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On Wednesday, Miami Beach commissioners appointed Alina Hudak as the new city manager, she is the first woman to hold that position in the city.
Thousands have flocked to South Beach to take advantage of the first weekend with no curfew since the pandemic started.
Miami Beach is ending the South Beach curfew put in place weeks ago to avoid spring break chaos.
With more people getting vaccinated, the county curfew being eliminated and travel demand growing, there's a lot of new hope for better months ahead.
The body of a man who disappeared while swimming off Miami Beach with his daughter was recovered Thursday morning.
A good Samaritan has died after trying to save two people from drowning.
A Cooper City woman has been charged in a hit and run on the MacArthur Causeway that sent a man to the hospital.
The South Beach chaos that's come during this year's spring break period prompted an 8 p.m. weekend curfew and causeway closures and for many who live here, they are sick and tired of the bad behavior.
The westbound MacArthur Causeway has reopened after a traffic accident with injuries near Terminal Isle in Miami Beach.
After a tumultuous couple of weeks that saw rowdy crowds and some violence, Miami Beach's Ocean Drive is quiet now and people who live in the area say they hope it stays that way heading into another spring break weekend.
Another long spring break weekend began Thursday and Miami Beach is on alert.
Many South Beach residents are concerned about the chaos on South Beach, but not everyone.
One man who knows a thing or two about Miami Beach and its brand is Bill Talbert, the President and CEO of The Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. He spoke with CBS4's Marybel Rodriguez about the chaos on South Beach and its possible long term effects.
Well-known rapper and local football coach Luther Campbell faults Miami Beach officials for not planning on how to handle the large crowd of people coming for Spring Break.
Some people say no publicity is bad publicity, but there are exceptions to that.
Rowdy spring breakers and pandemic-weary tourists are being drawn to South Beach by the thousands. There have been fights, crime, and several dangerous stampedes. Former State Senator Dwight Bullard said he is concerned by the images coming from Miami Beach.
The images of the chaos on South Beach can be disturbing, especially to people of color who are feeling targeted. The reality is that the majority of people partying on South Beach are African American.
Faced with a pandemic and unruly crowds packing Miami Beach's entertainment district, the city's mayor said extended curfews and causeway closures are needed to keep the peace and people safe.
Another long spring break weekend begins Thursday and Miami Beach is on alert.
After a chaotic weekend that led to extended curfews in Miami Beach's entertainment district, the scene on South Beach has been calmer this week.
A Minnesota boy who was bitten by a shark in Miami Beach was treated to a day at the Miami Seaquarium on Wednesday.
Everyone who lives or works in Miami Beach is hoping for a much calmer week and weekend ahead. Still, the tumultuous couple of days of spring break trouble has been more than enough for some people.
Friends say 24-year-old Christine Englehardt always had a smile and a giving heart, but her generous spirit was snuffed out during a visit to South Beach last week.
A Georgia man accused of threatening a Miami Beach hotel valet with a gun has been arrested.
The City of Miami Beach is opening vaccination appointments after receiving a limited supply of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Mayor Michael Jospeh claims surveillance footage shows him being threatened, prompting a formal complaint to local police.
A licensed nursing assistant from Pompano Beach was found guilty by a federal jury for orchestrating a massive health care and wire fraud conspiracy.
The Miami Dolphins had months to mull their options for a new general manager after firing longtime GM Chris Grier in October.
Loved ones of Yahkeim Lollar, a Miami high school football player fatally stabbed in 2024, implored a judge to move forward with the trial of 18-year-old Jahara Malik.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Mayor Michael Jospeh claims surveillance footage shows him being threatened, prompting a formal complaint to local police.
A licensed nursing assistant from Pompano Beach was found guilty by a federal jury for orchestrating a massive health care and wire fraud conspiracy.
The Miami Dolphins had months to mull their options for a new general manager after firing longtime GM Chris Grier in October.
Loved ones of Yahkeim Lollar, a Miami high school football player fatally stabbed in 2024, implored a judge to move forward with the trial of 18-year-old Jahara Malik.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
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.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.