Ramiro Valdés, key figure in Cuba’s revolution and longtime vice president, dies at 94. South Florida leaders respond sharply, calling out his legacy and the pain felt by the Cuban people.
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Welcome to summer, it’s now here (officially). Here’s a look at the sunset from what’s often referred to as the longest day of the year. The length of daylight is now almost 14-hours long! (13 hours and 45 minutes to be exact). Across south Florida, we have a solid heat streak in place. Also, there
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
Fans attending Sunday's FIFA World Cup match in Miami Gardens encountered gridlock, parking challenges and long walks as officials urged ticket holders to plan ahead and avoid unauthorized parking areas.It's the kind of standstill traffic you have nightmares about."The traffic was horrible," said Br
Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over. It might just be getting started.The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay — a two-time World Cup champion — on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 draw.Kevin Pina sc
Meteorologist Dave Warren reports calm weather tonight but warns of lingering smoke and air quality alerts in Miami-Dade. Expect sunshine in the morning, afternoon storms, and a hot, hazy week ahead as Saharan dust lowers rain chances.
Ramiro Valdés, key figure in Cuba’s revolution and longtime vice president, dies at 94. South Florida leaders respond sharply, calling out his legacy and the pain felt by the Cuban people.
While excitement filled Miami Stadium for the Uruguay vs. Cape Verde match, thousands of fans dealt with nightmare traffic, scarce parking, and long walks. CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister reports on the struggle to get in and out of the stadium.
Police are investigating a hit-and-run that sent a man to the hospital in Miami Gardens. The incident happened near the intersection of Northwest 191st Street and 5th Place when a car struck a man who was kneeling in the road. According to police, the driver stopped and yelled to witnesses to call p
A police involved shooting happened in Miami Shores after officials said a man was armed and dangerous. An injured man was lying in the middle of Biscayne Boulevard on Sunday afternoon after an officer opened fire, and a few feet away from the man was a sword-like weapon. Video posted to Only in Dad
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay — a two-time World Cup champion — on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 dr
A person was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after being shot by a Miami Shores police officer following a reported disturbance involving edged weapons, authorities said.According to Miami Shores Police, officers were dispatched around 2:13 p.m. to Tropical Chevrolet, located at 8880 Biscayne Blvd., a
Smoke from a series of wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres across South Florida began to ease Sunday, bringing clearer skies to some communities after days of heavy haze and poor air quality.For airboat captain Gregory Mislow, the fires created an unusual backdrop for his weekend tours
Kyle Stowers homered and scored on Otto López's go-ahead double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.Ryan Gusto and four relievers limited the Giants to four hits as the Marlins won their eighth straight at home. Miami is a major league best 14-4 i
(CNN) — President Donald Trump claimed Saturday, without providing evidence, that vandals damaged the algae-plagued Reflecting Pool on the National Mall and that the water will need to be drained for repairs. Trump said police arrested “many additional people” for the vandalism, though one told CNN
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Newly released video from an officer’s body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year. Karmelo Anthony, 19, wa
A law enforcement vehicle was involved in a collision in Northeast Miami-Dade. The incident happened overnight in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near I-95 Dairy Road. A badly damaged car can be seen, which appeared to have rear-ended the Broward Sheriff’s Office cruiser. According to BSO, the
A wrong-way collision sent a Miami police officer to the hospital. The wreck happened on Sunday morning on Interstate 95 near Northwest 79th Street. Investigators said the officer was traveling northbound when he was struck by a driver going southbound in the express lanes. Both the officer and the
A six-year-old girl got the surprise of a lifetime when a monkey wandered into her backyard and accepted a banana from her hand.With her mother capturing the encounter on camera, Myah recently came face-to-face with the unexpected visitor in her Riverside Park neighborhood."It was amazing — th
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as the sides held talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. But even as Vance called on Tehran to build on
Live from Bayfront Park, Mike Cugno recaps Uruguay’s comeback against Cabo Verde as fans pack FIFA Fan Fest. With Spain leading Group H, today’s match brings tension, excitement, and family fun to Miami’s World Cup celebration.
