Wash your berries, folks.
A diarrhea-causing parasite has been reported in South Florida.
Further information about the parasite is available from the Miami New Times.
Readers are advised to wash their berries to take precautions, as indicated by the source, which repeats the importance of this action, stating "Wash your berries, folks" twice.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians has been extended for at least another two weeks after it was set to expire on Friday, giving those who have called South Florida home for more than a decade a bit more time to figure out what's next.Friday was set to mark the end of TPS for hundreds of
Nearly three dozen students in Broward County learned a lesson in the law as they took a big step toward a career in the criminal justice system. Students took over a courtroom as the Broward County’s Public Defender’s Office hosted 35 high school students for a two-week internship for its annual Su
A Doberman puppy is out of the hospital and on the road to recovery after he was found malnourished in North Miami Beach. The dog, named Legend, was discharged Friday from the Hollywood Animal Hospital as he continues his recovery from a long list of health issues. The 1-year-old Doberman was found
MADRID (AP) — A wildfire roared through a remote expat community in southern Spain overnight, killing at least 12 people as victims tried to flee the flames in cars and on foot, authorities said Friday. Eight people were injured and 23 missing, Andalusia’s regional leader Juan Manuel Moreno said. Th
The steamy stretch of weather that has been impacting us here in South Florida recently isn't going anywhere, and it may get a bit worse before getting better.
NFL rookie quarterback and South Florida native Fernando Mendoza is helping shine a light on a cause close to his heart. Mendoza on Thursday hand-delivered a $500,000 donation to the University of Miami Health System and the UM Miller School of Medicine. The donation will go toward multiple sclerosi
Family members of Luis Manuel Otero Alántara, an artist who was arrested five years ago during the July 11 protests in Cuba, say they have no idea where he is after he was supposed to be released from prison on Thursday. CBS News Miami’s Erika Gonzalez has the report.
Dozens of drivers in South Florida got some much needed relief at the pump on Friday after a Miami Gardens gas station was offering free gas just as prices started to rise once again. CBS News Miami's Larry Seward has the report.
The heat and humidity isn't going anywhere, and it appears as though it may get a bit worse as we head into the weekend and get ready for the start of the new workweek. And that has officials concerned about safety. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has been speaking with people about ways to stay cool
A 55-year-old man was arrested Thursday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said he drove an outfitted Dodge Charger equipped with emergency lights, a siren and other law enforcement-style equipment, leading people to believe he was a police officer. Enrique Perez-Palenzuela was taken into cu
A North Miami Beach Police captain has resigned from the department in the wake of alarming allegations concerning his adult stepdaughter. Jose Maya was arrested Tuesday night. The 40-year-old was charged with felony video voyeurism. Investigators said Maya recorded his 23-year-old stepdaughter whil
An 18-year-old woman was arrested Thursday after Miami police said she interfered with an investigation into the alleged misuse of a disabled parking permit, struck an officer and violently resisted arrest during a traffic stop. Jaley Rivalta, 18, faces charges of battery on a law enforcement office
An investigation is underway in Deerfield Beach after a man was killed when he became trapped in a conveyor belt at a business early Friday morning, investigators said.According to information provided by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, units responded to reports of an industrial accident at 1442 West
Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco's announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions with the United States,
A rideshare driver in Florida was forced to take a detour to a local police station on Wednesday when their passenger became unruly after huffing nitrous oxide, according to investigators.Pamela Molina, 37, was arrested and charged with inhaling nitrous oxide to induce intoxication and resisting an
Skin Cancer Specialist Joins Sylvester to Bring Patients Top Treatments Mahdi Taha, D.O., is a medical oncologist and melanoma specialist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. For more information about skin cancer treatments and services offered, click here or visittheUHealth Collective. MEET R
Local and federal authorities teamed up to remove dozens of guns off the streets as part of a two-month, multi-agency operation in Palm Beach County. Officials said Thursday that at least 46 people have been charged as part of “Operation Hurricane,” an enhanced enforcement initiative launched by the
Otto Lopez hit a two-run triple to back a strong five-inning outing by Janson Junk and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to six.Griffin Conine homered to help Miami complete a three-game sweep.The Marlins are 52-42 and 10 games above .50
A 2-year-old boy drowned after he wandered into a lake in Plantation, police said, becoming the fourth child in South Florida to die by drowning in the past three weeks. Plantation Police officers responded to a report of a missing 2-year-old along the 1600 block of Northwest 108th Avenue, just afte
Friday marks the end of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, leaving many people confused and scared about what to do next. President of the Haitian Lawyers Association Emmanuela Telfort and Executive Director of Sant La Thamara Labrousse joined CBS News Miam
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team continues to track toasty conditions across South Florida, but tropical moisture could help provide relief in the form for scattered showers and storms later today.This graphic shows the heat advisories in South Florida on Friday, July 10, 2026. CBS News Miami An
The toasty conditions are continuing across South Florida on Friday, but some tropical moisture could provide some relief in the form of showers and thunderstorms later in the day.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigating after a man was shot and killed following a dispute in Princeton on Thursday night. CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has the breaking details.
