Jury selection in the trial of George Pino, who is charged with manslaughter and vessel homicide in connection with a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left her friend, Katy Puig, with a severe brain injury, continued Tuesday.During the second day of selection, Judge Marisa
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Surveillance video from Echo Brickell shows a car speeding down Brickell Avenue early Saturday morning and crashing into a tree just feet away from a group of people walking on the sidewalk. City of Miami Police reported no injuries in the crash.The incident has renewed safety concerns among residen
The incident has renewed safety concerns among residents who say the corner of Southeast 15th Road and Brickell Avenue has been a safety issue for years.
South Florida homeowners are split over a proposed ballot measure that could lower or even eliminate property taxes, with some welcoming the financial relief and others worried about the impact on local services.The proposal, which voters will decide in November, would increase the homestead exempti
A severe thunderstorm moved through northern Miami-Dade County Tuesday evening, bringing damaging wind gusts to a Doral neighborhood. The storm later produced heavy rain in the City of Miami, causing flooding.The CBS Miami NEXT Weather team was tracking the storm as it approached the metro. A Severe
The proposal, which voters will decide in November, would increase the homestead exemption and reduce taxable home values.
Tuesday evening was a severe storm but it could not be the last one in South Florida.
A northwest Miami-Dade teacher faced a judge on Tuesday after he was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.Judge Mindy Glazer granted prosecutors' request to hold 53-year-old Michael Enriquez without bond. Authorities say Enriquez, a teacher at American Senior High School, is facing
A former professional MMA fighter from Chicago came to the rescue when an unruly passenger tried to open a Frontier Airlines door mid-flight on Sunday while the plane was headed to O'Hare International Airport.In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration said Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 fro
A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend's infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago was executed Tuesday evening.Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was sent
The U.S. Coast Guard seized over 1,500 pounds of cocaine at sea near Government Cut. The drug bust, which occurred on May 6, was showed off on Tuesday at the Miami Beach station. The stash is said to be worth nearly $12 million.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Mack, Heriberto Hernández and Otto Lopez hit successive home runs in the fifth inning to power the Miami Marlins past the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Tuesday night. Hernández added a two-run shot in the ninth for the Marlins, who didn’t give up a hit until Drew Millas singled l
An unruly passenger forced a pilot to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport. The scare unfolded aboard a Frontier flight that left Puerto Rico for Chicago just before midnight on Sunday. According to the arrest affidavit, that flight was forced to divert to MIA after 51-year-old J
Jury selection in the trial of George Pino, who is charged with manslaughter and vessel homicide in connection with a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left her friend, Katy Puig, with a severe brain injury, continued Tuesday.During the second day of selection, Judge Marisa
The Arsht Center is spilling the tea and serving a whole lot of pride. The ‘CommuniTea Dance’ at Arsht is bringing together music, conversations, and plenty of color. The free event is taking over the iconic Ziff Ballet Opera House stage. There’ll be vendors, DJs, and a runway competition open for e
It was a true “heat repeat” on Tuesday. Miami made it into the record books (just as we did on Monday) with highs reaching the mid 90’s. That exceeded the previous record for the date. Meanwhile, Key West hit 91-degrees which tied the record high for the Lower Keys. Without doubt, it’s been a sizzli
Duran Duran has teamed up again with legend, Nile Rodgers for their new single “Free To Love.” It makes sense because they’ve been collaborating with him for decades. With its upbeat, feel-good energy, the British band is hoping its latest creation will be this year’s summer anthem. You may wanna bu
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping property tax relief proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending a constitutional amendment to the November ballot that would dramatically expand homestead exemptions while shielding school district funding from the plan's impact.The vote, according
After a crash almost hit a group of pedestrians on an intersection, reisdents are sounding the alarm about crashes constantly ocurring there.
Will South Florida residents vote for the amendment on the November ballot?
Starting after Jan. 1, 2027, first-time homeowners would have to display five years of residency to qualify for the new super exemption. Until they qualify, they would receive the current exemption that lifts local government and school district taxes on the first $25,000 of the appraised values of
A major shakeup is brewing in the race for Florida's District 20.CBS News Miami has learned that four Black candidates had a private meeting to discuss consolidating down to one or two candidates. They believe it would improve their chances of defeating Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the
CBS News Miami has learned four Black candidates had a private meeting to discuss consolidating down to one or two candidates. They believe it would improve their chances of defeating Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the August primary.
The warning will bring damaging amounts of both.
Condominium owners near Doral are appealing for help after their buildings have been without elevator service for weeks. They are speaking exclusively with CBS News Miami, sharing stories of hardship amid the area's suffocating heat. Several owners, who are elderly and have disabilities, say they ar
Michael J. Enriquez, 53, is facing charges including unlawful sexual activity with a specified minor.
A battle over popular basketball courts at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park has entered a new phase, as opponents of a redesign are now pushing back against a compromise that would house both basketball and new pickleball courts.The basketball courts are so popular that a previous proposal to replace them
Condominium owners near Doral are speaking exclusively with CBS News Miami, sharing stories of hardship amid the area's suffocating heat.
An $85 million construction loan propelled the start of construction for Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s U.S. mixed-use debut, in Miami’s Design District, after a two-year delay. Developers Lionheart Capital, Leviathan Development, Well Duo and the Lane Organization landed financing from Chicago-bas
The Dolphins players are preparing for the 2026 season.
A Frontier Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sunday was diverted to Miami when a passenger tried to open the door mid-flight.
On this episode of The Prosperity Podcast, host Jordan Pate-Garrett sits down with Loren Daniel, Youth Development Coordinator at Circle of Brotherhood, Inc., for an inspiring conversation about mentorship, youth empowerment, and community impact. Loren shares how Circle of Brotherhood works to supp
The Miami Dolphins signed Jalen Reagor on Tuesday to add another receiving option for new quarterback Malik Willis.Reagor, selected 21st overall by Philadelphia in 2020, should bolster Miami's thin receiving room, which lost stars Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle amid a roster overhaul under new genera
Florida voters will decide whether to slash property taxes for homesteads come November, after the Florida Legislature passed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal on Tuesday. During a special session that started on Monday, the Florida House voted 75 to 26, and the Senate 30 to 9 to send the proposed constit
From South Beach to Brickell and everywhere in between, here are the best Miami bars and restaurants to watch the 2026 World Cup.
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The Miami-Dade history teacher is accused of Spartan-kicking the 13-year-old to the ground.
Looks forward to continued collaboration in serving the residents of Miami-Dade The Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections (SOE), the Honorable Alina Garcia, sends her gratitude to Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, the Sponsoring Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III, the entire Board of County Commissioners, an
Ex-modeling agent Paolo Zampolli has long maintained that he introduced Melania and Donald Trump.
CS Ventures picked up a portfolio of the Frisbie Group’s Palm Beach properties just months after redevelopment plans for the sites were scrapped. Ocean Bank provided a $22 million acquisition loan for CS Ventures’ purchase of the three-story former IberiaBank building at 180 Royal Palm Way, a 20,000
Florida’s global gateway now supports 945,682 jobs statewide Driven by strong passenger demand and booming cargo volumes in 2025, Miami International Airport’s total statewide economic impact rose 17% to $212 billion in business revenue. Employment tied to the airport’s direct, indirect, induced, an
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