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Charles Cohen revives West Palm office project after resolving site foreclosure
Charles Cohen has set in motion a restart of his long-planned 400,000-square-foot office building in downtown West Palm Beach, after resolving a foreclosure lawsuit on a $10 million loan on the site. New York-based Cohen Brothers Realty plans the 25-story West Palm Point with gro...
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South Florida officials urge people to take precautions as temperatures soar to dangerous levels
The heat and humidity isn't going anywhere, and it appears as though it may get a bit worse as we head into the weekend and get ready for the start of the new workweek. And that has officials concerned about safety. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has been speaking with people abou...
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55-year-old accused of impersonating officer while driving outfitted Dodge Charger
A 55-year-old man was arrested Thursday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said he drove an outfitted Dodge Charger equipped with emergency lights, a siren and other law enforcement-style equipment, leading people to believe he was a police officer. Enrique Perez-Palenzue...
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North Miami Beach Police captain resigns following video voyeurism charge involving 23-year-old stepdaughter
A North Miami Beach Police captain has resigned from the department in the wake of alarming allegations concerning his adult stepdaughter. Jose Maya was arrested Tuesday night. The 40-year-old was charged with felony video voyeurism. Investigators said Maya recorded his 23-year-o...
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Traffic stop over handicap parking permit ends with officer assaulted, police say
An 18-year-old woman was arrested Thursday after Miami police said she interfered with an investigation into the alleged misuse of a disabled parking permit, struck an officer and violently resisted arrest during a traffic stop. Jaley Rivalta, 18, faces charges of battery on a la...
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A new intimate music performance space opens in Coral Gables
Part botanicals/coffee bar, part performance space, The Sound Library aims to lift up Miami’s cultural communities.
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Mexico seeks prosecutions over deaths of 17 Mexicans in U.S. after shooting of Houston man by ICE agents
Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco's announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions wit...
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Miami green lights Coconut Grove Playhouse revival after two decades of battles
The 100-year-old Coconut Grove Playhouse is a step closer to revival with a scaled-down performance venue, retail, offices and a parking garage after it’s been closed for 20 years. Miami city commissioners approved Miami-Dade County’s long-debated plan, granting five zoning excep...
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Florida rideshare driver takes nitrous oxide-huffing passenger straight to police department for help
A rideshare driver in Florida was forced to take a detour to a local police station on Wednesday when their passenger became unruly after huffing nitrous oxide, according to investigators.Pamela Molina, 37, was arrested and charged with inhaling nitrous oxide to induce intoxicati...
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TEMPLE JUDEA ANNOUNCES LAWRENCE B. LAMBERT AS NEW PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Temple Judea is pleased to announce that, effective July 1, 2026, Lawrence B. Lambert has assumed the role of President of the Board of Trustees. A devoted member of Temple Judea for more than 25 years, Mr. Lambert has faithfully served the congregation in numerous leadership cap...
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Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer and Paul Schwiep Advance Safe Streets in Palmetto Bay
Measure would make pedestrian, bicycle, and golf cart facilities the default in road projects and create a dedicated Transportation Fund; voters decide November 3 The Village Council voted Monday night to place before voters a Charter amendment that would make pedestrian, bicycli...
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Stage Four Melanoma Survivor Says Sylvester Oncologist Saved His Life
Skin Cancer Specialist Joins Sylvester to Bring Patients Top Treatments Mahdi Taha, D.O., is a medical oncologist and melanoma specialist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. For more information about skin cancer treatments and services offered, click here or visittheUHealt...
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Fishback adds to list of racially charged scandals in Florida Gov. race
Davie's own James Fishback most recently used the word "chimp" to describe GOP opponent Byron Donalds (who is Black).
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At least 46 charged, 94 firearms seized in Palm Beach County as part of ATF’s ‘Operation Hurricane’
Local and federal authorities teamed up to remove dozens of guns off the streets as part of a two-month, multi-agency operation in Palm Beach County. Officials said Thursday that at least 46 people have been charged as part of “Operation Hurricane,” an enhanced enforcement initia...
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Riviera Beach ponies up nearly $3M for workforce housing project
O’Connor Capital Partners won approval for $2.8 million in assistance for a 175-unit workforce housing project in Riviera Beach. The funds, approved by the Riviera Beach City Council Wednesday night, will pay for most of the water, sewer and impact fees associated with Marina Ann...
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Miami Marlins beat Seattle Mariners for 3-game sweep, extend win streak to 6
Otto Lopez hit a two-run triple to back a strong five-inning outing by Janson Junk and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to six.Griffin Conine homered to help Miami complete a three-game sweep.The Marlins are 52-42 an...
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2-year-old boy dead after wandering into Plantation lake, becomes 4th child drowning death in South Florida in 3 weeks
A 2-year-old boy drowned after he wandered into a lake in Plantation, police said, becoming the fourth child in South Florida to die by drowning in the past three weeks. Plantation Police officers responded to a report of a missing 2-year-old along the 1600 block of Northwest 108...
