Team USA’s World Cup run came to an end on Monday night during the Round of 16 match against Belgium, but fans across South Florida remain proud of what the team accomplished on soccer’s biggest stage. Fans packed Grails Miami in Wynwood and Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub in Hollywood to cheer on the team
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FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for leading U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday night.The Union of European Football Associations, Europe's soccer governing body, said FIFA "crossed a red line," an
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.The U.S. kicked off the match with the same starting XI as against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Police in Miramar say a 21-year-old woman was killed and two men were injured when they were shot while riding in a Lamborghini early Sunday morning, and a family member says the woman who died was a popular South Florida influencer.Police identified the victim who died as Briann Johnson, 21. The id
Miami residents are among the Americans most likely to receive debt collection calls, according to a new study examining Federal Trade Commission complaint data. The NumberBarn analysis ranked Miami fourth among the nation's largest metro areas for debt collection complaints after adjusting for popu
Team USA’s World Cup run came to an end on Monday night during the Round of 16 match against Belgium, but fans across South Florida remain proud of what the team accomplished on soccer’s biggest stage. Fans packed Grails Miami in Wynwood and Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub in Hollywood to cheer on the team
The U.S. Men's National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and M
SEATTLE (AP) — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was boosted by th
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 Heat are bringing a familiar name back to South Florida.The Heat announced Monday that the team has signed veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr.. As is team policy, the club did not disclose the terms of the agreement."Hardaway is obviously a great name around here," Heat President Pat Riley said
The Florida Immigrant Coalition says roughly 113,000 health care workers in Florida are Haitians with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), underscoring the potential impact changes to the immigration program could have on the state's workforce and the communities those workers serve.North Miami is home
An investigation is underway in Hallandale Beach after police said a 2-year-old died after being left inside a hot car while in the care of a babysitter over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.According to the Hallandale Beach Police Department, officers responded to a local hospital around 1:35 p.m
It was a special celebration in Wynwood for 16 World Cup countries. Officials unveiled the World Ball, a 10-foot sculptural sphere that celebrates the 16 nations that reached the Round of 16 during the tournament. The hexagon artwork was designed by artist Lili Cantero. She told 7News that the inspi
FIFA’s popular Fan Fest at Bayfront Park was forced to shut down early due to ongoing severe weather, disappointing soccer fans just one day before the event’s scheduled end. Crowds were evacuated as storms rolled in, ending weeks of free festivities and World Cup excitement in downtown Miami.
ust before the US faces Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16, FIFA reverses a red card suspension for American star Folarin Balogun after former President Trump reportedly called FIFA’s chief. The decision sparks outrage and questions about political influence, as fans and soccer officials debate th
PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," are linked to cancer and commonly found in firefighting foam and gear. A new Florida law will ban PFAS in fire stations, aiming to safeguard firefighters like Eric Johnson, who battled cancer after a career on the front lines. The law phases in restrictions on PFA
More than 3,500 are dead and thousands missing nearly two weeks after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. Miami has opened a new donation site, sending plane loads of supplies and volunteers to help survivors. Relief groups urge South Floridians to continue donating as the need remains urgent
A two-year-old in Hallandale Beach is the second toddler in a week to die after being left in a sweltering car. As police investigate, authorities urge parents and caregivers to stay vigilant during extreme heat to prevent these heartbreaking tragedies.
A busy afternoon of showers and thunderstorms brought heavy rain, street flooding, and frequent lightning to Miami, Broward, and the beaches. Meteorologists track the storm cells and warn that more wet weather could be on the way, though rain chances are set to drop later in the week.
