FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday.Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA Presi
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FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday.Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA Presi
Police in Miramar are searching for whoever shot three people in a Lamborghini early Sunday morning, and officials believe the victims may have been followed and targeted.Neighbors woke up as Miramar police swarmed the neighborhood."I went outside and I saw a lot of reporters, cop cars, my street bl
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Minions have taken down “Toy Story 5″ at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much. “Minions & Monsters,” the seventh film in the “Despicable Me” franchise, earned $36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America. “Toy
An investigation is underway in Hollywood to determine the cause of a fire that forced a man to leap from a balcony as two children were treated for smoke inhalation early Monday morning.According to informatipn provided by Hollywood Fire Rescue, crews were called to a residential fire in the 2800 b
Deadly storms and a heat wave marred America's 250th birthday for swathes of the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands of utility customers without power. Millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures — thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, rupt
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals in the tournament, received a
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking the potential for scattered showers and storms along with steamy conditions as we kick off the new workweek.Scattered morning showers and isolated storms will be possible during the early morning hours and into the afternoon. This graphic shows the flash flood threa
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms in parts of South Florida into the afternoon hours, and steamy conditions will continue across the region as we kick off the new workweek.
Lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium today, after FIFA's disciplinary committee lifted a red card suspension he received on Wednesday.Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infant
Members of South Florida first responders who went to Venezuela to help with the search and rescue efforts after the deadly and devastating earthquakes made an emotional return to Miami early Monday morning. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has more on the mission.
First responders from South Florida who raced to Venezuela in the aftermath of the devastating and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela at the end of June have returned home after a weeklong deployment.Members of Florida's Task Force 1 and Task Force 2 (FL-TF1 and FL-TF2) spent the week helping with the
First responders from South Florida who raced to Venezuela after the deadly earthquakes in June have returned to the U.S. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more on the emotional return home.
Happy Monday, South Florida! The big story is another round of showers and storms are expected across the area this afternoon. A few could be strong — with heavy rain, gusty winds, and dangerous lightning being be main threats. The rain chances don’t stick around though. A huge plume of Saharan dust
Travelers flying from Atlanta to Chicago faced a frustrating start to the holiday weekend Friday, with many reporting hours-long delays and, in some cases, cancellations after repeated schedule changes and a reported ground stop.The travel disruptions came the same weekend a Delta Air Lines flight a
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
As Venezuela marks Independence Day, families are still recovering from a deadly earthquake that killed over 3,300 people. Global Empowerment Mission has delivered $2.5 million in aid and plans to send much more. Miami’s Venezuelan community and local organizations are rallying support, with relief
A Key Largo man has been arrested after authorities say a child was hospitalized after consuming the contents of a THC vape pen left accessible inside a home. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said 35-year-old Luis Enrique Pesante was arrested Sunday and charged with child neglect. Investigators sa
A group of heroes returned to South Florida following their weeklong deployment to Venezuela. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force Teams 1 and 2 arrived on Sunday at Miami International Airport after helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the aftermath of catastrophic twin earthquakes. This comes as
A group of heroes returned to South Florida following their weeklong deployment to Venezuela. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force Teams 1 and 2 arrived on Sunday at Miami International Airport after helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the aftermath of catastrophic twin earthquakes. This comes as
South Florida faces a weekend of hot, humid conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s, along with lingering afternoon storms. Over 75% of Miami Beach is also covered by dense sargassum seaweed, adding to the beach hazards. Breezy conditions will persist, storms are likely in the afte
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Eury Pérez pitched seven perfect innings before getting lifted by Miami manager Clayton McCullough, and the Marlins nearly squandered an eight-run lead Sunday in a 9-8 victory over the Athletics. Heriberto Hernández homered twice for the surprising Marlins (49-42), who
Authorities are investigating two illegal street takeovers in Northwest Miami-Dade. One incident left a deputy with minor burns after a firework was launched at them during an arrest attempt on NW 77th Court, while suspects fled the scene. In a separate takeover at North Fifth Street and 76th Avenue
Eury Pérez was pulled after pitching seven perfect innings Sunday, and the Miami Marlins nearly blew an eight-run lead before holding on for a 9-8 victory over the Athletics.Marlins reliever Lake Bachar replaced Pérez to start the eighth and issued a leadoff walk to Lawrence Butler as
This is an updated version of a story first published on April 13, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. There's been something unusual going on in a whole lot of Major League Baseball stadiums lately, and it isn't baseball, well, at least not exactly. It's "Banana Ball," and if you've never
Following big celebrations, residents are offering their help to combat pollution the day after Independence Day. The Surfrider Foundation launched local efforts in Miami Beach to help clean up beaches on Sunday morning. Historically recognized as the dirtiest day for U.S. beaches in the year, hundr
A pair of overnight street takeovers in Northwest Miami-Dade resulted in multiple people being hurt. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to a takeover at the intersection of Northwest 25th Street and 76th Avenue. Three people were taken to a hospital. The suspect remains at large and is driving a
An animal attack sent a dog to the vet, and the owners are demanding action to be done to prevent a tragedy. The terrifying dog attack in Hialeah was caught on camera, where neighbors claimed it is not the first time it has happened. Surveillance video shows a pit bull suddenly charging toward a wom
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sandy Alcantara allowed one run with a season-high eight strikeouts in eight innings to win his seventh consecutive start, leading the Miami Marlins past the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night. Otto Lopez homered and had three hits and three RBIs for Miami to celebrate hi
An investigation is underway after the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said a deputy was hurt by a firework while responding to an illegal street takeover overnight.MDSO said it happened just before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday along Northwest 77 Court and Northwest 169 Street. The office said the deputy tried t
SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, who leads the Americans with three goals, received a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović
Earlier this week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he would not campaign for the proposed property tax amendment, saying it didn't go far enough. And even those who do support it, are offering only a lukewarm endorsement. On Sunday, the likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Don
Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating after a man was found fatally shot inside a parking garage early Sunday morning.The department said they responded to the garage along Southwest 2 Street around 4:30 a.m. They arrived and said they found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a
Earlier this week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he would not campaign for the proposed property tax amendment, saying it didn't go far enough. And even those who do support it, are offering only a lukewarm endorsement. On Sunday, the likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Don
When President Donald Trump endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, the President cited the AG's idea of creating a detention center in the middle of the Everglades."He is THE MAN behind ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ," the President wrote in a social media post on October 8, 2025.But as Alligator Alc
A one-year-old boy is in stable condition after he was bitten by a dog in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident happened off Homestead Avenue and Southwest 184th Street. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the toddler sustained lacerations from the bite. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said
Three people are in the hospital after Miramar Police said a shooting and crash left them wounded early Sunday morning.The department said it unfolded sometime before 6 a.m. along Sunshine Boulevard. Two men and one woman were reportedly shot in a car while heading west on the road. The shooting res
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida. We'll see real temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. The high humidity due to an influx of tropical moisture will push our feels-like temperatures into the upper 90s
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida. We'll see real temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. The high humidity due to an influx of tropical moisture will push our feels-like temperatures into the upper 90s
A gas spill in Miami Gardens left 50 gallons of fuel on a street. The incident happened near a gas station by Northwest 166th Street and 42nd Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials have not released the cause of the spill.
A shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade left one person dead, with police investigating. Police blocked off the area where the person was found shot to death just off South Dixie Highway in Cutler Bay on Saturday night. Detectives are now turning their attention to a car with bullet holes in the back win
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