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South Florida’s top deals: Deerfield Beach industrial site trades for $65M
🏆 Residential: The top residential sale recorded in South Florida was in Miami Beach, where homebuilder Adrian Pedro sold a double-lot estate at 145 and 149 Palm Avenue on Palm Island for $40 million. The buyers were Ben Ling, a venture capital investor, and his partner Christop...
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What Haitians in South Florida need to do right now as TPS ends Friday
Friday marks the end of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, leaving many people confused and scared about what to do next. President of the Haitian Lawyers Association Emmanuela Telfort and Executive Director of Sant La Thamara Labrousse ...
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South Florida stays steamy Friday but tropical moisture could fuel scattered showers, storms
The toasty conditions are continuing across South Florida on Friday, but some tropical moisture could provide some relief in the form of showers and thunderstorms later in the day....
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Man shot, killed in Miami-Dade after dispute, MDSO says
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigating after a man was shot and killed following a dispute in Princeton on Thursday night. CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has the breaking details....
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Rally held as South Florida Haitians on TPS brace for end of protections amid Supreme Court ruling
More than a hundred people gathered in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood Thursday evening to rally in support of Haitian immigrants, just hours before Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are set to expire.The expiration, scheduled for Friday night, threatens to strip Hai...
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Carlos Vives turns Colombia’s World Cup heartbreak into celebration at SiriusXM Miami show
The vallenato singer performed an intimate SiriusXM concert in Miami, celebrating his 30-year career and new album.
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Friday marks end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians concerning South Florida community
Friday marks the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, meaning that after today they will no longer be able to legally work in the United States. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more about concerns from the community....
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Man dies in hospital after dispute leads to shooting in SW Miami-Dade
A dispute took a violent turn in Southwest Miami-Dade when a man shot and killed another, triggering a search for the gunman, authorities said. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to shots fired in the area of Southwest 233rd Street and 132nd Av...
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Heat Advisory in Effect as Storm Chances Increase Across South Florida
South Florida will be dealing with dangerous heat and the return of afternoon thunderstorms today as tropical moisture increases across the region. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of South Florida, with heat index values expected to climb between 105 and 110 degrees this aft...
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Man hospitalized after reports of fight in Miami; unclear if victim fell or was thrown from 3rd floor window
Rescue crews took a man to the hospital following reports of a fight in Miami. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the incident at a building along Northwest 57th Avenue, near Seventh Street, just after 8 p.m. on Thursday. Detectives are attemptin...
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Man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not intended target, DHS says
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who fatally shot Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston this week were looking for a different person when they stopped his vehicle, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Thursday."After receiving a credible tip...
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Heat advisories continue across South Florida as rain remains low
Hot temperatures will be maintained throughout the week.
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2-year-old boy dead after drowning at Broward pond near apartment complex, police say
A family is grieving the death of a 2-year-old boy who drowned in a pond at an apartment complex in Plantation on Thursday evening. The boy was first reported as missing at around 5:30 p.m. by his grandmother who called 911. The dispatcher said that it was a 10 to 15 minute time ...
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City officials across South Florida urge residents to report illegal dumping, which has been a persistent issue
Illegal dumping has become a pervasive issue across South Florida, with officials citing an epidemic of trash littering highways, open fields and swales. Among the most persistent problems are old tires, which local leaders say are creating blight and environmental concerns.In Po...
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South Florida family turns tragedy into action with ‘Walk for Lives’ event to combat drug overdoses
A South Florida family lost a mother and a daughter to drug overdoses, but the surviving father and daughter turned their pain into a promise to help save lives. This weekend, they plan to raise awareness and prevent more families from feeling the same loss. Heather Walker has mo...
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Mail-in ballots are being sent to voters across Miami-Dade ahead of primary election
The first batches of mail-in ballots for voters across Miami-Dade County are heading out. The Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Office has shipped more than 168,000 mail-in ballots to voters who requested them ahead of the August primary. For any residents who wish to vote by ma...
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Jackson Memorial Hospital nurse sues hospital, county for $5 million after brutal attack by patient
A South Florida woman shared her nursing nightmare after a brutal attack on the job led to her becoming a patient herself. Yanira Eguileor, a registered nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital, said she’s still recovering from her roughest day at work. On May 30, Eguileor said, she wa...
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Deco’s Alex Miranda busts a move with Brickell’s famous viral clanker Rex
The robots are taking over — the dance floor! Rex the robot is a fixture in Brickell, where residents affectionately know the social media star as the Brickell clanker. But Deco’s Alex Miranda knows him best as his prom date. Rex, who’s been making appearances at SoFlo FIFA event...
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Unwind and save at South Florida’s top spas with Miami Spa Months’ luxury deals
If a little rest and relaxation sounds like the perfect summer plan, this one’s for you. Miami Spa Months are back, and if you like saving money and getting all that stress rubbed out of you, you’re in luck. Let’s go on a spa trip! Summer is heating up, but Miami Spa Months are k...
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Miami food truck serves up Asian-Caribbean fusion delights
We’ve all heard the phrase. Miami is one big melting pot. Well now, one local food truck is putting that idea on a plate. From Asian to Caribbean flavors, the unique pairing of two cultures are winning customers over one bite at a time. Two Flamingos and One Truck. No, it’s not t...
