Dangerous beach bacteria have been reported across South Florida coasts. The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has issued a water quality advisory for Golden Beach, North Shore Ocean Terrace at 73rd Street, and Bark Beach at 79th Street in Miami Beach. Samples showed an above-average
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For the second time this week, a child has drowned in Plantation, adding to a troubling trend of child drownings in Broward County.On Thursday, a 2-year-old nonverbal boy was recovered from a pond at an apartment complex off Northwest 208th Avenue."I'm devastated. I can't imagine losing one of my ki
The victim spoke at the sentencing, where he was given a life sentence plus 60 years.
Just over a year after a police-involved shooting killed an innocent woman while she was out celebrating her birthday, her family is now suing authorities for, what they say, was reckless actions. Evelyn Valdes, 28, was driving near Northwest First Place and 23rd Street in Miami’s Wynwood neighborho
Fort Lauderdale police are searching for a suspect in a Fourth of July shooting that injured a man near Fort Lauderdale Beach. Police say that the man was shot in the thigh at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the area of Seabreeze and Las Olas Boulevards. According to authorities, the victim did not know
An investigation is underway following a police-involved crash in Hialeah. The crash occurred in the area of Southeast Fourth Avenue and Okeechobee Road on Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene, capturing a damaged Hialeah Police cruiser and a civilian car. Police tape closed off a sect
A man was arrested and charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after authorities say he was spotted driving a vehicle equipped with emergency sirens, lights, a spotlight, a push-bar, and a prisoner compartment.Enrique Perez-Palenzuela faced a judge Friday morning following his arrest Th
According to an arrest report, Miami-Dade deputies stopped Enrique Perez-Palenzuela after observing him exiting a shopping plaza in Homestead while ignoring traffic signals.
A South Florida man who was convicted of a heinous crime learns his fate. A former transit worker who was convicted of kidnapping and raping a teenager twice was punished for the crime and sentenced on Friday. The victim was 18 years old and pregnant when she was almost killed by 56-year-old Gregory
Dangerous beach bacteria have been reported across South Florida coasts. The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has issued a water quality advisory for Golden Beach, North Shore Ocean Terrace at 73rd Street, and Bark Beach at 79th Street in Miami Beach. Samples showed an above-average
OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WCBS) — Lightning apparently struck a home and sparked a fire in New Jersey amid torrential storms Thursday. It happened in Old Bridge Township around 3 p.m. Two women who live in the home managed to escape with their four dogs, but one woman said her three pet birds
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory on Friday. Merino was the late hero for the second straight match for Spain, which will face tournament f
As Norway and England prepare to take the pitch at Miami Stadium, it’s Norwegian central striker Erling Haaland who has cemented himself as a powerhouse in the tournament for his country and new soccer fans in the U.S. Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, Haaland is a hulking figure on the pitch, playing
Norwegian soccer fans transformed Ocean Drive into a sea of chants and celebration Friday as they prepared for their World Cup quarterfinal against England. The signature “Viking Row” chant, which has become one of the most recognizable traditions among Norway supporters, drew crowds and caught the
Two summer camp counselors were accused of abusing a 9-year-old camper after an intervention in a fight, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Antoinette McKay, 50, and Zaccheus Scott, 34, are accused of child abuse at the Cultivating Minds of Brilliance Visions summer camp program.Camp coun
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
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago. Harry, Meghan and their two children, Prince Archie and Pr
The search is underway for a missing man from Miami. Miami Police said 69-year-old Carlos Ramon Coello Almeida was last seen on Thursday in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Detectives said Coello Almeida stands 5 feet and 2 inches and weighs 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt, blue je
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — On one side of the field will be Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, boasting a roster that features the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Julián Alvarez and, of course, Lionel Messi, perhaps the greatest player of his generation. On the other side, Switzerland. Yes, the f
City of Miami Police is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing man. Police said 18-year-old Keandre Clements was last seen in Miami’s Model City neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. He was last seen wearing a cream colored short set with green details, according to detectives. Clements stands
After a little lull in Saharan dust on Friday, a more robust plume of dust will settle in across South Florida this weekend. This will continue to lead to moderate air quality levels and very hazy, hot and humid conditions. On Saturday, expect highs to top off into the low to mid 90s with feels-like
