Texas teacher arrested after foster son found in Miami Beach traffic
Francisco Lara was arrested after his foster son was found alone in underwear near traffic.
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Francisco Lara was arrested after his foster son was found alone in underwear near traffic.
Guillermo Mayorga Prado was released on bond and was told to stay away from the victim and restaurant.
The crash impacted traffic and forced an evacuation early Monday morning.
The program allows registered drivers to receive text message alerts before a tow truck is called for minor infractions. While each warning includes a parking citation, the vehicle will not be towed until the fourth offense.
The crash was reported at the intersection of 9th Street and Meridian Avenue.
Joynaker Vega showed CBS News Miami a video he took showing a man taken into custody near 68th St. and Abbot Ave. Police have not said if that was the person of interest they have in custody and are questioning.
Miami Beach police said Christoph Rehak and Gunther Manfred Jekschtat both confessed to the crime after being interviewed by investigators.
The family, including the parents and their three daughters, was vacationing in South Florida for the first time, spending a week at the Radisson Resort Miami Beach.
Atilio Diego Bellanza, 33, speaks out after the 2 men appeared in bond court with new developments to the case, with their attorney calling it a miscommunication.
An arrest affidavit revealed that a 911 call the victim made before his death led investigators to a suspect.
Hostage negotiator Dr. Noel Castillo was seen attempting to establish communication with the man, who was positioned on the ledge of the 6th floor of the Citizen Hotel.
According to police, Zeeshan yelled slurs at a man after confirming he was Jewish.
Two pedestrians were killed after being hit by a vehicle on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach on Wednesday night, police say.
Olajuwon Dickerson, 32, of Marstons Mills, Massachusetts, was held without bond after the incident.
Police say this strategy is already having a positive effect.
This weekend is expected to be the first busy spring break weekend in Miami Beach.
The Miami-Dade mayor, the Aventura, and Miami Beach police departments have issued statements in response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
City leaders in Miami Beach are making their message clear to Spring Break visitors – lawlessness will not be tolerated.
The two men are being accused of sending the money that was meant for renovations that were badly needed for the building.
Miami Beach is relaxing some spring break restrictions this year while maintaining a heavy police presence to ensure visitor safety after years of strict crowd-control measures.
Raquel Pacheco said that police showed up to her door as an intimidation tactic, but the chief of police said they only wanted to have a conversation.
A 68-year-old homeless Miami Beach man is behind bars after walking into a police station with a Burger King bag, requesting a warm place to eat, then setting the bag on fire.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Miami Beach Police gave CBS News Miami an inside look at how it's working to keep everyone safe for the big sports weekend.
A woman tried to light a fire inside the gas tank of a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicle over the weekend, Miami Beach police say.
More moisture could also be seen on Wednesday around South Florida, which will lead to even hotter feels-like temperatures due to the humidity.
In total, nearly 3.36 million votes were cast in the primary out of 13.5 million registered voters in the state.
Floating tentacled predators pulse and swirl in hypnotic patterns in the dark museum space, lit primarily by images projected on walls and the light from the saltwater tanks.
Amy Baker faces aggravated battery and child neglect charges after the I-95 incident, FHP says.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
More moisture could also be seen on Wednesday around South Florida, which will lead to even hotter feels-like temperatures due to the humidity.
In total, nearly 3.36 million votes were cast in the primary out of 13.5 million registered voters in the state.
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.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
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.
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.