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Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Miami Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar. Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — fro
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule and how to watch
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
Heat swing blockbuster deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee in a blockbuster trade that reshapes the NBA.
George Pino found not guilty in 2022 boat crash that killed teen, left another with life-changing disabilities
A jury has found Miami real estate developer George Pino not guilty of manslaughter or vessel homicide for his role in a boat crash off Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in September 2022 that left one teenager dead and another with permanent disabilities. The verdict comes after an emotional and somet
Surfside families frustrated by new Champlain Towers findings ahead of fifth observance
Families of victims in the Champlain Towers South collapse are expressing frustration after federal investigators released new findings that, they say, offer few definitive answers just days before the fifth commemoration of the disaster.The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said
NEXT Weather: Fewer storms, more heat for South Florida this week
Meteorologist Nic Mariano tracks dropping rain chances and rising temps as Saharan dust limits storms. Expect 90s and humid afternoons across the region.
Jury finds George Pino "not guilty" in deadly Miami boat crash
After emotional testimony, the jury ruled the 2022 crash that killed Lucy Fernandez a tragic accident. Families now turn to advocacy for boating safety.
Woman left blind after attack receives new furniture
Last week we introduced you to Reva Haughton. A brutal attack nearly 30 years ago left her without her vision. She’s overcome a lot, but recently found herself in need. Tonight, an update from Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Reva Haughton: “I like this… I like this.” You can hear in her voice, Re
Heat fans remain optimistic as speculation on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade intensifies before NBA draft
On the day before the start of the NBA draft, Heat fans are cautiously optimistic at the team’s chances of finalizing a deal to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania, the 10-time All-Star and former Finals MVP will be traded from Milw
Frederica Wilson endorses Oliver Gilbert in crowded race to succeed her in Congress: "It's a job for experience"
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has officially endorsed a candidate in the race to succeed her in Congress.The longtime Democratic lawmaker announced Monday that she is backing Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert in the race for Florida's 24th Congressional District seat. Wilson praised Gilbert
Major overhaul planned for Broward's SW 10th Street corridor as officials aim to ease traffic congestion
For many South Florida drivers, getting off Interstate 95 onto Southwest 10th Street during rush hour can be a frustrating experience.The heavily traveled roadway serves as a key connection between I-95 and the Sawgrass Expressway, but drivers often face miles of stop-and-go traffic and long waits a
Nimmo’s 3 hits, Osuna’s go-ahead double lift Rangers to 4-3 win over Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Nimmo had three hits and walked once, Alejandro Osuna hit a go-ahead RBI double and the Texas Rangers beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Monday night. Ezequiel Duran homered and Joc Pederson singled twice for the Rangers in the opener of a 10-game road trip. The loss snapped the Marl
George Pino found "not guilty" in fatal boating crash that killed Lucy Fernandez
A Miami jury has acquitted George Pino of all charges in the 2022 boating accident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. The emotional verdict comes after four years of legal battles and public scrutiny, leaving Fernandez’s family devastated but resolute in their campaign for boating
Elevator restored at Parkwood Condominiums near Doral after weeks-long outage
Residents at a condominium building near Doral who spent weeks without elevator service finally received some relief Monday.Miami-Dade County officials confirmed that an elevator at Parkwood Condominiums, located at 7240 Fontainebleau Blvd., has been repaired and returned to service after being out
Vendors start leaving Alligator Alcatraz facility as uncertainty grows over its future: "That place was very inhumane"
New signs are emerging that the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center in the Florida Everglades may soon shut down, despite conflicting messages from state officials in recent weeks.Sources familiar with the operation told CBS News Miami on Monday that vendors have been instructed to beg
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns amid FBI investigation
Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.LAUSD staff said they had received a letter of resignation."The Board remains steadfast in its
Jury acquits George Pino in boat crash death of 17-year-old
A Miami-Dade County jury found George Pino not guilty in the death of 17-year-old Luciana “Lucy” Fernandez after less than two hours of deliberation Monday. The six-member jury acquitted the Doral-based commercial real estate broker on manslaughter and boat vessel homicide charges stemming from a bo
Simmer of Summer
The weather story this week won’t surprise anyone, highlighted by high heat and humidity that’s ever-present. On Monday, the heat index surged (again) above 100º. That’s the so-called feels-like temperature with humidity. Here’s a check on the peak values leading to our steamy afternoon. The only wa
Full coverage of George Pino's trial on the fatal 2022 boat crash case
Miami real estate developer George Pino stood 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 faced manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash near B
Jury finds George Pino not guilty on all charges in connection to deadly 2022 boat crash
A jury has found the prominent real estate broker George Pino not guilty on all charges in connection to a deadly 2022 boat crash. “We the jury find as follows, as to count two of the information, vessel homicide of Luciana Cristiana Fernandez, the defendant is not guilty,” said a jury member. Peopl
Unconstitutional? DeSantis plan excludes newcomers from property tax cuts
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ property tax proposal has constitutional holes because it seeks to deny cuts to newcomers, according to a newspaper’s analysis of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The measure would require new Florida residents to wait five years before qualifying for a proposed homestead tax exemptio
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
A crowd of more than 70,000 people witnessed history in Arlington, Texas, on Monday afternoon as soccer icon Lionel Messi scored the 17th and 18th goals in his FIFA World Cup career, setting the all-time record for the tournament and leading Argentina to a 2-0 victory against Austria.Messi passed Ge
Smoke and heat persist in South Florida as storms shift air quality
Wildfire smoke lingers across Miami-Dade and Broward, with shifting winds and storms moving haze from one community to another. Expect high humidity, heat near 100 degrees, and only brief relief from scattered storms before drier, hotter days later in the week.