An investigation is underway in Deerfield Beach after a man was killed when he became trapped in a conveyor belt at a business early Friday morning, investigators said.According to information provided by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, units responded to reports of an industrial accident at 1442 West
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team continues to track toasty conditions across South Florida, but tropical moisture could help provide relief in the form for scattered showers and storms later today.This graphic shows the heat advisories in South Florida on Friday, July 10, 2026. CBS News Miami An
A soccer-themed look-alike contest is being held in downtown Miami this weekend, and it all started with an uncanny resemblance. Thousands of fans overwhelmingly agreed that social media influencer Emma Kate Willman looks just like Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland. On Saturday, she will be hosti
Four months after first contacting CBS News Miami, some Fort Lauderdale residents remain fed up. They said their water bills remain high despite cutting back on the water they use and being told they don't have any leaks.Jackie Waldman, Daniel Carinci and Jodie Sweeney contacted CBS News Miami, upse
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians has been extended for at least another two weeks after it was set to expire on Friday, giving those who have called South Florida home for more than a decade a bit more time to figure out what's next.Friday was set to mark the end of TPS for hundreds of
Nearly three dozen students in Broward County learned a lesson in the law as they took a big step toward a career in the criminal justice system. Students took over a courtroom as the Broward County’s Public Defender’s Office hosted 35 high school students for a two-week internship for its annual Su
A Doberman puppy is out of the hospital and on the road to recovery after he was found malnourished in North Miami Beach. The dog, named Legend, was discharged Friday from the Hollywood Animal Hospital as he continues his recovery from a long list of health issues. The 1-year-old Doberman was found
MADRID (AP) — A wildfire roared through a remote expat community in southern Spain overnight, killing at least 12 people as victims tried to flee the flames in cars and on foot, authorities said Friday. Eight people were injured and 23 missing, Andalusia’s regional leader Juan Manuel Moreno said. Th
The steamy stretch of weather that has been impacting us here in South Florida recently isn't going anywhere, and it may get a bit worse before getting better.
NFL rookie quarterback and South Florida native Fernando Mendoza is helping shine a light on a cause close to his heart. Mendoza on Thursday hand-delivered a $500,000 donation to the University of Miami Health System and the UM Miller School of Medicine. The donation will go toward multiple sclerosi
Family members of Luis Manuel Otero Alántara, an artist who was arrested five years ago during the July 11 protests in Cuba, say they have no idea where he is after he was supposed to be released from prison on Thursday. CBS News Miami’s Erika Gonzalez has the report.
Dozens of drivers in South Florida got some much needed relief at the pump on Friday after a Miami Gardens gas station was offering free gas just as prices started to rise once again. CBS News Miami's Larry Seward has the report.
The heat and humidity isn't going anywhere, and it appears as though it may get a bit worse as we head into the weekend and get ready for the start of the new workweek. And that has officials concerned about safety. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has been speaking with people about ways to stay cool
A 55-year-old man was arrested Thursday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said he drove an outfitted Dodge Charger equipped with emergency lights, a siren and other law enforcement-style equipment, leading people to believe he was a police officer. Enrique Perez-Palenzuela was taken into cu
A North Miami Beach Police captain has resigned from the department in the wake of alarming allegations concerning his adult stepdaughter. Jose Maya was arrested Tuesday night. The 40-year-old was charged with felony video voyeurism. Investigators said Maya recorded his 23-year-old stepdaughter whil
An 18-year-old woman was arrested Thursday after Miami police said she interfered with an investigation into the alleged misuse of a disabled parking permit, struck an officer and violently resisted arrest during a traffic stop. Jaley Rivalta, 18, faces charges of battery on a law enforcement office
Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco's announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions with the United States,
A rideshare driver in Florida was forced to take a detour to a local police station on Wednesday when their passenger became unruly after huffing nitrous oxide, according to investigators.Pamela Molina, 37, was arrested and charged with inhaling nitrous oxide to induce intoxication and resisting an
Skin Cancer Specialist Joins Sylvester to Bring Patients Top Treatments Mahdi Taha, D.O., is a medical oncologist and melanoma specialist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. For more information about skin cancer treatments and services offered, click here or visittheUHealth Collective. MEET R
Local and federal authorities teamed up to remove dozens of guns off the streets as part of a two-month, multi-agency operation in Palm Beach County. Officials said Thursday that at least 46 people have been charged as part of “Operation Hurricane,” an enhanced enforcement initiative launched by the
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