A chaotic weekend crash near Miami Gardens left several people injured. Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the violent wreck in the area of Northwest 191st Street and 47th Avenue, at around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday. Cameras captured two cars with extensive dam
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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.More than 100 record-high temperatures are
Fire crews in western Broward County are continuing monitor 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 180 acres and was 0% contained as of Monday morning.Th
A wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades in western Broward County is continuing to burn as crews monitor the blaze after crews got a handle on other fires that have been burning in Miami-Dade. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has the latest from Coral Springs.
A chaotic weekend crash near Miami Gardens left several people injured. Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the violent wreck in the area of Northwest 191st Street and 47th Avenue, at around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday. Cameras captured two cars with extensive dam
Firefighters are responding to a wildfire burning in the Everglades west of Tamarac that has grown to about 180 acres and remains uncontained, according to the Florida Forest Service.As of 11:30 p.m. Sunday, the wildfire was 0% contained, the Florida Forest Service reported. The fire is burning on t
Columbia-born, Atlanta-raised comedian and internet personality Druski is making history Sunday night as the youngest host ever of the BET Awards.The 31-year-old entertainer surpassed Kevin Hart, who previously held the record after hosting the awards show in 2011. Host Druski speaks during the BET
Fans waited for hours in the South Florida heat for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the original FIFA World Cup trophy on display at Miami’s Freedom Tower. Usually kept under tight security in Switzerland, the iconic prize drew crowds eager to witness soccer history up close.
A mass caravan demanded action against the Cuban regime. The Cuban Anti-Communist Foundation held a caravan on Sunday from Tropical Park to Manolo Reyes Park in Southwest Miami-Dade. Lines of cars and Cuban flags flying demonstrated their desire to free their country from the humanitarian crisis unf
A woman was arrested after, police said, she attacked a park ranger and a police officer in Miami Beach. Karen Marie Burnap-Graney was charged with battery on a police officer and resisting without violence. Police said Burnap-Graney, 56, had an open beer container in front of The Ritz-Carlton, Sout
A woman was arrested after, police said, she attacked a park ranger and a police officer in Miami Beach. Karen Marie Burnap-Graney was charged with battery on a police officer and resisting without violence. Police said Burnap-Graney, 56, had an open beer container in front of The Ritz-Carlton, Sout
A smoky situation smolders near the swamp after a brush fire sparked in Northwest Broward County. The brush fire sparked on Sunday afternoon and continued to burn at 0% containment on Monday burning. According to the Florida Forest Service, the blaze, known as the Atlantic Fire, has scorched 180 acr
A smoky situation near the swamp occurred after a brush fire sparked in Broward County. The brush fire sparked on Sunday afternoon, and it is still burning. “It wasn’t bad at first, but now I think it’s getting worse,” said Liam Brown. Many people spent their Sunday evening driving out to the Sawgra
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 Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit has recovered 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo. According to the MDSO Special Victims Bureau, Portuondo was last seen on Saturday in the 4600 Block of Southwest 127th Court. Portuondo was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt, g
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in helping them locate 47-year-old Valdridge Barales, who may need services. The missing endangered adult was last seen on Monday, June 1, on the 6000 block of Coral Ridge Drive in Cor
A 14-year-old boy is dead and another remains in critical condition after two separate near-drowning incidents Saturday evening at the same location in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.According to the Florida City Police Department, officers responded shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday to reports
For Andrea Laluz, volunteering Sunday at Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) was personal.While her own family and friends in Venezuela are safe, she said many others remain missing after buildings collapsed and entire neighborhoods were left uninhabitable."There are a lot of them that are missing. The
South Florida is packed with football fans for the World Cup, but not everyone’s playing by the rules. Authorities arrested 16 people—including two well-known Argentinian YouTubers—at Hard Rock Stadium after bypassing security to stream matches. Get the latest on the crackdown and how police are kee
A new brush fire near the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County has burned about 70 acres and remains 0% contained. As South Florida faces record heat, firefighters are monitoring the Atlantic Fire while scattered storms are expected later this week to help ease the risk. Stay updated on weather con
