A Miami woman who served as the primary caregiver for an elderly woman faces charges after she allegedly stole $24,000 from the victim's bank account, using the money to gamble at South Florida casinos, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit.Charlotte Regina Butler, 65, was arre
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A new Everglades wildfire in west Broward County has burned thousands of acres and brought smoky conditions to nearby metro areas, according to state officials and CBS Miami meteorologists.According to the Florida Forest Service's Watch Duty map, the Mile Marker 40 fire has burned 6,000 acres just w
Artificial intelligence is no longer just helping people write emails or generate images. Investigators say it's also helping scammers steal money by making fake voices, photos and phone calls look and sound frighteningly real.For one South Florida immigration attorney, that meant discovering crimin
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualties in any country and a tsunami alert issued was lifted about an hour afte
Broward firefighters responded Friday to a large blaze that partially engulfed a home in Weston.The flames occurred at the 900 block of Crestview Circle.According to the Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue, the fire potentially originated from a vehicle inside the garage of the home and crews were
NEAR GOVERNMENT CUT, Fla. (WSVN) — Officials with the United States Coast Guard said they medically evacuated a woman who was experiencing pregnancy complications aboard a cruise ship. USCG Station Miami Beach crew responded to the ship about four miles northeast of Government Cut on Thursday. Photo
A Miami woman who served as the primary caregiver for an elderly woman faces charges after she allegedly stole $24,000 from the victim's bank account, using the money to gamble at South Florida casinos, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit.Charlotte Regina Butler, 65, was arre
Paramedics rushed a person to the hospital after they suffered a medical emergency in North Bay Village. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the area off Kennedy Causeway just after noon on Thursday. Due to the location, crews launched a stokes basket evolution, which uses a ladder truck and s
The bronze medal match is tomorrow night at Miami Stadium
The storms and showers could be coming into the metro areas.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal. Now th
TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualties in any country. The U.S. Geological Survey (US
A woman was arrested Thursday after police say she tried to run over a man and woman with her car at a Florida City intersection last May. Tangela Wright, 51, is facing two counts of attempted murder after police say she purposefully hit a man and woman with her car. CBS News Miami According to arre
Massachusetts (WBZ) — A small plane crashed into a pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts Thursday morning, leaving the pilot critically hurt. It happened just after 7:30 a.m. in Curlew Pond, which is off Curlew Pond Road in Myles Standish State Park. “We heard the plane stall. We thought we’d hear the eng
Three men were arrested Thursday after responding to an undercover ad seeking to arrange paid sex with people they believed were underage girls, authorities said. The sting was part of a multi-agency operation launched ahead of FIFA matches expected to draw more visitors to Miami-Dade County. Invest
A South Florida woman is recovering after a diagnosis of cyclosporiasis, a diarrhea-causing parasitic infection that left her bedridden for days.Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes an intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis.Nina Diaz said the symptoms began suddenly, leaving her seve
A Miami woman who served as the primary caregiver for an elderly woman with a debilitating disease is accused of using the victim’s money to fund frequent casino trips while also living in the victim’s home without paying rent or household expenses, according to investigators. Charlotte Regina Butle
The heat continues but rain chances will increase and change wind directions for the fire
FIFA fever has reached an all-time high this weekend, but before Sunday’s final, France and England will battle it out for third place at Miami Stadium. The gold is out of reach for both European teams, but the bronze is still up for grabs, so on Saturday, the two countries will battle it out to see
(CNN) — Thick, choking plumes of smoke from Canadas wildfires are pouring into major cities across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, bringing dangerous air quality to more than 100 million people. The polluted air will last through at least Saturday in some areas as new waves of smoke waft so
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned consumers not to eat s
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies successfully wrangled a herd of approximately eight escaped cows back into a secure grassy area in Sweetwater on Thursday afternoon.Only small pieces of evidence remained on the ground following the animals' brief day out in the area off Northwest 117th Place.Acc
Residents in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood are demanding answers after a large banyan tree along a heavily traveled walkway was extensively cut back this week, prompting a city investigation and renewed debate about Miami's tree protection policies.The tree, located on private property, has lon
(CNN) — What a semifinal we saw Wednesday. Utter heartbreak for England, but total elation for Argentina as it pulled off yet another late comeback to secure its place in the World Cup final. In truth, England will be left regretting its tactics in the second half, which gave the defending champion
Heat remains the big story across South Florida with afternoon temperatures in the mid 90’s and heat index values reaching 105 to 108. Be sure to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor activities during peak heating hours. A few scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, mainly across t
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking the potential for scattered to widespread showers and storms as the workweek ends and the weekend kicks off.After a week that has been mostly dry, hot, and hazy, there is a return of significant rain chances across South Florida for Friday afternoon. The forecast ca
Ahead of the possible rain, the NEXT Weather Team is tracking triple-digit heat with another Heat Advisory across metro Broward and Miami-Dade between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17.
The tree, located on private property, has long provided shade for pedestrians and visitors in the neighborhood. Neighbors said they were shocked when they saw workers dramatically trimming the tree.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease
(CNN) — A new species of monkey with distinctive orange lips and a deep roaring call has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Colobus congoensis, known to local people as Likweli, is just the fifth new monkey species scientists have identified in Africa in the last 75 years, ac
If you’re going to watch Matt Damon fight a mythical creature and voyage on an epic journey in “The Odyssey,” there’s only one way to see it, large and in charge: IMAX! Deco’s Alex Miranda, who wants the body of a Greek God but loves movie popcorn way too much, is sipping something cool. Alex Mirand
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he’s long used to make unproven claims and deny his loss in the 2020 election. Trump’s speech presented allegations of interfere
A 25-year-old Parkland man is out of jail on bond after Broward Sheriff's Office investigators arrested him in a child pornography investigation that authorities say began with a tip from the artificial intelligence platform Grok.According to the Broward Sheriff's Office arrest report, Ray Lequeriqu
With alligator nesting season underway, wildlife experts urge Floridians to watch for gators laying eggs near homes. Meanwhile, Broward County faces growing wildfire concerns, with over 800 acres burned after recent lightning strikes. Get the latest weather forecast, rain chances, and what to expect
Pizza lovers have a new reason to make dinner plans. Marco’s Pizza is bringing an authentic New York-style pizza, they say, to South Florida. Food connoisseur Steve Shapiro checked out the new pie and learned a few tricks behind the counter. Let’s watch. New York-style pizza is known for its thin, f
A new United Way report reveals that more than 50% of Miami-Dade families are living on the financial edge, unable to qualify for government aid despite working one or more jobs. Rising housing costs and medical emergencies, like the stroke that sidelined single mom Naomi Augustine, are pushing fami
Police say hidden cameras and earpieces were used in a cheating plot at a Miami-Dade driver’s exam site. Three suspects face charges after allegedly feeding answers during the test, raising concerns about public safety.
A fatal rollover crash and massive fire closed all lanes of the Florida Turnpike for hours in Southwest Miami-Dade. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after a septic truck lost control and erupted in flames.
8 cows were spotted roaming near a Sweetwater strip mall, catching the attention of Miami-Dade deputies and locals. See how authorities wrangled the herd and fixed the fence to prevent another bovine breakout.
Crews continue to work to repair a ruptured water main in Opa-Locka. A box truck got stuck in the hole on Wednesday when they ground opened up in the middle of the street off Northwest 135th Street and 42nd Avenue. The driver wasn’t hurt.
Nearly two weeks after a tragic triple shooting claimed the lives of two young cousins, families and friends in Pompano Beach march for healing and call for an end to gun violence. Community leaders, loved ones, and police join together for a vigil and symposium, honoring the victims and urging anyo
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