Meteorologist Dave Warren updates on showers, storms, and lingering smoke impacting air quality in Broward and Miami. Find out when rain, haze, and heat will ease, plus the latest on tropical activity and your seven-day forecast.
Ballots are being counted in Colombia’s presidential runoff. Eligible voters in Miami, Coral Gables, and Hialeah participated as the tight race between De Espriella and Ivonne Cepeda could reshape the country’s future.
Fire crews make progress as wildfires ease in West Miami-Dade. Roads reopen, but smoke and health risks remain. Residents share their experiences as officials urge caution for those with respiratory issues.
A wrong-way driver collided with a police cruiser on I-95, sending both to the hospital. The driver is in critical condition; the officer is expected to recover. Investigators are looking into what caused the crash in northeast Miami-Dade.
CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister reports live as soccer fans face hours of gridlock and long walks just to reach the stadium. Hear firsthand accounts and tips to avoid tickets, towing, and frustration on game day.
Join CBS News Miami’s Mike Cugno live from FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park, where Cabo Verde’s big goal has fans buzzing. With Spain leading Group H, the pressure is on—hear reactions from Uruguay and Cabo Verde supporters in the heart of downtown Miami.
Video from earlier today shows Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue helping one injured person onto a stretcher. CBS News Miami is working to learn more.
Thousands of Colombians in South Florida made their way to the polls to choose their next president. Many were lining up on Sunday morning at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables to vote in the runoff elections. Voters chose between right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left lawmaker Ivan
FIFA fever has taken over South Florida as fans from all over the globe have descended in Miami on Sunday. “We didn’t know there existed so many people, and they could fit all in here,” said a soccer fan. Uruguay and Cape Verde kicked off their match at Miami Stadium on Sunday evening. “I think we’r
FIFA fever has taken over South Florida as fans from all over the globe have descended on Miami’s Bayfront Park on Sunday. “We didn’t know there existed so many people, and they could fit all in here,” said a soccer fan. Miami hosts three World Cup matches this week. The first one features Uruguay a
Plenty of soccer fans showed up at Miami Stadium ahead of the Uruguay and Cape Verde World Cup match. Fans can be seen throughout the fan zone representing Cape Verde, and others representing Uruguay, while taking pictures in front of a large soccer ball. Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, Vozinha, captivated
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Sunday is Father’s Day. Except, perhaps, for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. The feel-good story of the World Cup will be back on the field Sunday, when Cape Verde takes on Uruguay in the second group-stage match for both teams. And Vozinha — whose name is Josimar José Évor
MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered and scored on Otto López’s go-ahead double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Ryan Gusto and four relievers limited the Giants to four hits as the Marlins won their eighth straight at home. Miami is a major league best
Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.His decision to join Inter Miami in 2023 has already been good for all parties, raising the profile of soccer in the United States, delivering titles for his club and writing a new cha
Two teams looking for a breakthrough result in Group H will take the field Sunday evening when Uruguay faces Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Both nations enter the match after opening draws in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Uruguay settled for a 1-1 result against Saudi Arabia, while Cape
A Miami police officer and a wrong-way driver were hospitalized following a serious crash on Interstate 95 early Sunday morning, according to the Miami Police Department.Investigators say the crash happened around 2:16 a.m. on June 21 in the northbound I-95 Express Lanes.According to police, an offi
The two largest wildfires that have burned across western Miami-Dade for days are now nearing full containment, a major milestone after an intense week of firefighting that forced evacuations, road closures and air quality concerns across South Florida.As of Sunday afternoon, the Quarry 2 Fire, whic
With the retirement of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, the race for Congressional District 24 is certainly one that will garner a lot of attention. There are seven Democrats in the race, and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democ
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. The vote was unanimous.Afte
With the retirement of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, the race for Congressional District 24 is certainly one that will garner a lot of attention. There are seven Democrats in the race, and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democ
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