Miami Fire Rescue told CBS News Miami that crews were called to an apartment building located on Northwest 53rd Avenue and Northwest 7th Street around 2:30 a.m. to investigate reports of heavy smoke coming from an apartment on the fourth floor.

When firefighters arrived, they were told to head to the fourth floor. When they got there, they said heavy smoke was filling the hallway and there was low visibility.

The fire was quickly upgraded due to the amount of residents inside the building, which also had bed-bound and elderly residents with wheelchairs inside. Miami Fire Rescue said that Unit 410 had heavy smoke and flames coming from inside.

Two residents were transported to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, and it took crews between 30 and 40 minutes to get the blaze under control.

In total, officials said there were 52 units inside the building, and 12 of those were on the fourth floor. Eight of those were occupied.

Miami Fire Rescue said 15 residents were displaced, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

A national nonprofit is teaming up with a South Florida company to help thousands of students get active, learn new sports, and build healthy habits. 

From jumping jacks to basketball drills, South Florida kids are moving, thanks to a program that makes fitness fun.

 "I've made a lot of friends in this program. Just exercising and conditioning in general has become a lot easier and it's become a lot more fun," said 6th grader, Kaylin Palmer.

Benefits of PHIT Kids Academy go beyond physical fitness

It's called PHIT Kids Academy, a video-based program that teaches children proper exercise techniques and the fundamentals of 14 different sports, and the benefits go beyond physical fitness.

 "It provides a foundation for these kids. A lot of these kids have never exercised before, or they've been doing it the wrong way. What this does, it brings a common theme, to these kids. It's almost like these kids open up as well. They're gaining confidence through the program once they learn how to do these exercises properly," said Kevin Palmer with PHIT Kids.

PHIT America founder Jim Baugh says childhood inactivity is a growing problem. Now, a $150,000 donation from South Florida company Alton South Bay is helping bring the program to more schools.

Students say PHIT Kids Academy is making a difference

"So, we designed this program, The Healthy Kids' campaign for South Florida, so now we're going to help so many kids, 100,000 kids in South Florida, through schools, homeschools, our videos can go right in the homes, where kids can learn all these skills. When kids get moving, two things happen, they have fewer mental health issues, and they improve their academic results," said PHIT America founder, Jim Baugh.

For students like Kaylin Palmer, it's already making a difference.

"If this program wasn't here, it wouldn't have gotten me to be better at basketball and better at training in general. It's more fun because, since I know how to do it properly, I'm able to teach it to other people," said Palmer.

Building healthier kids, one workout and one friendship at a time. PHIT America says this fall it will expand to 250 schools, reaching 200,000 kids. Organizers hope more donors will step up to help bring the program to even more schools across Florida and the country.

Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, returned to Venezuela after 10 months in exile. Her willingness to engage with Rodríguez has raised questions among some who want a complete break with the country's longtime leadership.

"That's something that we wouldn't want. We want a complete change in power," said Carlos Perez, a Venezuelan exile in South Florida. "They're just not people that you can negotiate with."

Perez described Rodríguez as a "chavista," referring to the political movement founded by the late Hugo Chávez and continued under ousted President Nicolás Maduro. He questioned whether negotiations would produce meaningful change, but expressed confidence in Machado.

"We all believe in Maria Corina. We think that she's the one. It gives us a lot of hope," he said.

Others, including Geraldine Pullas, said Venezuelans should trust Machado's judgment as she navigates a difficult political landscape.

"If she's so brave to do that and still be able to achieve something for us, I think she deserves all the praise that we can give her, because it's not an easy position for her," Pullas said.

Machado was allowed to return after seven attempts to enter the country since leaving last December to accept the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway.

"I think she's still fighting for us," Pullas said. "Though we lost a little bit of hope, she never did."

On the other hand, Ernesto Ackerman, president of the Independent Venezuelan American Citizens Organization in South Florida, says Machado's return could be dangerous, and he fears for what could happen to her in the country under Rodriguez's rule. 

"She is the only leader right now; there is no other leader who can take the opposition leadership. I am very concerned about what could happen to her in Venezuela," Ackerman said. 

Machado's return also puts renewed pressure on Washington. Since the U.S. military operation that ousted Maduro, the Trump administration has backed Rodríguez, the opposition's main political rival.

