A fast-growing wildfire burning in the western Broward Everglades has scorched nearly 5,000 acres with no containment, prompting air quality concerns across parts of Broward and Miami-Dade even as officials say the flames are not currently threatening nearby communities.
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Nearly a week after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes killed at least 1,700 people, including three Americans, international rescue and relief efforts continue while South Florida organizations ramp up donations and aid for survivors.
A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.The heat dome is expected to build over th
South Florida is in for another hot and humid day Tuesday, but increasing rain chances later this week could bring some relief from the heat while also raising the risk of localized flooding.Scattered coastal showers are possible Tuesday morning before thunderstorms develop farther inland during the
South Florida will see increasing chances for heavy rain and possible flooding through the holiday weekend, while smoke from the growing Atlantic Fire continues to affect air quality in parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
As hurricane season continues, a South Florida teenager is helping prepare the next generation for severe weather by teaching classmates how to stay safe before, during and after a hurricane through a peer-led education program that has already reached hundreds of students.Sixteen-year-old Elise Rau
Fire crews in western Broward County are continuing battle a new wildfire that ignited in the Florida Everglades over the weekend.The Atlantic Fire, which is burning west of Sunrise, Coral Springs and Tamarac in South Florida, has so far burned 4,755 acres and was 0% contained as of Tuesday morning.
Inspired by her experience during Hurricane Irma, 16-year-old Elise Raurell created the peer-led Storm Smart program through her Girl Scout Gold Award project, teaching hundreds of South Florida students how to prepare for and stay safe during hurricanes.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Zoo Miami is highlighting Goliath, a 136-year-old Galápagos tortoise and the zoo’s oldest animal, who could live for decades more.
A fast-growing wildfire burning in the western Broward Everglades has scorched nearly 5,000 acres with no containment, prompting air quality concerns across parts of Broward and Miami-Dade even as officials say the flames are not currently threatening nearby communities.
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
Plantation police are investigating after a child was found dead inside a vehicle Monday evening at an early childhood education center.Officers and firefighters responded just before 5:40 p.m. to A World of Discovery Academy, located at 7025 Northwest 4th Street, following a report of a child insid
The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that left an armed suspect dead Monday night in Davie, officials said.The shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. near the 6300 block of Stirling Road, where members of BSO's fugitive and gang unit were looking for a suspect. Th
Newborns at a South Florida hospital celebrated their first Fourth of July. Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines marked the occasion by having its tiniest patients dress up as little Uncle Sams, all-American sweethearts, and patriotic sluggers. Dressed in red, white, and blue, these adorable new
As rescue crews in Venezuela continue searching through collapsed buildings following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday, many Venezuelans in South Florida are desperately seeking answers about missing loved ones.Relief efforts grow as community sends aid back homeAt do
Never judge a book by its cover. At a new pop-up in Wynwood, don’t judge a bag of Lay’s potato chips by its packaging — because it might actually be socks! Odd socks. In fact, every single thing you open in OddMart, whether it’s a box of twinkies or a can of Corona, will be, you guessed it, socks. D
Something absolutely massive washed up on Miami Beach this weekend. This 30-foot Trojan horse took over So-Flo to promote, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” With Matt Damon and John Leguizamo making a surprise appearance as they posed in front of the giant statue. Yeah, they aren’t horsing around!
For decades, City Furniture has been a go-to destination for sofas, dining sets, and home décor. Now, the South Florida-based retailer is rebranding itself as City Home and expanding what customers can find in its stores. Steph Michaels has the deets. City Furniture is changing its name to City Home
A new law going into effect requires anyone prescribing any drug in Florida to get certified training on sickle cell treatment."It's accountability," Andrea Hall, the Executive Director of Shak's Hope Foundation, said. "It's what's important."Hall's daughter Shakira, 30, died from the disease 10 yea
Police in Hallandale Beach said they have made an arrest after a father and his 11-year-old daughter were injured in a shooting that took place in a McDonald's parking lot over the weekend.Police said that the shooting investigation determined that it was a targeted incident that had originated just
A former Surfside commission candidate spent Monday in a Broward courtroom fighting to have murder charges against her dismissed, arguing that investigators conducted a flawed and unconstitutional investigation into the 2022 death of her terminally ill uncle.An all-day hearing was held before Browar
For many people, coffee is an integral part of their morning routine, and now new research suggests it also may offer long-term benefits for brain health.At Macondo Coffee Roasters in Doral, they're brewing up brain power. And coffee connoisseurs are ready to drink the potentially dementia-dodging d
As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Goodwill South Florida highlights the skilled workers, many living with disabilities, who handcraft 60,000 American flags each year, including burial flags honoring U.S. veterans.
