Miami Palmetto High School rising senior Ari Cromartie won the Leadership Award at the end of the year awards ceremony. He’s the incoming Class of 2027 vice president. This was his first run for a school office. “I’m pretty new,” he says. “I’m the only one who wasn’t on council before. I was always
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his eighth and final budget (HB 5001E) of his tenure Monday, vetoing $810 million from a $117.6 billion spending plan.The move came two days before the fiscal year was set to begin, after lawmakers' battle over the amount of spending led to a stalemate that required
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are urging people to be aware of their surroundings after a series of alligator attacks in Florida left one person dead and two others injured, including a minor.The first alligator attack occurred in the Rainbow River in Marion Co
A Florida man accused of stealing Smokey Bear signs from state parks across the state and attempting to sell them online has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of theft of government property, the Department of Justice announced Monday.Hunter Drake Lovett, 30, of Pace, was indicted on
A passenger flight that was headed to North Carolina from Puerto Rico was diverted to Miami International Airport due to strong turbulence that left one person injured. 7Skyforce captured the American Airlines plane surrounded by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicles after landing at MIA, Tuesday morning.
One person was taken to the hospital after a passenger flight that was headed to North Carolina from Puerto Rico was diverted to Miami International Airport due to strong turbulence. 7Skyforce captured the American Airlines plane surrounded by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicles after landing at MIA, Tu
(CNN) — Half of all Americans are facing prolonged, dangerously hot temperatures from an intense heat dome as they head outdoors to celebrate the country’s 250th Independence Day. The temperatures in some spots in the eastern US, like New York City and Washington, DC, could be the hottest in over a
(CNN) — An American Airlines flight headed to Bermuda aborted its takeoff in Miami Friday evening after a business jet entered the same runway, getting as close as a third of a mile apart at one point. American Airlines Flight 308 stopped takeoff “after receiving clearance” when the flight crew obse
A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.The heat dome is expected to build over th
South Florida communities are preparing for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in recent memory as cities across Miami-Dade and Broward counties mark the nation's 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts, drone shows and family festivals.The 2026 holiday carries added significa
MIAMI (AP) — More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors. A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wed
Communities across South Florida are marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of patriotic events, celebrations and family-friendly activities.
Plantation police are investigating after a child was found dead inside a vehicle Monday evening at an early childhood education center.Officers and firefighters responded just before 5:40 p.m. to A World of Discovery Academy, located at 7025 Northwest 4th Street, after receiving a report of a child
South Florida will stay hot and humid today, with only scattered afternoon storms before a much wetter pattern develops during the middle of the week. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 90’s this afternoon, while heat index values soar between 105 and 110 degrees. Moderate to Major HeatRisk
The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting involving its deputies that left an armed suspect dead Monday night after authorities say he fled from deputies, refused repeated commands to drop his weapon and attempted to point a gun at law enforcement in Davie.The shooting happened shortl
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $15 million that lawmakers approved to help pay for security at Florida Catholic schools, prompting the Archdiocese of Miami to argue that school safety is a critical need separate from school choice funding.
Nearly a week after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes killed at least 1,700 people, including three Americans, international rescue and relief efforts continue while South Florida organizations ramp up donations and aid for survivors.
South Florida is in for another hot and humid day Tuesday, but increasing rain chances later this week could bring some relief from the heat while also raising the risk of localized flooding.Scattered coastal showers are possible Tuesday morning before thunderstorms develop farther inland during the
South Florida will see increasing chances for heavy rain and possible flooding through the holiday weekend, while smoke from the growing Atlantic Fire continues to affect air quality in parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
As hurricane season continues, a South Florida teenager is helping prepare the next generation for severe weather by teaching classmates how to stay safe before, during and after a hurricane through a peer-led education program that has already reached hundreds of students.Sixteen-year-old Elise Rau
Fire crews in western Broward County are continuing battle a new wildfire that ignited in the Florida Everglades over the weekend.The Atlantic Fire, which is burning west of Sunrise, Coral Springs and Tamarac in South Florida, has so far burned 4,755 acres and was 0% contained as of Tuesday morning.
