man exposing himself near his vehicle ou
A 12-year-old boy has been miraculously pulled out of the rubble after being stuck for five days. Relatives in South Florida are now sharing their gratitude after learning of his safety. Cell phone video captured the rescue of Carlos Miguel Colmenares Gutierrez, following the disaster. Gutierrez’s c
A precious moment on the water between a father and son was ruined by tragedy, and the person who struck them has not been caught. Months after a man was killed in a hit-and-run in Biscayne Bay, his heartbroken wife spoke to 7News exclusively for the first time. Marta Fasoli, widow of Davide Veglia,
Gov. Ron DeSantis posted a slight change in his net worth as he entered his final year as Florida's top executive.DeSantis on Tuesday filed an annual financial disclosure report putting his net worth at $2,073,549 as of Dec. 31, down from $2,087,550 at the end of 2024.The report filed with the state
Florida officials have identified the woman who died after she was mauled by an alligator while swimming in a river with her boyfriend and best friend over the weekend, and 911 calls detail the desperate attempt to save her life. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FW
Summer is here. But a weekend getaway isn’t always in the budget. Good thing you don’t have to leave town to feel like you did! Deco senior travel editor Alex Miranda is here to tell you how. Alex? Deco is teaching you how to enjoy the hotel life without actually booking an overnight stay. Lounging
CBS News Miami is also partnering with GEM for donations after deadly earthquakes shook the country.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking the potential for scattered to widespread showers and storms on Wednesday afternoon.The day starts with warm and quiet conditions on the radar across South Florida. Ongoing smoke from the wildfire in West Broward County continues to spread across the area, bringing
About 140 laws from the regular session and a trio of special sessions went into effect in Florida July 1 – the start of the state's fiscal year.The changes range from regulations for massive data centers and renaming Palm Beach International Airport for President Donald Trump to prohibiting l
Lauderhill police have identified the man who they say stabbed and killed two men and tried to stab another on Tuesday morning that led to an intense search and left the Broward community on edge.Police say they arrested Gregory Dasilva and charged him with two counts of premeditated murder and one
Colombian superstar Shakira is bringing her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” back to the 305. Since the tour’s launch in 2025, it has become the highest-grossing tour for any latin artist ever. The singer is set to perform at Miami’s Kaseya Center at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Seats a
One week after two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, South Florida continues to show support for those impacted and in desperate need of aid, as rescue efforts slowly segue into recovery efforts. As donations for the South American country continue to pour in with little sign of slowing down
One week after two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, South Florida continues to show support for those impacted and in desperate need of aid, as rescue efforts slowly segueway into recovery efforts. As donations for the South American country continue to pour in with little sign of slowing d
About 140 new laws went into effect in Florida on July 1, the start of the fiscal year. CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman shows us just some of them.
ATLANTA (AP) — The brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at her home in Atlanta during a welfare check. Arrest warrants say Nateal Campbell’s throat was cut and Ciarre Campbell was found in possession of a knife. Officers
Two South Florida school districts have received “A” grades from the Florida Department of Education. Broward County Public Schools received an “A” grade for the third year in a row based on academic performance. Miami-Dade County Public Schools also received an “A.” Broward school district official
Four men are behind bars after an undercover sting operation targeting the sexual exploitation of children in Miami-Dade County, part of a coordinated law enforcement effort launched ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Melvin Phillip Putney, 47, Henry Eduardo Castillo Martinez, 20, John Alcin, 30, and Ibra
South Florida is seeing the risk of scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon, and that could lead to some flash flooding.
The man accused of stabbing and killing two men in Lauderhill appeared in court on Wednesday where he was ordered held with no bond on premeditated murder charges. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has the update.
The brother of a current Baltimore Ravens and former Atlanta Falcons player has been charged in the death of their mother after police say an elderly woman was found dead inside a Buckhead-area townhome Tuesday afternoon.Atlanta police said officers responded around 1:36 p.m. June 30 to a welfare ch
Volunteers at Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission are still collecting donation for the victims of Venezuela's earthquakes one week after the disaster struck. CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has the latest from GEM.
A Miami Gardens woman was arrested Tuesday, more than four months after investigators said she opened fire on a vehicle, seriously wounding a woman during a February shooting. Milagros Delacaridad Navarro, 35, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and aggravated assault with a
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