Ackerman also said that Trump's response to Machado's return should be carefully analyzed. 

When the press asked him about Machado, Trump said: "I think she's a very nice woman; she gave me her Nobel Prize, so how can I say anything else? And I hope she's safe; she's a very nice woman, but we're doing really well in Venezuela."

"That opens a door for insecurity for Maria Corina Machado in Venezuela," Ackerman said. 

Machado has called for presidential elections by next July and expressed interest in running for president.

A coastal flood warning is in effect due to the ongoing moderate to major coastal flooding during the hours of high tides.

The next high tide in Fort Lauderdale will take place Tuesday morning at 10:21 a.m., in Miami at 10:07 a.m., and in Key West at 11:57 a.m. Our NEXT Weather team is urging residents not to drive, walk, or wade through the saltwater flooding. Saltwater is also highly corrosive to vehicles.

A wind advisory remains in effect due to the sustained winds out of the northeast at 15 to 25 mph with gusts as high up to 45 mph, especially along the coast.

In addition, scattered, gusty downpours will sweep in on the breeze through Tuesday. Thunderstorms will also be possible, and any shower or storm may produce brief heavy rainfall rates. Any of these that occur around high tide could prolong street flooding and exacerbate water pooling. 

The risk of storm-induced flooding remains low, as showers and storms will move quickly on the breeze, reducing the duration of any localized downpour.

Strong winds also lead to hazardous boating, beach conditions in South Florida

The windy weather is leading to hazardous boating and beach conditions.

A Gale Warning is in effect into Wednesday morning due to northeast winds around 30 knots and peak seas of 12 to 15 feet.

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening due to northeast winds of 20 to 25 knots with gusts of 30 to 35 knots.

And there is a dangerous high risk of rip currents along our Atlantic beaches. It is not safe to go swimming in the ocean.

Highs will remain in the low 80s today and tomorrow due to clouds and wet weather around.

The winds will begin to lighten up slightly on Wednesday, but it will still be breezy with some passing showers around.

Chance of rain decreases by weekend, but spotty showers possible through Halloween

Late week into the weekend, the chance of rain decreases, with spotty showers possible through Halloween weekend.  

Lows will continue in the mid to upper 70s and highs will stay in the mid 80s.

In fact, the king tide flooding in South Florida on Monday was forecast to be worse than what we experienced over the weekend. And communities will be on high alert for additional flooding through at least Tuesday.

A CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Alert is now in effect due to the threat of moderate to major coastal flooding because of the king tides, strong onshore winds that are gusting up to 40 mph on the coast, and rounds of heavy downpours.

Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood residents said the rising water affected their walks and drives 

Parts of Fort Lauderdale saw flooding twice on Monday due to the king tides. 

In the Riviera Isle neighborhood near Fort Lauderdale Beach, rising water detoured the Krcmeric family's evening walk.

"It's rising fast," Tommy Krcmeric said. "We just went for a walk around the block and on the way back here already had to take a little bit of a different route just to get back to where we were 30 minutes ago."

Between 8 and 9 p.m. Monday, high water covered parts of Riviera Isle Drive south of Las Olas Boulevard. Some drivers hit their brakes before driving through the water, while flooding earlier in the day stalled several vehicles.

"I'm even talking to residents who have lived here for years, and they've never seen it like this before," Latonya Shaw said of flooding on Fourth Street. "This is crazy."

Shaw saw her street underwater for the first time in six years. Still, streams of drivers plowed through bumper-deep water Monday morning as construction signs warned motorists to proceed with caution.

"I'm trying to leave, but the water is too deep," a man named Jose said in Spanish.

In Hollywood, city crews pumped floodwater over a bridge near Hollywood Boulevard to drain roads. Broadwalk businesses kept sandbags piled outside their doors as flooding blocked several access roads.

Tanner Rowland, who delivers beer to customers in the area, parked his truck two blocks away and used an electric jack to carry pallets of beer to his destinations. The typical one-hour job took six hours to complete, Rowland said.

"Man, you just got to get around it where you can," he said.

Hours later, a few drivers waded through the flooding on Riviera Isle Drive after dark as motorists stayed off the roads to avoid the rising tide.

