GEM ramps up aid after Venezuela quakes
Volunteers in Doral are still packing donation boxes bound for Venezuela, where Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) has been delivering large‑scale aid after the deadly earthquakes.
Volunteers in Doral are still packing donation boxes bound for Venezuela, where Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) has been delivering large‑scale aid after the deadly earthquakes.
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CBS News Miami Homestead Police Chief Mario Knapp is warning the public after scammers impersonated him in an attempt to steal sensitive banking information.In an exclusive interview with CBS News Miami, Knapp called the situation "unusual," noting that he had never encountered a scam in which a pol
Classical music is getting a serious makeover. The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival is taking the orchestra experience to a whole new dimension. The Temple Emanu-El’s historic sanctuary is becoming a 360-degree light show with “Celestia: A Symphony of Light.” It’s bringing live music and technol
Just like Frank Sinatra, Adam Lambert created his new album his way. The singer just dropped his new independent album inspired by the alt-rock and electronic sounds that shaped him in the ’90s and early 2000s on his own label. Adam says the independent release has given him complete creative freedo
CBS News Miami With the World Cup final match set for Sunday, downtown Hollywood is bracing for a surge of visitors as local businesses look to capitalize on the ongoing soccer fever."We are getting reservations already, and I think this is going to be really fun and really crowded," said Juan Sierr
Volunteers in Doral are still packing donation boxes bound for Venezuela, where Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) has been delivering large‑scale aid after the deadly earthquakes.
Taylor Farms on Friday said it is "voluntarily removing" iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after it was linked to one of the largest outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. in recent years. "While the FDA traceback is indicating a specific independent farm, which represents less than 1% of
Soccer fans had a great time celebrating the FIFA World Cup and youth soccer in South Florida. Curaçao national team players Eloy Room and Jürgen Locadia headlined the Miami Ball Run 2026. Inspired by the Olympic Ball Run 30 years ago, more than 50 ball runners, including players and athletes, kicke
The FIFA World Cup final is sparking something fun between two South Florida restaurants. The tournament has brought some fun competition, but in South Florida, there’s no exception, as two restaurants are looking to go head-to-head for the final after gathering passionate fans in on a grand philant
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities did not report any severe damage or casualties in either country. Two people were reported injured in southern Mexico.The U.S. Geolog
Despite the economic and political crisis in Cuba, some exiles in Miami remain hopeful about the future of their homeland as they say current conditions could lead to a positive, democratic change. In Miami’s Calle Ocho section, the sights, sounds, and smells serve as a reminder of the Cuba many exi
The president of Global Empowerment Mission is back in South Florida after spending two and a half weeks in Venezuela and he says the crisis there is far from over.Michael Capponi returned to the nonprofit's Doral headquarters, where he described the scale of the devastation firsthand. He estimates
United Way Broward hosted a special celebration for a South Florida senior’s incredible milestone. Jean Colker thought she was making a normal visit to United Way Broward on the way to lunch in Fort Lauderdale, Friday afternoon. She was met with a surprise, as volunteers went all out to host a speci
A wellness business in Davie is working to address cost barriers preventing some clients from accessing medical pedicures."I feel so sad when I see older people needing a pedicure, but they can't afford it," said Judith Mella Mignon, co-owner of Wellness Pedicure.At the clinic, technicians follow po
A city of Miami firefighter was arrested Thursday night after police say he threw a punch at an off-duty police officer at Dolphin Mall. According to arrest documents, the off-duty officer was notified by the mall's security that a male patron later identified as Johnathan Sobenis, 26, being loud, d
A South Florida-based relief organization continues to step up to help thousands of earthquake victims in Venezuela. From the initial response to long-term recovery, Global Empowerment Mission said it has reached more than 105,000 people and is now preparing for the next phase of relief. Hundreds of
A new Everglades wildfire in west Broward County has burned thousands of acres and brought smoky conditions to nearby metro areas, according to state officials and CBS Miami meteorologists.According to the Florida Forest Service's Watch Duty map, the Mile Marker 40 fire has burned 6,000 acres just w
Artificial intelligence is no longer just helping people write emails or generate images. Investigators say it's also helping scammers steal money by making fake voices, photos and phone calls look and sound frighteningly real.For one South Florida immigration attorney, that meant discovering crimin
