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. Aerial images revealed flam
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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 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
One person was killed and four others were injured, including a lieutenant with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, after an explosion and fire in southwest Miami-Dade on Monday morning.Officials said that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews, along with members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, responded to
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
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. Aerial images revealed flam
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
(CNN) — Texas and parts of the Gulf Coast are facing a major flood threat this week from a multi-day heavy rainfall event supercharged by a system that could become the first tropical storm of the Atlantic season as it pulls in record amounts of moisture for June. Flood watches for the dangerous set
A bipartisan group of Florida political leaders and Jewish community members is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel upcoming concerts by rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, citing his history of antisemitic remarks and actions.Speaking Monday at The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Peter
A controversial mixed-use water park project near Zoo Miami that’s been in the works for over a decade has collapsed, after a judge voided the development site lease. The developers –– Paul M. Lambert, Bernard Zyscovich and Michael Diaz Jr. –– working through the entity Miami Wilds LLC planned a wat
A Miami man was arrested Sunday after deputies said he put his elderly father in a chokehold, causing him to lose consciousness during a domestic dispute at their home. William Rivas, 43, is charged with aggravated battery on a person 65 or older and domestic battery by strangulation, according to a
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
Longtime 103.5 The Beat Personality Continues Community Impact, Weekend Radio Show, and Podcast While Taking on a New Multicultural Leadership Role For more than two decades, South Florida listeners have welcomed Papa Keith into their cars, homes, workplaces, and daily routines. His voice has become
Florida cities, counties and special taxing districts could lose nearly $12 billion annually within five years if voters approve a sweeping property tax cut amendment on the November ballot, according to new projections released by state economists.The estimates, approved by the Legislative Office o
Spirit Airlines is auctioning off its Dania Beach headquarters next month as part of a large-scale liquidation effort following the carrier’s shutdown. The 8.5-acre complex at 1731 Radiant Drive will be auctioned July 22 in New York, the South Florida Business Journal reported. Non-binding indicatio
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.
The Obamas have frequently found themselves the targets of racist insults.
On Episode 13 of The Miami Book Hub podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Pinecrest author John David, whose Pete Lamaster thriller series has already begun turning heads well beyond South Florida. John is a public relations strategist and crisis communications consultant by day, and—like
Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Florida's Turnpike in Medley on Monday morning, according to officials.The crash occurred around 10:40 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the Florida's Turnpike near northwest 106th Street.According to the FHP, a
The popular radio show Fusion Latina co-host and band leader died last week in Miami.
The Coconut Grove Sailing Club has secured a landmark 40-year lease approval with the City of Miami, ensuring long-term stability for the historic waterfront institution and reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the Coconut Grove community. Approved by the City of Miami Commission following month
Soccer fans will have a rare chance to see the FIFA World Cup trophy in downtown Miami, but the clock is ticking. FIFA officials and Miami Dade College unveiled the winner’s trrophy at the Freedom Tower to enthusiastic applause from attendees, Monday morning, “I believe there is not a better stage f
Bachow Ventures is looking to squeeze more value out of its Fort Lauderdale tower, proposing 62 additional units as part of a revised plan to increase the development’s density. The Miami-based developer first secured approval in April 2023 for a proposed redevelopment of the 33,600-square-foot lot
Miami's winning poster alludes to Alligator Alcatraz and encourages undocumented people to know their rights.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup arrives in South Florida on this Monday as Saudi Arabia takes on Uruguay in the first World Cup match ever played at Hard Rock Stadium, dubbed Miami Stadium for the tournament, in Miami Gardens.Uruguay enters the tournament as one of South America's traditional powers a
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking dangerous heat across South Florida this week.A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday for metro Broward and Miami-Dade counties. A heat advisory will be in effect for portions of Miami-Dade and Broward counties on Monday, Ju
A person is dead and four others are injured following a gas explosion at a Miami-Dade County vehicle maintenance facility in Southwest Miami-Dade. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene of the blast at 6100 block of Southwest 87th Avenue., late Monday morning. Forty Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responde
Several people were injured following a gas explosion at a Miami-Dade County facility in Southwest Miami-Dade. 7Skyfrce hovered above the scene of the blast at 6100 Southwest 87th Ave., late Monday morning. The explosion took place at the gas pumps where maintenance crews and fire department officia
Technology investor Bob Zangrillo is reviving plans for a $3 billion mixed-use project in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, more than a decade after first unveiling the vision, Bloomberg reported. Zangrillo is partnering with Miami-based Plaza Equity Partners on the proposed 7.8 million-square-foot
“Star Wars” and Marvel heroes will take center stage at the three-day convention.
A Miami-Dade man was arrested Sunday after deputies said he repeatedly struck another man with a machete during an attack in North Miami-Dade, leaving the victim with multiple lacerations. Jean Felixjunior Cherubin, 33, faces a charge of attempted second-degree murder, according to an arrest affidav
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