A South Florida woman is among the first eight fugitives named to the FBI’s newly launched Most Wanted Fraudster list after allegedly helping steal more than $32 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Elaine Escoe, also known as “Annie” and “Annie Palmer,” is wanted on charges of conspiracy to co
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Tortuga returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach for the 13th year this weekend.The city is preparing for a busy weekend, anticipating around 30,000 people a day for the three-day music festival. The country music festival brought in an estimated $37.7 million to the local economy last year, according to Vi
A devastated father took the stand in the trial of the man at the controls of a 2022 boat crash that took his daughter’s life. Tuesday was another emotional day in court, as day two of the trial of George Pino got underway in a Miami courtroom. The first person on the witness stand was Lucy Fernande
By Manny Cid, Assistant Director Small and Local Business Development Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is advancing a vision for an economy that works for everyone by transforming how local government purchases, pilots, and scales innovation. At the center of that effort is the county’s Strateg
An investigation is underway in Miami Gardens after officials said a would-be robber was shot in the head and died early Tuesday morning.Few details have been released, but Miami Gardens police said the shooting took place at a home in the area of Northwest 36th Avenue and 174th Street around 1:30 a
Local construction trade businesses will have a chance to get in on one of South Florida’s most anticipated development projects at a free contractor fair this week. The Miramar Cove Contractor Fair takes place on Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Miramar Commission Chambers, 2300 Civic Center Plac
A waterfront compound in Gables Estates spanning more than 5 acres — nearly 9 acres if the surrounding land is included — with tennis courts, a pool and cabana, manicured lawns and a motor court is not on the market, but it is quietly being marketed as a whisper listing. The rumored purchase price f
No, he's not going to Club Space. He's going to actual space.
The Berry Farm in The Redland just added salsa, bachata and reggaeton to its popular line dancing nights every Saturday.
Educational Federal Credit Union (EdFed) awarded 15 Hubert O. Sibley 2 + 2 Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarships to graduating high school seniors at a ceremony on May 28. EdFed’s Board of Directors and President and CEO Michael DiBenedetto hosted students and their loved ones for a special ceremony
Broward emergency crews responded to reports that a plane ran off an airport runway late Tuesday morning, according to officials.Few details have been released, but Pompano Beach Fire Rescue officials said the incident took place at the Pompano Beach Airpark.The aircraft, officials said, was a teach
Miami real estate developer George Pino is standing trial in a case stemming from a 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed one of his daughter's teen friends and left another passenger with life-altering injuries. Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash
A Miami man was arrested Sunday after police said he struck a security guard in the head with a perfume bottle during a confrontation outside a business near Little Havana. Jairo Antonio Osoriobenavides, 36, faces charges of aggravated battery and battery on a security officer. According to a Miami
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A beloved South Beach restaurant will no longer close after heartbroken fans helped its owner find a new location nearby.
Testimony has started in the trial of George Pino, the Miami real estate developer who is accused in a fatal boat crash in 2022, after a delay during opening statements when he had an emotional outburst. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero has more.
Police are continuing to investigate an overnight shooting in Miami Gardens after police said a would-be robber was shot in the head and killed early Tuesday morning.
Three of the four are accused of financial fraud, helping cement South Florida's status as a con-artist Mecca.
A United States Navy base employee was seriously injured after he was attacked by a shark while swimming off a popular Florida beach on Monday, officials say.According to the Navy, the man was swimming near a marina in Panama City when he was attacked by the shark.He was rushed to a hospital with cr
A South Florida woman is among the first eight fugitives named to the FBI’s newly launched Most Wanted Fraudster list after allegedly helping steal more than $32 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Elaine Escoe, also known as “Annie” and “Annie Palmer,” is wanted on charges of conspiracy to co
Police in Miami Gardens said a would-be robber who was involved in an altercation with a homeowner was shot and killed by a neighbor who rushed over to help. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has the latest.
