Miami’s July 4 drone show got America’s birthday wrong

To be fair, "semiquincentennial" is a lot to ask of a drone.
By Alex DeLuca at Miami New Times · · 1 min read

To be fair, "semiquincentennial" is a lot to ask of a drone.
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit late Wednesday, hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intent to use a new law to label the organization and various other groups as a "domestic terrorist organizations."The suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern

(CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin Balogun — a remarkable intervention that sparked a torrent of controversy at the World Cup. FIFA on Sunday annou
U.S. Men's National Team star Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium Monday, after FIFA's disciplinary committee lifted a red card suspension he received on Wednesday.Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on

South Florida is producing more NFL talent than any other part of the country, and former Chaminade Madonna star Jeremiah Smith will most likely be the next big one from our area. For most college football players, the offseason is a time to recharge, but for the South Florida pro and Ohio State All
Police in Miramar say a woman riding in a Lamborghini when she and two others were shot early Sunday morning has died, and friends are identifying her as a popular South Florida influencer.Brianna Johnson, 21, was killed in a triple shooting in Miramar on July 5, 2026. Two men were also injured in t
FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for leading U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday.The Union of European Football Associations, Europe's soccer governing body, said FIFA "crossed a red line," and expr
Temperatures are once again expected to rise across South Florida as the week continues, but the rish of showers and thunderstorms will begin to decrease.
It’s been nearly two weeks since the deadly back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela, and the South Florida first responders who raced to the disaster zone have returned to Miami. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has more on the emotional homecoming.
An investigation continues in Miramar after a triple shooting over the weekend left a South Florida influencer dead and two others injured. CBS News Miami's Bri Buckley has the report.
An investigation is underway in Hollywood after a fire broke out at a home early Friday morning injuring several people, including children and police officers. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor has the report.

London (CNN) — Prince Harry will not be able to stay at Buckingham Palace when he visits London this week, despite his team appearing to confirm earlier Monday that he had accepted an invitation to stay there. The Duke of Sussex had not provided a formal response to King Charles’ offer of royal acco

A 26-year-old Miami man is facing burglary charges after Coral Gables police said he entered two neighboring apartments early Sunday, including one occupied residence where a sleeping resident awoke to find him standing inside the bedroom. According to investigators, surveillance video showed Noah A
Investigators in Hollywood say several people, including police officers and children, were injured when a fire broke out inside a home early Monday morning.According to Hollywood Fire Rescue, crews responded to reports of the blaze in the 2800 block of Pierce Street just after 6 a.m.Crews responded
An investigation is underway in Hallandale Beach after police said a 2-year-old died after being left inside a hot car while in the care of a babysitter over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.According to the Hallandale Beach Police Department, officers responded to a local hospital around 1:35 p.m

Police seek the public’s help in their search for an elderly woman who was reported missing from Miami. According to City of Miami Police’s Special Victims Unit, 83-year-old Ghyslaine Rodriguez was last seen on Saturday in an unspecified part of Coconut Grove. Rodriguez stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall,
Police in Miramar are searching for whoever shot three people in a Lamborghini early Sunday morning, and officials believe the victims may have been followed and targeted.Neighbors woke up as Miramar police swarmed the neighborhood."I went outside and I saw a lot of reporters, cop cars, my street bl

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Minions have taken down “Toy Story 5″ at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much. “Minions & Monsters,” the seventh film in the “Despicable Me” franchise, earned $36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America. “Toy
Deadly storms and a heat wave marred America's 250th birthday for swathes of the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands of utility customers without power. Millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures — thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, rupt

SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals in the tournament, received a
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking the potential for scattered showers and storms along with steamy conditions as we kick off the new workweek.Scattered morning showers and isolated storms will be possible during the early morning hours and into the afternoon. This graphic shows the flash flood threa
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms in parts of South Florida into the afternoon hours, and steamy conditions will continue across the region as we kick off the new workweek.
Members of South Florida first responders who went to Venezuela to help with the search and rescue efforts after the deadly and devastating earthquakes made an emotional return to Miami early Monday morning. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has more on the mission.
First responders from South Florida who raced to Venezuela in the aftermath of the devastating and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela at the end of June have returned home after a weeklong deployment.Members of Florida's Task Force 1 and Task Force 2 (FL-TF1 and FL-TF2) spent the week helping with the
First responders from South Florida who raced to Venezuela after the deadly earthquakes in June have returned to the U.S. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more on the emotional return home.

