Perez's comments came in his first formal interview since the nomination, an interview with CBS Miami's Jim DeFede scheduled to air Sunday morning on Facing South Florida.
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The countdown is officially on for the World Cup in South Florida, as both Broward and Miami-Dade counties announced preparations this week, focusing on fan celebrations and heightened security measures.Broward County officials kicked off their celebration Friday at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez said he was humbled by his nomination to be the US Ambassador to Brazil and denied that his posting was in any way a reward for Florida's recent congressional redistricting effort sought by President Trump.Perez's comments came in his first formal interview since th
The City of Miami Police Department said 74-year-old Humberto Crespo was found safe and in good health. According to authorities, 74-year-old Humberto Crespo was last seen along Coral Way on May 29.
Perez's comments came in his first formal interview since the nomination, an interview with CBS Miami's Jim DeFede scheduled to air Sunday morning on Facing South Florida.
MIAMI (AP) — Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in seven dominant innings, Junior Caminero reached base five times and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 6-0 on Friday night. Caminero doubled and walked twice and singled and Cedric Mullings homered for the Rays. Ryan Vilade had two hits and two R
The mayor was seen in social media video to be overheating and in need of water.
After days of rain, South Florida could see a drier weekend.
Some people go out for coffee, others go out for champagne. But at a Miami Lakes spot, you can get both while walking out with a fresh blowout. Get ready to bend and snap! A good hair day is always in style, and at Nani Blow Dry Bar in Miami Lakes, that’s the main event. Jessy Martino: “I just love
Movies have the Oscars, music has the Grammys. But the biggest night in theater belongs to the Tony Awards! It’s showtime! The Tonys are taking center stage at Radio City Music Hall. New musicals “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon” lead the pack with 12 nominations apiece. And the “Ragtime” revival, s
An estimated 26,000 soccer fans were expected to fill Nu Stadium Friday night as Haiti faced Peru in an international friendly match. For many Haitian supporters, however, the game meant much more than the final score.The match marked Haiti's second appearance in South Florida in a week and offered
People aren’t just going crazy about tickets to “The Odyssey.” They’re also losing their minds in excitement over one of the film’s popcorn buckets. IMAX is offering a special concessions container in the shape of an actual IMAX camera. “The Odyssey” is the first movie ever to be filmed entirely on
A horror movie isn’t truly a classic until “Scary Movie” takes a stab at it. Deco’s own scream queen, Alex Miranda, sat down with some of the stars of the killer franchise. It’s been way too long — 13 years — since the “Scary Movie” franchise last poked fun at the best and the worst horror flicks. B
Police in Miami Beach said a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition early Friday morning after he was shot on Collins Avenue.According to information provided by Miami Beach police, officers rushed to the 6700 block of Collins Avenue just before 5 a.m. after getting a report that someone
In front of a giant soccer ball that will be transported to different venues, county and city officials announced Friday at the Amerant Bank Arena that the county is sponsoring free watch parties.
Joynaker Vega showed CBS News Miami a video he took showing a man taken into custody near 68th St. and Abbot Ave. Police have not said if that was the person of interest they have in custody and are questioning.
Foreign businesses face a Friday deadline to pull out of any ventures in Cuba tied to the Cuban government or face significant financial impacts from the United States. While the U.S. has long prevented American companies from operating in Cuba, restricting foreign business on the island in this way
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, blowing past analyst forecasts, as the labor market continued to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.By the numbersEconomists polled by FactSet predicted that the economy would gain 105,000 jobs in May.The latest empl
The developer who owns the land in Fischer Island is now speaking out, vowing to fight the county.
Just days before the first FIFA World Cup matches, local businesses in South Florida are questioning whether the expected economic impact will become a reality.FIFA estimates the seven games played in the area could generate $1.3 billion in economic activity."Hopefully FIFA is going to bring us some
The game is very special to Haitian soccer fans amid the island's political turmoil.
FIFA estimates the seven games played in the area could generate $1.3 billion in economic activity.
