As Miami prepares for the excitement of the men's FIFA World Cup, local law enforcement and their community partners are gearing up to combat human trafficking.It's such a concern that last month, government officials issued a warning about the threat of human trafficking during the matches.CBS News
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Tortuga returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach for the 13th year this weekend.The city is preparing for a busy weekend, anticipating around 30,000 people a day for the three-day music festival. The country music festival brought in an estimated $37.7 million to the local economy last year, according to Vi
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 woman who was beaten and stabbed in broad daylight in what appears to be a random attack is now using her experience to advocate for stronger safety measures in downtown Miami.Residents packed a bistro off Biscayne Boulevard for a community meeting organized in part by Caitlin Dydzuhn, who was att
A woman who was beaten and stabbed in a random attack is calling for stronger safety measures in downtown Miami. CBS News Miami's Abby Dodge has the report.
The fight to preserve Miami's tree canopy is gaining momentum.Just days after a developer agreed to spare four legacy trees in Edgewater, Miami Commissioner Christine King is pushing for stronger protections across the city, joining residents and environmental advocates who say trees are essential t
Good Morning South Florida, starting off our Tuesday with a hot day and that heat trend will continue throughout the week especially with the high humidity making it feel like in the 100s. We also expect some storms as tropical moisture moves into the Caribbean and Gulf with South Florida being on t
Days after a developer agreed to spare legacy trees in Edgewater, a Miami city commissioner is pushing for stronger protections across the city. CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones has more on the movement.
A toasty Tuesday is ahead across South Florida with forecast high temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees on Tuesday afternoon, but it will feel like it's in the upper 90s and triple-digits when you factor in the humidity.The forecast high temperatures in South Florida on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. C
Gunfire tore through a Miami Gardens neighborhood during an attempted robbery, leaving the subject dead, police said. 7’s Drone Force hovered above the scene of the shooting along the 17300 block of Northwest 36th Avenue, just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Crime scene investigators were seen combing for
One person was injured after reportedly coming uinder fire in a Miami Gardens neighborhood. 7’s Drone Force hovered above the scene of the reported shooting along the 17300 block of Northwest 36th Avenue, just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Crime scene investigators were seen combing for clues and taking
You don't need tickets to a match to enjoy the Summer of Soccer.
South Florida will continue to see low rain chances on Tuesday, but all of that will change as the workweek continues as the threat of showers and storms starts to rise
Police in Miami Gardens are investigating a shooting that took place in a neighborhood overnight.Few details have been released, but the shooting investigation was taking place in the area near 36th Street, north of the Palmetto Expressway and west of the Golden Glades.Video from the scene showed ye
An investigation is underway in a Miami Gardens neighborhood after a shooting took place in a neighborhood overnight.
As Miami prepares for the excitement of the men's FIFA World Cup, local law enforcement and their community partners are gearing up to combat human trafficking.It's such a concern that last month, government officials issued a warning about the threat of human trafficking during the matches.CBS News
As Miami prepares for the excitement of the men’s FIFA World Cup, local law enforcement and their community partners are gearing up to combat human trafficking, and one human trafficking survivor shares her story with CBS News Miami
For more than 30 years, Wilkinson Sejour, better known as Chef Creole, has been serving up mouthwatering Haitian dishes, but throughout South Florida, he's become known for much more than what's on the menu.Whether he's feeding families, supporting students, or stepping up during difficult times, Ch
In Tuesday’s Miami Proud we’re highlighting a South Florida chef who’s making waves both in the kitchen and in the community. CBS News Miami’s Najahe Sherman shows us how Chef Creole is paying it forward.
