Six men are facing federal kidnapping charges after authorities say they lured two people to a Hollywood Beach resort's parking garage, then abducted them at gunpoint, threatened to kill them and their families, and tortured one victim with a blowtorch before both managed to escape in separate ways.
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A young man accused in a deadly hit-and-run in Hialeah appeared in court. Leonel Lejandro Laferte stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge David Young, Friday morning. Young found probable cause for the 21-year-old suspect. He will remain under house arrest if he posts bond, which was set at $50,
To prevent the New World Screwworm from infesting Florida, the state is blocking rescue dogs and cats coming from Texas and New Mexico.The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issued an emergency rule Wednesday prohibiting the importation of shelter and rescue dogs and cat
From al fresco buffets to ones with rooftop views, here are the 12 best bottomless brunches in Miami as of June 2026
In its place, Griffin proposes 300 apartments and a parking garage with more than 1,400 spaces.
It's going to be a steamy weekend in South Florida, and as the heat and humidity continue to rise so will the risk of seeing heat-related illnesses.
Iran's foreign minister said a deal has "never been closer" and that the details of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. will be shared publicly "in due course."
A Miami man was arrested Thursday after investigators said he communicated with undercover detectives posing as handlers for underage girls during a multi-agency child exploitation operation. Kenly Agledor, 33, was charged with promotion or attempted promotion of a sexual performance by a child, acc
Fútbol frenzy has hit South Florida, and a new exhibit at the Frost Science Museum promises a summer full of interactive fun.
Soccer fans from around the world are heading to South Florida as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks into high gear. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has more from Miami.
John David is a long-time public relations and crisis communications consultant, author of a non-fiction business book, and a corporate ghostwriter. His debut novel, The Bystander (The Lemaster Files Book 1), won the 2025 Page Turner Award for mystery novels, was longlisted for the BPA First Novel A
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
Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Arlene Peterson, Executive Director of The WOW Center in Kendall, an Adult Day Training center that has spent 54 years building a life after high school for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The conversation starts in 1972, when
Six men are facing federal kidnapping charges after authorities say they lured two people to a Hollywood Beach resort's parking garage, then abducted them at gunpoint, threatened to kill them and their families, and tortured one victim with a blowtorch before both managed to escape in separate ways.
Commercial real estate investor Robert Rivani sold a waterfront Miami Beach mansion for $25 million, just $2 million more than he paid roughly six months ago. The buyer? A company led by Jose Mas of the billionaire Mas family and architect Cesar Molina, who have been working together to acquire and
On this episode of NextMedia, host Carlos Ribero sits down with Pedro Santos, Executive Director of Emerging Technologies at Miami Dade College, for a conversation about innovation, artificial intelligence, and the future of technology. Pedro shares insights into how emerging technologies are transf
FIFA Fan Festival, Juneteenth Beach Bash, Fairchild Mango Festival, and more events in Miami this weekend that you won't want to miss.
The official FIFA Fan Festival is set to open Saturday at Bayfront Park, transforming the downtown waterfront into a massive fan zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The free, open-air festival will run for 23 days, offering soccer fans and families a chance to experience the tournament's excitement, e
Nothing is more important in Miami fashion than swim suits and resort wear and Miami Swim Week once again brought fashion, beauty, and creativity to the forefront, and this year was no less than a success. Between pop ups from brands you love, The annual Swimsuit Sports illustrated show, the Cabana
Nothing is more important in Miami fashion than swim suits and resort wear and Miami Swim Week once again brought fashion, beauty, and creativity to the forefront, and this year was no less than a success. Between pop ups from brands you love, The annual Swimsuit Sports illustrated show, the Cabana
Denver Public Schools superintendent Alex Marrero has announced that he has applied for the same position at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In a letter, Marrero stated, "This is not a decision I made lightly and is not one intended to diminish or disregard the great success we've shared in DPS du
(AP) — Authorities and residents searched tornado-ravaged areas and assessed damage Friday after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago, leaving around 380,000 customers without power in Illinois and Indiana and disrupting air travel in the region. There were no immedi
Carlos Castillo knows talent when he sees it. A former right-handed pitcher, Castillo played 19 years of professional baseball with the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies, and had stints in Japan and the Caribbean. After he retired, he ran Kachi, a Miami-based baseball academy to
How a woman recruited in Miami became a key figure in the Tate case
Another investment behemoth is headed to the 830 Brickell office tower in Miami. Todd Boehley’s Eldridge Industries is in negotiations to lease about 8,000 square feet at the building, potentially moving from its Miami office nearby, Bloomberg reported, citing an anonymous source familiar with the m
I remember standing before the people of Miami Gardens during a State of the City address as Mayor and talking about a fight that had already gone on for years. The issue was simple. Families and businesses in Miami Gardens were being charged more for water service simply because they lived outside
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. “It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it,” she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night’s performances and Wednes
The U.S. Men's National Team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign Friday on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico. The U.S. men's team &mdash
His last show will be on Friday, June 26, before moving on to a corporate role at iHeartMedia as National Brand Partnerships and Multicultural Specialist.
For most of the company’s existence, they relied on rented stages wherever they could find them.
(CNN) — British painter David Hockney, whose vibrant portraits and sun-drenched depictions of the everyday made him one of contemporary art’s most beloved figures, has died at 88. The artist died “peacefully at home” on Thursday, one month short of his 89th birthday, according to a statement provide
It's going to be a hot and steamy Friday across South Florida with high temperatures in the 90s during the afternoon and feels-like temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s when you factor in the humidity.There is a moderate heat health risk on Friday for sensitive groups.The FIFA Fan Festival weekend
“I thought that people were going to come clean the shelves or were not going to be supportive,” admits founder Nathaniel Sandler.
🏆 Residential: Bal Harbour had the priciest home deal to hit records, with the sale of a vacant residential lot at 174 Camden Drive for just under $17 million. The parcel spans about 13,600 square feet and was last sold in 2023 for $6.8 million. In the most recent transaction, the seller was 174 Ca
It's going to be a hot and humid weekend across South Florida, and it's only going to get worse next week as temperatures rise and feels-like temperatures get into the low triple-digits.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and fútbol fever has hit South Florida. Several events are being held across the region, including in Miami’s Bayfront Park for the FIFA Fan Festival. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has more.
Testimony is set to resume Friday in the trial of George Pino, the Miami real estate developer facing charges connected to a boat crash in 2022 that claimed the life of a teenager and left another with life-changing disabilities.
The Kiwanis Club of Miami, one of Florida’s oldest and most active Kiwanis chapters, has awarded $200,000 in grants to 15 South Florida charities supporting youth sports and recreational programs. This year’s contribution brings the organization’s total giving — through the Miami Kiwanis Youth Found
The Village of Palmetto Bay hosted the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new Veterans Park on Tuesday, May 26, at 9295 SW 164 St. The park is intended to pay tribute to the men and women in uniform who served their country and helped secure the nation’s freedoms. Olga Cadaval, the village’s H
South Florida will experience another warm and humid summer day with temperatures climbing into the upper 80’s and low 90’s this afternoon. While much of the morning will stay dry, scattered showers and storms are expected to develop during the afternoon and early evening hours. The highest storm ch
Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent announcement calling for major property tax relief measures ahead of the upcoming Florida Special Session, Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez issued the following statement: “Let me be clear. For too long, Florida families have felt like they are
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