Fort Lauderdale roads flood, city explains why water can't be pumped out

On Monday afternoon, Fort Lauderdale city officials released a statement warning residents that several roads flooded on Monday morning, and the situation is expected to be more widespread on Tuesday.

"Neighbors should anticipate standing water on roads in areas prone to tidal flooding, with some streets potentially becoming impassable around peak tide," city officials said.

Unfortunately, officials continued, the city is unable to pump the water out.

"Unlike flooding caused by heavy rainfall, tidal flooding occurs when rising ocean levels push saltwater into low-lying areas through waterways and drainage systems and over seawalls," city officials said.

The stormwater pumps are designed to move the rainwater out of neighborhoods.

"However, when ocean levels are exceptionally high, there may be nowhere for that water to go," city officials continued. "Pumping into waterways that are already elevated by the tide may not be effective, and water can continue to enter streets until the tide begins to recede."

Fort Lauderdale officials said teams were continuing to monitor conditions, respond to reports of flooding, and address roadway safety concerns.

South Florida prepares for king tides

Communities up and down the South Florida coast, as well as in low-lying communities, spent the weekend preparing for the king tide flooding.

Businesses along Hollywood Beach were putting out sandbags to try and keep the water from rolling in, and some owners fear it's only going to get worse.

"Last time, which was a month ago, we had three feet with the full moon and without wind, and we got washed out," store owner Leo Geist said. "I think this is going to be a little bit more with the current and pressure of water."

And there's a warning for drivers – just because you think you can make it through standing water without stalling, it does not mean your car won't be impacted. 

Standing water contains salt, which can damage your car.

High tide in Fort Lauderdale was at 9:33 a.m. and will occur again at 9:40 p.m. The high tide in Miami occurred at 9:19 a.m. and will take place again at 9:24 pm.

In Key West, high tide on Monday was at 11:05 a.m. and occurs next at 10:23 p.m.

What is a king tide?

According to NOAA, a king tide is a non-scientific term that people often use to describe exceptionally high tides. Those higher-than-normal tides typically occur during a new moon or full moon, and when the Moon is at its perigee, which is when it's closest to the Earth.

King tides also occur during specific seasons across the U.S.

The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The announcement included a short video of Jay-Z sitting in SoFi Stadium surrounded by goats with the caption "GOAT's out of the bag."

After days of speculation, Jay-Z is set to return to the stadium where he closed his "Jay-Z 30" concerts over the weekend. The run began with three shows at Yankee Stadium in New York, continued in London and ended in Southern California.

Jay-Z's Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 to advise on and help produce the league's entertainment presentations, including the Super Bowl halftime show. At the time, Jay-Z said he had told NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, "If this is about me performing at the Super Bowl, then we can just end this conversation now."

Seven years later, Jay-Z is ready to perform after all.

Since then, the headlining halftime show performers have included Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd, among others.

Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, has won 25 Grammy Awards and received 89 nominations, the second-most in history behind his wife, Beyoncé — who has performed at two Super Bowls. His catalog includes the albums "Reasonable Doubt," "The Blueprint" and "The Black Album," and hit songs such as "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)," "99 Problems" and "Empire State of Mind," his collaboration with Alicia Keys.

His 1996 debut, "Reasonable Doubt," was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame last year.

Jay-Z's career has extended into music publishing, artist management and sports. He co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records and founded Roc Nation in 2008, building it into an entertainment company that works with artists and athletes.

Jay-Z became the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017 and joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.

Bad Bunny performed at last season's Super Bowl in February. His songs had sharp gains across streaming charts, playlists and music discovery platforms in the hours following the show.

The next morning, the Puerto Rican superstar held the top six spots on Spotify's Top 50 U.S. chart, with another song coming in at No. 8. Eleven other Bad Bunny songs were ranking in Spotify's Top 50 U.S. chart at the time.

"It's been a good campaign, a long campaign, but we've been all over Florida, and talking to the people is what really lets you see all the work that you've been putting in, and it's really paying off," he said. "So, things are going very well, very happy that election day is around the corner. But at this point, we just want people to get out and vote and make sure that their voices are heard."

