After two days of their special session, Florida lawmakers passed a sweeping measure to reform property taxes for homesteaded properties across the state. Now it’s up to voters to decide whether it gets implemented. The bill seeks to increase the tax exemption for the first $150,000 of a homeowner’s
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A person was airlifted to the hospital after a reported shooting in Miami Gardens. Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the area of Northwest 37th Ave and 195th Terrace on Tuesday afternoon. Details remain unclear as to what occurred, but 7Skyforce hovered above t
A South Florida aviation pioneer stopped by a school in Lauderdale Lakes to inspire students to reach for the sky. Captain Barrington Irving visited Park Lakes Elementary School, spending time with students in class, Tuesday. Irving made history as the youngest person and first Black pilot to circum
The fallout from Spirit Airlines' shutdown is now hitting Georgia in a major way.More than 600 Atlanta-based Spirit Airlines employees are set to lose their jobs as the airline's nationwide shutdown continues following months of financial turmoil and bankruptcy proceedings.According to a WARN notice
Florida voters will decide whether to slash property taxes for homesteads come November, after the Florida Legislature passed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal on Tuesday. During a special session that started on Monday, the Florida House voted 75 to 26, and the Senate 30 to 9 to send the proposed constit
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping property tax relief proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending a constitutional amendment to the November ballot that would dramatically expand homestead exemptions while shielding school district funding from the plan's impact.The vote, according
A Frontier Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sunday was diverted to Miami when a passenger tried to open the door mid-flight.In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration said Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 was in the air en route from San Juan
From South Beach to Brickell and everywhere in between, here are the best Miami bars and restaurants to watch the 2026 World Cup.
After two days of their special session, Florida lawmakers passed a sweeping measure to reform property taxes for homesteaded properties across the state. Now it’s up to voters to decide whether it gets implemented. The bill seeks to increase the tax exemption for the first $150,000 of a homeowner’s
A northwest Miami-Dade teacher faced a judge on Tuesday after he was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.The Miami-Dade Sherrif's Office said they arrested 53-year-old Michael J. Enriquez, who taught at American Senior High School.Off camera, students told CBS News Miami's Marybel
Another round of scattered thunderstorms is expected across parts of South Floirda on Tuesday.We enjoyed mostly dry conditions on Tuesday morning with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. High temperatures will again soar into the low 90s on Tuesday with some record heat possible.Temperatures
Grant Miller Meets with Cameren Watson. Cameren is a Holistic Wellness Strategist and Lead Massage Therapist of The Healing Holistic Wellness. Tune in for an insightful conversation on Cameren and The Healing Holistic Wellness. For more shows, go to: cnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers
The Miami-Dade history teacher is accused of Spartan-kicking the 13-year-old to the ground.
Florida lawmakers were hard at work for a second day debating sweeping changes to the state’s property taxes, but it will all come down to the voters this fall. Both the Florida House and Senate were debating a bill on Tuesday that would implement a tax cut with the potential to fundamentally transf
Voters will have the final say in November, and the constitutional amendment will require at least 60% support to take effect.
Looks forward to continued collaboration in serving the residents of Miami-Dade The Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections (SOE), the Honorable Alina Garcia, sends her gratitude to Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, the Sponsoring Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III, the entire Board of County Commissioners, an
Ex-modeling agent Paolo Zampolli has long maintained that he introduced Melania and Donald Trump.
CS Ventures picked up a portfolio of the Frisbie Group’s Palm Beach properties just months after redevelopment plans for the sites were scrapped. Ocean Bank provided a $22 million acquisition loan for CS Ventures’ purchase of the three-story former IberiaBank building at 180 Royal Palm Way, a 20,000
Attorneys continue to select a panel of jurors to hear the case of a tragic 2022 boating accident. Tuesday marked day two of jury selection in the trial of George Pino. The real estate mogul, charged with manslaughter and vessel homicide, could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted on all count
Although it has been a calm early Tuesday afternoon, you’re going to want to keep an eye to the sky as the CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms in parts of South Florida that may also lead to flash flooding due to the heavy downpours.
