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Miami-Dade has extended the auction of its historic downtown courthouse through Sept. 18 after getting no bids during an initial period. The county extended the sale to add market exposure and participation. The auction had been scheduled to close Aug. 28. The courthouse, at 73 W...
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Canada’s Skilled Trades College is in the final stages of opening its first US flagship campus in Miami. With nine locations in Ontario and throughout the Toronto area in Canada, the first US location will occupy about 30,000 square feet in downtown Miami’s Omni building at 1501 ...
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Miami International Airport and PortMiami combined may spend almost $300 million to upgrade and buy new passenger boarding bridges, with a $147 million addition to the total on this week’s agenda for county commission action. This story is premium content for our subscribers only...
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Mount Sinai Medical Center has completed construction of the first phase of its new Westchester facility and plans to see its first patients in early October. The four-story, 112,000-square-foot facility is scheduled for a ribbon cutting Sept. 25. “The Westchester project is wrap...
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A year after former Coral Gables Mayor James Cason spoke of waiting for a kidney transplant, he has one. But the shortage of organs that put him on the waiting list remains. Mr. Cason received a kidney about six weeks after joining the transplant list from a 45-year-old deceased ...
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A water quality advisory was issued for Crandon Park this week after dangerous bacteria levels were detected, underscoring persistent concerns in Florida’s waterways, where more than half of assessed waters failed to meet state standards. The Florida Department of Health in Miami...
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A September meeting will take a step toward establishing a community-specific thematic zoning district for Schenley Park, to be followed later by seeking funding to make it happen. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire editio...
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TRANSIT FUNDING DOWN: Funding to fuel mass transit growth via a sales surtax that is now nearly a quarter century old has declined sharply, the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust was told last week. The trust, which oversees surtax spending to ensure proper use, learned t...
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These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Beach Office of Film and Event Production Management, (305) 673-7070; and the City of Miami’s Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 416-1072. Lemartec, Miami. Stil...
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WalletHub has released its 2026 rankings of the best cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs, and South Florida is all over the list. Pembroke Pines took the top spot at number one with Fort Lauderdale right behind at number two. Miami came in fourth, and Hialeah rounded out the top fi...
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A therapist intern at a Homestead addiction and behavioral health treatment facility was arrested after police said she had an unauthorized sexual relationship with a client under her care. Michelle Luchau-Rebora, 32, was arrested Tuesday on a second-degree felony charge of a psy...
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Roberto Lucchini, Florida International University Hundreds of first responders have told me they remember exactly how they felt during the World Trade Center attacks, even 25 years on. They tell me that they remember not being able to think, see or smell anything. They could foc...
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From Rosalía’s rescheduled Kaseya Center shows to Bruno Mars at Hard Rock Stadium and Turnstile at Factory Town, September is packed with live music.
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A Florida man is facing charges after deputies say he was found naked in a private swimming pool in the Florida Keys on Tuesday and then bit one of them after he was taken to a local hospital, authorities say. Rochan Rock Jean, 24, of Tavernier, faces charges of battery on a law ...
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South Florida is bracing for a wet Wednesday due to an upper-level area of low pressure and plenty of moisture that will lead to scattered storms this afternoon and evening.Some of those storms could be on the strong side and produce heavy downpours, localized flooding, lightning...
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Stormy weather that swept across South Florida led to tree trouble in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. The National Weather Service reported that lightning struck a tree, causing a large branch to topple onto a roadway in the area of Southwest First Avenue and 22nd Road, at around ...
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Every Wednesday CBS News Miami gives you solutions on Making Ends Meet, and we’re showing you the best Labor Day deals. CBS News Miami’s Betty Nguyen has more....
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Most areas of South Florida were dry on Wednesday morning, but all that could change as the day and afternoon continue due to more rounds of showers and storms that are expected to roll through....
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Tens of thousands of people in Texas are without power as Tropical Depression Edouard moves inland and weakens. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has more....
