City of Miami Beach honors late Holocaust survivor David Schaecter
David Schaecter died in 2025 at 96-years-old and he was the only survivor from his family of 105 people to survive the Holocaust.
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David Schaecter died in 2025 at 96-years-old and he was the only survivor from his family of 105 people to survive the Holocaust.
The Holocaust Impact Theater program at the Alper JCC in Miami brings together dozens of high school students each year to write and perform original plays.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Miami area on Wednesday, and that brought tight security, large crowds and miles-long traffic backups.
David Schaecter, Auschwitz survivor who dedicated his life to teaching children about the Holocaust, died at 96. His funeral was held Sunday.
Schaecter was born in Czechoslovakia. He was 11 years old when he was forced into cattle trains and taken to Auschwitz.
A Holocaust survivor who went on to establish the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach has died. David Schaecter was 96 years old.
Holocaust survivor and Miami Holocaust Memorial co-founder David Schaecter has died at 96.
The lost Dutch painting "Portrait of a Lady" was believed to be discovered in a real estate listing for a home once owned by a Nazi.
They got together to reflect on their harrowing pasts and express growing concern over the resurgence of antisemitism.
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports from Cooper City, where over 125 Holocaust survivors gathered.
The Argentine Supreme Court has found documentation associated with the Nazi regime among its archives including propaganda materia.
Monday marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
There are about 38,000 Holocaust survivors in the US, with 3,000 in Florida, including a soon-to-be-100-year-old man named Jack Waksal.
Eight decades after the Nazis systematically killed six million Jews, only about 240,000 that survived are alive to share the horrors.
Eight decades after the Nazis systematically killed six million Jews, only about 240,000 that survived are alive to share the horrors.
One day, Joel realized that his mom had a profound story to share, leading him to pen a book about her real survivor story—how she persevered through the Holocaust and other challenging times while always remaining optimistic.
One day, Joel realized that his mom had a profound story to share, leading him to pen a book about her real survivor story—how she persevered through the Holocaust and other challenging times while always remaining optimistic.
A ceremony was held Sunday at the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach
May is Jewish American History Month — and a group of South Florida students had an incredible opportunity to hear the story of a Holocaust survivor.
Some predicted Werner and Martha Salinger's marriage wouldn't last, but their love thrived against all odds.
Survivor David Schaecter speaks at Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach
Members of the Jewish community, including Holocaust survivors say Hamas attack is a chilling reminder of the past.
The museum integrates technology in a first-of-its-kind way
A Holocaust survivor said fighting in Israel hit a nerve that causes constant pain. He spoke up to share his perspective hoping it opens hearts and minds to change.
A Holocaust survivor said fighting in Israel hit a nerve that causes constant pain. He spoke up to share his perspective hoping it opens hearts and minds to change.
A person was found dead and a suspect was taken into custody after an early Wednesday shooting in Sunrise.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reported a net worth of $1.27 million in a newly filed financial disclosure, showing an increase from last year.
South Florida will see hot, humid conditions with heat index values nearing 100 degrees in some areas Wednesday, while showers are expected this weekend.
A 5-year-old girl died after being shot inside a Florida City home Wednesday morning, and detectives are investigating what happened.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is traveling to Florida Wednesday. During the trip, he plans to visit Tampa and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
A person was found dead and a suspect was taken into custody after an early Wednesday shooting in Sunrise.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reported a net worth of $1.27 million in a newly filed financial disclosure, showing an increase from last year.
South Florida will see hot, humid conditions with heat index values nearing 100 degrees in some areas Wednesday, while showers are expected this weekend.
A 5-year-old girl died after being shot inside a Florida City home Wednesday morning, and detectives are investigating what happened.
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.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reported a net worth of $1.27 million in a newly filed financial disclosure, showing an increase from last year.
Cuba's top diplomat to the United States says recent sanctions targeting the island's leadership and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are a "pretext" for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to support a U.S. military intervention in Cuba.
A new analysis warns a proposed FEMA overhaul by a Trump-appointed panel would limit access to disaster aid for survivors, shifting the burden to state and local agencies amid hurricane season.
The House passed Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
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.