A 14-year-old boy is hospitalized after being pulled from a swimming pool at a Lauderhill apartment complex Sunday, marking the latest in what officials describe as an alarming increase in child drowning and near-drowning incidents across South Florida. Lauderhill Fire Rescue responded to Sunny Lake
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Cell phone video captures dramatic moments as a yacht is towed by a smaller boat along South New River Drive near SE First Avenue. Witnesses watch as the yacht suddenly veers too far left, raising concerns about possible damage or mishap on the busy waterway. Watch the footage and find out what happ
Next Weather Meteorologist Nic Meriano tracks the tropics and South Florida’s stubborn heat wave. With "feels like" temps soaring to 103°, heat advisories remain in effect across the region. Thunderstorm and rain chances stay slim in the coming days, but relief could be on the way as storm coverage
As Madrid erupts in celebration for Spain’s 2026 World Cup winners, South Florida businesses reflect on a mixed financial impact from the global soccer frenzy. Despite thousands of fans and packed events, some hotels say they didn’t see the expected boom, with only a few sellouts and fluctuating rat
North East Dade residents say cars from Arrow Muffler auto repair shop have blocked streets and alleys for months, creating safety and emergency concerns. CBS News Miami investigates after neighbors complain about vehicles without tags, gutted cars, and repeated code violations. County officials and
As artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, Goodwill South Florida is giving students an opportunity to experience the classroom of the future. Students in Miami-Dade’s summer youth internship program are getting hands-on experience with artificial intelligence, learning how to use
Andrew and Tristan Tate, known for their controversial takes on masculinity, were arrested by US Marshals in Miami on UK warrants. Now held at Miami's federal detention center, the brothers face charges including rape, sex trafficking, assault, and child pornography. Their lawyers insist the case is
Youth minister Joel Leiniz faces DUI manslaughter charges after a crash killed his 8-year-old daughter. CBS News Miami’s Joan Murray reports from Pompano Beach, where Leiniz turned himself in following a warrant issued during his out-of-state vacation. The tragedy follows a year after the sudden los
Miami was once the Emerald City for New York professionals chasing more sun and cheaper costs. Lower taxes, cheaper real estate and year-round warmth made Florida feel like the dream destination for putting down roots. But now that shine is wearing off. With insurance costs, private school tuition a
A new survey reveals just 1 in 4 Gen Xers are confident about their retirement plans, with looming changes to Social Security raising the stakes. CBS News Miami’s Larry Seward investigates what you can do now to secure your future.
Some buyers and creditors who lost money in convicted developer Rishi Kapoor’s real estate schemes could split roughly $3.5 million in receivership funds. Bankruptcy attorney Bernice Lee, the court-appointed receiver for Kapoor’s defunct firm Location Ventures and its affiliates, is seeking authoriz
In Miami Beach, police are investigating what caused an early-morning Miami-Dade County transit bus to crash into a building and a gas pipe. Two people were hospitalized, and a building was evacuated as a precaution. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police arrested Mauro Lopez for shooting Ryan McGowan several times after the two men got in a heated argument.
A sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms that had tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive, the Food and Drug Administration said Sunday. But the FDA said Monday that its investigation and data "continue to converge on shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms locations in central Mexico."
Miami-Dade County plans to ask commissioners to consider a plan that would allow the county to clean more Sargassum hot spots without seeking new approvals. CBS Miami's Manny Bojorquez reports from Miami Beach.
New details emerge in the Cyclospora outbreak. As the U.S. sees over 9,000 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, with 17 confirmed in Miami, new evidence reveals that a test confirming Cyclospora's origin in iceberg lettuce may have been a false positive. CBS Miami's Najahe Sherman breaks down the late
A Miami Gardens man is charged with attempted murder after shooting at his neighbor. The gunshot only grazed the victim. The man says the other man shot at him because of a smile. In Broward County, police are still searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run motorcycle accident. Anyone with info
In Broward County, a Coconut Creek homeowner is dealing with a tragedy. An early morning house fire destroyed large parts of his home, injuring him and killing 7 of his cats. CBS Miami's Joan Murray reports on the aftermath.
