October 15 (today) marks the end of South Florida’s rainy season, which is often the time of the year when the region experiences fewer days with thunderstorms and tropical-like humidity. This year’s rainy season ended up being quite typical for Fort Lauderdale and Key West but well below average fo
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Two women accuse former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking. His response includes sharing a photo of women he says might be the plaintiffs.
sports
Attorney General James Uthmeier is bringing plenty of strife to Discord, the messaging and gaming platform.On Thursday, he filed a lawsuit against the online giant, which had 90 million active daily users as of 2025, according to its website, claiming the platform doesn't do enou...
food
A popular Miami-born healthy food chain has changed its name after 33 years and over 30 locations across South Florida and New York.
safety
Fort Lauderdale announced it is cracking down on crime and underage drinking in the Himmarshee entertainment district, a popular area of bars and clubs just west of downtown."To the young people here, specifically to underage drinkers. You have been warned," Police Chief William ...
arts
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava supports a plan to install two huge signs at the Arsht Center. Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins wants no part of it.
safety
A man was arrested after police said he shot his longtime friend in the heel during a dinner on the balcony of a Sunny Isles Beach condominium following an apparent disagreement. Investigators said Joseph Christopher Mattina, 53, and the victim, who had been friends for approxima...
nightlife
A tense situation unfolded in a South Florida neighborhood after the Broward Sheriff's Office said a man barricaded himself inside a Weston home on Thursday morning.According to the BSO, deputies were called to a home in the 1600 block of Southwest 5th Court around 8:45 a.m. to i...
food
A busy Miami supermarket has failed a food safety and health inspection over expired meat and unsafe food temperatures.
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The dry season kicks off Thursday with mainly dry and breezy conditions across South Florida, and there is an isolated chance of seeing some showers during the day.This graphic shows the forecast feels-like temperatures in South Florida on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. CBS News Miami ...
safety
Miami police announced Thursday that an arrest has been made just over one year after beloved community activist Dwight Wells was shot and killed outside of his Liberty City restaurant.Wells was the founder of "Wheels Up, Guns Down," and his October 2025 killing shook the communi...
government
Voters in Florida’s Congressional District 27 are deciding one of the most closely watched races this election season. Republican Incumbent Rep. María Elvira Salaza is running against Democrat Eliott Rodriguez. CBS News Miami’s Ivan Taylor spoke to both candidates who tell him wh...
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There's a chance that parts of South Florida will see some passing showers on Thursday, but our weather pattern will be turning wet and windy heading into the weekend. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez breaks down the latest forecast....
