Following big celebrations, residents are offering their help to combat pollution the day after Independence Day. The Surfrider Foundation launched local efforts in Miami Beach to help clean up beaches on Sunday morning. Historically recognized as the dirtiest day for U.S. beaches in the year, hundr
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Deadly storms and a heat wave marred America's 250th birthday for swathes of the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands of utility customers without power. Millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures — thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, rupt
This is an updated version of a story first published on April 13, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. There's been something unusual going on in a whole lot of Major League Baseball stadiums lately, and it isn't baseball, well, at least not exactly. It's "Banana Ball," and if you've never
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
Lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium tomorrow, after FIFA's disciplinary committee lifted a red card suspension he received on Wednesday. The news was first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by U.S. Soccer. The orga
Following big celebrations, residents are offering their help to combat pollution the day after Independence Day. The Surfrider Foundation launched local efforts in Miami Beach to help clean up beaches on Sunday morning. Historically recognized as the dirtiest day for U.S. beaches in the year, hundr
A pair of overnight street takeovers in Northwest Miami-Dade resulted in multiple people being hurt. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to a takeover at the intersection of Northwest 25th Street and 76th Avenue. Three people were taken to a hospital. The suspect remains at large and is driving a
An animal attack sent a dog to the vet, and the owners are demanding action to be done to prevent a tragedy. The terrifying dog attack in Hialeah was caught on camera, where neighbors claimed it is not the first time it has happened. Surveillance video shows a pit bull suddenly charging toward a wom
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sandy Alcantara allowed one run with a season-high eight strikeouts in eight innings to win his seventh consecutive start, leading the Miami Marlins past the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night. Otto Lopez homered and had three hits and three RBIs for Miami to celebrate hi
An investigation is underway after the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said a deputy was hurt by a firework while responding to an illegal street takeover overnight.MDSO said it happened just before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday along Northwest 77 Court and Northwest 169 Street. The office said the deputy tried t
SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, who leads the Americans with three goals, received a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović
Earlier this week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he would not campaign for the proposed property tax amendment, saying it didn't go far enough. And even those who do support it, are offering only a lukewarm endorsement. On Sunday, the likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Don
Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating after a man was found fatally shot inside a parking garage early Sunday morning.The department said they responded to the garage along Southwest 2 Street around 4:30 a.m. They arrived and said they found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a
Earlier this week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he would not campaign for the proposed property tax amendment, saying it didn't go far enough. And even those who do support it, are offering only a lukewarm endorsement. On Sunday, the likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Don
When President Donald Trump endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, the President cited the AG's idea of creating a detention center in the middle of the Everglades."He is THE MAN behind ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ," the President wrote in a social media post on October 8, 2025.But as Alligator Alc
A one-year-old boy is in stable condition after he was bitten by a dog in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident happened off Homestead Avenue and Southwest 184th Street. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the toddler sustained lacerations from the bite. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said
Three people are in the hospital after Miramar Police said a shooting and crash left them wounded early Sunday morning.The department said it unfolded sometime before 6 a.m. along Sunshine Boulevard. Two men and one woman were reportedly shot in a car while heading west on the road. The shooting res
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida. We'll see real temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. The high humidity due to an influx of tropical moisture will push our feels-like temperatures into the upper 90s
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida. We'll see real temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. The high humidity due to an influx of tropical moisture will push our feels-like temperatures into the upper 90s
A gas spill in Miami Gardens left 50 gallons of fuel on a street. The incident happened near a gas station by Northwest 166th Street and 42nd Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials have not released the cause of the spill.
A shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade left one person dead, with police investigating. Police blocked off the area where the person was found shot to death just off South Dixie Highway in Cutler Bay on Saturday night. Detectives are now turning their attention to a car with bullet holes in the back win
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Hope you had a great Fourth of July! Luckily, the weather cooperated across South Florida just in time for fireworks last night, and the same is expected Sunday night in case you have fireworks planned then. Those fireworks has reduced air quality across all of South Florida this Sunday morning. Unh
It probably felt “as hot as a fourth of July firecracker” on Saturday. Officially, Miami peaked at 92-degrees but the Heat Index was over 100-degrees. As such, a Heat Advisory was in effect for most of the day, expiring at 8 PM. Some areas were also blasted by holiday thunderstorms across Florida. F
Families across South Florida gathered on Independence Day to mark a historic milestone, celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with parades, concerts, and community events.In Miami Springs, residents lined Westward Drive to watch a parade featuring representatives from municipalities across Miami-
Fourth of July is a major chapter in the history of the country, and people in South Florida made sure to celebrate with a bang. Fireworks lit up the sky on Saturday, as Americans celebrated the Fourth of July, 250 years of independence. A celebration was held at Bayfront Park called ‘250 United,’ w
The match at Miami Stadium saw a few arrests from MDSO.
Help doesn’t take a holiday as relief efforts continue for Venezuela following the catastrophic earthquakes. Global Empowerment Mission volunteers were working on Saturday at their Doral headquarters, packing up relief supplies to send south. GEM is now asking for donations of canned goods and other
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd packed with stars of sports and entertainment. The deep secrecy that surrounded the buildup to the
The World Cup’s round of 16 is underway after several exhilarating matches in the first knockout round. The round of 32 began with host country Canada edging South Africa and ended with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0. In between, there were several exhilarating matches, including three ending in penalty
In Bayfront Park fans get to enjoy Fourth of July celebrations and FIFA World Cup viewing. Concerts will last throughout the afternoon into the evening when there will be a firework display.
Everybody knows about the famous hot dog eating contest, but the Florida Keys are celebrating Fourth of July the Sunshine State way, with a key lime pie eating contest instead. The catch is that contestants cannot use forks! Twenty-four competitors competed Saturday at the Southernmost Beach Caf&eac
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a hot, humid, and stormy Fourth of July across South Florida. CBS News Miami Feels-like temperatures will hit 112 degrees in parts of Miami-Dade County. All across the region, we will be dealing with triple-digit heat indexes due to high real temperatures and tropic
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Stowers hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 night, Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-5 on Friday night. Stowers had his second four-hit game of the season, matching a June 17 performance against
South Florida communities are preparing for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in recent memory as cities across Miami-Dade and Broward counties mark the nation's 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts, drone shows and family festivals.The 2026 holiday carries added significa
Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, be mindful of some rain later this evening if you have plans.
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Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a hit-and-run in Northwest Miami-Dade left one person dead. Investigators say an adult man was struck by an unknown vehicle which then fled the scene. The incident happened on the intersection of Northwest 79th Street and 23rd Avenue. Offi
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday. The signing of the Declaration o
Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy.His hopes of a second consecutive World Cup title also lived on — and that accomplishment was anything but easy.Messi's goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ah
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