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Gunfire tore through a neighborhood in Hialeah in broad daylight, leading police to take several men into custody. 7News cameras captured a large police response in the area of West 104th Street and 36th Avenue in the Aquabella townhome community, Tuesday afternoon. Hialeah Polic...
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Happy Wednesday, South Florida! The big story is the stormy stretch across Florida through Labor Day Weekend. We will see more typical sea breeze storms through tomorrow, however, a plume of deep tropical moisture associated with Dolly’s remnants will send our rain chances even h...
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Crews got the upper hand on an electrical fire that ignited outside a grocery store in Northeast Miami-Dade. 7 Drone Force flew above the scene of the first-alarm blaze at a strip mall along Northeast Sixth Avenue, near 149th Street, early Wednesday morning. Cameras on the ground...
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There are reports that former Cuban leader Raúl Castro suffered a stroke and is in critical condition, and that's drawing strong reactions from the Cuban community in South Florida. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more from Little Havana....
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Zoo Miami’s new female wombat joey is pictured with mom, Adelaid. Zoo Miami recently announced the birth of a southern hairy-nosed wombat. This marks the first successful birth of this species in Zoo Miami’s history and the only successful birth of a southern hairy-nosed wombat i...
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Welcome HOME was created to help bridge that gap by connecting eligible residents to newly constructed homes.(Created by DB Graphics with AI) As housing costs across Miami-Dade County continue to climb out of reach for working families, the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDE...
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A state-of-the-art gym (seen in rendering) will be part of the Vybe 75 development. Coastland Residential has secured a $84.5 million loan for Vybe 75, a 366-unit residential community located at 4383 SW 75 Ave. in Miami’s Bird Road District. The development represents the first ...
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Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez recently announced results from the 2026 Tax Deed Application Outreach Program, an initiative focused on proactively contacting property owners with delinquent property taxes, educating them about the tax deed process, and helping ...
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Pictured at the event are (l-r) Sheryl A. Woods, YMCA of South Florida president and CEO; Janell George, executive director, Related Affordable Foundation; Marilyn Pascual, co-president, TRG Management, and Leleah James, vice president, Community Engagement and Chief Member, Rela...
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As Miami-Dade County Public Schools welcomed students back for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, Aug. 13, Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres visited schools across the district. In this picture he talks to students at Venetian Parc Academy in southwest Miami-Dade. (Image courte...
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On this episode of Get Your Life, hosted by Dr. Carolyn Edwards, we welcome back Shirlyon McWhorter, Esq., former judge and attorney, for an engaging conversation on wills, probate, and protecting the assets you’ve worked hard for. Together, they answer the questions families are...
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Reports that former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is gravely ill and hospitalized after suffering an apparent stroke are drawing strong reactions in South Florida, particularly among Cuban exiles who see the 95-year-old as one of the last living symbols of the revolution that t...
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Hialeah police say multiple people were detained and 2 vehicles suspected to be a part of the shooting were located.
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Diario de las Américas said that a confidential and trusted source from Cuba revealed that Castro is being kept alive after suffering a stroke.
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The City of Miami Beach is promoting a parking deal to bring more people to the beach in what is traditionally the slower season. But some drivers say the discount disappeared at checkout. 7’s Heather Walker investigates. Traffic to Miami Beach tends to slow down in the summer ti...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Graham Pauley homered and tripled to drive in four runs, Kyle Stowers also went deep, and the Miami Marlins rolled past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday night. Tyler Phillips (4-6) threw five innings of one-hit ball for the Marlins, striking out four ...
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On this episode of Coming Out, hosted by Gabriel Paez, we welcome Socorro Córdova Hurtado of the Mexican Consulate General in Miami, for an engaging conversation on inclusive consular services, community-building, and Mexico’s deep cultural and economic ties to South Florida. Tog...
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Graham Pauley homered and tripled to drive in four runs, Kyle Stowers also went deep, and the Miami Marlins rolled past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday night.Tyler Phillips (4-6) threw five innings of one-hit ball for the Marlins, striking out four and walking two. Three re...
