I’ll admit it. Most weeks I’m writing about what’s wrong with Miami-Dade County. Government waste. Traffic. Housing costs. Bureaucracy. Lack of transparency. Those are real problems, and taxpayers deserve someone willing to ask the tough questions. But this week is different. This week, let’s talk a
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A South Florida mother is calling for the public's help after she said a stranger brutally attacked her and her 12-year-old disabled son while they were walking to school Tuesday morning.The attack occurred in a parking lot near Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 5th Avenue. The mother, who identified
Stocks tumbled on Wednesday after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is "over" and that it is "a waste of time dealing with them." Oil prices jumped 6% on concerns that a re-escalation of hostilities would jeopardize the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.Mr. Trump's remarks come aft
A man is facing voyeurism and battery charges after investigators say he secretly recorded two women in restrooms at Miami Dade College’s North Campus before shoving one of them to the ground when she confronted him. Rishard Trivell Parsons, 31, was arrested Tuesday night by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s
A man is facing voyeurism and battery charges after investigators say he secretly recorded two women in restrooms at Miami Dade College’s North Campus before shoving one of them to the ground when she confronted him. Rishard Trivell Parsons, 31, was arrested Tuesday night by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s
A second victim has died from injuries suffered in a triple shooting in Miramar that also claimed the life of a South Florida influencer, police said. According to Miramar Police, Arthur Lee Johnson passed away in the aftermath of the incident that took place in the area of Southwest 27th Court and
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series."Hacks" earned 24 nominations in this year's race, topping the reco
A Floria man has been arrested after authorities say he left a severely malnourished puppy locked inside a garage without food, water or light, leading to the animal's death days later.The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that deputies responded July 1 to an apartment in Palm Coast, a ci
Newly released calls for help capture the tense moments immediately following a confrontation outside of a South Florida Walmart that left a man dead and a woman in custody. The Broward Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released the panicked 911 calls from witnesses who saw the deadly June 30 confrontat
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a hot and hazy hump day across South Florida as another heat advisory will be in effect today.This graphic shows the heat advisory in effect in South Florida on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. CBS News Miami It's a hazy and steamy start with "feels-like" temperatures alrea
A police captain in South Florida was arrested on a video voyeurism charge after he was accused of filming a woman while she was in the shower.Arrest documents show that the victim noticed a small black object beneath the bathroom door. Initially she thought it may have been a bug, but on the other
A young South Florida father was shot and killed while sitting in his car early Wednesday morning, and now police are asking the public for help in locating who pulled the trigger.Surveillance video shows 32-year-old Mike Menard taking out the trash from his parent's house on Northwest 13th Court in
A South Florida athlete and a large retailed teamed up for a very shopping spree in Kendall. Dick’s Sporting Goods partnered with Miami Hurricanes alum and Los Angeles Rams safety Kam Kinchens ro host Wednesday morning’s event for 10 local children from the YMCA. Kinchens said it was special to give
It’s going to stay hot and humid in South Florida though the weekend before it’s expected to intensify heading into next week.
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is searching for whoever shot and killed a young father while he was sitting in his car early Wednesday morning. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has new details.
A police captain with the North Miami Beach Police Department has been arrested after he was accused of recording a woman in the bathroom. CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones has the breaking details.
