Steven Meiner wins reelection as Miami Beach mayor
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner narrowly won reelection Tuesday, defeating Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez by a few hundred votes.
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Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner narrowly won reelection Tuesday, defeating Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez by a few hundred votes.
The election will shape leadership across South Florida's largest cities and coastal communities for the rest of the decade.
Voters in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties are deciding on key local races, including competitive mayoral contests in Miami, Miami Beach and Hialeah.
The North Miami Beach Water Relief Act remains on pause, and it's unclear when residents might finally see lower bills.
Crews have installed 22 life-sized concrete cars off Miami Beach as part of an underwater art project that doubles as a coral reef to restore marine life.
The attorney for the company that owns the barge involved in the deadly Miami Beach sailboat crash says there was no negligence.
The lawyer for Waterfront Construction, which owns the barge involved in a July collision that killed three girls, says the Coast Guard’s recommendation to charge his client with manslaughter “makes no sense” and insists the crash was an accident.
The Coast Guard referred a Miami Beach boating crash that killed three girls to the Justice Department for possible manslaughter charges.
Rafael Martinez, 42, is charged with one count of sexual battery on a physically helpless victim, the arrest affidavit said.
The City of Miami Beach recognized running legend Robert “Raven” Kraft by renaming a stretch of South Beach.
Under a brilliant Miami sun, Miami Beach officially renamed 13th Street off Ocean Drive to Gloria Estefan Way, honoring the Grammy-winning artist whose music, heart and heritage have helped shape the city's cultural identity for decades.
The upbeat ceremony featured city officials, local notables and plenty of fans—all gathered to celebrate the woman who helped put Miami on the musical map.
Jurors returned guilty verdicts in the weekslong trial of Donna Adelson on charges of first-degree murder.
Newly released body camera footage captures Miami Beach officers battling rough seas Monday night to save four men after their boat overturned just south of Government Cut, leaving one victim severely fatigued and in distress.
The City of Miami Beach held a "We Stand With Israel" ceremony to honor the victims and remaining hostages of the Hamas attack that occurred on October 7, 2023.
Brick by brick, Ocean Drive’s rainbow crosswalk was removed. The crosswalk controversy, fueling emotion from onlookers.
The removal comes after the City of Miami Beach lost its appeal to keep its rainbow sidewalk permanent.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for prostitution-related offenses. Critics are calling for him to pay more for his crimes, but a South Florida legal expert believes the star will serve a lot less time. CBS News Miami's Larry Seward reports from Diddy's Star Island home in Miami Beach.
CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports from Miami Beach on reported threats made against a local synagogue.
The 33-mile procession honors young cancer patients.
The murals included bright geometric patterns and depictions of musical instruments.
A fire tore through a Miami Beach hostel Monday evening, displacing nearly 100 guests and leaving many scrambling for answers.
Miami Beach Police said at least six similar cases have been reported at the Hilton Cabana in recent months.
According to Miami Beach police, the stabbing happened Aug. 4 just outside a Rebecca Towers apartment on the 10th floor.
Surveillance video from inside Rebecca Towers, a senior living facility in Miami Beach, shows the moments leading up to a stabbing that left a building manager hospitalized and an 83-year-old man facing attempted murder charges.
Tua Tagovailoa threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns, De'Von Achane added a pair of rushing scores and the Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 30-13 Sunday to end a seven-game losing streak against their AFC East rivals.
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Britain's public broadcaster has been criticized for editing a speech President Trump made on Jan. 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the Capitol in Washington.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Tua Tagovailoa threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns, De'Von Achane added a pair of rushing scores and the Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 30-13 Sunday to end a seven-game losing streak against their AFC East rivals.
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Britain's public broadcaster has been criticized for editing a speech President Trump made on Jan. 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the Capitol in Washington.
Cities across Broward and Miami-Dade will host Veterans Day 2025 events on Nov. 11 to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Britain's public broadcaster has been criticized for editing a speech President Trump made on Jan. 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the Capitol in Washington.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Under a deal between the Commanders and D.C., the team will return to the nation's capital in a new stadium expected to cost nearly $4 billion.
President Trump had already announced he would not attend the annual summit before saying that no U.S. government officials would go.
Mikie Sherrill flipped 18% of Latino Trump voters and won Latino men and women in her race for New Jersey governor.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede sits down with Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for an in-depth interview about the state's review of spending across several counties.
Property taxes are sure to come up at the 2026 legislation session, which convenes in early January.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
A recent report found high levels of lead in some protein powders and shakes, but demand among U.S. consumers has soared.
"They went in and fired entire programs, even statutorily mandated by law programs they cut entirely," she told CBS News. "So there is no staff to do this work anymore."
Resident Frances Martin was there Friday and five years ago when Gov. Ron DeSantis came to John Knox to unveil the 'new' COVID vaccine.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Cher spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decades working in music, movies and fashion — along with her latest project: Cherlato.
An auction house is set to take bids on some iconic Hollywood memorabilia, from the suit worn by the "Elf" himself, to Marty McFly's hoverboard.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.