Jimmy Ryce died in 1995, with the street unveiled in southwest Miami-Dade
The jury was selected on Friday inside a Miami courtroom in the trial against a South Florida real estate developer who is facing charges connected to a fatal boat crash that occurred in Biscayne Bay back in 2022.George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash tha
Fresh off getting their first road series sweep of the Washington Nationals, the Miami Marlins welcomed some special guests to loanDepot Park before they battle the AL East-leading Tampa bay Rays for the Citrus Series, Friday. Prior to throwing out the first pitch for Friday’s game against their sta
Spanish developer Pablo Castro, who made a splash with plans for Miami-Dade County’s largest Live Local Act project, faces a third lawsuit over the planned complex. The Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce filed a suit against Castro, the Digital Housing Platform entity he manages, and three other peop
Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges connected to the 2022 deadly boat crash.
With a deep appreciation for the arts and a clear vision for the future, Miami Beach resident Pamela Mayer steps into her new role as Chairwoman of the Board of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) at a moment of both momentum and opportunity. As the Festival continues to evolve as one of the nati
Hard Rock heavyweight James F. Allen and his wife, Shelly Allen, don’t want any neighbors. The Allens scooped up a 38,000-square-foot waterfront property next door to their home in Fort Lauderdale for $35.8 million. Allen, the chairman of Hard Rock International and Hard Rock Digital and the CEO of
Miami-Dade County has unveiled a new street sign in honor of Jimmy Ryce, a little boy the South Florida community will never forget. For many individuals in Redlands and across South Florida, this isn’t just any street sign — it’s a reminder of a little boy who left a lasting impact on an entire com
MG Developer and Vertical Developments landed a $100 million construction loan for Alhambra Parc, a mixed-use luxury condo project in Coral Gables. Miami-based Benmark Capital provided the financing for the eight-story development at 33 Alhambra Circle, according to a news release. Berkadia’s Scott
With the stage now set for the FIFA World Cup, local authorities and officials for the global soccer giant are hard at work to make sure the tournament is carried out smoothly. For a tournament that requires coordinating 48 teams across 16 host cities and three different countries, logistics to ensu
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is suspending his gubernatorial campaign after being diagnosed with a "treatable form" of prostate cancer.Demings revealed the diagnosis after his State of the County speech Friday.The announcement leaves former U.S. Rep. David Jolly as the only major candidate in t
Miami Beach was jam-packed with several events, including a community tournament, for the start of FIFA World Cup’s opening ceremony. To kick off the start of a busy weekend filled with soccer-related activities, officials held a tournament for the community at Lummus Park, Friday. The tournament, n
Vatican City’s been a popular spot for Illinois dignitaries since Chicago native Robert Prevost ascended to the papacy last year. Leaders from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to lawmakers to Gov. JB Pritzker have come bearing gifts for Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV — a Chicago-brewed “Da Pope” be
Developer Keith Menin paid $16.1 million for a waterfront home on North Bay Road in April 2024, and he teamed up with the billionaire founder of Rockstar Energy to renovate and flip the property. Two years later, Menin and Russell Savage (previously Weiner) sold the home at 5300 North Bay Road for $
Publix will be launching its very own colorful dot cakes across Florida after the sprinkle-covered cakes went viral on TikTok.
Beautiful weather returns just in time for the weekend after a stormy week across South Florida. This will especially be welcome after days of cloudy skies. While Friday has been drier across Miami-Dade and Broward, it has been a soggy and stormy day in the Key West area. In fact, Key West has measu
As the fight over the last remaining development site on Fisher Island heats up, top Miami developers are also part of the mix: Russell Galbut and the Related Group. Galbut, the Pérez family’s Related Group and Raycliff Capital partnered HRP Group to redevelop the nearly 10-acre property on Fisher I
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the U.S. In a ruling harshly criticizing the administration, U.S. District Chief Ju
A pair of bears are in good health after their routine wellness checkup at Zoo Miami’s animal hospital, officials said. Laurel and Libby, two 16-year-old American black bear sisters, were brought in to the zoo’s animal hospital on Thursday to receive wellness exams. The exams are part of a preventiv
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