More than a hundred people gathered in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood Thursday evening to rally in support of Haitian immigrants, just hours before Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are set to expire.The expiration, scheduled for Friday night, threatens to strip Haitian recipients of t
Friday marks the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, meaning that after today they will no longer be able to legally work in the United States. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more about concerns from the community.
A dispute took a violent turn in Southwest Miami-Dade when a man shot and killed another, triggering a search for the gunman, authorities said. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to shots fired in the area of Southwest 233rd Street and 132nd Avenue, just after 8:4
South Florida will be dealing with dangerous heat and the return of afternoon thunderstorms today as tropical moisture increases across the region. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of South Florida, with heat index values expected to climb between 105 and 110 degrees this afternoon. High tempera
Rescue crews took a man to the hospital following reports of a fight in Miami. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the incident at a building along Northwest 57th Avenue, near Seventh Street, just after 8 p.m. on Thursday. Detectives are attempting to determine wheth
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who fatally shot Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston this week were looking for a different person when they stopped his vehicle, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Thursday."After receiving a credible tip from our law enforc
Hot temperatures will be maintained throughout the week.
A family is grieving the death of a 2-year-old boy who drowned in a pond at an apartment complex in Plantation on Thursday evening. The boy was first reported as missing at around 5:30 p.m. by his grandmother who called 911. The dispatcher said that it was a 10 to 15 minute time delay from when the
Illegal dumping has become a pervasive issue across South Florida, with officials citing an epidemic of trash littering highways, open fields and swales. Among the most persistent problems are old tires, which local leaders say are creating blight and environmental concerns.In Pompano Beach, the iss
A South Florida family lost a mother and a daughter to drug overdoses, but the surviving father and daughter turned their pain into a promise to help save lives. This weekend, they plan to raise awareness and prevent more families from feeling the same loss. Heather Walker has more in tonight’s 7 Sp
The first batches of mail-in ballots for voters across Miami-Dade County are heading out. The Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Office has shipped more than 168,000 mail-in ballots to voters who requested them ahead of the August primary. For any residents who wish to vote by mail, the last day to
A South Florida woman shared her nursing nightmare after a brutal attack on the job led to her becoming a patient herself. Yanira Eguileor, a registered nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital, said she’s still recovering from her roughest day at work. On May 30, Eguileor said, she was attacked by a pati
The robots are taking over — the dance floor! Rex the robot is a fixture in Brickell, where residents affectionately know the social media star as the Brickell clanker. But Deco’s Alex Miranda knows him best as his prom date. Rex, who’s been making appearances at SoFlo FIFA events, caused quite a sc
If a little rest and relaxation sounds like the perfect summer plan, this one’s for you. Miami Spa Months are back, and if you like saving money and getting all that stress rubbed out of you, you’re in luck. Let’s go on a spa trip! Summer is heating up, but Miami Spa Months are keeping things cool.
We’ve all heard the phrase. Miami is one big melting pot. Well now, one local food truck is putting that idea on a plate. From Asian to Caribbean flavors, the unique pairing of two cultures are winning customers over one bite at a time. Two Flamingos and One Truck. No, it’s not the beginning of a ri
(CNN) — Israel shared intelligence with the United States that Iran had recently devised a new plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with matter told CNN, adding another layer of tension as a ceasefire deal between the countries comes under strain. One of the sources said
MIAMI (AP) — Otto Lopez hit a two-run triple to back a strong five-inning outing by Janson Junk and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to six. Griffin Conine homered to help Miami complete a three-game sweep. The Marlins are 52-42 and 10
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