CBS Miami taped the interview with Donalds on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Miami Herald published a lengthy investigation under the headline "How Byron and Erika Donalds' wealth hinges on millions in state education dollars." It showed how Erika Donalds' companies are making millions by managing charter schools funded with tax dollars.

During the interview with CBS Miami, Donalds made statements that, according to the Herald story, were inaccurate.

Here is part of the interview transcript:

Jim DeFede:

Is it still the plan that she [Erika] will have no business involvement with charter schools in the state of Florida?

Byron Donalds:

She doesn't have business involvement today, and she's not going to have that going forward. 

The Herald story makes it clear there is a business relationship between Erika Donalds and the charter industry in Florida. CBS Miami asked the campaign to clarify the apparent discrepancy, and the campaign issued the following statement.

STATEMENT FROM THE DONALDS CAMPAIGN:

"Congressman Donalds was referring to Optima Management Services' former contracts to provide charter-school management services to independent brick-and-mortar schools. Those schools have transitioned to self-management, those contracts have ended, and there are no plans to resume that work.

"Separately, OptimaEd continues to provide virtual instruction through Optima Academy Online, including under a contract with Optima Classical Academy, a public virtual charter school. We want to make that continuing relationship clear and distinguish it from the former brick-and-mortar management contracts."

Byron's relationship to Erika's businesses

Byron has never had a management or operational role in Erika's businesses and holds no direct ownership interest in them. The distinction between these contractual arrangements is a technical business detail best explained by Erika and her team.

Former charter-school management services

Optima Management Services previously provided organizational, administrative, and back-office services to independent brick-and-mortar charter schools. This is the work the Congressman was describing when referring to charter-school management. Those relationships have concluded as the schools developed their own management capacity.

Current virtual instruction services

Erika's for-profit education company, OptimaEd, provides virtual instruction under the trade name Optima Academy Online. OptimaEd is a Florida-approved virtual instruction provider and contracts with Optima Classical Academy to provide the public virtual charter school's instructional program and associated services. Those services include teachers, curriculum, technology, student support, and related administration.

Parents choose the education — and enrollment drives the funding

Parents decide whether to enroll their children in these educational options. Erika, Byron, and the providers do not make that decision for them. Enrollment-based funding follows those family choices in accordance with the applicable program rules.

Families may choose Optima Classical Academy for tuition-free public education. The charter school receives funding through the Florida Education Finance Program, or FEFP, and contracts with OptimaEd to deliver virtual instruction and associated services. FEFP funding is allocated to the charter school; OptimaEd receives payment under its contract with the school.

Separately, eligible families may choose to purchase Optima Academy Online courses or programs using education scholarship funds, subject to the applicable program's requirements. Those purchases are separate from public charter-school enrollment. OptimaEd, doing business as Optima Academy Online, also serves families in more than a dozen other states.

Parental choice adds a direct layer of accountability beyond government oversight: these schools and providers must continually earn families' trust. Parents can choose another option if the education does not meet their children's needs, and losing enrollment means losing the associated funding. That accountability to families is central to the school-choice model.

Education Freedom Foundation

Education Freedom Foundation, formerly known as The Optima Foundation, is a separate nonprofit supporting school founders and school expansion through philanthropy. All of its services to schools and founders are provided free of charge. Its philanthropic work is separate from OptimaEd's for-profit virtual instruction business.

Erika is proud of helping schools become independently operated and building educational options that families choose. Please accurately distinguish the former charter management relationships, the continuing virtual instruction business, and the Foundation's free support for schools and founders.

Kiar urged residents in South Florida with elderly family members to monitor their relatives' finances and enroll in the free Owner Alert program, which notifies property owners whenever a deed transaction occurs. Peggy Hegarty also called on state lawmakers to enact stronger regulations regarding property sales to better protect seniors.

The chain, which operates 21,000 stores nationwide, allegedly mislabeled prices for years, "extracting millions of dollars in unlawful overcharges," the FTC alleged.

"Dollar General has betrayed the trust of millions of American consumers and imposed significant financial harm on communities and consumers who are already struggling to make their paychecks last," Christopher Mufarrige, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in a statement. 

The FTC added that American consumers depend on Dollar General's advertised low prices to make ends meet on tight budgets, while prices that don't reflect advertised deals make it impossible for them to manage household finances.

