Nearly 30 years ago, a woman was attacked leaving a store in Jamaica. The violence left her blind. She was brought to South Florida for treatment and it’s since become her home. She does remarkably well on her own – but we all need a hand every now and then. It’s this Help Me Howard with Brandon Bey
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The first FIFA World Cup match in South Florida ended in a draw, but fans leaving Miami Stadium said the atmosphere — not the final score — defined the day.Uruguay and Saudi Arabia finished level after a hard-fought 97-minute match that left both sides searching for a breakthrough, even
One person was killed and four others were injured, including a lieutenant with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, after an explosion and fire in southwest Miami-Dade on Monday morning.Officials said that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews, along with members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, responded to
Corey Lee, charged with killing biotech executive Justin Zelin by pushing him off a 25th-floor balcony, is out of jail after posting bond. The judge cited a lack of witnesses and defense arguments in the decision.
16-year-old Timothy Hudson, charged as an adult in the murder and rape of his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship, will stay behind bars until trial. U.S. Marshals transferred him to Metro West Detention Center in South Florida.
An explosion at a Miami-Dade County maintenance facility kills one and injures four others, shaking a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood. Authorities investigate what sparked the blast as residents describe the terrifying scene. CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones brings you the latest updates.
After Uruguay and Saudi Arabia’s 1-1 tie at Miami Stadium, fans reflect on the electric atmosphere, global unity, and dreams for the rest of the tournament. Plus, a rare look at the World Cup trophy in South Florida.
Excitement erupts at Miami Stadium as Miami hosts its first-ever FIFA World Cup game. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia end in a 1-1 draw, with fans from around the globe showing their passion. CBS News Miami has full team coverage of the match and the World Cup’s impact on South Florida.
A massive wildfire near Miami-Dade’s electrical grid and a prison has scorched at least 200 acres and is only 10% contained. Helicopters and ground crews battle the blaze as thick smoke drifts for miles, impacting air quality and prompting health warnings for nearby residents.
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
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deployed air units Monday to battle a wildfire near NW 137th Ave and NW 41st St in West Miami-Dade, making repeated water drops to contain the blaze. "We had both air rescue units out here earlier today using what we call the Bambi bucket, which they can fill with 300 gallons
Nearly 30 years ago, a woman was attacked leaving a store in Jamaica. The violence left her blind. She was brought to South Florida for treatment and it’s since become her home. She does remarkably well on her own – but we all need a hand every now and then. It’s this Help Me Howard with Brandon Bey
A truck knocked down some power lines in West Miami-Dade, Monday night. According to officials, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center’s new facility, which is under construction, along Northwest 36th Street and 69th Avenue, just after 7 p.m. 7
MIAMI (AP) — One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing to their relatives on the island is ceasing operations as the Trump administration increases pressure on the Cuban government. Envioscuba.com announced it has stopped taking or
Uruguayan fans packed restaurants across South Florida to watch the first match against Saudi Arabia at Miami Stadium. Although the game ended in a 1-1 draw, those gathered inside businesses such as Doña Paulina in Southwest Miami-Dade wore their blue-and-white jerseys with pride. “At least they tie
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday night. J.T. Realmuto also went deep and Bryce Harper had an RBI for Philadelphia, wh
Some albums are planned down to the last note. Others just randomly find their groove and keep cruising. That’s exactly what happened with Keith Urban’s album, “Flow State.” Keith Urban is setting sail on a surprising new sound. His new album, “Flow State,” dives headfirst into the smooth waters of
Sure you can watch the [FIFA World Cup] games at a crowded sports bar, but why fight for a bar stool? Yeah that’s so annoying! It’s time to take the FIFA Fan Fest to a swanky rooftop. Deco’s cocktail connoisseur Alex Miranda is live! Of course you can watch all the FIFA World Cup action at home, but
Senior U.S. officials say President Trump and Iran's top negotiator have already remotely signed a memorandum of understanding ahead of an expected signing ceremony.
