Overtown honors Miami soul legend Betty Wright during Juneteenth weekend
The block party will blend live music, local vendors, and community programming
The block party will blend live music, local vendors, and community programming
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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid resurgent inflation, but nearly half of its policymakers said they would support a rate hike later this year.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the federal funds rate, which affects borrowing costs for consum
A 22-year-old man has been charged in connection with a string of vehicle thefts and burglaries across Coral Gables. Ivis Aceituno was charged with attempted burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, a third-degree felony. Authorities say the investigation tied him to a total of two stolen vehicles and
Cain and Kushner paid $43.1 million for a site in Edgewater where they’ve been planning a 364-unit luxury apartment tower. The firms bought the 1.5-acre property at 614 and 720 Northeast 27th Street from an entity tied to a joint venture between Miami-based OKO Group and Cain. London-based Cain, led
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 man was arrested Tuesday after police said he falsely represented himself as a security worker at the FIFA Fan Fest event at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. Elton Ronald Casallas, 58, faces a charge of falsely personating an officer while carrying a weapon, according to a City of Miami Police arr
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
From a waterfront buffet to a BBQ feast, here's where to have brunch or dinner this Father's Day weekend in South Florida.
Two large wildfires burning near the Florida Everglades in west Miami-Dade are continuing to grow in size, forcing officials to close portions of major roads and leading to health concerns due to plumes of thick, black smoke billowing into communities deep into Broward County in South Florida.As of
Another heat advisory has been issued on Wednesday for Broward and Miami-Dade counties from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. due to the feels-like temperatures that could reach up to 108 degrees when you factor in the humidity.The forecast high temperatures in South Florida on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. CBS News
Tropical Storm Arthur formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas, becoming the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.The storm developed near the middle of the Texas coast, less than 50 miles from Port O'Connor, according to the National Hurricane Center. About an hour later, Arthur w
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The block party will blend live music, local vendors, and community programming
A man accused of shooting at his sister’s boyfriend in Miami Beach appeared in court. Christopher Brandi stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer on Wednesday morning following his arrest. The 38-year-old suspect has been charged with first degree attempted murder with a deadly weapon.
The 100 Black Men of South Florida organization is taking mentorship to the friendly skies and beyond, with their sights set on New York City. Members and chaperones along with 22 of the organization’s middle school and high school mentees, who are part of the Dr. Harold E. Guinyard Leadership Acade
Illustrated Properties is making a bigger leap into commercial real estate with the launch of a division led by industry veteran Shane McCain as the brokerage looks to expand beyond its residential roots in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. McCain will serve as director of commercial real es
A day after Argentine fans across South Florida witnessed an incredible hat trick by Lionel Messi, Portugal’s supporters are eager to watch Cristiano Ronaldo lead his team in their first match of the World Cup against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Earlier in the week, 7News cameras captured Port
On the eighth day for the criminal trial against prominent real estate developer George Pino, the defense started the day by bringing a witness to highlight injuries he suffered that led to the deadly boating accident over Labor Day weekend in 2022. Wednesday’s court appearance for Pino got off to a
Heat advisories remain in effect across areas of Broward and Miami-Dade counties as feels-like temperatures soar well above the triple-digits leading to fears of heat-related illness.
Two brush fire continue to grow after igniting earlier this week in West Miami-Dade, increasing already smoky conditions in the area and leading authorities to shut down Krome Avenue in both directions. One of the blazes threatened to stretch out along the 14600 block of Northwest 185th Street in No
A third brush fire has formed near the site of two others that ignited earlier this week in West Miami-Dade, increasing already smoky conditions in the area and leading authorities to shut down Krome Avenue in both directions. The most recent blaze broke out late Wednesday morning along the 14600 bl
The Doral Police Department has a new police chief after Matthew Castillo was sworn in during a ceremony on Wednesday.
George Pino’s fatal boat crash trial has now entered its 8th day, and on Wednesday his defense team called a neurologist to the stand to testify about whether or not Pino suffered a traumatic brain injury. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero has the report from Miami.
Fire crews are continuing to try and contain and extinguish two large wildfires burning in west Miami-Dade, and officials have been forced to close a portion of Krome Avenue as a result. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has the new details.
The City of Miami celebrated an important new chapter this week as Chief Edwin Lopez was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the City of Miami Police Department. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Ziff Bal
The Town of Davie’s Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Progress report is now available online for public review at www.davie-fl.gov/LMS. The report highlights the Town’s ongoing efforts and accomplishments in implementing the goals and objectives outlined in the 2022 Broward County Multi-Jurisdictiona
Members who renew early will receive an exclusive custom Marlins Member jacket featuring tenure patches and an invitation to a special celebration recognizing their loyalty The Miami Marlins today announced the launch of the club’s first-ever Early Renewal Period for 2027 Season Ticket Memberships,
The City of Doral marked an important new chapter in public safety today as newly appointed Doral Police Chief Matthew Castillo and members of his command staff were formally sworn in during a ceremony held at the Doral Government Center. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, brought toget
Donalds' largest donor is Jeff Yass, a billionaire investor whose fortune is tied to TikTok parent company ByteDance.
A Miami woman was arrested Tuesday after investigators said she helped her juvenile son steal a purse and other belongings from an employee-only area of a jewelry store in the Miami Design District. Linda Maria Palacio, 41, faces charges of burglary of an occupied structure, grand theft and contribu
Juneteenth celebrations, Fairchild's annual Mango Festival, and more.
Four years into her second marriage, she didn't ask questions when her husband asked her to sign on to a credit card in her name. But then the relationship turned abusive, she said. When she left her marriage, she found herself in financial distress, with her credit score tanking hundreds of points
MIAMI (AP) — A disorganized cluster of storms that had been plaguing the Gulf Coast for days came together to form Tropical Storm Arthur on Wednesday — the first tropical cyclone of the season in the Atlantic basin. Flash flooding was the main threat from Arthur, a weak tropical storm that the Natio
MIAMI (AP) — The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Wednesday near the Gulf Coast, bringing intense rain and the threat of dangerous flash floods to states including Texas and Louisiana, meteorologists said. Tropical Storm Arthur was a disorganized cluster of storms that br
Josimar "Vozinha" Dias broke down in tears revealing his mother couldn't enter the U.S. with visa issues to watch him play.
Investigators are turning to the public for help in locating an 18-year-old Florida man who disappeared while he was in the middle of a bicycle trip to the Keys.According to information provided by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, family members said Jasper Frohock left his home in Jacksonvill
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WSVN) — Researchers at the University of South Florida are trying to recover years of scientific work after a crack of lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a lab building on campus last month. Officials later determined a lightning strike ignited the fire that destroyed the
On Thursday, June 25 in Coral Gables, Skinny Louie will host a one-day takeover by PNY (Paris New York), one of France’s most celebrated burger brands. The event is part of a transatlantic collaboration that will also see Skinny Louie travel to Paris in September for a takeover at PNY. Founded in Pa
A leaked member list offers a glimpse inside Thiel’s secretive Dialog network as the billionaire and Palantir expand their Miami presence.
Forecasters are monitoring the potential first tropical cyclone of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, saying it could develop into a fully formed storm on Wednesday and bring "life-threatening flash flooding."The National Hurricane Center dubbed the tropical disturbance Potential Tropical Cyclone O
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