It remains hot and humid across South Florida, and while there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday those chances will rise as we continue through the workweek and move closer to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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Organizations from around the world have started to mobilize to gather much-needed aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after parts of the South American nation were devastated by back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday.As of Thursday morning, nearly 200 people were reportedly killed in the earthquak
The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting involving its deputies that left an armed suspect dead Monday night after authorities say he fled from deputies, refused repeated commands to drop his weapon and attempted to point a gun at law enforcement in Davie.The shooting happened shortl
LeBron James, widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history, will leave the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2026-2027 season, the team confirmed.The 41-year-old free agent spent eight seasons on the team and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship during the pandemic-alte
South Florida is in for another hot and humid day Tuesday, but increasing rain chances later this week could bring some relief from the heat while also raising the risk of localized flooding.Scattered coastal showers are possible Tuesday morning before thunderstorms develop farther inland during the
Plantation police are investigating after a child was found dead inside a vehicle Monday evening at an early childhood education center.Officers and firefighters responded just before 5:40 p.m. to A World of Discovery Academy, located at 7025 Northwest 4th Street, after receiving a report of a child
It remains hot and humid across South Florida, and while there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday those chances will rise as we continue through the workweek and move closer to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
(CNN) — LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report that James told the Lakers that he would be leaving the team and entering free agency, quoting his agent Rich Paul. Other NBA insiders echoed t
An investigation continues in Davie after Broward deputies opened fire and killed an armed man on Monday, and a witness captures the moments gunfire rang out. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has the latest.
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will consider whether the Second Amendment guarantees the right to have AR-15-style rifles.In a brief order, the high court agreed to take up a pair of cases challenging local and state laws outlawing AR-15s and similar semi-automatic rifles. O
Volunteers from across South Florida are continuing their around-the-clock effort to gather and ship supplies to help those who were victims of the powerful and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela nearly a week ago. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has the latest from Global Empowerment Mission in Doral.
Police in Plantation are continuing to investigate after a child was found dead in a car outside a preschool on Monday evening. CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench spoke with the school's owner and has the emotional interview.
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.The heat dome is expected to build over th
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said. The visit by Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special Mideast envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his eighth and final budget (HB 5001E) of his tenure Monday, vetoing $810 million from a $117.6 billion spending plan.The move came two days before the fiscal year was set to begin, after lawmakers' battle over the amount of spending led to a stalemate that required
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are urging people to be aware of their surroundings after a series of alligator attacks in Florida left one person dead and two others injured, including a minor.The first alligator attack occurred in the Rainbow River in Marion Co
A Florida man accused of stealing Smokey Bear signs from state parks across the state and attempting to sell them online has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of theft of government property, the Department of Justice announced Monday.Hunter Drake Lovett, 30, of Pace, was indicted on
A passenger flight that was headed to North Carolina from Puerto Rico was diverted to Miami International Airport due to strong turbulence that left one person injured. 7Skyforce captured the American Airlines plane surrounded by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicles after landing at MIA, Tuesday morning.
One person was taken to the hospital after a passenger flight that was headed to North Carolina from Puerto Rico was diverted to Miami International Airport due to strong turbulence. 7Skyforce captured the American Airlines plane surrounded by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicles after landing at MIA, Tu
(CNN) — Half of all Americans are facing prolonged, dangerously hot temperatures from an intense heat dome as they head outdoors to celebrate the country’s 250th Independence Day. The temperatures in some spots in the eastern US, like New York City and Washington, DC, could be the hottest in over a
(CNN) — An American Airlines flight headed to Bermuda aborted its takeoff in Miami Friday evening after a business jet entered the same runway, getting as close as a third of a mile apart at one point. American Airlines Flight 308 stopped takeoff “after receiving clearance” when the flight crew obse
South Florida communities are preparing for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in recent memory as cities across Miami-Dade and Broward counties mark the nation's 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts, drone shows and family festivals.The 2026 holiday carries added significa
MIAMI (AP) — More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors. A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wed
Communities across South Florida are marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of patriotic events, celebrations and family-friendly activities.
South Florida will stay hot and humid today, with only scattered afternoon storms before a much wetter pattern develops during the middle of the week. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 90’s this afternoon, while heat index values soar between 105 and 110 degrees. Moderate to Major HeatRisk
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $15 million that lawmakers approved to help pay for security at Florida Catholic schools, prompting the Archdiocese of Miami to argue that school safety is a critical need separate from school choice funding.
Nearly a week after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes killed at least 1,700 people, including three Americans, international rescue and relief efforts continue while South Florida organizations ramp up donations and aid for survivors.
South Florida will see increasing chances for heavy rain and possible flooding through the holiday weekend, while smoke from the growing Atlantic Fire continues to affect air quality in parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
As hurricane season continues, a South Florida teenager is helping prepare the next generation for severe weather by teaching classmates how to stay safe before, during and after a hurricane through a peer-led education program that has already reached hundreds of students.Sixteen-year-old Elise Rau
Fire crews in western Broward County are continuing battle 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 4,755 acres and was 0% contained as of Tuesday morning.
Inspired by her experience during Hurricane Irma, 16-year-old Elise Raurell created the peer-led Storm Smart program through her Girl Scout Gold Award project, teaching hundreds of South Florida students how to prepare for and stay safe during hurricanes.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Zoo Miami is highlighting Goliath, a 136-year-old Galápagos tortoise and the zoo’s oldest animal, who could live for decades more.
A fast-growing wildfire burning in the western Broward Everglades has scorched nearly 5,000 acres with no containment, prompting air quality concerns across parts of Broward and Miami-Dade even as officials say the flames are not currently threatening nearby communities.
American workers' share of the economic pie has fallen to its lowest level since at least 1947, when the federal government began tracking the data, according to an analysis by Federal Reserve economists. The measure, known as "labor share of income," tracks how much of the nation's economic output
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
Newborns at a South Florida hospital celebrated their first Fourth of July. Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines marked the occasion by having its tiniest patients dress up as little Uncle Sams, all-American sweethearts, and patriotic sluggers. Dressed in red, white, and blue, these adorable new
As rescue crews in Venezuela continue searching through collapsed buildings following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday, many Venezuelans in South Florida are desperately seeking answers about missing loved ones.Relief efforts grow as community sends aid back homeAt do
Never judge a book by its cover. At a new pop-up in Wynwood, don’t judge a bag of Lay’s potato chips by its packaging — because it might actually be socks! Odd socks. In fact, every single thing you open in OddMart, whether it’s a box of twinkies or a can of Corona, will be, you guessed it, socks. D
Something absolutely massive washed up on Miami Beach this weekend. This 30-foot Trojan horse took over So-Flo to promote, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” With Matt Damon and John Leguizamo making a surprise appearance as they posed in front of the giant statue. Yeah, they aren’t horsing around!
For decades, City Furniture has been a go-to destination for sofas, dining sets, and home décor. Now, the South Florida-based retailer is rebranding itself as City Home and expanding what customers can find in its stores. Steph Michaels has the deets. City Furniture is changing its name to City Home
A new law going into effect requires anyone prescribing any drug in Florida to get certified training on sickle cell treatment."It's accountability," Andrea Hall, the Executive Director of Shak's Hope Foundation, said. "It's what's important."Hall's daughter Shakira, 30, died from the disease 10 yea
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