One local relief flight has arrived in Venezuela as South Floridians continue to respond in drives to send support in any way they can. While many South Floridians are helping from home, the team of the Global Empowerment Mission is now on the ground in some of Venezuela’s hardest-hit communities. T
Miami-Dade detectives are investigating two water emergencies—including a drowning—after 14-year-old boys were found in separate incidents near North Redland Road. One teen was pulled from a canal and later died at the hospital. Authorities are working to determine what led to these tragic events.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Global Empowerment Mission are on the ground, delivering supplies and helping survivors after devastating quakes left over 1,400 dead. See how the South Florida community is rallying to support relief efforts and provide hope for families affected by the disaster.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran again launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen t
America’s 250th anniversary is days away, and people in South Florida can have some words with our nation’s first president, George Washington. Computer Biology Labs is hosting the national debut of “The Washington Experience” at History Fort Lauderdale. The innovative educational initiative honors
The round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday as Canada plays South Africa in Southern California. The U.S. will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, while third co-host Mexico returns to its capital city to take on Ecuador on Tu
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bryan Torres hit a two-run homer to back Kyle Leahy’s stingy start as the St. Louis Cardinals cooled off the Miami Marlins with a 2-1 victory Sunday that snapped a four-game skid. Masyn Winn led off the second inning with a single against Tyler Phillips (1-3) and Torres followed wit
If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee right now. England, Mexico, Portugal and Spain might not be all that happy, either.Lionel Messi and Argentina, on the other hand,
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a 87-year-old man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office’s Special Victims Bureau, 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo was last seen on Saturday in the 4600 Block of Southwest 127th Court. Portuo
The race to replace Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, who announced her retirement earlier this month, led to a surprise entry by a candidate with a familiar name.Kendrick Meek, Jr., the grandson of Congresswoman Carrie Meek, and the son of Congressman Kendrick Meek, jumped into the race for District
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse."Alligator Alcatraz fulfilled the role that it was designed to serve," DeSantis said. "Today
Fans of team Argentina watched in Miami Beach as soccer star Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal and led his team to a 3-1 victory against Jordan in the FIFA World Cup. He has now scored in seven straight matches during the tournament, with fans celebrating every moment in South Florida. Hundreds fil
As volunteers from Doral, Florida's Global Empowerment Mission start aid work in Venezuela, we're getting a closer look at the damage done by the deadly earthquakes.
Volunteers from Global Empowerment Mission in Doral are now in Venezuela's capital city to provide aid in the wake of deadly earthquakes. Here's a look from the ground.
Open for less than a year, Alligator Alcatraz will likely turn out to be the single most expensive immigration detention center in the history of the United States. A review of financial records by CBS News Miami found it cost taxpayers twenty times more to house a prisoner at Alligator Alcatraz tha
Florida Republicans took center stage at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino for the annual Sunshine State Showdown. The event brought major political names to the conference, including Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL, District 19), who is leading the race for the Republican nomination for governor of Flo
South Florida starts out dry, but storms are set to push through in the afternoon.
Ted Scouten hears from community members who are banding together to offer aid sorely needed after deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela earlier this week.
"Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex." That's all the Equal Rights Amendment says. No mention even of women. Just 24 words. Fighting words written by Alice Paul, a driving force behind the passage, finally, in 1920 o
ANNA MARIA, Fla. (WSVN) — A green sea turtle was released into the wild in Ana Maria. The turtle, named Purple, was facing a long road to recovery. However, with the care and support of The Florida Aquarium, Purple found its way back to the sea. “So Purple came to us in February due to cold stunning
Good Morning South Florida! The hot, humid and hazy weather pattern continues this Sunday due to lingering Saharan dust. Expect highs in the low 90s but feels-like temperatures in the 100-105F range That will come with some isolated showers, especially during the morning and midday hours near the ea
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