A judge has denied the motion from George Pino's defense team to acquit him of charges connected to a deadly boat crash in Biscayne Bay in 2022, and that led to his team starting to lay out their case after the prosecution rested on Monday. CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero has more from Miami.
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
Full confession: every word of these news briefs was written by artificial intelligence — specifically Claude, the AI we’ve been kicking the tires on here at the paper. Not “AI-assisted.” Not “lightly edited by a human who knew better.” One hundred percent machine-made, start to finish. Why are we t
Chairman Anthony Rodriguez today secured unanimous approval of legislation establishing oversight, transparency, and accountability measures for the new Miami-Dade County Mental Health Center. The legislation ensures that, as the County moves forward with this significant investment in behavioral he
A Miami Beach man was arrested Tuesday after police said he slashed a giant inflatable FIFA World Cup soccer ball displayed in North Beach, causing it to rapidly deflate. Jorden Stephen Perozo, 34, is charged with felony criminal mischief causing more than $1,000 in damage, according to a Miami Beac
Miami real estate developer George Pino is standing trial in a case stemming from a 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed one of his daughter's teen friends and left another passenger with life-altering injuries. Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash
A man accused of burglarizing a Miami Beach apartment was arrested Monday after detectives said they found him naked inside the residence before he fled and injured an officer during a foot chase. Cristian Diazmore, 21, faces charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with
Because there's always a South Florida connection.
For decades, South Florida's waterways have been home to two native giants: alligators and crocodiles. But a third large reptile has quietly been moving in, and researchers say it's spreading into more corners of the Everglades.Invasive spectacled caimans are becoming increasingly widespread across
Defense attorneys for the prominent real estate developer accused of causing a deadly boating accident in 2022 are making their case in court, as his criminal trial enters its seventh day. Tuesday morning, the defense for George Pino presented their first witnesses, one day after the state rested th
A car crashed into the front of a South Florida building late Tuesday morning after the driver accidently hit the gas instead of the brake, according to police.According to the Hallandale Beach Police Department, officers responded to the 2500 block of East Hallandale Beach Boulevard around 11:15 a.
The dangerous heat will continue across South Florida, with some feels-like temperatures reaching above the triple-digits, and the sizzling conditions won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
A swearing in ceremony was held on Tuesday as the City of Miami Police Department welcomed a new chief – Edwin Lopez.
New surveillance video is showing the moment an explosion rocked a maintenance facility in southwest Miami-Dade on Monday, killing one person and injuring four others.
A judge has denied the motion from George Pino's defense team to acquit him of charges connected to a deadly boat crash in Biscayne Bay in 2022, and that led to his team starting to lay out their case after the prosecution rested on Monday. CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero has more from Miami.
Fire crews are continuing to try and contain and extinguish a large wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades that's sending thick pumes of smoke into parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has more.
A new top police officer is taking over the City of Miami Police Department. A swearing-in ceremony for Edwin Lopez was held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday morning. Lopez’s ceremony was attended by a who’s who of Miami-Dade County area leaders who wanted to get their
A Florida man was arrested and charged with DUI after troopers say he was found with dozens of open White Claw cans in his car during a traffic stop on Saturday, investigators say.According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper was on patrol along Interstate 75 near mile marker 280 in Pasco Count
Book fairs, block parties, panels, parades, and more.
A 108-year-old Miami River landmark will become a swanky surf and turf restaurant by the restaurateur behind Kiki on the River.
(CNN) — What could become the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season is supercharging flooding in Texas and parts of the Gulf Coast this week. At least one person died Monday in flooding in Texas. Swift water rescue crews recovered the body of a woman whose vehicle was swept into a cr
One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing to their relatives on the island is ceasing operations as the Trump administration increases pressure on the Cuban government.EnviosCuba.com announced it has stopped taking orders as round
Happy Corner Hospitality, the group behind the Mediterranean-Israeli eatery Motek, will make its Broward County debut later this year, The Real Deal has learned. Motek signed a lease for 12,000 square feet at the oceanfront W Fort Lauderdale at 401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. The restaura
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement, leading to the resumption of all-out war. The d
NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including the addition of five new categories. The academy on Tuesday announced the addition of a best Asian pop music performance category — celebrating releases across K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and beyond — a
The State of Florida is suing TikTok in their latest move against tech giants. State Attorney General James Uthmeier argued this week that the platform violates Florida’s child protection law by allowing children under 14 to create accounts. The lawsuit says the popular social media app doesn’t requ
Was anyone happier than then-Miami Mayor Francis Suarez when Saudi Arabia drew a FIFA World Cup game in Miami?
Robert Rivani sold the Wynwood Jungle for $26 million, with plans to use the profits to fund the pending acquisition of a Miami Beach office property. The nearly 39,000-square-foot retail plaza at 51 Northwest 23th Street sold for nearly double its previous sale price five years ago, Patrick Khoury,
Crews in west Miami-Dade are continuing their battle against the Quarry 2 wildfire, which broke out on Monday afternoon and is still sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and impacting air quality in surrounding communities.As of Tuesday morning, the Quarry 2 wildfire has scorched about 600 acr
A lawsuit accusing contractor giant Balfour Beatty and its subsidiaries of subjecting military families to unsafe housing conditions at the Naval Air Station Key West is advancing to federal court. The latest complaint, a mass action lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Florida last month, alle
(AP) — Argentina’s bid to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in 62 years begins on Tuesday. The match against Algeria in Kansas City, Missouri, also marks the start of the sixth and possibly final World Cup for Lionel Messi. One of the best players of a generation turns 39 later this m
South Florida remains in a typical summer weather pattern with heat, humidity, and scattered afternoon storms. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 90’s today, while heat index values reach 100 to 105 degrees. The highest storm chances this afternoon and evening will be across Broward and Pal
"Moonlight" turns 10, Indiana Jones returns to the screen, and more.
The 305 turns the World Cup into a citywide party with French Montana, Quavo, Chromeo, and Thievery Corporation.
A man was rushed to a hospital after being injured in an accidental shooting in southwest Miami-Dade early Tuesday morning, according to the sheriff's office.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said that deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Southwest 190th Street and 203rd Avenue j
A Miami judge is set to decide whether to acquit George Pino as his lawyers push to end his trial after he was charged in connection to a boat crash in Biscayne Bay in 2022 that left a teenager dead and another with life-changing disabilities.
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team continues to track dangerous heat across South Florida as another heat advisory will be in effect Tuesday.The graphic shows the heat advisories in effect in South Florida on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. CBS News Miami The advisory will be in effect for metro Broward a
Heat advisories are in effect across portions of South Florida again on Tuesday as the dangerous triple-digit feels-like temperatures raise concerns that the dangerous heat could lead to heat related illnesses.
Inglewood, Calif. — The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night.Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn't say who
The Includers are reaching new heights. The unified squad is made up of students with and without disabilities with one goal – to inspire others through teamwork, friendship, and inclusion. The cheer team, based at Westland Hialeah Senior High School, said this program has given them more than
Fire crews in west Miami-Dade are continuing to battle a large wildfire that broke out Monday afternoon as flames scorch the landscape and sending smoke into communities impacting air quality.
Senior U.S. officials say President Trump and Iran's top negotiator have already remotely signed a memorandum of understanding ahead of an expected signing ceremony.
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.