Miami Shores Police Chief Dave Golt is speaking with CBS News Miami after one of his officers shot an armed man with whom he had a confrontation on Sunday.Golt said, "There was a confrontation at which time the officer did discharge his weapon." Video on social media shows the man surrounded by para
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A family is in mourning after the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office says an 18-year-old man stabbed his stepfather to death over Father's Day weekend."This is a quiet neighborhood. I'm surprised this even happened," said a neighbor who did not want to be identified.Investigators say the stabbing happened
A bench trial began Monday for a South Florida woman accused of drowning her 15-month-old daughter, with her defense team arguing she was temporarily insane due to a psychotic episode linked to COVID-19.Jurors were not present because the case is being decided by a judge.During opening statements, a
Fresh off the adrenaline from eliminating Haiti’s chances of reaching the knockout stage, Brazilian fans are riding high on finishing group play strong against Scotland at Miami Stadium, Wednesday. While Scotland’s Tartan Army braved the intense South Florida heat to serenade Miami on their march to
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Jurors view police body cam video as Precious Bland stands trial for allegedly drowning her 15-month-old daughter and stabbing two others. The defense claims she suffered a psychotic episode, while prosecutors argue she knew her actions.
Miami Shores Police Chief Dave Golt is speaking with CBS News Miami after one of his officers shot an armed man with whom he had a confrontation on Sunday.Golt said, "There was a confrontation at which time the officer did discharge his weapon." Video on social media shows the man surrounded by para
An 18-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing his stepfather while he slept in their northeast Miami-Dade home. The family is mourning as police investigate the motive behind the deadly Father’s Day weekend attack.
The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office stopped multiple individuals who attempted to commit fraud during the driver license knowledge examination at one of our locations. The individuals entered the office equipped with concealed electronic devices, microphones and recording equipment intended
Average gas prices in South Florida have fallen to $3.62 a gallon, down almost $1 in a month. Experts say ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks and increased oil supply are key, but future prices depend on global stability.
A football frenzy sweeps South Florida as thousands of Scotland supporters descend on Miami for the big match. The Tartan Army brings energy—and kilts—to loanDepot Park, joining Marlins fans for a night of baseball and celebration.
Severe thunderstorms spark warnings and strong winds in the Everglades while smoke drifts toward Miami-Dade, triggering an air quality alert. Expect isolated storms and dangerous heat to continue as rain chances drop later this week.
Former Miami-Dade superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as head of Los Angeles schools amid a federal investigation that included searches of his home and district offices.
Palmer Trinity School senior Brynne Sullivan has been selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sisterhood, dedicated to supporting women’s education. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter A of Miami, which has served the community since 1
Authorities have identified Esther Lee Santos, 58, and Roger Gonzalez, 61, as the two people found dead outside a home in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday.
As another class of high school graduates prepares to leave home and begin college, conversations often center on admissions, scholarships, majors and campus life. Yet one of the most important factors shaping a student’s future receives far less attention: financial literacy. For many young adults,
42-year-old Yusel Perez-Leyva faces charges after a woman says she was drugged and assaulted following a night out. Detectives found video evidence linking Perez to the crime. He appeared in bond court after his arrest.
Whether you’re opening a business, administering an estate, handling a foreclosure, or meeting a government filing requirement, publishing a legal notice is often a critical step. For decades, attorneys, business owners, title companies, and public agencies throughout South Florida have trusted Comm
Firefighters are making progress on multiple wildfires in West Miami-Dade. The blaze near Everglades Correctional has burned 330 acres and is 15% contained, while other fires in the area are nearly under control. Road closures remain in effect for safety.
Vendors at the controversial Alligator Alcatraz facility have been told to begin shutting down operations. State officials cite hurricane safety and federal response as reasons for the closure. CBS News Miami’s Ivan Taylor reports on what this means for vendors and detainees.
Prosecutors and defense make final cases in the trial of George Pino, charged in the boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. Families fill the Miami courtroom, awaiting the jury’s verdict. Jury deliberations begin with a verdict expected to be reached later tonight.
For Michelin-starred restaurateur Alvaro Perez Miranda, signing a restaurant lease is more than a contract. “When you sign a lease, it’s like a marriage, it’s a partnership,” he said. “The most important thing for me is that my landlord understands the value of what we’re bringing. If the landlord d
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Columbus High School turned out the top pick in this year’s NFL draft and now the Explorers might produce the NBA’s top pick Tuesday night. Miami’s Columbus High School, with just over 1,700 students, has been the center of attention in the NFL and the NBA. In Tuesday’s NBA draft, former Columbus an
Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.LAUSD staff said they had received a letter of resignation."The Board remains steadfast in its
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has officially endorsed a candidate in the race to succeed her in Congress.The longtime Democratic lawmaker announced Monday that she is backing Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert in the race for Florida's 24th Congressional District seat. Wilson praised Gilbert
Shania Twain is getting ready to share a personal chapter of her life with fans. The singer says a new album this summer will take listeners back to where it all began. Country music expert Alex Miranda has the deets on why fans might want to dust off their cowboy hats and clear some space on their
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A crowd of more than 70,000 people witnessed history in Arlington, Texas, on Monday afternoon as soccer icon Lionel Messi scored the 17th and 18th goals in his FIFA World Cup career, setting the all-time record for the tournament and leading Argentina to a 2-0 victory against Austria.Messi passed Ge
The Be Strong Intl. Show: Host Michelle Shirley with Guest Al Maulini, Founder of Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables For more shows, visit: www.cnewstv.com ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a
The Argentine phenom has broken yet another record.
South Florida’s best restaurants make a habit of using locally-sourced items in their recipes. It’s good for local businesses and guarantees dishes are super fresh and tasty. Since it’s the peak of mango season, one Miami eatery is all-in on the king of fruits. There’s a mountain of mangoes ready &
A Miami teenager is facing a first-degree murder charge after investigators said he fatally stabbed his stepfather inside the family’s home early Saturday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Juan Andres Gonzalez, 18, as taken into custody after deputies responding to a domestic vi
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 $45 million Bal Harbour mansion and a $32 million estate in Bay Point led signed contracts in Miami-Dade last week. The deals are two of 25 luxury home contracts signed between June 15 and June 21, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team, which tracks listings in Miam
NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94. Earlier this year
(AP) — Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled several wildfires in the West on Sunday, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City. The Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square mil
As Argentina takes the field to square off against Austria, fans gathered to watch the match at a Miami Beach staple. North Beach, specifically 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, is Argentina territory, and Manolo is a hotspot and fan favorite for Argentinian soccer fans. The restaurant has been packed
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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
Fans of the Scotland national team, called the "Tartan Army," have arrived in Miami and are ready to party. Here's where.
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