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The Calle Ocho Festival in Miami creates a melting pot of culture and cuisine.
Beyond the glamour and gastronomy, the iconic festival has a deeper purpose.
While the artwork is catching visitors' eyes, inflation's impact on costs is catching the attention of organizers and artists displaying their work.
The installation featured dozens of local Black and Caribbean artists and designers who showcased their fashion and art.
There are several arts-related free events taking place in South Florida during Art Basel and Miami Art Week.
It is located at the Historic Lyric Theater, which is the oldest theater in Miami.
Art Basel is more than just an art show, it's an economic powerhouse, generating an estimated $500 million in local impact.
Art Miami marks its 34th year with an impressive lineup of 170 galleries from around the globe.
Ready for Art Week, the piece "The Great Elephant Migration" is on display near the shores of Miami Beach.
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
"Sport = Art" features an impressive array of works spanning various mediums from canvas to sculpture.
If public funding sources disappear, local arts groups worry so will they.
Arts organizations all over the state and in South Florida are coming to grips with grant cuts.
Jim DeFede discusses the cuts with former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and Michel Hausmann, the artistic director of Miami New Drama.
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on budget cuts affecting the arts.
A dark time in Miami history sets the stage for "Dangerous Days," a riveting new play now on at the Colony Theater in Miami Beach.
YoungArts Week is occurring in South Florida over the next several days so whether it's singing, dancing, visual arts, musicianship and writing, it's all about artistic endeavors for the participants.
Business owners tell CBS News Miami that Miami Art Week gave them a revenue boost that they haven't seen all year.
The fair features 277 galleries from 33 countries showcasing the highest quality of modern and contemporary art.
It was a packed house Tuesday evening at the VIP opening party for Art Miami, now the oldest art fair celebrating 33 years, as a premier contemporary art fair.
CBS News Miami's Lisa Petrillo reports from Miami Art Week 2023.
Miami Art Week kicked off Monday evening in South Beach. CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman reports from the event.
Miami Art Week kicks off Monday evening in South Beach. CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman reports from the event.
Sheldon Palley, a distinguished philanthropist and a proud alumnus of the University of Miami, remains unwavering in his dedication to the arts, even after more than half a century of philanthropic endeavors.
"Love-Art-Football" features the late UVA football player and South Florida's native artwork and other displays.
Deputies said that the stab wound, which punctured the woman's lung, did not appear to be life-threatening.
No injuries were reported in the incident, officials say
The shark attack took place in Panama City in the Florida Panhandle.
Residents packed a bistro off Biscayne Boulevard for a community meeting organized in part by a woman who was attacked outside her condo.
Driving through Miami's neighborhoods, towering trees provide shade, habitat for wildlife, and relief from South Florida's heat.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
Deputies said that the stab wound, which punctured the woman's lung, did not appear to be life-threatening.
No injuries were reported in the incident, officials say
The shark attack took place in Panama City in the Florida Panhandle.
The NEXT Weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
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 administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Enrique Tarrio said since President Trump announced the formation of the fund, he has been inundated with calls from others convicted for January 6 related activities.
Commissioners voted to allow the review, saying if that was the only way to move the project - designed to help people with mental illnesses caught in the criminal justice system - then so be it.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
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.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.