The agency filed its complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Dollar General's home state. 

"Our goal is 100% accuracy between shelf and register prices in every store," Dollar General said in a statement. "As with other retailers and despite our policies and procedures, occasional price discrepancies can occur. When that happens, our store teams are instructed, empowered, and expected to make things right for the customer. In recent years, we have enhanced our price-accuracy processes and remain committed to continuous improvement."

Dollar General said it was made aware of the FTC's investigation in early February.

"Inaccurate pricing"

According to the suit, thousands of Dollar General stores unlawfully overcharged shoppers.

Dollar General "has for years engaged in deceptive conduct that harms the very consumers it claims to serve," the FTC and states allege in the suit. "Although Dollar General promises convenience, low prices, and value, the company has routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags, and advertisements. This pattern of inaccurate pricing has persisted for years and affects millions of purchases across the country."

The company also faced thousands of consumer complaints claiming it failed to honor advertised prices at checkout, a sign Dollar General knowingly harmed customers, according to the FTC. 

The suit seeks a permanent injunction, along with monetary and other relief.

Dollar General in its statement said, "FTC staff also demanded a monetary amount that was untethered to — and orders of magnitude larger than — any realistic assessment of amounts attributable to pricing discrepancies."

The company said it "worked tirelessly and in good faith to resolve this matter without litigation," including an "alternative, and in our view, more reasonable, manner of calculating potential settlement ranges."

"Although we respect the FTC's role in protecting American consumers and the State representatives' role in protecting the citizens of their respective states, we will defend this litigation vigorously," it said.

"We spoke to the interim authorities and just said, 'Look, our expectation is that she's a Venezuelan. She belongs in her country. That's the country she's from. She should be allowed to return, and she should be allowed to return unperturbed, having no problems,'" Rubio told reporters. "And they told us that she could fly into the airport if she wanted to. And we communicated that to her team."

The disclosure came a day after Machado returned to Venezuela, and amid U.S.-backed efforts for an overhaul of the country's judicial and electoral institutions that Rubio argued are required before credible presidential elections can be held. 

Machado snuck out of Venezuela in late 2025 to accept the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway, after spending nearly a year in hiding. Roughly one month after she departed the country, U.S. military forces captured Maduro and left his deputy, Delcy Rodríguez, in control. The Trump administration has collaborated with Rodriguez on oil extraction and other issues, though the U.S. has said it expects Venezuela to eventually transition to a democratically elected government. Machado has suggested that she could run for president herself.

No election date has been announced, but Rubio insisted that the interim government was adhering to agreed-upon deadlines for replacing the country's Supreme Court and electoral council, institutions long used by Maduro's government to control political competition.

"We have timelines that are agreed to. And so far, they've met every one of the timelines," Rubio said, dismissing the possibility that Venezuelan authorities could indefinitely delay elections.

"You've got to change the infrastructure of the elections, not in 10 years, not in five years, not in two years," he added. "It needs to happen quickly under the timelines that we've established."

Rubio cited what he described as compliance with U.S. national security demands to diminish Iranian and Cuban influence, pursue criminal organizations and extradite individuals wanted by American authorities, including former Maduro associate Alex Saab.

He also pointed to the administration's ability to grant or withhold sanctions relief and licenses permitting economic activity as an incentive for the interim government to cooperate.

"The United States has significant influence over the direction that these talks go and the results that we get from them," Rubio said.

Asked by CBS News whether Rodriguez and her brother Jorge, who leads Venezuela's National Assembly, had been offered incentives to facilitate the transition — including immunity from prosecution — Rubio said there was "definitely no talk about prosecutions or anything of this nature." He did not directly address whether immunity had been offered.

Rubio said the only time he personally discouraged Machado from returning was immediately after a devastating earthquake, citing the need to prioritize humanitarian relief operations.

"And the reason why it was very simple, because right at that moment, the only thing we were focusing on from a logistical standpoint was getting as many planes with relief aid as possible into the country," Rubio said.

Machado has criticized aspects of the Trump administration's economic deals with Venezuela's interim government, including a U.S.-backed oil deal announced by President Trump earlier this year. Rubio defended the agreement as a means of attracting private investment, saying her objections were separate from the question of democratic elections.

