Miami Beach commission defers deciding O Cinema's fate
The theater angered the city's mayor with screenings of the controversial documentary "No Other Land."
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The theater angered the city's mayor with screenings of the controversial documentary "No Other Land."
Moviegoers in Miami Beach reacted to the controversy surrounding the showing of the film "No Other Land."
The mayor of Miami Beach proposed terminating O Cinema's lease after it showed screenings of the controversial, award-winning documentary, No Other Land. The decision faced swift backlash.
The documentary "No Other Land," made by a Palestinian-Israeli team, shows a group of Palestinian villages' interaction with the Israeli military in the West Bank.
The movie theater came under fire from Mayor Steven Meiner for screenings of the award winning documentary "No Other Land."
The documentary "No Other Land," made by a Palestinian-Israeli team, shows a group of Palestinian villages' interaction with the Israeli military in the West Bank.
Joan Murray reports civil rights groups, community leaders and artists are coming to the defense of the O Cinema theater on South Beach, which has been threatened with eviction for its screenings of the controversial film No Other Land.
Nicholas Robinson was allegedly going over 100 mph when he plowed into Gabriela Rios Flores' disabled Jeep Wrangler.
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 cold weather shelter is being opened in Broward County due to the cold temperatures moving into South Florida.
U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
Temperatures are about to tumble across South Florida as we close out 2025 and ring in 2026.
South Florida's Miami Stingrays have been helping to turn dreams into reality for young female softball players.
Three teenagers were injured in a fiery crash in Kendale Lakes early Tuesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
A cold weather shelter is being opened in Broward County due to the cold temperatures moving into South Florida.
Temperatures are about to tumble across South Florida as we close out 2025 and ring in 2026.
South Florida's Miami Stingrays have been helping to turn dreams into reality for young female softball players.
Three teenagers were injured in a fiery crash in Kendale Lakes early Tuesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
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.
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence after a federal judge agreed to delay her arraignment until Jan. 20.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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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 Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.