Rising temperatures and energy costs hit vulnerable South Florida residents
Catalyst Miami warns that summer heat, new development, and soaring energy bills are making life harder for seniors and low-income families.
Catalyst Miami warns that summer heat, new development, and soaring energy bills are making life harder for seniors and low-income families.
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Fans gathered for a watch party in North Miami for a team that hasn’t been in the World Cup for decades. The game marks a historic moment for Haiti, as the nation returns to the World Cup stage for the first time since 1974, ending a 52-year tournament drought. “Haiti,” said a soccer fan. “Just like
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Max Meyer allowed one run in six innings, stranding nine runners in the Miami Marlins’ 4-2 victory over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Meyer (7-0) gave up six hits, walked three and hit a batter, but he struck out nine. Skenes (6-6), who fell to 0-4 in six starts
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 that started Thursday, June 11. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single
(CNN) — Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York on Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses as they celebrated the team’s first NBA championship in more than 50 years. But the celebration turned chaotic as the night wore on, with five school buses s
The search for a missing man in Brickell came to a tragic end. Miami Police said 23-year-old Akin Liverpool was last seen in Miami’s Brickell area on Friday, after he went out on a charter boat and never came back. Liverpool’s family spent the weekend hoping their loved one would be found alive, but
South Florida braces for dangerous heat with “feels like” temps up to 105°, afternoon storms, and tropical activity on the radar. Stay safe and alert.
Catalyst Miami warns that summer heat, new development, and soaring energy bills are making life harder for seniors and low-income families.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began. Details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Fr
U.S. officials say ICE agents won’t conduct mass immigration enforcement at World Cup games, but activists remain wary about their presence.
Excitement is in the air, and security will be tight as the first match at Miami Stadium happens on Monday with Saudi Arabia against Uruguay. “FIFA is going to be so turnt, it’s going to have the crowds jumping,” said a soccer fan. Officials urge attendees to have a game plan before heading over. Th
Officials with the City of Miami Police Department are trying to locate a blue car they think is related to a fatal hit-and-run on Saturday afternoon. Miami police released a flyer saying the driver of a possible 2023-2026 Blue Honda Accord is wanted for questioning in relation to the hit-and-run fa
Miami police are searching for the driver of a blue Honda in a fatal hit-and-run that killed Alfred Atkins, 61, at NW 43rd Street and Second Avenue.
Miami police discover a body in the water near Brickell amid the search for missing 23-year-old Ken Liverpool. Florida officials are investigating.
Pakistani prime minister announces U.S. and Iran have brokered a peace agreement. CBS News Miami is working to gather more details. Stay tuned.
There’s a buzz in the air ahead of South Florida’s first World Cup match, but there could be a complication as one of the team’s planes encounters a problem entering the U.S. The Uruguay team is still stuck in Cancun, Mexico, as they went with the proper documentation to enter US soil. However, whil
A Texas-based company called Mooney International says it has formally submitted a bid to acquire Spirit Airlines and related assets, according to an announcement released Sunday.In a statement, Mooney International said its proposal would combine operations involving Spirit Airlines, Mooney Interna
The first of nine FIFA World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium is set to begin at 3 p.m. CT. The Netherlands and Japan will face off in their first match of the tournament, where they were drawn into Group F along with Sweden and Tunisia.How to watch the Netherlands vs. JapanWhere: Dallas Stadium (AT&T
Max Meyer allowed one run in six innings, stranding nine runners in the Miami Marlins' 4-2 victory over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.Meyer (7-0) gave up six hits, walked three and hit a batter, but he struck out nine.Skenes (6-6), who fell to 0-4 in six starts since last winning
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Omar Artan will still be entitled to payment despite not officiating any games at the near six-week long
A South Florida man was arrested Friday after authorities say he fled from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle along U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys, marking his second fleeing-and-eluding arrest in less than a week.According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Jefry Julian Chaucanes Vasqu
A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office motorman was hospitalized due to injuries from a single-vehicle crash on Saturday, the MDSO said on Sunday.The accident happened just after noon near Southwest 248th Street and Southwest 112th Avenue in Princeton.MDSO said the deputy was turning westbound onto Southwest
The first week of commercial broker George Pino’s criminal trial wrapped up last week. Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in the 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucia “Lucy” Fernandez and injured ten others. The crash also caused debilitating injuries to now 21-year-old
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record as mayor of Miami Gardens and county commissioner makes him uniquely qualified to represent South Florida in Congress as he joins a crowded Democratic primary field seeking to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson.Seven candidates q
While races for governor and U.S. Senate often dominate election coverage, Florida voters this year will also decide several key statewide offices that play a major role in state government, including chief financial officer.The office oversees state finances and serves as a regulator of Florida's i
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert highlights his executive experience in the crowded race to replace Rep. Frederica Wilson, while former state Sen. Annette Taddeo says she is running for Florida CFO to tackle the state’s insurance crisis and hold insurers accountable.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his experience delivering results as mayor of Miami Gardens and on the county commission makes him uniquely qualified to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson in Florida’s 24th Congressional District.
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the healt
South Florida residents can expect another hot and humid day Sunday, with triple-digit heat index values developing across much of Miami-Dade and Broward counties before scattered afternoon and evening storms bring the threat of heavy rainfall and localized flooding.High humidity levels, ranging fro
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office motorman is recovering after a crash in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Southwest 248th Street and 112th Avenue. Video from the scene shows a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office motorcycle lying on the side of the stree
South Florida could see heat index values topping 100 degrees Sunday before strong afternoon and evening storms bring heavy rain and a Level 1 flash flood risk from Kendall to Pompano Beach.
Vice President JD Vance says that he and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, will discuss whether he should seek the 2028 Republican presidential nomination later this year, following the 2026 midterms. While he has not yet decided about entering the GOP race, Vance told "CBS Sunday Morning" that he e
A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway in Sunrise. Police said a gray SUV hit a woman who was crossing the road. The accident happened on West Commercial Boulevard near Northwest 102nd Avenue on Saturday. She was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center, but succumbed to h
NEW YORK (AP) — It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including gunshots in Times Square. Outside Madison Square Garden, a crowd watching on a big screen roared as th
Italian flavors make any dinner taste great, and we have a dish from Tuscany that you are sure to love! That’s what’s on the menu today as we grab a Bite with Belkys. Ingredients: Your favorite brand of frozen meatballs: beef, turkey or chicken 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, in oil 1 tablespoon tomato
President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened "immediately," once the memorandum of understanding is signed.
A hot and humid stretch of weather continues for South Florida but it will turn even hotter this week with feels-like temperatures surging into the triple digits most — if not all — of this middle week of June. Winds will take on more of a southerly component much of this week as fronts remain well
A helicopter crash in Pembroke Pines Saturday morning sent two people to the hospital.The Pembroke Pines Fire Department said it responded to the crash on the grounds of North Perry Airport, which is on the eastern edge of the city near Broward College-South Campus. There were four people on board,
Miami police released a flyer saying the driver of a possible 2023-2026 Blue Honda Accord is wanted for questioning in relation to the hit-and-run fatality.
Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez announced legislation that will be considered by the Miami-Dade County Commission on June 16 to establish enhanced oversight, transparency, and accountability measures for the new Miami-Dade County Mental Health Center. While emphasizing his su
Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for its upcoming World Cup match against New Zealand.Officials said they found the corpse on Friday in a parking lot across from Tijuana's Estadio
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