North Miami tree crashes onto Range Rover after its struck by lightning
One person was injured when lightning struck a tree in North Miami, causing it to fall on top of a moving Range Rover on Friday morning.
One person was injured when lightning struck a tree in North Miami, causing it to fall on top of a moving Range Rover on Friday morning.
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A Miami-Dade woman is facing an animal cruelty charge after she was accused of locking a dog in. hot car in the Florida Keys as temperatures soared.
2025 was a record-setting year for drowning in Florida, and the state appears to be on pace of eclipsing that number this year. That makes swimming safety during the holiday weekend more critical. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri has more on the voucher program that expanded to keep more kids safe in
Anticipation continues to build as Argentina prepares to face off against Cape Verde in Friday night’s FIFA World Cup match at Miami Stadium. A South Florida superstar is lending his voice to the festivities. Soccer fans will be listening to a new song ahead of the match, which will be part of the o
Despite the Fourth of July holiday, hundreds of volunteers continued to gather donations for victims of the Venezuelan earthquakes at Global Empowerment Mission on Friday."I have not seen generosity like this ever in my life," said Francine De La Rosa, executive board member of GEM in Doral.Cars hav
A scary moment turned into a false alarm after shooting threats forced everyone to evacuate a Walmart in Miami Gardens. It happened at the store located along Northwest 167th Street and 37th Avenue near Hard Rock Stadium, Monday morning. Following an investigation, authorities determined there was n
Despite many people having the day off for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, that didn't stop hundreds of volunteers from helping to gather fonations for the victims of the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela. CBS News Miami'a Manuel Bojorquez has the update.
Just hours before Argentina was set to take on Cape Verde at Miami Stadium for the FIFA World Cup match, the FIFA Fan Fest at Miami’s Bayfront Park was evacuated due to weather, but that didn’t dampen anyone’s excitement. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero spoke with excited fans ahead of Friday’s matc
A man is recovering in the hospital after harsh weather caused a tree to fall onto his car in North Miami. Surveillance video obtained exclusively by 7News shows the moment an intense lightning strike snapped a pine tree, causing it to topple over and crash down onto a Range Rover that was driving b
President Trump on Friday announced pardons for six people whom he said had been wrongfully prosecuted for "fixing their car" in what he called an act of "weaponization and stupidity" by federal prosecutors."I AM SETTING THEM ALL FREE, RIGHT NOW!," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.The White Hou
The world is once again descending on South Florida as Argentina takes on Cape Verde at Miami Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CBS News Miami Sports Anchor Mike Cugno has what you need to know ahead of the match.
One person was injured when lightning struck a tree in North Miami, causing it to fall on top of a moving Range Rover on Friday morning.
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
Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter "T" next to the Stars and Stripes and "1776" and "2026." Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman's logo. A diamond-winged eagle carries a ruby shield and clutches an olive branch of emeralds, below a radiant "250" and atop the ph
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
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
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding is fast approaching, and guests in formalwear are arriving in high heat and humming buzz in Midtown Manhattan. The long anticipated union of sports and song has brought hype to new heights at a venue usually reserved for b
(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
As much of the U.S. swelters through near-record temperatures over the July 4 weekend, households can expect another unpleasant surprise: higher electric bills. Cooling costs are projected to rise 10.5% this summer from a year ago, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.Ma
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 the 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
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
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.
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
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