The first of seven FIFA World Cup matches will be held at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday afternoon, and thousands of people are expected to attend while thousands more will head to Bayfront Park to watch the match for free. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has what you need to know.
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Drivers heading near Hard Rock Stadium, renamed "Miami Stadium" for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, should prepare for road closures and heavy traffic as Miami hosts seven World Cup matches throughout the tournament, beginning this Monday evening with Saudi Arabia facing Uruguay.The first Miami match
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life — including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars — thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard. These graveyards form when whale carcasses fall to the sea floor, becoming a sustaining snack for nearby critters. This one, loca
An investigation is underway in Miami after officials say a teenager was shot late Sunday night.Few details have been released, but Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said crews responded to reports of a shooting around 11:11 p.m. in the area of 675 Southwest 3rd Street.When they arrived, they said they found a
If you missed the opportunity to catch the "La Bicicleta" singer last week, here's how you can score free tickets to see him in July.
In South Florida’s latest batch of hiring news, Guillermo Freixas has left Compass to launch his own team at Serhant. The Miami-based broker will serve as president of My Block Group. He is also the founder of the digital brand “My Block,” a series focused on Miami real estate and culture. He will b
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NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. “Disclosure Day” opened largely as expected, collecting $92.9 million worldwide over its first weekend. That was good
The second week of testimony in the trial of Miami real estate development George Pino who is facing charges connected to a 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay that left a teenager dead and another with life-changing injuries.
The FIFA World Cup match between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay kicks-off at Miami Stadium on Monday afternoon, CBS News Miami Sports Anchor Mike Cugno has all you need to know ahead of tonight's matchup.
A 14-year-old boy was rushed to a Miami hospital on Sunday night after he was shot in Little Havana, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
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The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking dangerous heat across South Florida this week.A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday for metro Broward and Miami-Dade counties. A heat advisory will be in effect for portions of Miami-Dade and Broward counties on Monday, Ju
CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has been recognized as one of Fort Lauderdale's top morning news personalities. He won silver for Best Morning News Anchorman in the 2026 Best of Fort Lauderdale awards.More than 12,000 people voted in Fort Lauderdale Magazine's annual awards, which recognizes local pe
The 2026 FIFA World Cup — the biggest in history — has arrived in North America, and soccer fans across the globe are buzzing with excitement. From Mexico City to New York to Toronto, millions of spectators draped in their country's colors will gather to watch as 48 national soccer teams
South Florida can expect to see triple-digit "feels-like" temperatures on Monday afternoon as well as the risk of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon.
South Florida will once again deal with Summer-like heat and scattered storms today as a Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Temperatures will climb into the lower 90’s this afternoon, but when combined with high humidity, it will feel more like 100 to 10
The first of seven FIFA World Cup matches will be held at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday afternoon, and thousands of people are expected to attend while thousands more will head to Bayfront Park to watch the match for free. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has what you need to know.
The countdown to the historic kickoff is on at Miami Stadium as it takes center stage for its first of seven FIFA World Cup matches on Monday with Saudi Arabia taking on Uruguay.Thousands of people packed Miami's Bayfront Park for the FIFA Fan Fest over the weekend as officials continued to make fin
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — President Donald Trump is headed to the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement that he says will bring an end to the U.S. war with Iran. Trump and Iranian officials had been saying for days the
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
Get ready for the hottest week of the season in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Scattered showers and storms will kick off the week, but the real story is the soaring heat—expect highs in the lower 90s and “feels like” temperatures peaking around 105°F, especially midweek. Overnight lows will stay
Excitement is at a fever pitch as Miami’s Less Stadium hosts its first-ever FIFA World Cup match: Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia. Thousands of soccer fans from around the world have packed downtown Miami, turning the city into a global celebration. As massive crowds and sizzling South Florida heat converg
A special mural celebrated the power of soccer in Miami. The One Game, One Youth legacy mural was created in collaboration with Street Art for Mankind. The mural was revealed on Sunday afternoon. The large-scale artwork was painted on a storage mart off Southwest Second Avenue. It depicts young play
A new art exhibit merged soccer and the sea. The Big Goals public art installation combined world-class sports with environmental activism in Miami Beach. The massive exhibition features two oversized, constellation-inspired sculptural soccer goals set along the shoreline. Visitors dived into soccer
A fan frenzy was present in downtown Miami as the World Cup entered its fourth day. The official FIFA Fan Festival opened its second day in Bayfront Park. Thousands of fans showed up to watch Sunday’s matches and participate in different soccer activities in an environment full of World Cup exciteme
A helicopter crash in Pembroke Pines Saturday morning sent two people to the hospital.The Pembroke Pines Fire Department said it responded to the crash on the grounds of North Perry Airport, which is on the eastern edge of the city near Broward College-South Campus. There were four people on board,
Fans gathered for a watch party in North Miami for a team that hasn’t been in the World Cup for decades. The game marks a historic moment for Haiti, as the nation returns to the World Cup stage for the first time since 1974, ending a 52-year tournament drought. “Haiti,” said a soccer fan. “Just like
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Max Meyer allowed one run in six innings, stranding nine runners in the Miami Marlins’ 4-2 victory over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Meyer (7-0) gave up six hits, walked three and hit a batter, but he struck out nine. Skenes (6-6), who fell to 0-4 in six starts
(CNN) — Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York on Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses as they celebrated the team’s first NBA championship in more than 50 years. But the celebration turned chaotic as the night wore on, with five school buses s
The search for a missing man in Brickell came to a tragic end. Miami Police said 23-year-old Akin Liverpool was last seen in Miami’s Brickell area on Friday, after he went out on a charter boat and never came back. Liverpool’s family spent the weekend hoping their loved one would be found alive, but
South Florida braces for dangerous heat with “feels like” temps up to 105°, afternoon storms, and tropical activity on the radar. Stay safe and alert.
Catalyst Miami warns that summer heat, new development, and soaring energy bills are making life harder for seniors and low-income families.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began. Details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Fr
U.S. officials say ICE agents won’t conduct mass immigration enforcement at World Cup games, but activists remain wary about their presence.
Excitement is in the air, and security will be heightened as the first match at Miami Stadium happens on Monday with Saudi Arabia against Uruguay. Thousands of fans can be seen counting down for the soccer match. “FIFA is going to be so turnt, it’s going to have the crowds jumping,” said a soccer fa
Officials with the City of Miami Police Department are trying to locate a blue car they think is related to a fatal hit-and-run on Saturday afternoon. Miami police released a flyer saying the driver of a possible 2023-2026 Blue Honda Accord is wanted for questioning in relation to the hit-and-run fa
Miami police are searching for the driver of a blue Honda in a fatal hit-and-run that killed Alfred Atkins, 61, at NW 43rd Street and Second Avenue.
Miami police discover a body in the water near Brickell amid the search for missing 23-year-old Ken Liverpool. Florida officials are investigating.
Pakistani prime minister announces U.S. and Iran have brokered a peace agreement. CBS News Miami is working to gather more details. Stay tuned.
There’s a buzz in the air ahead of South Florida’s first World Cup match. The Uruguay team, nicknamed La Celeste, had a brief travel delay in Cancun, Mexico, related to documentation issues. Finally, the Uruguayan team touched down in South Florida, and preparations are still underway as Miami will
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