"She doesn't have to agree with it or like it," he said of the oil deal.

Rubio warned that failure to reach a negotiated transition could result in a return to an authoritarian system – or to armed conflict – but expressed confidence that the interim authorities would continue cooperating.

"If that's the interim authorities that try to do harm to this process or stop complying, then we're gonna have a problem," he said. "But I don't expect that. I really, really don't."

Since Maduro's ouster, the Trump administration has suggested Cuba is also in its sights, urging the island's government to make sweeping political and economic changes. Rubio said hours after the Venezuela operation that "if I lived in Havana and I was in the government, I'd be concerned, at least a little bit," pointing to Cuba's alliance with Venezuela. Mr. Trump has mulled "taking Cuba in some form," and hasn't ruled out military action. 

Last week, Rubio and the CIA urged Cubans in social media posts to work with the agency if they want to see "positive change."

Asked why he encouraged Cubans to work with the CIA rather than pursue peaceful political change, Rubio said, "I can't answer that."

He added that Cuba needed "very dramatic change" and was "a totally different case from Venezuela."

"This crime did not just take Dustin's life; it shattered an entire family," said Lora Wakefield, Dustin Wakefield's mother.

Tamarius Davis, now 27, shot and killed Wakefield on Aug. 24, 2021, while Wakefield was sitting at a restaurant with his family on Ocean Drive in South Beach. Wakefield was 21.

Prosecutors say Davis was visiting from Georgia when he took psychedelic mushrooms, got a gun, and began shooting at random people in South Beach. They say he then approached Wakefield, who was visiting from Colorado with his wife, his 1-year-old son and other relatives. Prosecutors say Davis pointed the gun at the toddler and then shot Wakefield five times. They say he was seen dancing and laughing afterward.

In May, Davis pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and child abuse.

Wakefield's loved ones described him as a hardworking, charismatic, God-fearing man of great character.

"He did the greatest sacrifice, and he's to protect and to lay his life down for his family, and that's what God did for all of us," Lora Wakefield said.

Wakefield's parents spoke to Davis directly in court.

"I forgive you, and I don't say that lightly; I forgive you," Lora Wakefield said.

"It's been said that a coward dies a thousand deaths, but a hero dies once. Every time you look in the mirror, a coward returns your stare," said Matt Wakefield, Dustin Wakefield's father.

The family is asking the judge to sentence Davis to life in prison. The hearing continues Tuesday morning.

Tanisha Shelton, 45, is facing charges of attempted first-degree murder and arson causing great bodily harm, according to her arrest report. 

Deputies and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews were called at around 6:02 p.m. Saturday to Northwest 63rd Street and Northwest 25th Avenue after reports that a person had been set on fire. They found an unconscious, burned man, later identified by MDSO as Nathaniel Devon Mathis, 33.

First responders found the male victim suffering from significant burn injuries. He was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, where medical staff determined he sustained second- and third-degree burns across at least 80% of his body. Officials stated the victim remains in extremely critical condition and is not expected to survive, according to the report.  

Witnesses told investigators that Shelton and Mathis had engaged in a verbal altercation earlier in the day. During the argument, Shelton allegedly threatened that she would leave and return with someone to assault him.  

Shelton left the area and returned several hours later, carrying a white plastic bucket containing an unknown liquid accelerant, which was enclosed in a plastic bag, according to the report. 

The report also said that she asked a witness to borrow a lighter and then walked up to Mathis and resumed the verbal argument. She then poured the accelerant over him and set him on fire before running away. 

The witness chased Shelton and sprayed her with pepper spray to try to prevent her from fleeing, according to authorities. 

Shelton was located after witnesses gave deputies a physical description of her, noting that she was wearing a brown dress and purple sneakers. She was found nearby and was arrested without incident while still wearing the matching clothing.

Shelton was then transported to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homicide Bureau, where, according to the report, she invoked her right to legal counsel.

She is now behind bars at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, where she was booked early Sunday morning. 

A Miami-Dade judge ruled Monday that Shelton will be held without bond.

She was ordered to stay away from the victim, and the court granted the state's request to hold her without bond on an attempted murder charge. 

