Help doesn’t take a holiday as relief efforts continue for Venezuela following the catastrophic earthquakes. Global Empowerment Mission volunteers were working on Saturday at their Doral headquarters, packing up relief supplies to send south. GEM is now asking for donations of canned goods and other
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It probably felt “as hot as a fourth of July firecracker” on Saturday. Officially, Miami peaked at 92-degrees but the Heat Index was over 100-degrees. As such, a Heat Advisory was in effect for most of the day, expiring at 8 PM. Some areas were also blasted by holiday thunderstorms across Florida. F
Families across South Florida gathered on Independence Day to mark a historic milestone, celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with parades, concerts, and community events.In Miami Springs, residents lined Westward Drive to watch a parade featuring representatives from municipalities across Miami-
Fourth of July is a major chapter in the history of the country, and people in South Florida made sure to celebrate with a bang. Fireworks lit up the sky on Saturday, as Americans celebrated the Fourth of July, 250 years of independence. A celebration was held at Bayfront Park called ‘250 United,’ w
The match at Miami Stadium saw a few arrests from MDSO.
Deadly storms and a heat wave marred America's 250th birthday for swathes of the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands of utility customers without power.Millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures — thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptu
Help doesn’t take a holiday as relief efforts continue for Venezuela following the catastrophic earthquakes. Global Empowerment Mission volunteers were working on Saturday at their Doral headquarters, packing up relief supplies to send south. GEM is now asking for donations of canned goods and other
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
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd packed with stars of sports and entertainment. The deep secrecy that surrounded the buildup to the
The World Cup’s round of 16 is underway after several exhilarating matches in the first knockout round. The round of 32 began with host country Canada edging South Africa and ended with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0. In between, there were several exhilarating matches, including three ending in penalty
In Bayfront Park fans get to enjoy Fourth of July celebrations and FIFA World Cup viewing. Concerts will last throughout the afternoon into the evening when there will be a firework display.
Everybody knows about the famous hot dog eating contest, but the Florida Keys are celebrating Fourth of July the Sunshine State way, with a key lime pie eating contest instead. The catch is that contestants cannot use forks! Twenty-four competitors competed Saturday at the Southernmost Beach Caf&eac
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a hot, humid, and stormy Fourth of July across South Florida. CBS News Miami Feels-like temperatures will hit 112 degrees in parts of Miami-Dade County. All across the region, we will be dealing with triple-digit heat indexes due to high real temperatures and tropic
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Stowers hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 night, Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-5 on Friday night. Stowers had his second four-hit game of the season, matching a June 17 performance against
South Florida communities are preparing for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in recent memory as cities across Miami-Dade and Broward counties mark the nation's 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts, drone shows and family festivals.The 2026 holiday carries added significa
Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, be mindful of some rain later this evening if you have plans.
Happy Birthday, America! Morgan Rynor shares how South Florida is celebrating this special 4th of July!
Morgan Rynor previews the festivities for July 4, 2026!
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a hit-and-run in Northwest Miami-Dade left one person dead. Investigators say an adult man was struck by an unknown vehicle which then fled the scene. The incident happened on the intersection of Northwest 79th Street and 23rd Avenue. Offi
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday. The signing of the Declaration o
Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy.His hopes of a second consecutive World Cup title also lived on — and that accomplishment was anything but easy.Messi's goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ah
Kyle Stowers hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 night, Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-5 on Friday night.Stowers had his second four-hit game of the season, matching a June 17 performance against the Phillies.Herná
Happy Fourth of July, South Florida! The big story this weekend is dangerous heat across the area along with the potential for storms each afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for metro Miami-Dade & Broward from 11AM – 8 PM today. The heat index is expected to soar to 1
Thousands of people across South Florida are expected to head to Fourth of July celebrations to see the stunning fireworks displays and entertainment. The City of Fort Lauderdale put the finishing touches on their annual Fourth of July celebrations at Oceanside Park. The free event is set to feature
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral Saturday for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling for revenge against Israel and the United States
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match. That plan also went by the wayside when Jhon Córdoba appeared to hurt his groin. Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo
One person was rushed to a South Florida trauma center after lightning struck a tree causing it to fall on top of a moving Range Rover on Friday morning, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.The incident took place in the area of North Miami Avenue and Northeast 125th Street around 11:30 a.m.A Range
A driver was injured when a tree fell onto an SUV after it was struck by lightning in North Miami on Friday morning.
Soccer fans from across South Florida gathered at the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park on Monday, proudly wearing their national team jerseys as they cheered on their favorite countries during the FIFA World Cup.After Argentina supporters filled the fan fest earlier in the day, Colombia fans took over
Some strong thunderstorms rolled across South Florida on Friday, and it's looking like the Fourth of July forecast could be more of the same as the risk of showers and storms extends into Saturday afternoon.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrated their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday, and a nearby New York City landmark lit up to celebrate the occasion.The Empire State Building was shining in light blue Friday night. Its website said it was "in celebration of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's
Thousands of fans were taking up the opportunity to watch their favorite teams face off in the FIFA World Cup at the FIFA Fan experience at Miami's Bayfront Park. CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero
In a match filled with several incredible moments for both teams, Argentinian fans in Miami Beach ultimately got the last laugh as their country came out on top in extra time. Cheers erupted across Miami Beach the moment the reigning World Cup champions punched their ticket to the round of 16. It ca
Argentina took on Cape Verde at the FIFA World Cup Match at Miami Stadium on Friday, and fans who attended are calling it one of the greatest sporting event they've ever seen.
Loved ones for 31-year-old Keisha Nicole Jones gathered for a somber evening of remembrance days after she went missing and was subsequently pronounced dead. Heartbreak hung over the ocean air on the shores of Dania Beach as those who knew Keisha best came together to share their pain. “Keisha was m
This July Fourth could be the hottest on record for millions of Americans as a massive heat wave traps more than half of the United States under a heat dome through the holiday weekend. The heat wave sweeping the eastern U.S. was expected to peak Friday and Saturday, forecasters said, as dangerously
One person was killed and three others were injured when they were struck by lightning on a popular Florida beach Friday, according to officials.The Fort Myers Beach Fire District said in a Facebook post that around 3 p.m. crews were dispatched to the 6600 block of Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers Bea
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristian R
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — All that Vozinha originally wanted out of this World Cup was for his mother to see him play. He got that — and so much more. Cape Verde didn’t win a single match at this year’s World Cup, and somehow, that didn’t seem to matter. The African team’s debut on this stage was u
Young soccer players in Oakland Park say the FIFA World Cup is fueling their dreams of one day competing on that same stage.Kids at America's Got Soccer, a youth program in Oakland Park, said players like Lionel Messi have become heroes to them.Lua Pratt said she already has big aspirations."What do
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same. A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink. Cape Ver
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