A South Florida woman is dealing with a bit of a parking problem. She says she can’t have more than a couple of people over without the police showing up.They’ve gone from issuing warnings to writing tickets. It’s tonight’s Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Sarah Clarin says she’s fed up with parki
Residents met with City of Miami officials at a community meeting to discuss possible solutions following a brutal stabbing incident in broad daylight last month. At Monday’s packed meeting, organized by Brickell Downtown Miami, Police Chief Manuel Morales addressed locals repeatedly raising safety
The hottest Pride party in town this weekend is floating. Fort Lauderdale’s FLoatarama is the biggest Pride-on-the-water event of its kind in the country, and all for a great cause — not just the open bar. “Real Housewives of Miami” fans better buy their tickets pronto because Marysol Patton is gran
With [FIFA World Cup] fever taking over South Florida, fans are looking for the best place to watch all the action. Like many of you, I expected Shireen to invite everyone over to her place, instead, we’re gonna steer you somewhere you can’t lose it all! It’s a Wynwood spot, that’s scoring with socc
A five-year-old boy drowned at a hotel pool in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, but in a stroke of fate, two off-duty firefighters were there and immediately got to work."It was the worst day of my life, the worst and the best day of my life because my baby got saved, but the feeling, as a father, as a parent
For 14 years, Hollywood resident Mary Alex says she's been battling an unwelcome guest: iguanas.The invasive reptiles have become such a persistent problem at her home that she says one even appeared in her toilet."They are nasty, ugly, I can't stand them," Alex said.She says the animals have destro
South Florida temperatures are sizzling as you’d expect in June. However, we’re actually catching a bit of a break “to some degree”. The break includes passing clouds (mixing in with our sunshine) which provides helpful shade. Also, a breeze off the ocean helps take the edge off the heat and humidit
It’s a game that’s been around for centuries. But these days, Mahjong is having a major Miami moment. From social nights to beginner classes, people are putting down their phones and picking up tiles. You may recognize Mahjong from the film “crazy rich asians,” but in Miami, the game is stepping off
From a University of Miami student to a Tony Award winner! Joshua Henry has taken Broadway by storm, and now he’s the toast of Broadway and So-Flo! Miami boy, Joshua Henry, is shining bright at the Tony Awards, Sunday night in Manhattan. Joshua Henry: “This is incredible, but remember it’s the pract
When the City of Hollywood installed a new water meter at James Wilson's home, he received a very unpleasant surprise."We got a water bill for almost $1,600. When I contacted the City of Hollywood, they told me they are retroactively charging from April 2022 until today," Wilson said.Wilson was stun
A woman is speaking out after a 38-year-old man is accused of exposing himself to her and other women.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office says that the suspect, Anthony Gonzalez, was arrested Sunday by Miccosukee Police after his photograph was circulated. The Sheriff's Office said he had 4 prior arrest
An elderly man will remain behind bars after a judge denied bond on second-degree murder charges. Raul Pacheco, 82, faced a judge early Monday morning. He was charged with second-degree attempted murder after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said Pacheco allegedly struck another elderly man with
Monday, June 8, marks one year since a brutal murder shocked South Florida.On that day, a killer crept into a Brickell high-rise and stabbed a teen to death as he slept. In the wake of the tragedy, that teen's mother is on a mission to keep her son's legacy alive. At the recent Miami Beach Senior Hi
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off the northwest coast of Cuba led to reports of light shaking in parts of Florida on Monday afternoon, including in South Florida.According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck about 65 miles to the west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba, w
Dozens of former University of Miami greats returned to the gridiron to impart invaluable lessons to the next generation of athletes. At the Canes practice facility in Coral Gables, the next generation of talented players had the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest players ever to wear th
Only CBS News Miami was there for a high-stakes meeting about who should run in the August primary for Florida's 20th congressional district.Asked whether a decision had been made, candidate Dale Holness said, "We're working towards it."The four Black candidates have discussed coalescing around one
With just three days left until the official start to the FIFA World Cup, the anticipation for fans across South Florida is high as they await to see some of the game’s biggest stars take the pitch at Miami Stadium. While the tournament will feature 104 matches, there’s seven that are scheduled to h
Broward Health leadership, local dignitaries, physicians and community members recently gathered to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Broward Health’s inaugural freestanding emergency room. The first of its kind in Lighthouse Point, the new ER significantly expands access to critical, high-qu
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners inducted six outstanding women into the Miami-Dade County Women’s Hall of Fame during a Special Presentation ceremony on June 2 in the County Commission Chambers. The amazing women inducted were Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; Miami-Dade Cou
A year after Dominic Farrell was killed in a shocking Brickell high-rise attack, his mother honors his memory with scholarships and advocacy, turning grief into positive change for South Florida youth.
George Pino experienced an emotional breakdown during the first day of his trial on manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the 2022 boat crash that killed a 17-year-old girl. Pino sobbed and heaved shortly after his defense lawyer Howard Srebnick began his opening statement on M
With the FIFA World Cup only days away, plans are being made to prepare for high temperatures in South Florida and across the country. Officials say they are concerned about the high heat levels, as they can prove very dangerous. “Almost all of the host locations, 14 out of 16 of them, experience le
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