A beleaguered Pembroke Lines condominium association, where a former property manager was criminally charged over allegedly misappropriating funds, filed for bankruptcy. The Windmill Lakes V condo association, home to about 64 units in two-story beige buildings at 8842 Southwest Third Street, filed
An FBI tip memorialized in the Epstein files alleges Trump knew about underage sex parties at a Trump golf course.
A woman who was beaten and stabbed in broad daylight in what appears to be a random attack is now using her experience to advocate for stronger safety measures in downtown Miami.Residents packed a bistro off Biscayne Boulevard for a community meeting organized in part by Caitlin Dydzuhn, who was att
Miami-Dade County will weigh whether to hand a sliver of publicly owned land in Wynwood for free to developers that plan 14 affordable apartments. Rilea Group and Ciprés, both based in Brickell, requested in November the non-competitive conveyance of a 6,900-square-foot lot –– or 0.158 acres –– from
A woman who was beaten and stabbed in a random attack is calling for stronger safety measures in downtown Miami. CBS News Miami's Abby Dodge has the report.
The fight to preserve Miami's tree canopy is gaining momentum.Just days after a developer agreed to spare four legacy trees in Edgewater, Miami Commissioner Christine King is pushing for stronger protections across the city, joining residents and environmental advocates who say trees are essential t
Good Morning South Florida, starting off our Tuesday with a hot day and that heat trend will continue throughout the week especially with the high humidity making it feel like in the 100s. We also expect some storms as tropical moisture moves into the Caribbean and Gulf with South Florida being on t
Days after a developer agreed to spare legacy trees in Edgewater, a Miami city commissioner is pushing for stronger protections across the city. CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones has more on the movement.
A toasty Tuesday is ahead across South Florida with forecast high temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees on Tuesday afternoon, but it will feel like it's in the upper 90s and triple-digits when you factor in the humidity.The forecast high temperatures in South Florida on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. C
A Miami Gardens resident opened fire after his next-door neighbor alerted him about an armed attempted robbery overnight, killing the subject, police said. Miami Gardens Police units responded to reports of a shooting near Northwest 36th Avenue and 173rd Terrace, early Tuesday morning “Upon arrival,
Gunfire tore through a Miami Gardens neighborhood during an armed attempted robbery, leaving the subject dead, police said. 7’s Drone Force hovered above the scene of the overnight shooting near Northwest 36th Avenue and 174th Street, just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Crime scene investigators were seen
One person was injured after reportedly coming uinder fire in a Miami Gardens neighborhood. 7’s Drone Force hovered above the scene of the reported shooting along the 17300 block of Northwest 36th Avenue, just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Crime scene investigators were seen combing for clues and taking
You don't need tickets to a match to enjoy the Summer of Soccer.
South Florida will continue to see low rain chances on Tuesday, but all of that will change as the workweek continues as the threat of showers and storms starts to rise
An investigation is underway in a Miami Gardens neighborhood after a shooting took place in a neighborhood overnight.
As Miami prepares for the excitement of the men's FIFA World Cup, local law enforcement and their community partners are gearing up to combat human trafficking.It's such a concern that last month, government officials issued a warning about the threat of human trafficking during the matches.CBS News
As Miami prepares for the excitement of the men’s FIFA World Cup, local law enforcement and their community partners are gearing up to combat human trafficking, and one human trafficking survivor shares her story with CBS News Miami
For more than 30 years, Wilkinson Sejour, better known as Chef Creole, has been serving up mouthwatering Haitian dishes, but throughout South Florida, he's become known for much more than what's on the menu.Whether he's feeding families, supporting students, or stepping up during difficult times, Ch
In Tuesday’s Miami Proud we’re highlighting a South Florida chef who’s making waves both in the kitchen and in the community. CBS News Miami’s Najahe Sherman shows us how Chef Creole is paying it forward.
A South Florida woman is dealing with a bit of a parking problem. She says she can’t have more than a couple of people over without the police showing up.They’ve gone from issuing warnings to writing tickets. It’s tonight’s Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Sarah Clarin says she’s fed up with parki
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