Former Miami Beach Mayor Alex Daoud dead at age 81
Alex Daoud, a former mayor of Miami Beach, has died at the age of 81, according to Miami Beach Commissioner Kristen Gonzalez.
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Alex Daoud, a former mayor of Miami Beach, has died at the age of 81, according to Miami Beach Commissioner Kristen Gonzalez.
For the first time, CBS News Miami hears from a survivor of the horrific crash last month on the MacArthur Causeway that took the life of FIU student Gabriela Alejandra Rios Flores.
The city is expecting the largest crowd of spring breakers from Thursday through Sunday and next weekend.
City officials have made it clear that raucous behavior will not be tolerated.
The O Cinema in South Beach is airing the Oscar-winning film at its theatre in the Old Miami Beach City Hall, leased from the city. But they could be booted out and cut off from city grants.
Morgan Rynor reports this weekend and next weekend are expected to be the busiest time for spring break visitors
Barbara Capitman and the members of the Miami Design Preservation League dug in their heels to save the aging hotels on Ocean Drive.
The intelligence center and drone program will allow them to monitor and respond to incidents in real-time.
Miami Beach officials are anticipating a busy spring break season, with thousands of people expected to visit the city. To help keep residents and visitors alike safe, police are going high-tech.
Steve Maugeri reports the police department's new real-time intelligence center and drone program will allow them to monitor and respond to incidents quicker, particularly during the high-impact spring break weekends through March.
At the time of his arrest, he was charged with DUI and reckless driving. The charges were upgraded to vehicular homicide after the 18-year-old died from her injuries.
On Thursday morning, the USCG offloaded the illicit drugs at the Coast Guard Station in Miami Beach.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has directed state law enforcement officials to provide personnel to Miami Beach and other cities requesting assistance through April.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has directed state law enforcement officials to provide personnel to Miami Beach and other cities requesting assistance through April.
Miami Beach broke up with spring break last year and city leaders still aren't interested in couples counseling.
The man is accused of dragging a white pit bull into the ocean and pushing the dog's head underwater several times.
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on the start of spring break from Ocean Drive in South Beach.
A South Florida company alleges that the now-Golden State Warriors forward missed two monthly payments for a home he was leasing and for causing severe property damage.
Two luxury real estate agents and their brother are facing federal sex trafficking charges, accusing them of violently raping and secretly drugging multiple women.
Maria Esther Hernandez faces a charge of second-degree felony theft from an elderly person over $10,000.
Nicholas Robinson was under the influence and driving 100 mph when he slammed into a disabled Jeep on the side of the road, according to the arrest documents.
Robinson was charged with reckless driving and DUI with serious injuries.
Police Chiefs Manny Morales and Wayne Jones revealed to reporters more details on how they managed to track down Zsolt Zsolyomi, saying how they believed he had been targeting elderly gay men.
CBS News Miami's Lisa Petrillo reports on The Tournament of Champions being held in Miami Beach.
A man is facing serious charges after being accused of kidnapping a North Texas rideshare driver and forcing him to drive to South Florida.
The day Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, Mariah Roller wrote a Facebook post criticizing his past defense of the Second Amendment.
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, was among those killed in the crash.
Andres Gonzalez, 73, is awaiting extradition to Miami-Dade on charges tied to the deaths of 2 people.
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 day Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, Mariah Roller wrote a Facebook post criticizing his past defense of the Second Amendment.
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, was among those killed in the crash.
Andres Gonzalez, 73, is awaiting extradition to Miami-Dade on charges tied to the deaths of 2 people.
The Florida primary has set the stage for November, with nominees now decided in several major races.
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.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
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.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
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.