William Seth Weller was taken into custody shortly after 8 p.m. near New Me Plastic Surgery, located at Northeast 167th Street and 1st Avenue in North Miami Beach. He is facing charges of burglary of an unoccupied structure, a third-degree felony, and petit theft, a second-degree misdemeanor.

According to Weller's arrest report, filed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, the clinic owner received an alert on her phone at around 7:50 p.m. warning that the front door had been opened. 

When the owner checked her live CCTV camera feed, she saw a man inside the closed facility gathering tote bags, taking food from the employee break room kitchen, and grabbing a silicone breast implant, the report said, valued at approximately $500. She immediately contacted the North Miami Beach Police Department. 

When officers arrived on scene at around 8:11 p.m., the report said they spotted Weller walking nearby and detained him after noting he matched the physical description provided by the business owner from the surveillance video. 

When officers stopped Weller, he was carrying two cloth bags filled with food and a single silicone breast implant belonging to the surgical center, investigators said.

Detectives with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Property Crimes Squad responded to investigate and later brought Weller in for questioning.

When detectives read Weller his Miranda rights, he told investigators he suffered from several severe mental health conditions, including bipolar schizophrenia and paranoia, and stated that he was psychotic. Detectives noted that Weller did not appear to be in a sound state of mind and suspended the interview. 

Weller appeared in bond court, where the judge set his bond at $ 3,000, with $500 for the petit theft count and $ 2,500 for the burglary charge. He was also ordered to stay away from the business. 

Emergency crews were dispatched just before 2 p.m. to the unoccupied facility at 13990 N.W. 20th Court. Upon arrival, firefighters forced entry into the building after finding significant fire conditions inside.

An initial attack involving 16 units brought the fire under control. Due to windy conditions, officials called a second alarm to prevent the flames from spreading to neighboring structures.

"We never want to take any chances given the windy conditions that can make a fire attack challenging with a full alarm," Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Battalion Chief John Meic said. "This involved a 2nd alarm, and we did what we could to keep it from spreading."

Meic reported no injuries to firefighters or civilians. He noted the warehouse was used for general storage and housed hazardous materials, including acetylene and propane tanks. A fire investigator is on scene working to determine the cause of the blaze.

Or Turgeman, who works at an adjacent business, quickly reported the fire to emergency services.

"I was working here in the warehouse, and I smelled smoke, and it smelled like burning rubber," Turgeman said. "There was a lot of smoke, and I saw something, and I called 911."

Turgeman praised emergency personnel for their rapid arrival and professional response.

"They came here very quickly. It was an amazing response, and they were very quick and very professional," Turgeman said. "It could have been very dangerous because there was a lot of junk over there and there were cardboard boxes and a lot of stuff. Thank God they responded very quickly."

The bishop of Des Moines, Iowa, William Joensen, also issued a statement making clear he felt the White House had taken advantage of the bishops.

"I wish I had been more shrewd and less simple, like those who exploited our meeting for partisan political purpose," he wrote. "I pray I am more prudent and wise going forward, even as I remain resolute in my openness to engaging and praying for political leaders at all levels."

Asked whether the White House had received the bishops' consent for releasing the photos and video, the press office declined to answer. Instead, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers replied, "There has never been a greater president for Catholic Americans than President Trump, and his strong record proves it."

The White House invitation to the bishops, extended in September, offered discussion about such issues as immigration enforcement, religious worker visas, abortion and the use of federal tax credits to support private education, according to Joensen and Grob.

"The meeting was in no way an endorsement of the president, his policies, or his party," wrote Grob. "We were told the meeting was to be a private discussion, that several Catholic members of the Cabinet might make an appearance, and that there could be an opportunity to pray privately with the president."

"It did not take long thereafter for the White House to post a video and photos of the prayer," Grob said.

"I soon began receiving messages of serious concern over the possibility that I had inadvertently participated in a political event less than two weeks before a national election," he added. "I also heard from some who felt wounded because of the ways they or their family had been harmed by the president's policies.

" ... We came in good faith to try to work for the betterment of our fellow human beings, to ease their suffering, to build up the common good, and to pray with a president, not to pose for a political photo opportunity to benefit the few. We should never have been put in that position by the White House.  

"I did not go without reservations. I wish I had heeded them," Grob concluded. "Please know that I have heard these concerns, understand how I caused them, and I apologize for any damage my actions have done."

