Man arrested at MIA deported from U.S. after being accused of spying for Cuba
Man accused of spying for Cuba has been deported from the United States after his arrest in July at Miami International Airport. CBS News Miami’s Erika Gonzalez has more.
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South Florida gears up ahead of early voting in the 2026 midterm elections
Jessica McNeal-Clarke can barely remember the last time she voted on Election Day."Probably, like, 10 years ago," she told CBS News Miami.Rather, McNeal-Clarke said she prefers early voting sites so she can tie it into her errands."Finding a precinct is very convenient. I'm able ...
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Miami climbs to No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time since 2002
Miami is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Notre Dame and Georgia stayed in the top five Sunday after both lost close games. The wildest and wackiest week of the co...
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Verhaeghe, Bennett each get hat tricks, Panthers roll past Kraken 8-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe had a history-making natural hat trick, Sam Bennett scored his first three goals of the season and the Florida Panthers rolled past the Seattle Kraken 8-3 on Saturday night. The Panthers became the first team in NHL history with natural hat t...
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Review: III Points 2026 went full throttle on night two
From Underworld and Blood Orange to Tricky, Horsegiirl and Machine Girl, Saturday delivered unforgettable sets, wild energy and a few missteps
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Early voting set to begin across South Florida. Here’s the top races on the ballot
Early voting is set to start across South Florida for the general election, with high-profile races and major choices on the ballot for voters. According to Vote.org tracking data, a higher than normal interest in Florida’s elections has been seen compared to the 2025 midterm ele...
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Sen. Ashley Moody stumbles when asked about role in Hope Florida scandal
Voters in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will be asked to continue a special property tax that supplements teacher salaries and helps fund school security. The tax has been in effect since 2018 and must be renewed every 4 years. In 2022, it passed in Miami-Dade County with 65 pe...
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Miami mayor makes case for public safety bond issue on midterm election ballots
Eileen Higgins joins Jim DeFede to discuss the bond issue and what is included in it.
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Teacher pay, school security issues on Dade and Broward ballots
Voters in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will be asked to continue a special property tax that supplements teacher salaries and helps fund school security. The tax has been in effect since 2018 and must be renewed every 4 years. In 2022, it passed in Miami-Dade County with 65 pe...
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Breast cancer awareness walk in Sunrise raises $700,000 for research and support
The American Cancer Society raised $700,000 for breast cancer awareness in Sunrise’s own Amerant Bank Arena. The “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk brought together survivors, caregivers and families to fundraise toward cancer research. Money raised goes directly toward ...
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Lucia Baez Geller says community needs to move past opponent amid his own scandals
Lucia Baez Geller, the former Miami Dade School Board member who is running to unseat Republican Fabian Basabe in House District 106, says it is time for the community to move on from the myriad scandals that have surrounded her opponent. “People really want someone who's going t...
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Facing South Florida: 2026 midterm elections heat up
This week on a super-sized edition of Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede examines some key issues and races that will be on the ballot on November 3rd, including the race between Lucia Baez Geller and Fabian Basabe....
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Sunday in South Florida is cloudy after a rain-soaked Saturday
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a cloudy day across South Florida with some pop-up showers and storms rolling across the Metroplex.The cold front that pushed down across the state and triggered the powerful storms and flooding on Saturday night is moving towards the Keys. The h...