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Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say
(CNN) — Israel shared intelligence with the United States that Iran had recently devised a new plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with matter told CNN, adding another layer of tension as a ceasefire deal between the countries comes under strain. One ...
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Marlins beat the Mariners 8-4 for a 3-game sweep, extending their win streak to 6
MIAMI (AP) — Otto Lopez hit a two-run triple to back a strong five-inning outing by Janson Junk and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to six. Griffin Conine homered to help Miami complete a three-game sweep. The Marli...
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Gas prices climb again in South Florida amid broken ceasefire with Iran
Residents are reporting another increase in gas prices as the ceasefire with the U.S. and Iran crumbles.
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Heat continues in South Florida during a below average rainy season
The rain has been drier than usual with the heat increasing.
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South Florida’s Haitian community pushes for measures to protect TPS recipients during rally in Miami
As the fate of those living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, remains up in the air, the local Haitian community came together to push local leaders to support legislation that would protect them. The rally began Thursday afternoon at the Little Haiti...
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South Florida’s Haitian community push for measures to protect TPS recipients during rally in Miami
As the fate of those living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, remains up in the air, the local Haitian community came together to push local leaders to enact legislation that would protect them. The rally began Thursday afternoon at the Little Haiti C...
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70-year-old Miami tenant says landlord refuses to repair A/C unit amid ongoing payment dispute
A 70-year-old man says he has been living without air conditioning for more than a year as a dispute over money persists at his Overtown residence.Wallace Sapp, a resident of Town Park Village, said his central air conditioning unit is broken, but the complex's management has ref...
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Child flown to trauma center after falling from Miami-Dade apartment building, officials say
An investigation is underway in Miami-Dade after officials said a young girl somehow fell from a third-floor apartment early Thursday morning.North Miami Beach police said they were called to investigate a report of an injured juvenile in the 2100 block of Northeast 169th Street,...
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Elderly man says landlord refuses to repair broken air conditioning unit in Miami condo complex
Wallace Sapp, a resident of Town Park Village, said his central air conditioning unit is broken, but the complex's management has refused to conduct the necessary repairs....
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Norway fans bring the heat in Miami Beach ahead of quarterfinal match with England
Team Norway’s fandomonium is sweeping South Florida ahead of Saturday’s quarterfinal against England in Miami Stadium. As Norway prepares for the major matchup, some soccer fans are ditching the beach chairs and focusing on a different mission: the nation’s iconic Norway row! It’...
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Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals. Mbappé’s goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came...
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Palm Beach County pumps brakes on data center proposals
Palm Beach County officials are pressing pause on new data center proposals as they decide how to regulate one of the fastest growing asset classes in commercial real estate. County commissioners voted Tuesday to advance a temporary law halting data center applications and immedi...
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Summer camp counselors accused of child abuse in southwest Miami-Dade
The two counselors are accused of holding a 9-year-old child down and slapping him.
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Cellphone video shows child falling from 3-story North Miami Beach apartment building
North Miami Beach police said they were called to investigate a report of an injured juvenile in the 2100 block of Northeast 169th Street, and when they arrived, they found her conscious and alert and was taken to a hospital....
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South Florida rally in support of Haiti TPS after SCOTUS ruling
In Little Haiti, a rally took place to support those living with TPS.
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CBS News Miami witnesses ICE detention in Homestead as enforcement activity concerns residents and businesses
A CBS News Miami crew witnessed federal immigration agents detaining a man in Homestead on Wednesday morning, as immigrant advocates say enforcement activity has increased in the area over the past several days.Just before 7 a.m., two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE...
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North Lauderdale swim safety organizers raise awareness after rise of tragic child drownings
A lifesaving lesson on how to survive in the water was taught by instructors to children at a South Florida pool. Swim safety organizers at the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County in North Lauderdale shared an important swim lesson: it only takes a second. Officials are shining a...
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Orlando developer in contract to buy out aging West Palm co-op for $200M
Orlando developer Chuck Whittall is under contract to buy out the owners of a waterfront co-op building in West Palm Beach, The Real Deal has learned. Whittall, founder and CEO of Unicorp National Developments, could pay close to the asking price, roughly $200 million, for the 14...
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Lay’s launches 40 limited edition World Cup-inspired flavors; 3 available across US
To celebrate the World Cup, Lay’s has launched 40 different limited edition chips, featuring flavors honoring cuisines from several countries across the world. Shoppers in the United States will be able to try out three of those new World Cup-inspired flavors. You can take a trip...
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Illegal dumping especially of tires has become an epidemic in South Florida
In places like Pompano Beach, you can find piles of trash dumped in open spaces, including tires.
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Miami police and fire bond was approved to be on November ballot
If approved, it could fund both departments.
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South Dade Shoutout: Richard Candia with Amanda Altman, CEO of Kristi House
Welcome to South Dade Shoutout hosted by the South Dade Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Miami Community Newspapers. On this episode of South Dade Shoutout, host Richard Candia sits down with Amanda Altman, CEO of Kristi House, for an important conversation about protect...