Collectively, members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have diverse views on Mr. Trump and his administration's policies. Minnesota-based Bishop Robert Barron, for example, agreed to serve on his Religious Liberty Commission, which was filled almost entirely with conservative Christians. Some other bishops vehemently denounced aspects of Mr. Trump's tough stance on immigration enforcement, saying it runs counter to Catholic teaching.

Consumers are forecast to shell out $4.1 billion on candy alone. Cocoa costs remain elevated despite surging over the last two years, with shipping and other expenses also pushing up treat costs. 

Despite higher prices, the NRF expects consumers to spend $400 million more on Halloween this year than in 2025, and $1.9 billion more than in 2024. A poll from consulting firm PwC found that the average person expects to spend about $263; parents often spend the most because they're shopping for multiple Halloween events. 

Two-thirds of Americans think Halloween has gotten too expensive, according to a recent survey from personal finance site WalletHub. 

Why costumes cost more this year

The general manager of Chicago Costume, Cortland Hickey, told CBS News higher transportation and fulfillment costs are driving up Halloween-related prices this year.

"The tariff costs are pretty much baked into the products as opposed to being a surprise like they were last year," Hickey said. "But now it's the fuel surcharges and the cost of diesel and those kinds of things when you're receiving products on pallets and truckloads. "

For shoppers ordering online, waiting until the last minute can mean paying more for rush shipping or risking a costume that arrives after Halloween. Online shopping is less popular for Halloween purchases this year, with 27% of consumers planning to shop online, slightly down from 31% in 2025, according to the National Retail Federation. 

Why candy is expensive

Chocolate prices are expected to be 8% higher than last Halloween, according to the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute. FinanceBuzz found that a 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy costs an average of $16.96 in 2026, up 3.5% from last year and 71% higher than in 2021. 

Mondelez, the maker of Sour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish, raised prices on gummy candy packs 39%, while Ferrero, whose candy brands include Butterfinger, Crunch and Baby Ruth, raised chocolate pack prices nearly 19%. 

The higher prices are a lagging effect of the cocoa market. Cocoa prices have fallen from record highs in 2024 and 2025, but shoppers have yet to see the full benefit because candy makers are still using cocoa purchased during the 2025 price spikes, according to economists. 

Most of the world's cocoa supply comes from Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa. In 2025, heat waves and heavy rains linked to climate change affected cocoa crops, contributing to shortages and price spikes. Higher U.S. tariffs on cocoa-producing countries also affected prices, although levies on cocoa and other commodities that can't be grown in the U.S. were removed last November.

Some candy makers have cut production costs by replacing traditional ingredients in milk chocolate with cheaper alternatives such as vegetable oil. Products that no longer meet the official criteria for milk chocolate can instead be labeled "chocolate candy," "chocolatey" or "chocolate coating." 

According to federal rules, milk chocolate must contain at least 10% cocoa mass and solids, so candy products like Butterfinger, Rolo and Almond Joy that contain 2% or less of cocoa are labeled "Chocolate Candy."

Earlier this year, Hershey's faced criticism for changing Reese's classic recipe in certain products, such as limited-edition or seasonal candies, to use less chocolate. Following the backlash, the company said it will revert to its original recipes in 2027. 

How to save

Phil Lempert, editor of the Lempert Report and an analyst focused on consumer behavior, said shoppers should look online for better deals on candy, telling CBS News that ordering on Amazon "is going to be a lot less expensive." 

Comparing prices can also make a difference. Checking the price per piece or per pound on variety candy packs can reveal significant differences, with some chocolate assortments costing nearly twice as much as bags of gummy candy.

For costumes, Hickey recommends ditching prepackaged costumes and instead prioritizing items shoppers are less likely to already own or make themselves, such as specific wigs, face paints, special makeup products and props.

The higher costs are also changing when and how consumers shop. About half of shoppers said they started shopping in September or earlier, allowing them to spread out costs and search for deals, according to the NRF. 

Lempert also expects Halloween-related costs to continue rising in the years ahead, citing the impact of climate change on global cocoa prices and higher fuel prices, among other factors. 

"We're going to see these prices go up through 2027 and probably 2028," he said.