Pump Outage To Blame In Miami Beach Flooding
A day after torrential rains caused massive flooding, residents and business owners are wondering why pumps meant to deal with flooding didn't work.
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A day after torrential rains caused massive flooding, residents and business owners are wondering why pumps meant to deal with flooding didn't work.
Florida authorities captured the last of 12 inmates who used peanut butter to escape from an Alabama jail.
Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado clarified how the city dealt and will deal with massive flooding like Tuesday's.
The FBI has upped the ante to catch a man who fired his gun several times during a bank robbery earlier this month in southwest Miami-Dade.
Amazon is looking to hire about 50,000 people and they're holding a giant job fair at a dozen U.S. warehouses to look for the candidates.
Two more medical-marijuana businesses have joined seven already licensed by the state, and another three are in the works, as the potentially lucrative industry continues to develop.
It looks we're starting to feel a little better about our finances.
After drenching the central and southern parts of the state on Monday, we can bid bye bye to Post-Tropical Cyclone Emily.
Many children have died in hot vehicles but new legislation hopes to prevent those tragedies.
Florida now has its first sexually transmitted Zika case of 2017, health officials said Tuesday.
Zoo Miami has some new residents on exhibit. Warthog piglets that were born on June 20th made their debut Tuesday alongside their parents.
There were no major winners in this past weekend's Florida Lottery Mega Millions and Powerball games which has sent their jackpots upward once again.
A judge is permitting the wife of the nightclub shooter to get a mental evaluation from an expert chosen by prosecutors.
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A man was arrested after killing a teen with his van and driving away.
Miami‑Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is delivering her State of the County address at Florida Memorial University, outlining the county’s progress and her vision for the future. Ahead of the event, she said affordability will be a central theme, highlighting what has already been done and what opportunities lie ahead to help residents. She also emphasized the need for unity during uncertain times. Local commissioners and community leaders spoke before she took the stage.
Former Miami Dolphins linebacker and Offerdahl’s Off‑the‑Grill owner John Offerdahl has expanded a pandemic‑era effort into a full community program supporting homebound seniors. What began as a request from Dolphins owner Stephen Ross to help feed people during COVID‑19 has grown into “Hand‑Off Meals for Seniors,” a volunteer‑driven initiative that delivers meals to hundreds of elderly residents. Offerdahl says the program reflects the teamwork and community spirit he learned on the field, extending support well beyond business hours.
The first idol clue in the nationwide Survivor scavenger hunt has been released. The riddle points to a city named for a river with an indoor, jungle‑themed attraction where participants will search for the idol during an hour‑long adventure. The hunt officially begins Friday, and whoever finds the idol will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to the live Survivor 50 finale in Los Angeles. Viewers can find more details on CBSMiami.com..
Students at Miami Norland Senior High School took part in one‑on‑one “report card counseling” sessions with community leaders, law enforcement, and career specialists. With nearly 1,800 students and only three counselors on staff, school officials say the community’s involvement helps guide students on their academic progress and future goals.
South Florida is heading into another chilly stretch, with temperatures dipping into the upper 40s and low 50s by tomorrow morning and staying below average through the weekend. Light drizzle is possible in the Keys, but Friday afternoon should warm into the 70s before a stronger cold front arrives Saturday. That front, driven by developing low‑pressure systems near the Gulf, will pull much colder air into the region, leaving many residents bundled up in winter coats.
Millions of voters across Florida headed to the polls on Tuesday to make their voices heard in the state primary.
All 16 Florida House incumbents facing primary challengers won Tuesday, while several House members moved closer to seats in the state Senate.
The Florida primary has set the stage for November, with nominees now decided in several major races.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
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.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
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.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