Fewer storms than usual may develop during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, researchers say, as climate patterns seem poised to favor below-average activity compared with a typical year.That prediction anchors the latest annual hurricane forecast from Colorado State University's Tropical Cyclones
Police in Miramar say a second victim has died in a fatal triple shooting that left a South Florida influencer known as "DreamDoll Brii" dead, and he's been identified as her cousin.The second victim was identified by Miramar police as 21-year-old Arthur Lee Johnson III, also known as "A.J."A third
NEW YORK (WCBS) — A musical about the life of legendary country artist Dolly Parton is set to come to Broadway in New York City. “Dolly: A True Original Musical” will take viewers on a journey of the singer’s life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street. It features music by Parton, including s
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14. NBCUniversal announced Hargitay as host on Tuesday, the day before nominations are announced. The show will also stream on Peacock and will be held, fittingly, at the Peacock Theater, the lo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — FIFA said Tuesday it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed with a fan in the stands during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday. IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentin
Jakob Marsee hit a game-ending single off the wall in right field in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Tuesday night.With runners at the corners and one out, Marsee hit a high drive against Michael Rucker (0-2) to easily score automatic runner Xavier Edwards.Mia
A high-ranking North Miami Beach Police officer was arrested after he recorded his adult stepdaughter on video while she was taking a shower, investigators said.North Miami Beach Police Capt. Jose Maya stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy S. Glazer, Wednesday morning. The 40-year-old wa
A high-ranking North Miami Beach Police officer has landed on the wrong side of the law after following his arrest.North Miami Beach Police Capt. Jose Maya was arrested on a warrant Tuesday night and is facing felony video voyeurism charges.In a statement issued Wednesday morning, North Miami Beach
Happy Monday, July 8, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone has been able to keep cool after South Florida continues to endure the summer heat. Yesterday a heat advisory was issued for feels-like temperatures up to 110°. It sure felt hot out there! This morning was no different as another Heat Adv
Heat advisories are in effect once again in South Florida as Saharan dust continues to build into the region, bringing with it hazy and hot conditions. As the day continues, the "feels-like" temperatures are expected to reach as high as 108 degrees.
Every Wednesday CBS News Miami gives you solutions on Making Ends Meet, and with school out for the summer you may be thinking about going to a theme park. We all know that they can be expensive, but there are some extra discounts for Florida residents.
An intense standoff took place in Hollywood early Wednesday morning after officials said a man intentionally set a portion of a home on fire and then refused to leave.According to information from Hollywood Fire Rescue, units responded to the 5200 block of Wiley Street just after 4 a.m. to investiga
Police in Hollywood took a man into custody after they said he intentionally set his home on fire and the refused to leave, leading to "an extended standoff." CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has the breaking details.
An investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after police said a man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning. CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has the breaking details.
Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 62-year-old man who was reported missing from Miami. According to City of Miami Police’s Special Victims Unit, Paul Foglia was last seen Tuesday in an unspecified part of the Flagami area. Foglia stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs around 160 pou
A family is grieving the loss of a toddler who was hit and killed by an SUV in his own driveway Monday afternoon. The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed the child's mother was behind the wheel.BSO identified the victim as 1 1/2-year-old Wilson Mathias Jr."The truth is, I have no words," said Mari Ca
A South Florida mother taps into a state program to help pay for her child to go to a private school. She says while she followed the rules to get the money, things backfired and left her searching for answers for months. 7’s Heather Walker investigates. Education is important to Jackie Ramirez. She
MIAMI (AP) — Jakob Marsee hit a game-ending single off the wall in right field in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Tuesday night. With runners at the corners and one out, Marsee hit a high drive against Michael Rucker (0-2) to easily score automatic runner Xavi
A young Doberman found wandering the streets of North Miami Beach is getting a second chance after being rescued. The 1-year-old pooch, now nicknamed Legend, was found near Northwest 167th Street and Eighth Avenue, according to those at the Doberman Rescue League, which is currently caring for the d
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
A Fourth of July trip to South Florida ended in tragedy after a 21-year-old North Carolina man was shot and killed inside a Hollywood Airbnb, according to police.Investigators say Jaydon Williams, 21, was shot multiple times early Saturday morning at a vacation rental in the 1900 block of Funston St
The Miami Marlins worked together with Global Empowerment Mission volunteers to pack supplies for Venezuelan earthquake victims. Both players and staff worked together at the GEM headquarters in Doral to prepare supplies as the South American country continues to recover from the devastating earthqu
Full disclosure: this story may cause severe cravings. “Taste the Gables” is back — and serving up a feast. From fine dining to a neighborhood gem — this year’s lineup has something for everyone. Forks up! For 100 years, Coral Gables has been satisfying SoFlo’s taste buds. Belkys Perez: “I believe t
A Hollywood family is pushing for a traffic light at the intersection where a 24-year-old man was killed nearly three weeks ago, arguing that existing stop signs are insufficient to ensure driver safety.Colt William Firth died in a crash at N. 21st Avenue and Garfield Street. His family believes a v
Halloween may still be months away but one spooky trend is brewin’. So grab your broomsticks and your sunscreen. Summerween is proving spooky season isn’t just celebrated in October, it’s a state-of-mind. The calendar says summer, but the vibes say Halloween. This is how SoFlo is celebrating Summerw
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