Inspired by her experience during Hurricane Irma, 16-year-old Elise Raurell created the peer-led Storm Smart program through her Girl Scout Gold Award project, teaching hundreds of South Florida students how to prepare for and stay safe during hurricanes.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Zoo Miami is highlighting Goliath, a 136-year-old Galápagos tortoise and the zoo’s oldest animal, who could live for decades more.
A fast-growing wildfire burning in the western Broward Everglades has scorched nearly 5,000 acres with no containment, prompting air quality concerns across parts of Broward and Miami-Dade even as officials say the flames are not currently threatening nearby communities.
American workers' share of the economic pie has fallen to its lowest level since at least 1947, when the federal government began tracking the data, according to an analysis by Federal Reserve economists. The measure, known as "labor share of income," tracks how much of the nation's economic output
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
Newborns at a South Florida hospital celebrated their first Fourth of July. Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines marked the occasion by having its tiniest patients dress up as little Uncle Sams, all-American sweethearts, and patriotic sluggers. Dressed in red, white, and blue, these adorable new
As rescue crews in Venezuela continue searching through collapsed buildings following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday, many Venezuelans in South Florida are desperately seeking answers about missing loved ones.Relief efforts grow as community sends aid back homeAt do
Never judge a book by its cover. At a new pop-up in Wynwood, don’t judge a bag of Lay’s potato chips by its packaging — because it might actually be socks! Odd socks. In fact, every single thing you open in OddMart, whether it’s a box of twinkies or a can of Corona, will be, you guessed it, socks. D
Something absolutely massive washed up on Miami Beach this weekend. This 30-foot Trojan horse took over So-Flo to promote, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” With Matt Damon and John Leguizamo making a surprise appearance as they posed in front of the giant statue. Yeah, they aren’t horsing around!
For decades, City Furniture has been a go-to destination for sofas, dining sets, and home décor. Now, the South Florida-based retailer is rebranding itself as City Home and expanding what customers can find in its stores. Steph Michaels has the deets. City Furniture is changing its name to City Home
A new law going into effect requires anyone prescribing any drug in Florida to get certified training on sickle cell treatment."It's accountability," Andrea Hall, the Executive Director of Shak's Hope Foundation, said. "It's what's important."Hall's daughter Shakira, 30, died from the disease 10 yea
Police in Hallandale Beach said they have made an arrest after a father and his 11-year-old daughter were injured in a shooting that took place in a McDonald's parking lot over the weekend.Police said that the shooting investigation determined that it was a targeted incident that had originated just
A former Surfside commission candidate spent Monday in a Broward courtroom fighting to have murder charges against her dismissed, arguing that investigators conducted a flawed and unconstitutional investigation into the 2022 death of her terminally ill uncle.An all-day hearing was held before Browar
For many people, coffee is an integral part of their morning routine, and now new research suggests it also may offer long-term benefits for brain health.At Macondo Coffee Roasters in Doral, they're brewing up brain power. And coffee connoisseurs are ready to drink the potentially dementia-dodging d
As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Goodwill South Florida highlights the skilled workers, many living with disabilities, who handcraft 60,000 American flags each year, including burial flags honoring U.S. veterans.
Pedro Brito held back his tears as he told CBS News Miami his brother and his sister-in-law died protecting their 12-year-old son, who was pulled from the rubble.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a Northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood after a car crashed into a fence. The incident happened in the area of Northwest 22nd Court and 64th Street on Monday. No one was hurt, and the cause of the crash is unknown.
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 5-year-old child. The family said Garret Leonard was fatally struck last Friday in the parking lot of Miami Motorcross Park off Krome Avenue. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Deputies said Leonard was riding his bike between parked cars when he came
South Florida's earthquake relief effort for Venezuela is now stretching across two continents, with volunteers delivering aid in the disaster zone while collecting donations at home.Volunteers with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) distributed water and emergency supplies to survivors in Venezuela's
As Venezuela’s earthquake death toll climbs above 1,700 and tens of thousands remain missing, South Florida volunteers are sending aid while experts say cash donations to trusted relief organizations can have the greatest impact.
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