Abdulelah Al-Amri scored on a rebound in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay's Maxi Araújo responded with an equalizer in the 80th as the teams played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener on Monday.Uruguay controlled most of the second half but didn't break through until Ara&uacu
South Florida is feeling extra steamy these days. It’s a big taste of summer still a few days ahead of summer’s official start. Strong sunshine gave way to late day cloud cover (Monday) as shown above. At the peak heating, mid-afternoon, Miami brushed up against a record high! Officially, the city c
The 16-year-old charged in the death and sexual assault of his stepsister, Anna Kepner, while on a cruise with other family members will be jailed before and during his trial, a judge has ruled. Timothy Hudson had initially been released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile in February, b
One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing to their relatives on the island is ceasing operations as the Trump administration increases pressure on the Cuban government.Envioscuba.com announced it has stopped taking orders as round
‘Toy Story 5’ hits theatres at the end of the week. Deco sat down with its two leading men, Tom & Tim, to find out what kind of fun to expect. Making ‘Toy Story 5’ seems like a no-brainer. But not for everyone in the cast. Tim Allen: “I– i– i loved three, four was– that wasn’t– it was just so intens
A boat expert and a medical examiner testified in the trial of prominent real estate developer George Pino, who is accused of a deadly 2022 boating crash. On Monday, jurors watched a re-enactment video of the crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez as boating expert Lt. Paul Alber took the stan
🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records in South Florida was in Miami, where the 4,400-square-foot at 733 Belle Meade Boulevard changed hands for $9.2 million. The seller was an LLC tied to entrepreneur Andrew Sieja and his wife, philanthropist Jessica Sieja. The buyer was Joshua Keller. Th
Miami was selected as one of the homes of a special delivery to celebrate a major milestone for the United States. On Monday, a group of documents that helped forge our nation arrived at Opa-locka Executive Airport on a specially decorated Boeing 737. These special documents, which include an origin
Miami police are asking for the public's help after a 15-year-old boy was shot outside a convenience store in Little Havana late Sunday night.According to Miami Police, the shooting happened around 11:11 p.m. near Southwest 7th Avenue and Southwest 3rd Street.Police said the teenager was shot in the
South Florida resident Haresh Pahilwani says he was shocked when his EBT card was declined at checkout."I really don't know how this happened," Pahilwani told CBS News Miami.Pahilwani receives SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, and says he typically does not spend all of the money loaded
South Florida teacher Michelle Del Buono says she spent years saving for retirement. Now, she's fighting to recover more than $133,000 that she says the Internal Revenue Service improperly seized from her investment account."It's like a big weight on my shoulders that can't seem to break off," Del B
An 11-year-old boy who successfully beat cancer got an exciting sendoff before getting to see his dream team in the World Cup. Adrian Echazu is a soccer fanatic and a massive fan of Uruguay. After being surprised with tickets on June 9 to see Uruguay’s opening match against Saudi Arabia at Miami Sta
A family made an emotional plea to the public for any information on a hit-and-run that left their loved one dead. According to Miami Police, 61-year-old Alfred Jerome Akins was found dead near the intersection of Northwest 17th Avenue and 43rd Street in Miami on Saturday. As authorities continue th
Earlier this week, Oscar Ortiz ’88, Executive Director of SebastianStrong Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/SebastianStrong.org?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZY1DHtaTGuKpzjRgRflpz3M88Rzr4oWLm66JxFsYUYlbF7c68ZEg-G_ZkgY03JzhlGMOu03oikYvt2MEEY8GneuPoGqT_kkA_9IvSY7vdc7D9yq6QxXzLJE7o1wOpb_RK4HcViwLe97pKqbj4YjqrJt-R
Host Dr. Nancy Lawther, Legislative Liaison Chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party, meets with Marvin Dunn, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus at Florida International University and Shane Grannum, J.D. of Gelber Schachter & Greenberg, P.A. The group have an insightful conversation on the emoluments clause
CBS News Miami’s Nick Mariano monitors scattered showers and thunderstorms moving through Broward and Miami-Dade, offering much-needed relief from the intense heat. While some areas still feel like the triple digits, rain-cooled air is temporarily dropping temperatures into the 80s. Expect more stor
Food stamp fraud is costing taxpayers billions each year, and one South Florida man is the latest victim after losing over $2,800 from his SNAP account to thieves spending in another state. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri investigates how easy it is for scammers to drain EBT cards, why getting those
Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Marquia Robinson, CEO of Hope for Miami, and Program Manager Mercy Parada, about a Miami-Dade nonprofit that serves over 6,000 people a year and made a deliberate choice in 2012 to open its doors to children with disabilities. Marquia and Mercy break down t
Futbol Frenzy erupts in South Florida as Uruguay takes the pitch for the first World Cup match ever held at the newly renamed Miami Stadium (formerly Hard Rock Stadium). CBS News Miami’s Mike Cugno captures the excitement, from emotional family moments and pickup soccer games outside to the roar of
Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers were seriously injured after a black SUV with a suspended-license driver slammed into their parked cruiser on the northbound Turnpike at NW 106th Street in Medley. The crash triggered a chain reaction as one trooper was working on a flat tire. Both troopers are in
A powerful explosion rocked a Miami-Dade County maintenance facility in Medley, leaving one person dead and four others injured—including a sheriff’s lieutenant. The blast, which occurred near underground fuel storage tanks just after 10 a.m., also sparked a fire and forced the shutdown of Southwest
Firefighters are working urgently to contain a fast-moving wildfire burning just west of the Metro West Detention Center and a cement plant on 137th Avenue in West Miami-Dade. Chopper footage shows thick black smoke billowing dangerously close to nearby buildings as crews conduct water drops and a l
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