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Miami-Dade County's license plate reader cameras are being taken offline, one day after Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the devices removed from state roads.Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced Tuesday that the county's license plate reader program would be suspended...
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A Spanish-language newspaper in South Florida is reporting about the health of former Cuban leader Raul Castro. Sources to Diario Las Américas say the 95-year-old is extremely ill after he suffered a stroke. He is in critical condition at the hospital and could possibly be on lif...
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Lauderhill Vice Mayor and District 4 City Commissioner Richard Campbell bonded out of jail after he was arrested Monday on misdemeanor simple battery and felony witness tampering charges, officials said.The arrest occurred hours before a scheduled city commission meeting. Authori...
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A video from a nationally televised high school football game is sparking significant backlash on social media after members of the DeSoto High School football team refused to shake hands with their opponents.The incident occurred during the coin toss over the weekend as DeSoto H...
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On this episode of Lo que callan los hombres, hosted by an MCN host, we welcome Enzo Bernaccino, venezuelan lyric tenor and singer who rebuilt his life in Miami, for an honest conversation on migration, identity, and masculinity. Behind the voice and the stages lies the story of ...
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It’s been almost 30 years since the Owens sisters captivated us in Practical Magic. And as they gear up to bring those witchy vibes back to the big screen next week, there’s one So-Flo spot that’s ready to cast a spell on your tummy! Deco is checking out how one South Florida bak...
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A rave party on wheels rolling into Labor Day weekend never looked so fun. From ramps to techno music, a 305 music club is turning the graffiti warehouse in Wynwood into skater heaven. So grab your boards and let’s shred. That’s special skateboarding lingo—Google it. But let’s wa...
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A federal crackdown on alleged fraud at commercial license schools includes some South Florida businesses that are pushing back against the allegations.On Monday, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said the department had moved to shut down 110 schools nationwide for 5,000 En...
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Rain will continue with remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly.
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Jorge Colina speaks on how Flock cameras are a valuable tool for law enforcement.
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Multiple individuals have been detained, and two suspected vehicles have been located, police said.
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Surveillance video shows an unknown man taking the chicken, Mabel, from the restaurant's front door.
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Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced Tuesday that the county's license plate reader program will be suspended in its entirety, along with the cameras on FDOT controlled roads....
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An Hialeah Gardens school says no serious allegations have been made, while an Opa-Locka employee says she was unaware of federal action.
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CBS News Miami spoke with students and parents at the school as it appeared there was a stepped-up police presence at the school before classes started. Some of them said they were on edge as a result of what happened....
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Doctors from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Baptist Health Miami helped make medical history with the help of a robot that repaired a 14-year-old’s heart. Surgeons from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute and Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute performed ...
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A new plaza made its debut on one of South Florida’s most historic routes. Officials for the Miccosukee Tribe held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the newest Miccosukee Plaza along Tamiami Trail. The new plaza, which is located at 36340 SW 8th St, offers th...
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Fresh off a spectacular season that ended in a tough loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the national championship game, the Miami Hurricanes are excited to show their Cinderella run was not a fluke with their upcoming season opener against the Stanford Cardinal. Players and coaches ...
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The deputy is in stable condition, according to MDSO.
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Community members had the opportunity to meet and connect with newly elected MDCPS Superintendent Rafael Villalobos, sharing ideas and looking ahead to the future of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. #CasaCuba #MDCPS #RafaelVillalobos #MiamiDade #MiamiCommunity #Education #Commun...
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The departure of Bryan Avila from the state Senate to become U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds' running mate on the GOP gubernatorial ticket is attracting interest from House Republicans.Reps. Alex Rizo and David Borrero have announced their intention to run for the seat when a special ele...
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Three individuals were arrested after a violent fight led to a stabbing at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, according to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. One student is now recovering in the hospital after the attack. According to an arrest report from...
