FIFA Host Committee joining efforts to send relief to Venezuela

The Miami host committee is joining GEM, CBS News Miami, and Neighbors 4 Neighbors in their efforts to send aid.
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami · · 1 min read

The Miami host committee is joining GEM, CBS News Miami, and Neighbors 4 Neighbors in their efforts to send aid.
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The United States is through to the round of 16 after taking down Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, in just the second-ever win in the World Cup knockout round for the men's team — but a controversial red card will leave the national team without one of its key players for the next match.Folarin Bal
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
Thousands of fans packed Bayfront Park in Miami for Fan Fest to watch Team USA advance in the World Cup, cheering through rain and celebrating the win together.Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night."It's been so fun! I mean I did have a little bit of a heart
The Miami host committee is joining GEM, CBS News Miami, and Neighbors 4 Neighbors in their efforts to send aid.
GEM volunteers are continuing to work on sending aid to survivors.
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

Surveillance video obtained by 7News shows an officer pursuing a suspect and deploying a Taser to bring him down during an impromptu drug bust. The video, provided by Sherbrooke Hotel owner Mitch Novick, shows an officer spotting a man with illicit drugs. “You got the weed in your hand. Stop right t
The U.S. Men's National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and M

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round o
Six men are behind bars after a human trafficking sting operation in Miami where they believed that they were meeting a teenage girl for sex, according to arrest records. The men, ranging in age from 20 to 54, were arrested in a joint operation involving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the H
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
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
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

Soccer fans gathered in Bayfront Park for some World Cup fun as they hoped to watch Team USA win big against Bosnia and Herzegovina. “Let’s go USA,” screamed soccer fans. “Hopefully [they] can make it. I’m rooting for them,” said a Team USA fan. Fortunately for Team USA fans, USA advanced to the Rou
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
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