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Miami-Dade honors child gun violence victim Jimmy Ryce with street name
Jimmy Ryce died in 1995, with the street unveiled in southwest Miami-Dade
Jury selection ends Friday in trial against man accused in fatal Biscayne Bay boat crash in 2022
The jury was selected on 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 crash tha
Marlins welcome special guests at loanDepot Park ahead of start to Citrus Series with Rays
Fresh off getting their first road series sweep of the Washington Nationals, the Miami Marlins welcomed some special guests to loanDepot Park before they battle the AL East-leading Tampa bay Rays for the Citrus Series, Friday. Prior to throwing out the first pitch for Friday’s game against their sta
Live Local Act megaproject developer sued again –– by someone he says he’s never met
Spanish developer Pablo Castro, who made a splash with plans for Miami-Dade County’s largest Live Local Act project, faces a third lawsuit over the planned complex. The Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce filed a suit against Castro, the Digital Housing Platform entity he manages, and three other peop
Jury selection has been finalized in Miami developer George Pino's trial
Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges connected to the 2022 deadly boat crash.
Pamela Mayer: Guiding the Arts Festival Into its Next Creative Chapter
With a deep appreciation for the arts and a clear vision for the future, Miami Beach resident Pamela Mayer steps into her new role as Chairwoman of the Board of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) at a moment of both momentum and opportunity. As the Festival continues to evolve as one of the nati
Casino mogul picks up $36M mansion next to his Fort Lauderdale home
Hard Rock heavyweight James F. Allen and his wife, Shelly Allen, don’t want any neighbors. The Allens scooped up a 38,000-square-foot waterfront property next door to their home in Fort Lauderdale for $35.8 million. Allen, the chairman of Hard Rock International and Hard Rock Digital and the CEO of
Person in custody after a man was critically injured in a Miami Beach shooting on Collins Avenue, police say
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
Miami-Dade unveils new street sign honoring Jimmy Ryce, abduction victim whose death led to child safety reforms
Miami-Dade County has unveiled a new street sign in honor of Jimmy Ryce, a little boy the South Florida community will never forget. For many individuals in Redlands and across South Florida, this isn’t just any street sign — it’s a reminder of a little boy who left a lasting impact on an entire com
MG, Vertical score $100M construction loan for Coral Gables mixed-use
MG Developer and Vertical Developments landed a $100 million construction loan for Alhambra Parc, a mixed-use luxury condo project in Coral Gables. San Francisco-based Benmark Capital provided the financing for the eight-story development at 33 Alhambra Circle, according to a news release. Berkadia’
FIFA officials, local authorities establish security plans for World Cup operations
With the stage now set for the FIFA World Cup, local authorities and officials for the global soccer giant are hard at work to make sure the tournament is carried out smoothly. For a tournament that requires coordinating 48 teams across 16 host cities and three different countries, logistics to ensu
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings suspends his run for Florida governor due to prostate cancer diagnosis
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is suspending his gubernatorial campaign after being diagnosed with a "treatable form" of prostate cancer.Demings revealed the diagnosis after his State of the County speech Friday.The announcement leaves former U.S. Rep. David Jolly as the only major candidate in t
FIFA hosts community tournament at Lummus Park for World Cup opening ceremony
Miami Beach was jam-packed with several events, including a community tournament, for the start of FIFA World Cup’s opening ceremony. To kick off the start of a busy weekend filled with soccer-related activities, officials held a tournament for the community at Lummus Park, Friday. The tournament, n
Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money
Vatican City’s been a popular spot for Illinois dignitaries since Chicago native Robert Prevost ascended to the papacy last year. Leaders from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to lawmakers to Gov. JB Pritzker have come bearing gifts for Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV — a Chicago-brewed “Da Pope” be
“So much wealth”: Why the rush for waterfront homes rolls on in South Florida
Developer Keith Menin paid $16.1 million for a waterfront home on North Bay Road in April 2024, and he teamed up with the billionaire founder of Rockstar Energy to renovate and flip the property. Two years later, Menin and Russell Savage (previously Weiner) sold the home at 5300 North Bay Road for $
Publix is bringing TikTok’s viral dot cakes to South Florida
Publix will be launching its very own colorful dot cakes across Florida after the sprinkle-covered cakes went viral on TikTok.
