Three people were arrested Wednesday after investigators said they intentionally staged a two-vehicle crash in Southwest Miami-Dade as part of an alleged insurance fraud scheme. Lourdes Suyapa Banegas, 49, was charged with second-degree felony insurance fraud involving a staged accident, according t
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An urban search and rescue team from South Florida assisted with the miraculous rescue of a man who had been trapped for eight days under the rubble of a collapsed building after catastrophic and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela.The USAR Florida Task Force 2 (FL-TF2) team, which is comprised of fire
Three people were arrested Wednesday after investigators said they intentionally staged a two-vehicle crash in Southwest Miami-Dade as part of an alleged insurance fraud scheme. Lourdes Suyapa Banegas, 49, was charged with second-degree felony insurance fraud involving a staged accident, according t
The upcoming FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde is being regarded as a David-versus-Goliath face-off, and the highly anticipated showdown is going down in South Florida. 7News cameras on Thursday morning captured the hotel in Fort Lauderdale where the Argentinian national team wer
Miami-Dade officials are urging people to stay safe out on the water as residents across South Florida get set to celebrate America over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.On Thursday morning, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is being joined by victims of boating accidents, including the
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life. What she didn't know when she entered the water on that day in 2024 was that another woman had been bitten by a shark 90 minutes earlier and just 3 miles
A South Florida couple saved hotel rewards points for decades so they could one day get to Paris, but right after they booked, the husband was diagnosed with cancer. They had to cancel their trip and lost all their points. It’s tonight’s Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Paris was their dream. Canc
Editor's note: Follow the latest on the couple's arraignment and further court proceedings Thursday here.Two people climbed to the very top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon. The two were arrested and were arraigned at 9
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking another round of scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms for Thursday.Rain chances will be more focused along the coast early Thursday morning before increasing later in the afternoon.This graphic shows what the radar could look like in Sout
It's expected to be another wet and stormy afternoon across South Florida as many get set to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and there is a chance that those showers and storm could lead to some flooding.
(AP) — Multiday warnings of extreme heat landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia on Wednesday as sultry weather pushed east just ahead of Fourth of July celebrations in a region that revels in its role as a historic hub of U.S. independence. Temperatures in the high 90s Fahrenheit (30 degrees Ce
South Florida is in for another active Summer weather day as scattered to numerous storms develop this afternoon and evening. The day will begin warm and humid with a mix of sun and clouds. A few isolated showers may brush the East coast during the morning, but the better chance for rain arrives lat
Gov. Ron DeSantis is wasting no time in using a new Florida law that allows the state to designate terrorist groups, and now one of those groups is pushing back.
Another cargo plane was loaded with pallets of aid at Miami International Airport on Wednesday and departed for Venezuela to help those impacted by the deadly back-to-back earthquakes more than a week ago. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has more from Global Empowerment Mission in Doral.
As donations continue pouring into South Florida for victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, many are asking whether the aid is actually reaching those in need.Michael Capponi, founder and president of the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), says the answer is yes.LA GUAIRA, VENEZUELA - J
The U.S. Men's National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and M
The United States is through to the round of 16 after taking down Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, in just the second-ever win in the World Cup knockout round for the men's team — but a controversial red card will leave the national team without one of its key players for the next match.Folarin Bal
Thousands of fans packed Bayfront Park in Miami for Fan Fest to watch Team USA advance in the World Cup, cheering through rain and celebrating the win together.Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night."It's been so fun! I mean I did have a little bit of a heart
The Miami host committee is joining GEM, CBS News Miami, and Neighbors 4 Neighbors in their efforts to send aid.
GEM volunteers are continuing to work on sending aid to survivors.
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
Surveillance video obtained by 7News shows a Miami Beach Police officer pursuing a suspect and deploying a Taser to bring him down during an impromptu drug bust. The video, provided by Sherbrooke Hotel owner Mitch Novick, shows an officer spotting a man with illicit drugs on Monday afternoon. “You g
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round. Tillman delivered the goal of his life, and one of th
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round o
Six men are behind bars after a human trafficking sting operation in Miami where they believed that they were meeting a teenage girl for sex, according to arrest records. The men, ranging in age from 20 to 54, were arrested in a joint operation involving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the H
A surge in airline competition is reshaping service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport following Spirit Airlines' departure. Carriers including Avianca, Breeze, and JetBlue are rapidly expanding routes and capacity to capitalize on the newly available space.Avianca has moved into Ter
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
After a real absence of rain, a push of storms made for an active afternoon on Wednesday. Some of the thunderstorms had gusty winds yet the main concern was related to frequent lightning. Our lightning counter showed over 600 strikes during the peak, late in the afternoon. Scattered to numerous stor
DONATE HERE.CBS Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to launch an emergency relief campaign for families impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.The initiative, called Hope 4 Venezuela, is collecting both monetary donations and essential s
Storm activity is being tracked by NEXT Weather with a decrease after heavy rainfall.
Residents in Miami Beach will now receive three warnings before their vehicles are towed for minor parking violations under a new "three strikes" policy that launched Wednesday.The program allows registered drivers to receive text message alerts before a tow truck is called for minor infractions, su
Miami International Airport held a special flag raising ceremony to honor America’s 250th anniversary. The ceremony was held in the airport’s central garden on Wednesday morning. Instead of the 70 international flags which represent each country the airport serves, local veterans raised 70 United St
While the signing of the Declaration of Independence transformed the future of the American colonies on July 4, 1776, what is now South Florida was a remote British frontier where historians say few people, if any, even knew the historic document had been signed.At the time of the American Revolutio
One week after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, relief efforts in South Florida continue at a steady pace.Rows of cars have remained lined up at the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) in Doral, where volunteers are collecting donations of non-perishable food, tents, and diapers to send to the
Undercover detectives set up meetings with the men who they say were paying for sexual encounters with minors.
Forget Monday blues, instead try Monday booze. Inside a Miami Beach spot, they’re celebrating the start of the week by roaring back to the 1920’s. This Gatsby-style gem is embracing the era, down to the drinks and the vibes. Combining the great Italian, Leonardo Da Vinci with crime bosses of the Pro
Rows of cars have remained lined up at the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) in Doral, where volunteers are collecting donations of non-perishable food, tents, and diapers to send to the disaster zone.
As America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, historians say Miami was a sparsely populated British wilderness in 1776.
Residents on Miami Beach will now get three warnings before their car gets towed for minor parking violations.
State ratings released Wednesday show both the Broward and Miami-Dade public school districts have earned "A" grades, though both systems continue to navigate the complexities of declining enrollment.Broward County Public Schools received an "A" rating for the third consecutive year, while Miami-Dad
Soccer fans gathered in Bayfront Park for some World Cup fun as they hoped to watch Team USA win big against Bosnia and Herzegovina. “Let’s go USA,” screamed soccer fans. “Hopefully [they] can make it. I’m rooting for them,” said a Team USA fan. Fortunately for Team USA fans, USA advanced to the Rou
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