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Pro-Palestinian group sues Miami Beach commissioner due to anti semitic billboards
The group, "Jewish Voice For Peace," claims Commissioner David Suarez paid for electronic truck billboards that featured their faces and what they call offensive language.
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DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would close.
Miami-Dade teacher accused of sexual relationship with minor ordered on house arrest
Leroy Wright, a reading teacher at Miami Jackson Senior High School, appeared before a judge on Wednesday after prosecutors accused him of having an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old student.
Florida attorney general issues subpoena to investigate NFL over Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule.
Man hospitalized after possible shooting in northwest Miami-Dade, officials say
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies and Fire Rescue crews responded near the Gladeview neighborhood at NW 73rd Street and 29th Avenue.
Survivors of plane crash off Florida coast were on raft for hours, military says
The nail-biting incident took place about 80 miles east off the coast of Melbourne, Florida, which is about 175 miles north of Miami.
CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
South Florida homeowners weigh risks of forgoing insurance ahead of hurricane season
South Florida homeowners face a difficult balance between rising costs and the unpredictable threat of severe weather.
Heat, humidity could lead to triple-digit feels-like temperatures in South Florida
High temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s, but it will feel even hotter when you factor in the hunidity.
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Get to know NEXT Weather meteorologist Nic Merianos
Nic Merianos brings years of experience covering hurricanes, severe storms and extreme weather across the country as he joins CBS Miami's NEXT Weather team.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Nic Merianos soars to new heights to explore his passion for flying
We’re introducing you to the newest member of the NEXT Weather team here at CBS News Miami – Nic Merianos. He sat down with CBS News Miami’s Lauren Pastrana to talk about another passion of his – being a pilot.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Nic Merianos’ passion for weather struck him like lightning bolt as a kid
CBS News Miami’s newest NEXT Weather Meteorologist Nic Merianos is a bit of a Renaissance man. Not only is he a meteorologist, but he’s also a firefighter and pilot. And as he tells CBS News Miami’s Lauren Pastrana, his love of weather struck him like a lightning bolt when he was a kid.
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Heavy rain, thunderstorms possible in South Florida Wednesday afternoon as temperatures rise
South Florida is seeing another hot and humid day with a chance of seeing showers and thunderstorms. And while our rainy season officialy kicks off on Friday, that's actually the day where our rain chances will be lowest this week.
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South Florida's "Alternative Programs" helping young people get back on track
Participants in the program take part in community service and character-building programs, helping them grow and give back.
Miami City Ballet's new vision showcases energy of city
It's ballet, but not as you might expect. Cinematic, immersive, and deeply connected to the energy of the city itself.
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DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would close.
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Few migrants held at Guantanamo, despite Trump's pledge
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
Trump administration to name David Venturella as interim ICE chief
The Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official David Venturella as the interim head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director Todd Lyons, a spokesperson and two U.S. officials said.
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Florida attorney general issues subpoena to investigate NFL over Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Tiger Woods' prescription drug records being handed over to prosecutors in DUI case
Tiger Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence following his March arrest in Florida.
Morel's go-ahead single lifts Marlins over Nationals, 5-2
Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead single in the eighth to lift the Miami Marlins past the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday afternoon.
Bobby Cox, longtime Braves manager, dies at 84
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
Miami Marlins beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 to avoid series sweep
Joe Mack scored the winning run in the ninth inning on a throwing error by third baseman Coby Mayo, and the Miami Marlins beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a series sweep and snap a four-game losing streak.
Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale has Miami battery charge dropped, report said
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
Pete Alonso hits a 3-run homer and Baltimore Orioles get 2nd straight win over Miami Marlins, 7-4
Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer, Adley Rutschman had two RBI doubles, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 on Wednesday night.
South Florida NFL rookie Reuben Bain Jr. gives back to former elementary school
Bain returned to his elementary school to fund and revamp the Eagle Engagement Arena, a space dedicated as a reward room for students who excel in class
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Miami Life: An iconic piece of Miami Beach history is now for sale
The iconic Playboy Theater defined Miami as an entertainment hub.
Lawsuit filed against Trump's Presidential Library
The suit alleges that it will benefit the president, using the library as a hotel.
Mother of Coral Springs slain vice mayor runs for commission seat
Nancy Mateyer's mother is running for the seat her daughter would've run.
Miami-Dade father defends mother arrested after 6-year-old son shot himself with her gun
Investigators said the boy's mother called 911 after hearing a popping sound and then finding him with a gunshot wound.
Showers will continue across South Florida as there could be a glimpse of sunshine coming
Dry weather could be back after rainy few days of storms in Broward and Miami-Dade
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Pro-Palestinian group sues Miami Beach commissioner due to anti semitic billboards
The group, "Jewish Voice For Peace," claims Commissioner David Suarez paid for electronic truck billboards that featured their faces and what they call offensive language.
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DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would close.
Miami-Dade teacher accused of sexual relationship with minor ordered on house arrest
Leroy Wright, a reading teacher at Miami Jackson Senior High School, appeared before a judge on Wednesday after prosecutors accused him of having an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old student.
Florida attorney general issues subpoena to investigate NFL over Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule.
Man hospitalized after possible shooting in northwest Miami-Dade, officials say
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies and Fire Rescue crews responded near the Gladeview neighborhood at NW 73rd Street and 29th Avenue.
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Jury reconsiders death for man who left girl to die amid alligators
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
Man sentenced to death for killing 5 women at bank in Sebring
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Gators football coach Billy Napier will return for fourth season
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
Man sues Jacksonville officers who severely beat him after foot chase
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
Deputy arrested for manslaughter after saying he accidentally shot girlfriend
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
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DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would close.
Exclusive
Few migrants held at Guantanamo, despite Trump's pledge
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
Trump administration to name David Venturella as interim ICE chief
The Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official David Venturella as the interim head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director Todd Lyons, a spokesperson and two U.S. officials said.
Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" could close in June, sources say
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
Trump on "the only thing that matters" in dealing with Iran
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
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Audit tied to Miami-Dade Commission Chair delayed
CBS News Miami has confirmed from multiple sources that the Miami Dade State Attorney's office is investigating A3.
Could Wasserman Schultz face pushback from Black voters in one Florida Congressional district?
State Senator Rosalind Osgood is urging Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 22nd Congressional district.
Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz slams gerrymandering
In an interview on Facing South Florida, Wasserman Schultz said the Governor's efforts to redraw the maps will almost certainly violate the Fair Districts constitutional amendment voters in Florida passed in 2010.
What is next for the Miami Center for Mental Health?
Several commissioners have raised questions about how the center would be funded in future years.
Miami faith leaders call for mental health center to open
The center – which was promised to voters back in 2004 – would take mentally ill individuals out of the jail and move them into a place where they can receive comprehensive treatment and support.
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WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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Fraud cases for elderly Floridians on the rise especially digitally, AARP warns
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Progressive to refund $1 billion to Florida policyholders, DeSantis says
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
General Mills will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
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"The Devil Wears Prada 2" tops "Mortal Kombat II" at the box office
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" edges out "Mortal Kombat II" at the North American box office this weekend.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Shakira draws 2 million spectators in free concert on Copacabana Beach
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
NFL whiff leads to lifesaving diagnosis for sales manager at Kentucky Derby
Attending this year's Kentucky Derby meant more for thoroughbred expert Mark Toothaker, who suffered a seizure from laughing at a whiffed NFL field goal attempt that led to a lifesaving diagnosis.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.