As fans across Bayfront Park geared up for the highly anticipated matchup between the United States and Belgium, many reacted to the controversy over FIFA’s decision to lift the red card suspension against Team USA’s Folarin Balogun. On Sunday, FIFA announced Balgoun will be able to play on the pitc
Peptide injections are exploding on social media, with influencers touting benefits from muscle growth to anti-aging. But while some users claim life-changing results, medical experts warn that the science is still unsettled and the long-term risks could outweigh the rewards. CBS News Miami investig
Rain and storms made a big return on Monday. The downpours arrived in a couple of rounds and most locations had to deal with blinding rainfall, at some point of the day. Shown below, the Miami city skyline was draped with low clouds and reduced visibility during late afternoon storms. Marine alerts
U.S. Men's National Team star Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium on Monday, after FIFA's disciplinary committee lifted a red card suspension he received on Wednesday. Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantin
A South Florida man has been charged for a stabbing attack, and in Hollywood, police have charged 21-year-old Devin Blunt with first-degree murder after a deadly July 4th shooting on Funston Street. Both Blunt and the victim, Williams, had traveled from North Carolina with friends. Williams died at
A Haitian nurse in North Miami says she fears being forced to return to a country she fled after a kidnapping, while advocates warn changes to Temporary Protected Status could affect Florida’s health care workforce and the families who depend on it.
An unusual sequence of events sparked an intense car fire in Miramar. Video shows bright orange flames consuming a car parked along Dahlia Drive on Monday. Neighbors who spoke with 7News said they recalled hearing thunder. “It shook the whole house. All my kids’ toys started going off,” said a resid
With controversy swirling over FIFA's decision to lift the suspension of a US star player at the behest of President Trump, the US Men's National Team prepares to face Belgium in a crucial World Cup match. Fans hope Seattle's stadium energy will give the USMNT a much-needed boost.
The City of Miami and the Miami Marlins have opened a new donation collection site for victims of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, while relief organizations say financial contributions remain the fastest way to provide help. CBS News Miami's Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Lightning struck a car leaking gas in the 6600 block of Dalia Dr., Miramar. Hollywood Fire/Rescue and BSO responded. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor has the latest.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time. The Arsenal forward made all that fretting moot. Merino scored in the firs
Travelers flying from Atlanta to Chicago faced a frustrating start to the holiday weekend Friday, with many reporting hours-long delays and, in some cases, cancellations after repeated schedule changes and a reported ground stop.The travel disruptions came the same weekend a Delta Air Lines flight a
The City of Miami has opened a new donation drop-off site to support relief efforts for people affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. City Commissioner Rolando Escalona announced the new collection site in partnership with the Miami Marlins. Donations can be dropped off at West Lot No. 2 a
SEATTLE (AP) — When Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reflected on the last time his side faced the United States in the World Cup, Tim Howard came to mind. Courtois was in net opposite one of the greatest American goalies, who made 16 saves in a 2-1, extra time loss to Belgium at the 2014 World C
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo’s time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jaku
UHealth Neurologist Says Proper Diagnosis Critical for Proper Treatment Teshamae Monteith, M.D., is a neurologist and Chief of the Headache Division at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System. For more information on post traumatic headache and migraine treatments and services, click here or
First responders from South Florida who raced to Venezuela in the aftermath of the devastating and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela at the end of June have returned home after a weeklong deployment.Members of Florida's Task Force 1 and Task Force 2 (FL-TF1 and FL-TF2) spent the week helping with the
(CNN) — Many of the people who love Taylor Swift, and there are really so many of them, will love her even more after her wedding on Friday night. It was sweet to see the Swifties out in the New York City heat, hoping for a glimpse, their hearts on their sleeves. For those inside Madison Square Gard
Investigators in Hollywood say several people, including police officers and children, were injured when a fire broke out inside a home early Monday morning.According to Hollywood Fire Rescue, crews responded to reports of the blaze in the 2800 block of Pierce Street just after 6 a.m.Crews responded
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking the potential for scattered showers and storms along with steamy conditions as we kick off the new workweek.Scattered morning showers and isolated storms will be possible during the early morning hours and into the afternoon. This graphic shows the flash flood threa
(AP) — Have a weekend, Cape Verde. The national soccer team returned home Sunday as heroes after their run to the round of 32 of the World Cup and pushing Lionel Messi and Argentina into extra time. The men’s basketball team clinched a berth in the second round of that sport’s World Cup qualifying a
(CNN) — Summer is peak season for hot weather delights like fresh berries and salad greens, but for now, you may want to consider cooking or at least thoroughly washing raw fruits and veggies. A parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts
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