Reggaeton pioneer reveals the genre’s underground roots ahead of weekend concert
DJ Playero plays 1-800-Lucky in Miami on July 4.
DJ Playero plays 1-800-Lucky in Miami on July 4.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to heat up Friday night in South Florida, with Argentina taking on Cape Verde at Miami Stadium for one of the last Round of 32 matches. It will be a very important match with the winning team advancing to the next round and the loser going home empty handed. HOUSTON
The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring several rounds of rain for the Independence Day weekend in South Florida.The holiday weekend forecast projected for July 3 to 5 2026 CBS News Miami Friday Weather ConditionsHourly forecast of rain chances and heat index for Friday, July 3, 2026 CBS News Miami Frid
This July Fourth could be the hottest on record for millions of Americans as a massive heat wave traps more than half of the United States under a heat dome through the holiday weekend. Dangerously high temperatures continued to ramp up Thursday from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
The current forecast indicates rain will end by 7 p.m. or 8 p.m., in time for holiday firework displays.
Rescue crews rushed a man to the hospital after, police said, he came under fire in a residential area in Miami’s Wynwood section just before the start of the Fourth of July weekend. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting near Northwest 21st Street and Thir
AAA estimates traveling will not slow down during the holiday weekend.
South Florida is heading into the Independence Day weekend with a familiar Summertime forecast: hot, humid conditions and daily afternoon storms. Today, scattered to numerous showers and storms will develop during the afternoon, first across the interior before spreading toward the metro areas later
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Argentina has the World Cup titles, arguably the best player of all-time in Lionel Messi, the rich history and a roster filled with stars. Cape Verde has none of that. Soccer’s version of David vs. Goliath happens Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium, where defending World Cu
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is condemning conditions inside the Miramar Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office, describing them as "horrific" following an unannounced visit to the facility.The Florida Democrat toured the center on Thursday after activists and relatives of detainees
With one of the busiest boating weekends of the year about to begin, South Florida boaters and families impacted by recent tragedies are urging everyone heading onto the water to put safety first. The Siegel brothers are preparing for a holiday trip to Bimini, but they say having fun starts with bei
The flight landed in MIA with residents shaken up after the quakes.
As thousands of boaters prepare to head out for the Independence Day weekend, South Florida families affected by deadly boating accidents are reminding others that simple safety precautions can save lives.
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
The world's most popular sport is making its mark in Miami this summer — and not just inside the stadium.As international soccer fans flock to South Florida for the FIFA Club World Cup, the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood has unveiled "The Art of Futbol," an interactive exhibition celebrating th
As America celebrates 250 years, many are looking back on our nation’s history. But Heather Walker shines the 7Spotlight on a group of young people who are looking forward, working to shape the country’s future. At a civics summit at Miami Dade College, a young voice commands the attention of the ro
First responders raced to save a life in Hialeah when a car went into a murky canal. People were seen in the water after a black Tesla crashed down on Thursday evening. Divers rushed in to save them. “It was horrible,” said a witness. The incident happened at the intersection of West Fourth Avenue a
First responders raced to save a life in Hialeah when a car went into a murky canal. People were seen in the water after a black Tesla crashed down on Thursday evening. Divers rushed in to save them. “It was horrible,” said a witness. The incident happened at the intersection of West Fourth Avenue a
Less than 24 hours before Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national soccer team take the pitch against Cape Verde for the World Cup in Miami Stadium, the Argentinian faithful continued their South Florida takeover in anticipation of the big match. Argentinian fans couldn’t wait to show support for t
With less than a day until Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national soccer team take the pitch against Cape Verde for the World Cup in Miami Stadium, the Argentinian faithful have taken over parts of South Florida in anticipation of the big match. Argentinian fans couldn’t wait to show support for
DENVER (AP) — Jake McCarthy drove in four runs, Mickey Moniak had two RBIs and finished a triple shy of a cycle, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 14-4 on Thursday to earn a split in the four-game series. McCarthy and Moniak both homered, with Moniak going deep for the third consecutiv
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden.The donations were spread out across 20 local and national charities, according to Swift's publicist, with many located in areas where the couple has deep ties. Nine of the s
As America enters a major milestone with its 250th birthday, the Smithsonian is looking to remember and dive deep into American stories. When it comes to keeping America’s history alive, the Smithsonian Institution is the ruler of preservation. “The Smithsonian is part of the glue that holds a natio
4th of July will see many boats out on the water across South Florida.
Police are searching for the man in the video
A flight touched down at MIA late Thursday afternoon with passengers from Venezuela
A man and a woman were arrested in connection to a May 31 double shooting at an IHOP restaurant in Cutler Bay, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Deputies have announced that Kelton Abston, 27, and Mari Zelaya, 42, were taken into custody on Wednesday. According to arrest reports, Zelaya
A Venezuelan telenovela actor was arrested Wednesday on indecent exposure charges after Doral police said he was found committing a lewd act near children at a country club in the city. Venezuelan actor Franklin Virgüez is facing an indecent exposure charge after an incident at a Doral country
Soccer and grafitti seems like an unlikely combination, but they have more alike.
Lightning, storms, and showers are increasing across South Florida
The Everglades are facing significant water shortages, a condition experts say is fueling deep-burning wildfires across South Florida.The "River of Grass" marshes, typically lush with water, are now characterized by cracked mud. On Thursday, low water lines were visible throughout the area, a stark
Two years after a severe fireworks accident changed his life, a Miami Gardens man is sharing his story to warn others of the dangers of holiday pyrotechnics ahead of the Fourth of July.Lamont Braithwaite, 19, was 17 when he was injured while celebrating with relatives on July 4, 2024. Recounting the
The South Florida water management district says rainfall in the Everglades was down about 33 percent of normal expectations during the dry season
As first responders from South Florida help crews rescue a man who was buried under rubble in the wake of the two earthquakes that rippled through Venezuela, several volunteers are hard at work to continue sending additional aid to those in need. South Florida’s own first responders have been on the
Two years after a severe fireworks accident changed his life, a Miami Gardens man is sharing his story to warn others of the dangers of holiday pyrotechnics ahead of the Fourth of July.
The men are being accused of soliciting minors for sexual encounters.
An urban search and rescue team from South Florida assisted with the miraculous rescue of a man who had been trapped for eight days under the rubble of a collapsed building after catastrophic and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela.The USAR Florida Task Force 2 (FL-TF2) team, which is comprised of fire
Thousands of people were killed and injured, and tens of thousands remain unaccounted for after the earthquakes in Venezuela.
A South Florida couple is relieved to know they would still be able to see the Argentina-Cape Verde match after going through a major ordeal when ticketing giant StubHub abruptly refunded their tickets. Virna Chavez and Antonio Lozano bought their tickets for Friday’s round of 32 match at Miami Stad
Most congenital heart defects are diagnosed shortly after birth, but one South Florida man spent more than seven decades unaware he was living with an extremely rare heart condition.Carlos Perez had no idea he was born with a congenital heart defect until doctors began investigating an episode of at
Carlos Perez had no idea he was born with a congenital heart defect until doctors began investigating an episode of atrial fibrillation several years ago.
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