Volunteers team up to haul trash from Miami River in local initiative
Several volunteers came together to create a cleaner community in South Florida. As part of the “I Clean Because I Care” initiative launched by Miami-Dade Commissioner Marleine Bastien, residents joined forces Monday morning to clean up Miami. The group picked up trash bags and hauled away broken tr
Rep. Frederica Wilson endorses Oliver Gilbert in crowded Florida congressional race
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson throws her support behind Miami-Dade Commissioner and former Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert for Florida’s 24th District. The endorsement comes as seven Democrats compete to succeed her in Congress.
Verdict Watch: Jury deliberates in George Pino’s fatal boat crash trial
Jurors are deciding the fate of real estate developer George Pino, charged in the boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero reports from the courthouse as the community awaits a verdict.
BugTopia arrives at Zoo Miami: Giant insect exhibit opens this weekend
Experience BugTopia at Zoo Miami starting this Saturday! See larger-than-life insects and learn how bugs help balance nature. Featured species include the Mexican redknee tarantula and Madagascan sunset moth. Exhibit runs through Oct. 31.
Hurricane season tips: Affordable ways to flood-proof your South Florida home
Flooding is the costliest U.S. disaster—just an inch can cause $25,000 in damage. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor shares expert advice and budget-friendly steps to protect your home this hurricane season, from waterproof tape to impact windows.
Elevator finally fixed at Parkwood Condos after 5 weeks out of service
Relief for residents at 7240 Fontainebleau Blvd near Doral as a broken elevator is repaired after weeks of hardship. Many elderly and disabled residents felt stranded until Miami-Dade officials confirmed the elevator had passed inspection and was back in service.
Hotel mogul makes $4M-plus in five years on Fisher Island condo sale
Hospitality titan Keith Menin and his wife, Evelyn Menin, sold their Fisher Island condo for $10.5 million. The Menin Hospitality principal traded the unit at 6800 Fisher Island Drive in an off-market sale. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty handled both sides of the transaction with Dennis Carvajal
Miami-Dade teen accused of fatally stabbing stepfather inside family home, deputies say
A family is in mourning after the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office says an 18-year-old man stabbed his stepfather to death over Father's Day weekend."This is a quiet neighborhood. I'm surprised this even happened," said a neighbor who did not want to be identified.Investigators say the stabbing happened
Bench trial begins for South Florida mother accused of drowning toddler; defense cites COVID-induced psychosis
A bench trial began Monday for a South Florida woman accused of drowning her 15-month-old daughter, with her defense team arguing she was temporarily insane due to a psychotic episode linked to COVID-19.Jurors were not present because the case is being decided by a judge.During opening statements, a
Scores of Brazilian fans gather across Miami for pre-game rituals ahead of World Cup match with Scotland
Fresh off the adrenaline from eliminating Haiti’s chances of reaching the knockout stage, Brazilian fans are riding high on finishing group play strong against Scotland at Miami Stadium, Wednesday. While Scotland’s Tartan Army braved the intense South Florida heat to serenade Miami on their march to
Frank Calderon and Jeanmarie Massa Discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling in Miami-Dade
Frank Calderon of Solid Waste Management speaks with Jeanmarie Massa, Miami-Dade County’s Recycling Manager. They pair discuss the do’s and don’ts of recycling in Miami-Dade County with visuals. For more shows, visit: communitynewspapers.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source
Body cam footage shown at trial of South Florida mother accused of drowning infant
Jurors view police body cam video as Precious Bland stands trial for allegedly drowning her 15-month-old daughter and stabbing two others. The defense claims she suffered a psychotic episode, while prosecutors argue she knew her actions.
Miami Shores Police Chief speaks about weekend police-involved shooting after reported disturbance involving edged weapons
Miami Shores Police Chief Dave Golt is speaking with CBS News Miami after one of his officers shot an armed man with whom he had a confrontation on Sunday.Golt said, "There was a confrontation at which time the officer did discharge his weapon." Video on social media shows the man surrounded by para
Father’s Day tragedy: Miami-Dade teen charged with stepfather’s murder
An 18-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing his stepfather while he slept in their northeast Miami-Dade home. The family is mourning as police investigate the motive behind the deadly Father’s Day weekend attack.
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Cracks Down On Driver License Exam Fraud
The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office stopped multiple individuals who attempted to commit fraud during the driver license knowledge examination at one of our locations. The individuals entered the office equipped with concealed electronic devices, microphones and recording equipment intended
South Florida gas prices drop nearly $1: Will relief at the pump last?
Average gas prices in South Florida have fallen to $3.62 a gallon, down almost $1 in a month. Experts say ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks and increased oil supply are key, but future prices depend on global stability.
A deadly collapse at a Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, probe finds
MIAMI (AP) — The deadly destruction of a Florida beachfront condominium actually started weeks before it collapsed into a pile of rubble in the middle of the night, killing 98 people in 2021, federal investigators found in a final report issued Monday. The National Institute of Standards and Technol