Florida’s global gateway now supports 945,682 jobs statewide Driven by strong passenger demand and booming cargo volumes in 2025, Miami International Airport’s total statewide economic impact rose 17% to $212 billion in business revenue. Employment tied to the airport’s direct, indirect, induced, an
The special legislative session in Tallahassee on property taxes continues, and lawmakers could vote on the measure as soon as Tuesday. If it passes, Florida residents would then vote on it in November and would 60% approval for it to become law. CBS News Miami’s Joan Murray has new details from Tal
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and Solid Waste Services Updates The Town of Davie governmental offices will be closed on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Municipal offices will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, June 22, 2026. Park Information: The Park
New surveillance video has been released showing the moments after police said a man was thrown from the 25th floor of a Miami Beach condo.
A South Florida faced a judge on Tuesday after he was arrested after bring accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has the report from American Senior High School where the suspect taught.
From a viral grocery store to a swanky spot in Coconut Grove, here are the 11 new Miami restaurants that opened in May 2026.
A car fire ignited along Interstate 95 in Northwest Miami-Dade, prompting northbound lane closures. 7Skyforce hovered above a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, Road Rangers and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicles at the scene of the blaze that broke out near the Northwest 95th Street exit, just before noo
In this thirtieth episode of The Balance, Andreana Jackson meets with Danielle “Coach Dam” Dam. Danielle is a Life Redesign Coach & Founder of Coach Dam. Tune in for an insightful conversation on breaking free from autopilot, navigating life transitions, and redesigning a life that truly feels align
There's a growing fight over Miami's tree canopy. Residents rallied in downtown Miami on Sunday to urge city leaders to halt tree cutting. CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones has the report.
Onity Group will cash out of its reverse mortgage business in a deal with one of the largest providers of the product in the U.S. The West Palm Beach-based mortgage servicer received the green light from regulators to sell a portfolio of reverse mortgage servicing rights tied to $5.1 billion in loan
Rosalía, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Hilary Duff, Juvenile and A$AP Rocky are among the biggest artists coming to South Florida this month.
"Moonlight" turns 10, O Cinema screens a film unlike any you've seen before, and more.
A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend's infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago is set to be executed Tuesday evening.Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was s
Miami Beach Classical Music Festival returns this July with free concerts, opera performances, fireworks, and immersive symphony shows.
One week after a massive fire tore through an Opa-locka junkyard, Cairo Lane has reopened.At JDM Kings, employees showed up Monday morning ready to work because, they say, their livelihoods depend on it."This is 23 years," Yudelkis Abreau, part owner of JDM Kings said. "I can say this is more than $
Most taxpayers have never heard the term KPI. They should. KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator — a simple scorecard that shows whether government is doing what it says it will do. Businesses use KPIs. Hospitals use KPIs. Schools use KPIs. Sports teams use KPIs. So why doesn’t Miami-Dade County?
President Donald Trump is publicly celebrating the release of a South Florida Cuban man who spent months detained at the controversial immigration facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.In a Truth Social post Sunday night, Trump wrote "Welcome Home" to 54-year-old Justo Bet
President Donald Trump celebrated the release of a South Florida Cuban man from Alligator Alcatraz in a Truth Social post. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor has the report.
South Florida developers knocked out a combined $115 million in construction loans for Miami condo towers that are nearly sold out, as the demand for hospitality-branded residences heats up in the region. North Development paid off a $70 million loan to Forman Capital and Core Capital for Domus Bric
On its parental resource page, OpenAI says ChatGPT is built with safety in mind."Not so," according to a lawsuit filed by Florida State Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday. The phrase was accompanied by a screenshot of an OpenAI post about safety and transparency at the start of the complaint.
🏆 Residential: The priciest home sale recorded in South Florida was at Fort Partners’ Seaway at the Surf Club at 9149 Collins Avenue in Surfside. A company tied to the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands purchased a 4,500-square-foot condo at the luxury development for $27.1 million. The deal b