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team returned home on Monday and an estimated crowd of almost two million was on hand to greet the squad through the streets of Madrid. The 26 players and their coaching staff met with the country’s royals, and then with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, af
56-year-old Lucretia Cardozo was found dead Monday morning after falling from a mango tree. Police say it was an accident and don't expect foul play. A neighbor called police after finding Cardozo's body lying beside a mango tree outside of her house. CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench brings you the la
Social media influencers, brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, are held in a Miami federal detention facility after being arrested in Miami. The two brothers are wanted for several charges of rape and human trafficking in the UK. Today, their lawyer says they will fight their extradition, calling it "p
As sargassum continues to wash up along South Florida beaches, one county is considering asking commissioners for flexibility in cleaning up more beaches.A memorandum filed before the Miami Dade County Board of Commissioners would instruct the county to ask the Florida Department of Environmental Pr
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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, their lawyer said Monday, suggesting their arrest in Miami was politically motivated.The Tates appeared in federal court Monday for the first time
The former home of boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. traded hands for $18.5 million, a loss compared to the property’s previous trade in 2024. An LLC tied to Black Spruce Management’s Josh Gotlib sold the 10,818-square-foot home at 288 South Coconut Lane in Miami Beach, according to prope
A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering at home after the sheriff's office said he was shot in the face during an ambush in Ruskin that saw the suspect killed by law enforcementDeputy Sopharmony Muon spoke in a video shared by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on social media over the week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman running for Florida governor, on Monday announced legislation intended to prevent artificial intelligence data centers from driving up utility costs, the latest sign of a political backlash over the new technology. The proposal, if passed by
An area near a Fort Lauderdale stormwater pump station was shut down Monday morning after city officials said a large yacht crashed into a dock.The city government said the yacht hit the city's dock, located at the station along North New River Drive, causing significant damage to the dock and its s
Stonerock Capital parted with its two downtown Miami office buildings in a foreclosure auction, despite its efforts to postpone the proceeding while it appeals the case. The lender on the properties, an affiliate of Atlanta-based Ardent Companies, won the foreclosure auction on Monday morning with a
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A suspect is in custody after the Broward Sheriff's Office said an argument between two men in Deerfield Beach escalated into a deadly shooting Sunday night.Deputies said they were called to a reported shooting along the 5100 block of East Lakes Drive around 7 p.m. They arrived and found 25-year-old
Miami-Dade County leaders touted the success of the FIFA World Cup as one of the host cities for the soccer tournament, saying the event brought more than 500,000 people to South Florida. Seven of the 104 matches that took place during this year’s World Cup were held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Ga
The Southern Poverty Law Center has designated "Fresh & Fit" a male-supremacy hate group.
A Miami Gardens man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he chased another man through an apartment complex parking lot and shot him following an argument that allegedly began because he believed the victim smiled at him. According to a Miami Gardens Police arrest report, officers
A planned Fisher Island mansion asking $32 million led last week’s signed contract activity in Miami-Dade County. Buyers signed nine contracts totaling $79.8 million in asking dollar volume between July 13 and July 19, according to a weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The report t
A yacht that was being towed veered off course and crashed into dock in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The 130-foot vessel, named “Determination,” crashed into a dock along the New River, near Andrews Avenue, Monday morning. South Florida radio personality Mobile Mike shared the video he recorded of the
A Miami-Dade County transit bus hit a building early Monday morning, causing a gas leak that also forced an evacuation and traffic adjustments.Miami Beach Police said it happened around 4 a.m. along the 8600 block of Harding Avenue near 86 Street. The department said the preliminary investigation re
A Miami man is facing a slew of charges after investigators claim he possessed several videos that showed children being sexually abused.An arrest affidavit filed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said officers were alerted that 40-year-old Douglas Algaba had allegedly uploaded 21 files online. A s
The NEXT Weather Team continues to monitor the Gulf as Tropical Depression Two is expected to become Tropical Storm Bertha later on Monday. A Tropical Storm Watch currently extends from the Florida Panhandle through the Alabama coastline.
Ted Scouten shares a preview with how much of a boom some businesses saw when soccer fans from across the globe descended upon South Florida.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will face a federal judge in Miami. They're wanted on a litany of charges from the UK. Larry Seward has the latest.
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