Happy Monday, South Florida! The big story is another round of showers and storms are expected across the area this afternoon. A few could be strong — with heavy rain, gusty winds, and dangerous lightning being be main threats. The rain chances don’t stick around though. A huge plume of Saharan dust
Travelers flying from Atlanta to Chicago faced a frustrating start to the holiday weekend Friday, with many reporting hours-long delays and, in some cases, cancellations after repeated schedule changes and a reported ground stop.The travel disruptions came the same weekend a Delta Air Lines flight a
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
As Venezuela marks Independence Day, families are still recovering from a deadly earthquake that killed over 3,300 people. Global Empowerment Mission has delivered $2.5 million in aid and plans to send much more. Miami’s Venezuelan community and local organizations are rallying support, with relief
A Key Largo man has been arrested after authorities say a child was hospitalized after consuming the contents of a THC vape pen left accessible inside a home. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said 35-year-old Luis Enrique Pesante was arrested Sunday and charged with child neglect. Investigators sa

A group of heroes returned to South Florida following their weeklong deployment to Venezuela. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force Teams 1 and 2 arrived on Sunday at Miami International Airport after helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the aftermath of catastrophic twin earthquakes. This comes as

A group of heroes returned to South Florida following their weeklong deployment to Venezuela. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force Teams 1 and 2 arrived on Sunday at Miami International Airport after helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the aftermath of catastrophic twin earthquakes. This comes as
South Florida faces a weekend of hot, humid conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s, along with lingering afternoon storms. Over 75% of Miami Beach is also covered by dense sargassum seaweed, adding to the beach hazards. Breezy conditions will persist, storms are likely in the afte

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Eury Pérez pitched seven perfect innings before getting lifted by Miami manager Clayton McCullough, and the Marlins nearly squandered an eight-run lead Sunday in a 9-8 victory over the Athletics. Heriberto Hernández homered twice for the surprising Marlins (49-42), who
Authorities are investigating two illegal street takeovers in Northwest Miami-Dade. One incident left a deputy with minor burns after a firework was launched at them during an arrest attempt on NW 77th Court, while suspects fled the scene. In a separate takeover at North Fifth Street and 76th Avenue
Eury Pérez was pulled after pitching seven perfect innings Sunday, and the Miami Marlins nearly blew an eight-run lead before holding on for a 9-8 victory over the Athletics.Marlins reliever Lake Bachar replaced Pérez to start the eighth and issued a leadoff walk to Lawrence Butler as
This is an updated version of a story first published on April 13, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. There's been something unusual going on in a whole lot of Major League Baseball stadiums lately, and it isn't baseball, well, at least not exactly. It's "Banana Ball," and if you've never

Following big celebrations, residents are offering their help to combat pollution the day after Independence Day. The Surfrider Foundation launched local efforts in Miami Beach to help clean up beaches on Sunday morning. Historically recognized as the dirtiest day for U.S. beaches in the year, hundr

A pair of overnight street takeovers in Northwest Miami-Dade resulted in multiple people being hurt. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to a takeover at the intersection of Northwest 25th Street and 76th Avenue. Three people were taken to a hospital. The suspect remains at large and is driving a

An animal attack sent a dog to the vet, and the owners are demanding action to be done to prevent a tragedy. The terrifying dog attack in Hialeah was caught on camera, where neighbors claimed it is not the first time it has happened. Surveillance video shows a pit bull suddenly charging toward a wom

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sandy Alcantara allowed one run with a season-high eight strikeouts in eight innings to win his seventh consecutive start, leading the Miami Marlins past the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night. Otto Lopez homered and had three hits and three RBIs for Miami to celebrate hi
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