Pedro Brito held back his tears as he told CBS News Miami his brother and his sister-in-law died protecting their 12-year-old son, who was pulled from the rubble.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a Northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood after a car crashed into a fence. The incident happened in the area of Northwest 22nd Court and 64th Street on Monday. No one was hurt, and the cause of the crash is unknown.
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 5-year-old child. The family said Garret Leonard was fatally struck last Friday in the parking lot of Miami Motorcross Park off Krome Avenue. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Deputies said Leonard was riding his bike between parked cars when he came
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are urging people to be aware of their surrounding after a series of alligator attacks in Florida left one person dead and two others injured, including a minor.The first alligator attack occurred in the Rainbow River in Marion Cou
South Florida's earthquake relief effort for Venezuela is now stretching across two continents, with volunteers delivering aid in the disaster zone while collecting donations at home.Volunteers with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) distributed water and emergency supplies to survivors in Venezuela's
As Venezuela’s earthquake death toll climbs above 1,700 and tens of thousands remain missing, South Florida volunteers are sending aid while experts say cash donations to trusted relief organizations can have the greatest impact.
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
A father is in mourning after he learned that his daughter who had been missing for a few days has died. Surveillance video obtained by 7News captured the last images of 31-year-old Keisha Nicole Jones at Scarlett’s Cabaret in Hallandale Beach. Jones’s father, Richard Furlow, who lives in Detroit sp
The North Miami Beach Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public’s assistance in searching for missing 31-year-old, Keisha Nicole Jones. Keisha was last seen on June 26 around 6:00 a.m. at Deans Gold located at 2355 NE 163 ST North Miami Beach. According to officials, she left the establis
A suspected shoplifting investigation at a Hialeah supermarket escalated Sunday when a woman allegedly spit on a police officer while being taken into custody, leading to an aggravated battery charge, authorities said. Briana Falcon, 36, was arrested Sunday and charged with aggravated battery on a l
HOUSTON (AP) — Gabriel Martinelli scored late injury time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday. Martinelli’s winning goal came in the sixth minute of injury time. Casemiro earlier equalized on a header in the 56th minute off an assist from Gabriel Magalhã
The World Cup’s knockout stage is already providing some premier matchups in the round of 32. It’s part of a bracket that features an easier road for some teams than others. There are three games on Monday, starting with Brazil vs. Japan in Houston. The Brazilians — who won Group C — are five-time W
Organizations from around the world have started to mobilize to gather much-needed aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after parts of the South American nation were devastated by back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday.As of Thursday morning, nearly 200 people were reportedly killed in the earthquak
Crews got the upper hand on an apartment fire in North Miami Beach that sent a person to the hospital. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the first-alarm fire in the area of 16850 S Glades Drive on Monday afternoon. Witnesses near the Andor Plaza complex told 7News they saw the flames burning
A South Florida animal rescue group has come to the aid of an elderly German shepherd after his owner was arrested for animal abuse. Nico’s future was unknown due to his severe case of cancer and his needs going beyond what Broward County Animal Care could provide. Thankfully, a South Florida-based
As search-and-rescue crews in Venezuela race against time to find people trapped under rubble for days in the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes, charities and other nonprofit organizations continue to send support from South Florida. One day after the first cargo plane from Global Empowerment Mi
A Florida man has been arrested after deputies say he walked into a neighbor's home and shot and killed their dog after it bit a child, according to deputies.Miguel Reyes Rodriguez Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Miguel Reyes Rodriguez, 32,
A man who was arrested in 2025 after Miami Beach police accused him of striking an officer with a motorcycle during a traffic stop and fleeing the scene was later acquitted by a jury of the felony charges stemming from the incident, according to Miami-Dade County court records.Armando Fogacavalenten
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