Joyous June Weekend Weather
Beautiful weather returns just in time for the weekend after a stormy week across South Florida. This will especially be welcome after days of cloudy skies. While Friday has been drier across Miami-Dade and Broward, it has been a soggy and stormy day in the Key West area. In fact, Key West has measu
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations as labor market remains resilient
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, blowing past analyst forecasts, as the labor market continued to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.By the numbersEconomists polled by FactSet predicted that the economy would gain 105,000 jobs in May.The latest empl
Related Group, Russell Galbut part of Fisher Island team at center of fuel depot battle
As the fight over the last remaining development site on Fisher Island heats up, top Miami developers are also part of the mix: Russell Galbut and the Related Group. Galbut, the Pérez family’s Related Group and Raycliff Capital partnered HRP Group to redevelop the nearly 10-acre property on Fisher I
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the U.S. In a ruling harshly criticizing the administration, U.S. District Chief Ju
Pair of bear sisters in good health after wellness exams at Zoo Miami’s Animal Hospital
A pair of bears are in good health after their routine wellness checkup at Zoo Miami’s animal hospital, officials said. Laurel and Libby, two 16-year-old American black bear sisters, were brought in to the zoo’s animal hospital on Thursday to receive wellness exams. The exams are part of a preventiv
FIFA World Cup tickets canceled for dozens of fans ahead of opening match in Mexico next week. Here's why.
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 regrets the error and any inconv
Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at age 72
British actor Anthony Head, best known for playing librarian and mentor Rupert Giles on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died at 72, his talent agency Gordon & French confirmed to CBS News on Friday.Head's daughters said he had died of complications from pneumonia."Our grief is far greater than the h
Broward County, Florida Panthers host free World Cup watch parties at Amerant Bank Arena
Broward County is set to host four World Cup watch parties in Sunrise for soccer fans with the help of the Florida Panthers. Those four free watch parties will be held, June 12, 27, and July 11, 19 at Amerant Bank Arena. Officials said the plaza outside the arena will feature family-friendly activit
South Florida to see rising temperatures this weekend as rain chances start to drop
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
Caregiver accused of stealing and selling $56K in jewelry from elderly Miami-Dade victims
A Miami-Dade caregiver was arrested after detectives said she stole more than $56,000 worth of jewelry from two elderly clients and sold the items through local pawn shops without their permission. Jacqueline Denise Robinson, 58, was arrested on charges related to the financial exploitation of elder
MCR wants to maximize Miami airport Hilton amid boost in hotel demand
Can we use renderings from the original story? MCR is planning to triple the guestroom count at its Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon with a rezoning application to add 1,000 hotel rooms across two new buildings. The New York-based hotel owner-operator wants to change zoning for the 20.6-acre site at
Global Empowerment Mission working to ensure South Florida residents prepare for hurricane season
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has arrived, and right now crews with Global Empowerment Mission are working around the clock to make sure South Florida residents are ready. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Scott Withers has more from Doral.
Lower rain chances in store for South Florida this weekend before threat returns next week
The rain and thunderstorm chances will be much lower this weekend in South Florida after a wet and stormy few days. But don’t get used to it as the higher chances for showers returns next week.
Miami-Dade boy who was kidnapped, killed in 1995 gets street named in his honor
Miami-Dade officials unveiled a new street named in honor of Jimmy Ryce, who was kidnapped and killed in 1995. His story ignited national efforts to strengthen protections for children and to support the families of missing children.
Search underway for missing 72-year-old man from SW Miami-Dade
The search is underway for a missing man from Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said 72-year-old Raymond Wayne Chambers was last seen in the area of 11800 Southwest 216th Street on the afternoon of May 17. Officials said Chambers stands 6 feet and weighs 180 pounds. He has b
Democrat Jerry Demings suspends campaign for Florida governor after cancer diagnosis
Democrat Jerry Demings said he would be suspending his run for Florida governor after he was diagnosed with cancer.
Woman threatened driver with shooting after crash unless he paid $50, FHP says
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
Miami Beach shooting leads to massive police investigation along Collins Avenue
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.
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.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
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
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
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
South Florida realtors seeing shift in housing market as inventory drops
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.
President Trump's new Cuba sanctions are meant to force negotiations, South Florida expert says
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
This Coral Gables speakeasy is a safe haven for jazz lovers
The Burrow is a chic, jazzy venue that models itself on cultural salons of pre-war Europe.