Broward firefighters responded Friday to a large blaze that partially engulfed a home in Weston.The flames occurred at the 900 block of Crestview Circle.According to the Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue, the fire potentially originated from a vehicle inside the garage of the home and crews were
NEAR GOVERNMENT CUT, Fla. (WSVN) — Officials with the United States Coast Guard said they medically evacuated a woman who was experiencing pregnancy complications aboard a cruise ship. USCG Station Miami Beach crew responded to the ship about four miles northeast of Government Cut on Thursday. Photo
A Miami woman who served as the primary caregiver for an elderly woman faces charges after she allegedly stole $24,000 from the victim's bank account, using the money to gamble at South Florida casinos, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit.Charlotte Regina Butler, 65, was arre
Paramedics rushed a person to the hospital after they suffered a medical emergency in North Bay Village. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the area off Kennedy Causeway just after noon on Thursday. Due to the location, crews launched a stokes basket evolution, which uses a ladder truck and s
The bronze medal match is tomorrow night at Miami Stadium
The storms and showers could be coming into the metro areas.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal. Now th
TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualties in any country. The U.S. Geological Survey (US
A woman was arrested Thursday after police say she tried to run over a man and woman with her car at a Florida City intersection last May. Tangela Wright, 51, is facing two counts of attempted murder after police say she purposefully hit a man and woman with her car. CBS News Miami According to arre
Massachusetts (WBZ) — A small plane crashed into a pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts Thursday morning, leaving the pilot critically hurt. It happened just after 7:30 a.m. in Curlew Pond, which is off Curlew Pond Road in Myles Standish State Park. “We heard the plane stall. We thought we’d hear the eng
Three men were arrested Thursday after responding to an undercover ad seeking to arrange paid sex with people they believed were underage girls, authorities said. The sting was part of a multi-agency operation launched ahead of FIFA matches expected to draw more visitors to Miami-Dade County. Invest
A South Florida woman is recovering after a diagnosis of cyclosporiasis, a diarrhea-causing parasitic infection that left her bedridden for days.Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes an intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis.Nina Diaz said the symptoms began suddenly, leaving her seve
A Miami woman who served as the primary caregiver for an elderly woman with a debilitating disease is accused of using the victim’s money to fund frequent casino trips while also living in the victim’s home without paying rent or household expenses, according to investigators. Charlotte Regina Butle
The heat continues but rain chances will increase and change wind directions for the fire
FIFA fever has reached an all-time high this weekend, but before Sunday’s final, France and England will battle it out for third place at Miami Stadium. The gold is out of reach for both European teams, but the bronze is still up for grabs, so on Saturday, the two countries will battle it out to see
(CNN) — Thick, choking plumes of smoke from Canadas wildfires are pouring into major cities across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, bringing dangerous air quality to more than 100 million people. The polluted air will last through at least Saturday in some areas as new waves of smoke waft so
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned consumers not to eat s
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies successfully wrangled a herd of approximately eight escaped cows back into a secure grassy area in Sweetwater on Thursday afternoon.Only small pieces of evidence remained on the ground following the animals' brief day out in the area off Northwest 117th Place.Acc
Residents in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood are demanding answers after a large banyan tree along a heavily traveled walkway was extensively cut back this week, prompting a city investigation and renewed debate about Miami's tree protection policies.The tree, located on private property, has lon
(CNN) — What a semifinal we saw Wednesday. Utter heartbreak for England, but total elation for Argentina as it pulled off yet another late comeback to secure its place in the World Cup final. In truth, England will be left regretting its tactics in the second half, which gave the defending champion
Heat remains the big story across South Florida with afternoon temperatures in the mid 90’s and heat index values reaching 105 to 108. Be sure to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor activities during peak heating hours. A few scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, mainly across t
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking the potential for scattered to widespread showers and storms as the workweek ends and the weekend kicks off.After a week that has been mostly dry, hot, and hazy, there is a return of significant rain chances across South Florida for Friday afternoon. The forecast ca
Ahead of the possible rain, the NEXT Weather Team is tracking triple-digit heat with another Heat Advisory across metro Broward and Miami-Dade between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17.
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