It’s a historic day in South Florida as Miami Stadium hosts a World Cup match for the first time. When the teams for Saudi Arabia and Uruguay hit the pitch at 6 p.m. on Monday evening, it marked the first World Cup match to ever be played on the field at the transformed stadium. On a day that has be
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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
Firefighters responded to a large wildfire fire in western Miami-Dade County on Monday afternoon, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials.The blaze broke out near Northwest 137th Avenue and Northwest 25th Street, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing into the air. Some residents near the fir
South Florida is feeling extra steamy these days. It’s a big taste of summer still a few days ahead of summer’s official start. Strong sunshine gave way to late day cloud cover (Monday) as shown above. At the peak heating, mid-afternoon, Miami brushed up against a record high! Officially, the city c
The 16-year-old charged in the death and sexual assault of his stepsister, Anna Kepner, while on a cruise with other family members will be jailed before and during his trial, a judge has ruled. Timothy Hudson had initially been released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile in February, b
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
‘Toy Story 5’ hits theatres at the end of the week. Deco sat down with its two leading men, Tom & Tim, to find out what kind of fun to expect. Making ‘Toy Story 5’ seems like a no-brainer. But not for everyone in the cast. Tim Allen: “I– i– i loved three, four was– that wasn’t– it was just so intens
A boat expert and a medical examiner testified in the trial of prominent real estate developer George Pino, who is accused of a deadly 2022 boating crash. On Monday, jurors watched a re-enactment video of the crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez as boating expert Lt. Paul Alber took the stan
🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records in South Florida was in Miami, where the 4,400-square-foot at 733 Belle Meade Boulevard changed hands for $9.2 million. The seller was an LLC tied to entrepreneur Andrew Sieja and his wife, philanthropist Jessica Sieja. The buyer was Joshua Keller. Th
Miami was selected as one of the homes of a special delivery to celebrate a major milestone for the United States. On Monday, a group of documents that helped forge our nation arrived at Opa-locka Executive Airport on a specially decorated Boeing 737. These special documents, which include an origin
Miami police are asking for the public's help after a 15-year-old boy was shot outside a convenience store in Little Havana late Sunday night.According to Miami Police, the shooting happened around 11:11 p.m. near Southwest 7th Avenue and Southwest 3rd Street.Police said the teenager was shot in the
South Florida resident Haresh Pahilwani says he was shocked when his EBT card was declined at checkout."I really don't know how this happened," Pahilwani told CBS News Miami.Pahilwani receives SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, and says he typically does not spend all of the money loaded
South Florida teacher Michelle Del Buono says she spent years saving for retirement. Now, she's fighting to recover more than $133,000 that she says the Internal Revenue Service improperly seized from her investment account."It's like a big weight on my shoulders that can't seem to break off," Del B
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.
An 11-year-old boy who successfully beat cancer got an exciting sendoff before getting to see his dream team in the World Cup. Adrian Echazu is a soccer fanatic and a massive fan of Uruguay. After being surprised with tickets on June 9 to see Uruguay’s opening match against Saudi Arabia at Miami Sta
A family made an emotional plea to the public for any information on a hit-and-run that left their loved one dead. According to Miami Police, 61-year-old Alfred Jerome Akins was found dead near the intersection of Northwest 17th Avenue and 43rd Street in Miami on Saturday. As authorities continue th
Earlier this week, Oscar Ortiz ’88, Executive Director of SebastianStrong Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/SebastianStrong.org?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZY1DHtaTGuKpzjRgRflpz3M88Rzr4oWLm66JxFsYUYlbF7c68ZEg-G_ZkgY03JzhlGMOu03oikYvt2MEEY8GneuPoGqT_kkA_9IvSY7vdc7D9yq6QxXzLJE7o1wOpb_RK4HcViwLe97pKqbj4YjqrJt-R
Host Dr. Nancy Lawther, Legislative Liaison Chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party, meets with Marvin Dunn, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus at Florida International University and Shane Grannum, J.D. of Gelber Schachter & Greenberg, P.A. The group have an insightful conversation on the emoluments clause
CBS News Miami’s Nick Mariano monitors scattered showers and thunderstorms moving through Broward and Miami-Dade, offering much-needed relief from the intense heat. While some areas still feel like the triple digits, rain-cooled air is temporarily dropping temperatures into the 80s. Expect more stor
Food stamp fraud is costing taxpayers billions each year, and one South Florida man is the latest victim after losing over $2,800 from his SNAP account to thieves spending in another state. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri investigates how easy it is for scammers to drain EBT cards, why getting those
Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Marquia Robinson, CEO of Hope for Miami, and Program Manager Mercy Parada, about a Miami-Dade nonprofit that serves over 6,000 people a year and made a deliberate choice in 2012 to open its doors to children with disabilities. Marquia and Mercy break down t
Futbol Frenzy erupts in South Florida as Uruguay takes the pitch for the first World Cup match ever held at the newly renamed Miami Stadium (formerly Hard Rock Stadium). CBS News Miami’s Mike Cugno captures the excitement, from emotional family moments and pickup soccer games outside to the roar of
Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers were seriously injured after a black SUV with a suspended-license driver slammed into their parked cruiser on the northbound Turnpike at NW 106th Street in Medley. The crash triggered a chain reaction as one trooper was working on a flat tire. Both troopers are in
A powerful explosion rocked a Miami-Dade County maintenance facility in Medley, leaving one person dead and four others injured—including a sheriff’s lieutenant. The blast, which occurred near underground fuel storage tanks just after 10 a.m., also sparked a fire and forced the shutdown of Southwest
Firefighters are working urgently to contain a fast-moving wildfire burning just west of the Metro West Detention Center and a cement plant on 137th Avenue in West Miami-Dade. Chopper footage shows thick black smoke billowing dangerously close to nearby buildings as crews conduct water drops and a l
CBS News Miami investigates the case of Michelle Del Bruno, a South Florida teacher battling to reclaim over $133,000 the IRS seized from her retirement account. Del Bruno says she never got the chance to contest the decision and believes the money was wrongfully taken. Reporter Steve Maugeri digs i
Landlords, hoteliers and developers across South Florida are betting on the FIFA World Cup to help them score a much-needed boost during what is typically the region’s slowest season. Seven matches are scheduled at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, and developers, retail and hospitality businesses
Football fever sweeps South Florida as Uruguay faces Saudi Arabia in the first World Cup match at the newly rebranded Miami Stadium (formerly Hard Rock Stadium). Watch parties light up Bayfront Park and West Chester, where passionate Uruguayans decked in sky blue gather for food, family, and iconic
The teen charged with killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship has been taken into custody by U.S. Marshals. Sixteen-year-old Timothy Hudson was will be held behind bars until his upcoming trial, according to the Kepner family. He was ordered to report to a federal courthouse in Tampa on
The Trump administration’s top 2026 World Cup official is defending the decision to deny Somali referee Omar Artan entry at Miami International Airport, citing alleged communications with “very bad people” shortly before his arrival. Executive Director Andrew Giuliani stands by the deportation but d
Another helicopter crash at North Perry Airport has reignited community concerns, just two weeks after a separate plane crash at the same Pembroke Pines facility. Saturday’s incident injured four people and adds to a troubling five-year history of over 40 crashes linked to the airport. The mayor and
President Trump arrives in Europe for the G7 Summit, where the anticipated highlight is a signed memorandum of agreement with Iran—potentially marking the end of long-standing tensions between the two nations. The Trump administration plans to release the full text of the deal later this week, with
A 15-year-old boy is hospitalized after being shot late Sunday night near a convenience store at SW 7th Avenue and 3rd Street in Little Havana. Miami Police say the teen was with a group when gunfire broke out and are now searching for surveillance video, witnesses, and any leads as the investigatio
Soccer fans poured into Miami Stadium on Monday ahead of the Uruguay versus Saudi Arabia match. The fans traveled from Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and across the U.S., as well as local South Florida natives to be at the match. Fans said they are ready to watch two teams who have faced off against each ot
On day six of the George Pino fatal boat crash trial, prosecutors wrapped up their case, presenting expert testimony and crash recreations to argue recklessness in the 2022 tragedy that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. The defense fought to limit boating rule testimony and attacked the prosecution
It’s a historic day in South Florida as Miami Stadium hosts a World Cup match for the first time. When the teams for Saudi Arabia and Uruguay hit the pitch at 6 p.m. on Monday evening, it marked the first World Cup match to ever be played on the field at the transformed stadium. On a day that has be
It’s a historic day in South Florida as Miami Stadium prepares to host a World Cup match for the first time. When the teams for Saudi Arabia and Uruguay hit the pitch at 6 p.m. on Monday evening, it’ll mark the first World Cup match to ever be played on the field at the transformed stadium. On a day
Fire crews are battling a large, three-alarm brush fire in West Miami-Dade. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene in the area of Northwest 137th Avenue and 25th Street, capturing trees and brush burning in the area. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service crews are attempting to contain the bla
Futball Frenzy sweeps South Florida as Miami hosts its first-ever World Cup match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens. Excited fans from around the globe pack the stadium for the big Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia clash, with Group H stakes high after Spain’s draw earlier today. CBS News Miami’s Mike Cugno
Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers were seriously injured after a black SUV—driven by a man with a suspended license—crashed into a patrol car on the northbound Turnpike at 106th Street in Doral. The troopers, who were assisting with a flat tire on the shoulder, were rushed to HCA Florida Kendall H
A fast-moving two-alarm fire broke out just west of the Metro West Detention Center on 137th Avenue in West Miami-Dade, sending up huge clouds of smoke and prompting an urgent response from multiple fire crews and FPL. Nearby businesses dismissed workers early as choppers made water drops to fight t
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