OPINION: Alligator Alcatraz was a billion-dollar abuse of emergency powers
The detention camp exemplifies how emergency powers can be stretched beyond their intended purpose.
The detention camp exemplifies how emergency powers can be stretched beyond their intended purpose.
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A Miami-Dade woman was arrested Thursday after Florida Highway Patrol investigators said she threatened to shoot a driver unless he sent $50 following a crash in the Kendall area. Olivia Rios-Papillo, 19, was arrested after investigators said she threatened a driver following a June 4 crash near Sta
Police in Miami Beach said a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition early Friday morning after he was shot on Collins Avenue.According to information provided by Miami Beach police, officers rushed to the 6700 block of Collins Avenue just before 5 a.m. after getting a report that someone
A shooting on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach early Friday morning led to a massive police response during the investigation. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has more from Collins Avenue.
The detention camp exemplifies how emergency powers can be stretched beyond their intended purpose.
The Food and Drug Administration is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.It will be a retrospective study of hundreds of thous
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%. The Labor Department reported Friday t
CBS News Miami has an Eye on Your Money, and with housing costs such a big issue we’re looking into the state of the market. CBS News Miami’s Bri Buckley takes a look at current trends and what they could mean for those looking to buy or sell a home in South Florida.
A South Florida expert says the new round of sanctions the United States has imposed on top Cuban leaders and their family members is part of the Trump administration's tactic to pressure the island's government to negotiate. However, it comes as the Cuban people continue to face growing economic ha
The Burrow is a chic, jazzy venue that models itself on cultural salons of pre-war Europe.
A large police investigation was taking place on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach early Friday morning after police said a man was critically injured in a shooting.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jalen Brunson was the star of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, willing the New York Knicks to a series-opening win. Victor Wembanyama, even while struggling from the field, put up big numbers for the San Antonio Spurs in his finals debut as well. The stars were stars. The finals, though,
The Berry Farm is adding a new rhythm to Saturday nights this summer with the launch of Salsa Nights, a new Latin dance experience featuring salsa, bachata, reggaeton, merengue, and popular throwbacks. The addition joins the farm’s popular weekly line dancing program, creating a unique two-dance-flo
The city of Miramar is joining many other South Florida communities that are cracking down on recreational vehicles being used as living quarters.On Wednesday night, Miramar commissioners approved an amendment that was designed to address the illegal use of RVs as rental housing.Sponsored by Commiss
Jill Biden, Pride at the Park, Morgan Jay, and more events in Miami this weekend that you won't want to miss.
A man was rushed to the hospital after being shot in Miami Beach. Miami Beach Police responded to the area of the 6700 block of Collins Avenue early Friday morning. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering a gunshot wound. Paramedics transported him to Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Ce
A man was rushed to the hospital after being shot in Miami Beach. Miami Beach Police responded to the area of the 6700 block of Collins Avenue early Friday morning. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering a gunshot wound. Paramedics transported him to Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Ce
The first bit of information for those new to South Florida: Hard Rock Stadium is actually not in host city Miami.
Feldman Equities won rezoning approval to redevelop a portion of the Pinnacle Corporate Park in Fort Lauderdale with a 310-unit multifamily complex, in partnership with Greystar. The 13-acre property is at 500 Northwest 62nd Street in Fort Lauderdale’s Cypress Creek area. The zoning changed to the c
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error. The tickets were “allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process,” FIFA said in a statement Thursday. “FIFA regr
South Florida is finally getting a break from the recent rounds of heavy rain and flooding concerns. A much drier air mass has moved in, bringing plenty of sunshine and lower rain chances through Saturday. Temperatures will reach the mid-80’s along the East coast and near 90 degrees across Southwest
"This is a cinema that won’t be cowed by special interests and even by government pressure," says the director behind the film about the "Democracy Now!" journalist.
🏆 Commercial: The top home sale recorded in South Florida was in Miami, where a warehouse at 1800 Northwest 70th Avenue near Miami International Airport changed hands for $19.2 million. The seller was an LLC tied to Jacavi Properties and the buyer was Miami-Dade County. The roughly 68,000-square-fo
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Team is tracking the return of drier air for the upcoming weekend with only a few stray showers in the mix.Scattered showers and isolated storms will be possible on Friday, but mostly in the Keys.The hour-by-hour forecast in South Florida on Friday, June 5, 2026. CBS
It’s been a wet and stormy few days across South Florida, but all of that is about to change this weekend as our rain chances start to drop and temperatures start to rise.
Jury selection is set to resume Friday inside a Miami courtroom in the trial against a South Florida real estate developer who is facing charges connected to a fatal boat crash that occurred in Biscayne Bay back in 2022.George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat cr
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office released new details in the murder-suicide of a mother, father, and their two daughters found inside a Doral home on Tuesday night. MDSO posted an update Thursday afternoon about the incident in the Doral Isles neighborhood, near Northwest 111th Court and 72nd Terrace
Jury selection will resume Friday in the trial for George Pino, the real estate developer who is facing charges in connection to a fatal boat crash in Biscayne Bay in 2022. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has more on what to expect.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport earlier this week involving a JetBlue plane and another aircraft."It's turning towards us," the JetBlue pilot can be heard saying in a transmission with air traffic controllers.In the
The Keys is what is currently seeing more rainfall with a flood advisory in place Thursday night.
South Florida is rolling out the pink carpet for the who's who of the FIFA festivities. It's a moment to say thanks to those who worked for two years getting ready for World Cup action."I'm so excited! We're on our countdown, seven days," said Rita Case. She is on the Miami FIFA Host Committee."I'm
South Florida is rolling out the pink carpet for the who's who of the FIFA festivities. It's a moment to say thanks to those who worked for two years getting ready for World Cup action.
Just about everyone in South Florida has seen stray cats roaming around. A new clinic is hoping to be part of the solution. Courtney Allen has this 7Spotlight. It’s just another day at the office for Matthew Toscano and dozens of cats. He’s the executive director of Street Cat Clinic, which is dedic
Bodycam video obtained by 7News shows an officer making a tough takedown two years after suffering a leg injury in a friendly fire incident. Officer Fabio Bolanos still had shrapnel in his leg after being shot by another officer when he made the arrest of a suspected scooter thief on March 10. From
New body camera video released by Miami Beach Police shows the tough takedown made by an officer while dealing with an injury caused by a friendly fire incident with another officer. Officer Fabio Bolanos still had shrapnel in his leg after being shot by another officer when he made the arrest of a
Law enforcement officials in South Florida are stepping up efforts to stop human trafficking ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which will begin Thursday, June 11. Seven matches of the six-week-long international soccer tournament will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Attorney General James U
The current police chief of Miami Springs will be leaving the city to take over the Doral Police Department, city officials announced Thursday morning. Chief Matthew Castillo, 42, will be replacing Chief Edwin Lopez, who is leaving Doral to replace Chief Manny Morales in the City of Miami police dep
North Bay Village dedicated a new sports complex on Thursday, just in time for the FIFA World Cup. The Brent W. Latham Community Center is also the new home of the Argentine Football Association International Center. The facility features a FIFA-approved soccer pitch, four multi-purpose athletic fie
Homicide detectives have identified the woman whose body washed ashore on Hollywood Beach Wednesday night, but investigators are still working to determine exactly how she died.Authorities said the victim, believed to be in her 30s, was apparently snorkeling or diving earlier in the day before her b
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. The legislation, spons
Former Spirit Airlines flight attendants said they are still waiting for back pay more than a month after the airline shut down for good.William Roman and Mauricio Valencia, both former Spirit flight attendants, said thousands of crew members received their final paychecks about three weeks ago &mda
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