Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in The Villages as part of Florida's ongoing effort to mark the nation's 250th anniversary on Tuesday.DeSantis acknowledged that the 16th president didn't have a "direct" impact on Florida in terms of appearances, but "we felt that i
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LeBron James, widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history, will leave the Los Angeles Lakers and play elsewhere during the 2026-2027 season, his agent confirmed to CBS LA.The 41-year-old free agent spent eight seasons on the team and led the franchise to its 17th NBA champions
Nearly 2,000 people are confirmed dead, with tens of thousands still missing following the earthquakes. For residents like Kristine Villarroel, the disaster has been deeply personal; she lost her father, stepmother and 6-year-old stepbrother when their apartment building collapsed.
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
Plantation police are investigating after a child was found dead inside a vehicle Monday evening at an early childhood education center.Officers and firefighters responded just before 5:40 p.m. to A World of Discovery Academy, located at 7025 Northwest 4th Street, after receiving a report of a child
One person was arrested after two men were stabbed and killed in a Lauderhill neighborhood on Tuesday morning, according to police.According to the Lauderhill Police Department, someone alerted officer that a man had attempted to attack him while he was armed with a knife.That officer located a pers
A repeat criminal is behind bars again after police said he exposed himself to a person while riding a scooter in South Miami. South Miami Police arrested 38-year-old Anthony Gonzalez for the April 28 incident. According to police, the incident happened in a South Miami hospital parking garage when
American workers' share of the economic pie has fallen to its lowest level since at least 1947, when the federal government began tracking the data, according to an analysis by Federal Reserve economists. The measure, known as "labor share of income," tracks how much of the nation's economic output
A family of four is seeking new shelter after flames erupted inside their home, leaving them displaced. Miami Fire Rescue responded to the home along Northwest 67th Court near Tamiami Court Road on Tuesday morning. Firefighters said the flames damaged a ceiling and a bathroom before they were able t
Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in The Villages as part of Florida's ongoing effort to mark the nation's 250th anniversary on Tuesday.DeSantis acknowledged that the 16th president didn't have a "direct" impact on Florida in terms of appearances, but "we felt that i
The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting involving its deputies that left an armed suspect dead Monday night after authorities say he fled from deputies, refused repeated commands to drop his weapon and attempted to point a gun at law enforcement in Davie.The shooting happened shortl
Florida's local law enforcement agencies have been required by state law to assist the federal government in immigration enforcement for over a year.But some agencies, including some of the largest sheriffs and police departments in the state, still aren't participating.At a State Immigration Enforc
Volunteers at the Global Empowerment Mission in Doral continue to work non-stop gathering relief supplies and sending them to those affected by the disaster in Venezuela. GEM Founder Michael Capponi, who has been on the ground in Venezuela for days, has assured people that the items are reaching the
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to put some distance between himself and a property tax measure he pushed for that is going before voters in November.DeSantis said Monday he will vote for the ballot item regarding homestead property taxes, but "what the Legislature did wasn't my proposal.""If someone as
A Homestead man is facing multiple felony charges after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives accused him of participating in a burglary ring that stole infotainment systems from Dodge Ram trucks at a Kendall dealership, causing thousands of dollars in losses and damage. Josmanny Alexis Valdez, 25,
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Three defenders converged on Patrick Berg as he moved into the penalty b
Formidable France is back on the field for the World Cup round of 32, welcoming its coach back to the sideline after a one-game absence. So is Norway, which rowed into North Texas for its first knockout match in 28 years. Meanwhile, host Mexico hopes a raucous home crowd and playing at altitude can
The Florida Panthers traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom in a deal with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday that all but certainly signals the end of Sergei Bobrovsky’s storied run in South Florida. The Panthers sent Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and the right
The Department of Justice and more than a dozen states have reached a proposed settlement with three of the country's leading egg producers to resolve claims that the companies colluded to manipulate egg prices. The agreement comes after an investigation by federal antitrust enforcers and state atto
Organizations from around the world have started to mobilize to gather much-needed aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after parts of the South American nation were devastated by back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday.As of Thursday morning, nearly 200 people were reportedly killed in the earthquak
South Florida is in for another hot and humid day Tuesday, but increasing rain chances later this week could bring some relief from the heat while also raising the risk of localized flooding.Scattered coastal showers are possible Tuesday morning before thunderstorms develop farther inland during the
It remains hot and humid across South Florida, and while there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday those chances will rise as we continue through the workweek and move closer to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
(CNN) — LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report that James told the Lakers that he would be leaving the team and entering free agency, quoting his agent Rich Paul. Other NBA insiders echoed t
An investigation continues in Davie after Broward deputies opened fire and killed an armed man on Monday, and a witness captures the moments gunfire rang out. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has the latest.
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will consider whether the Second Amendment guarantees the right to have AR-15-style rifles.In a brief order, the high court agreed to take up a pair of cases challenging local and state laws outlawing AR-15s and similar semi-automatic rifles. O
Volunteers from across South Florida are continuing their around-the-clock effort to gather and ship supplies to help those who were victims of the powerful and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela nearly a week ago. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has the latest from Global Empowerment Mission in Doral.
Police in Plantation are continuing to investigate after a child was found dead in a car outside a preschool on Monday evening. CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench spoke with the school's owner and has the emotional interview.
A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.The heat dome is expected to build over th
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said. The visit by Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special Mideast envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his eighth and final budget (HB 5001E) of his tenure Monday, vetoing $810 million from a $117.6 billion spending plan.The move came two days before the fiscal year was set to begin, after lawmakers' battle over the amount of spending led to a stalemate that required
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are urging people to be aware of their surroundings after a series of alligator attacks in Florida left one person dead and two others injured, including a minor.The first alligator attack occurred in the Rainbow River in Marion Co
A Florida man accused of stealing Smokey Bear signs from state parks across the state and attempting to sell them online has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of theft of government property, the Department of Justice announced Monday.Hunter Drake Lovett, 30, of Pace, was indicted on
A passenger flight that was headed to North Carolina from Puerto Rico was diverted to Miami International Airport due to strong turbulence that left one person injured. 7Skyforce captured the American Airlines plane surrounded by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicles after landing at MIA, Tuesday morning.
One person was taken to the hospital after a passenger flight that was headed to North Carolina from Puerto Rico was diverted to Miami International Airport due to strong turbulence. 7Skyforce captured the American Airlines plane surrounded by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicles after landing at MIA, Tu
(CNN) — Half of all Americans are facing prolonged, dangerously hot temperatures from an intense heat dome as they head outdoors to celebrate the country’s 250th Independence Day. The temperatures in some spots in the eastern US, like New York City and Washington, DC, could be the hottest in over a
(CNN) — An American Airlines flight headed to Bermuda aborted its takeoff in Miami Friday evening after a business jet entered the same runway, getting as close as a third of a mile apart at one point. American Airlines Flight 308 stopped takeoff “after receiving clearance” when the flight crew obse
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
MIAMI (AP) — More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors. A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wed
Communities across South Florida are marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of patriotic events, celebrations and family-friendly activities.
South Florida will stay hot and humid today, with only scattered afternoon storms before a much wetter pattern develops during the middle of the week. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 90’s this afternoon, while heat index values soar between 105 and 110 degrees. Moderate to Major HeatRisk
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $15 million that lawmakers approved to help pay for security at Florida Catholic schools, prompting the Archdiocese of Miami to argue that school safety is a critical need separate from school choice funding.
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