A Miami-Dade woman was arrested Thursday after police say she left a dog in a hot vehicle in Key Largo without food or water. Iyahna Michelle Leon-Yancy, 20, is facing an animal cruelty charge after the Monroe County Sheriff's Office received a complaint at approximately 6:11 p.m. Police say they fo
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under extreme heat.
The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring several rounds of rain for the Independence Day weekend in South Florida.
President Trump is poised to pardon a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations, and is still discussing other potential acts of clemency, including for Sean "Diddy" Combs or several other well-known figures, according to sources familiar with his plans.The president wa
(AP) — Today will be a fairytale. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is slated to take place Friday at Madison Square Garden, where the couple’s closest friends and family — and several hundred more — will attend what is expected to be an elaborate event inside the iconic New York venue. Many o
Millions of travelers are hitting the road for the Independence Day weekend, facing higher fuel costs and an uncomfortably hot forecast across South Florida.According to AAA, 85% of those traveling for the holiday are opting to drive. For many, like Rich Krukoski, who is heading to a condo in Marath
DONATE HERE.CBS Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to launch an emergency relief campaign for families impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.The initiative, called Hope 4 Venezuela, is collecting both monetary donations and essential s
Top travel destinations currently include areas near cruise terminals such as Seattle, Orlando, and Miami.
Lionel Messi hopes to lead Argentina to a second straight victory in what may be his last World Cup. He goes by many nicknames in the futbol world, whether it be “La Pulga,” meaning the flea for his small physical stature and explosive play, or even “The Messiah,” known by many to be a promised savi
A Miami-Dade woman was arrested Thursday after police say she left a dog in a hot vehicle in Key Largo without food or water. Iyahna Michelle Leon-Yancy, 20, is facing an animal cruelty charge after the Monroe County Sheriff's Office received a complaint at approximately 6:11 p.m. Police say they fo
A U.S. Army staff sergeant from South Florida is opening up and sharing story of how he became the first hip-hop artist to be hired by the Department of Defense as a member of the U.S. Army Field Band. Speaking with 7News earlier this week, Staff Sgt. Lamar Riddick said his love for instruments and
The bar is in Miami Beach and is around 100 years old.
(CNN) — A mission to rescue one of NASA’s storied space observatories from falling to Earth has launched on a daring, first-of-its-kind endeavor. If successful, it will mark the first time a commercial robotic mission has captured an uncrewed NASA spacecraft that wasn’t designed to be serviced in sp
This July Fourth could be the hottest on record for millions of Americans as a massive heat wave traps more than half of the United States under a heat dome through the holiday weekend. The heat wave sweeping the eastern U.S. was expected to peak Friday and Saturday, forecasters said, as dangerously
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to heat up Friday night in South Florida, with Argentina taking on Cape Verde at Miami Stadium for one of the last Round of 32 matches. It will be a very important match with the winning team advancing to the next round and the loser going home empty handed. HOUSTON
The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring several rounds of rain for the Independence Day weekend in South Florida.The holiday weekend forecast projected for July 3 to 5 2026 CBS News Miami Friday Weather ConditionsHourly forecast of rain chances and heat index for Friday, July 3, 2026 CBS News Miami Frid
The current forecast indicates rain will end by 7 p.m. or 8 p.m., in time for holiday firework displays.
Rescue crews rushed a man to the hospital after, police said, he came under fire in a residential area in Miami’s Wynwood section just before the start of the Fourth of July weekend. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting near Northwest 21st Street and Thir
AAA estimates traveling will not slow down during the holiday weekend.
South Florida is heading into the Independence Day weekend with a familiar Summertime forecast: hot, humid conditions and daily afternoon storms. Today, scattered to numerous showers and storms will develop during the afternoon, first across the interior before spreading toward the metro areas later
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Argentina has the World Cup titles, arguably the best player of all-time in Lionel Messi, the rich history and a roster filled with stars. Cape Verde has none of that. Soccer’s version of David vs. Goliath happens Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium, where defending World Cu
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is condemning conditions inside the Miramar Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office, describing them as "horrific" following an unannounced visit to the facility.The Florida Democrat toured the center on Thursday after activists and relatives of detainees
With one of the busiest boating weekends of the year about to begin, South Florida boaters and families impacted by recent tragedies are urging everyone heading onto the water to put safety first. The Siegel brothers are preparing for a holiday trip to Bimini, but they say having fun starts with bei
The flight landed in MIA with residents shaken up after the quakes.
As thousands of boaters prepare to head out for the Independence Day weekend, South Florida families affected by deadly boating accidents are reminding others that simple safety precautions can save lives.
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
The world's most popular sport is making its mark in Miami this summer — and not just inside the stadium.As international soccer fans flock to South Florida for the FIFA Club World Cup, the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood has unveiled "The Art of Futbol," an interactive exhibition celebrating th
As America celebrates 250 years, many are looking back on our nation’s history. But Heather Walker shines the 7Spotlight on a group of young people who are looking forward, working to shape the country’s future. At a civics summit at Miami Dade College, a young voice commands the attention of the ro
First responders raced to save a life in Hialeah when a car went into a murky canal. People were seen in the water after a black Tesla crashed down on Thursday evening. Divers rushed in to save them. “It was horrible,” said a witness. The incident happened at the intersection of West Fourth Avenue a
First responders raced to save a life in Hialeah when a car went into a murky canal. People were seen in the water after a black Tesla crashed down on Thursday evening. Divers rushed in to save them. “It was horrible,” said a witness. The incident happened at the intersection of West Fourth Avenue a
Less than 24 hours before Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national soccer team take the pitch against Cape Verde for the World Cup in Miami Stadium, the Argentinian faithful continued their South Florida takeover in anticipation of the big match. Argentinian fans couldn’t wait to show support for t
With less than a day until Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national soccer team take the pitch against Cape Verde for the World Cup in Miami Stadium, the Argentinian faithful have taken over parts of South Florida in anticipation of the big match. Argentinian fans couldn’t wait to show support for
DENVER (AP) — Jake McCarthy drove in four runs, Mickey Moniak had two RBIs and finished a triple shy of a cycle, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 14-4 on Thursday to earn a split in the four-game series. McCarthy and Moniak both homered, with Moniak going deep for the third consecutiv
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden.The donations were spread out across 20 local and national charities, according to Swift's publicist, with many located in areas where the couple has deep ties. Nine of the s
As America enters a major milestone with its 250th birthday, the Smithsonian is looking to remember and dive deep into American stories. When it comes to keeping America’s history alive, the Smithsonian Institution is the ruler of preservation. “The Smithsonian is part of the glue that holds a natio
4th of July will see many boats out on the water across South Florida.
Police are searching for the man in the video
A flight touched down at MIA late Thursday afternoon with passengers from Venezuela
A man and a woman were arrested in connection to a May 31 double shooting at an IHOP restaurant in Cutler Bay, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Deputies have announced that Kelton Abston, 27, and Mari Zelaya, 42, were taken into custody on Wednesday. According to arrest reports, Zelaya
A Venezuelan telenovela actor was arrested Wednesday on indecent exposure charges after Doral police said he was found committing a lewd act near children at a country club in the city. Venezuelan actor Franklin Virgüez is facing an indecent exposure charge after an incident at a Doral country
Soccer and grafitti seems like an unlikely combination, but they have more alike.
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