Miami Seaquarium closes after 70 years of being staple amid controversy
Animal advocates told CBS News Miami that they're glad it's gone and may be torn down.
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Animal advocates told CBS News Miami that they're glad it's gone and may be torn down.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a much drier day and work week after a front moved across South Florida.
The Next Weather Team is tracking the first fall front as it arrives in South Florida.
Venezuelans in the U.S. are welcoming the news that opposition leader leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Price.
Two Miami police officers were shot while responding to gunfire in Allapattah, and the barricaded suspect was later found dead after a tense standoff, authorities said.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office warns that speeding fines from school zone cameras can now double or lead to license suspension, with more than 236,000 tickets issued countywide generating over $23 million in revenue.
CBS News Miami first talked to Peggy Hernandez in June, after she said she received five school zone speeding tickets. Now, those tickets have turned into traffic citations with a heftier fee.
Under Florida law, businesses and private property owners can choose whether to allow or ban open carry on their premises.
During opening statements, prosecutors portrayed Daisy Link as both the person who orchestrated the killing of Pedro Jimenez and a liar who tried to cover her tracks.
The Seaquarium announced Monday it will close on October 12th following a year-long county eviction and bankruptcy filings.
The closure follows years of controversy surrounding the care of marine animals at the Virginia Key attraction.
The four-day event, expected to draw nearly 100,000 attendees, showcases Caribbean culture through music, food and art.
Miami Police have arrested three men accused of stealing more than $30,000 worth of jewelry from a pair of tourists in 2023.
CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez reports from Southwest Miami-Dade on how this year's Miami Carnival is facing economic and political challenges.
According to officials, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived with a Hazmat team at the location in the 19400 block of SW 106 Avenue.
According to Kelley Blue Book, the average vehicle repair bill is now $838. Parts prices alone have jumped 25 percent because of recent tariffs.
The shift comes after years of soaring costs that kept many would-be homeowners on the sidelines.
Bankrate surveyed just under 2,600 shoppers and found that 49% of holiday shoppers plan to start buying gifts before Halloween.
J.D. Power released a study in May that found 57 percent of auto insurance customers have shopped for a new policy this year.
A petition on change.org has gathered more than 40,000 signatures from users claiming that Meta's automated enforcement system has wrongfully flagged accounts
On Ocean Drive in Hollywood, motorists faced ankle-deep water pooling in low-lying areas and side streets.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said both individuals onboard the aircraft were not trapped but became stranded in a remote area.
Deputies responded around 9:45 a.m. to Arthur Woodard Park, located in the 1200 block of Northwest 99th Street, after reports of a stabbing, MDSO said in a statement.
A man was killed and another was taken into custody after a stabbing Tuesday morning at a park in northwest Miami-Dade, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
The documents detail eight separate incidents of alleged violence, which Lakeeta Vaccaro's legal team says occurred after she refused to sign a postnuptial agreement.
Vivian Hernandez is standing trial after her arrest at Li'l Abner mobile home park sparked outrage.
Community members gathered in Miami's Little Haiti to pray and celebrate a federal judge's decision to temporarily halt the end of Temporary Protected Status.
A Senate panel is backing legislation to ensure massive data centers pay their full share of electricity and water costs.
Shaquille O'Neal says his favorite NBA championship is the one he won with the Miami Heat in 2006.
Police say a Pembroke Pines man left his three dogs malnourished and exposed to freezing temperatures overnight.
Vivian Hernandez is standing trial after her arrest at Li'l Abner mobile home park sparked outrage.
Community members gathered in Miami's Little Haiti to pray and celebrate a federal judge's decision to temporarily halt the end of Temporary Protected Status.
A Senate panel is backing legislation to ensure massive data centers pay their full share of electricity and water costs.
Shaquille O'Neal says his favorite NBA championship is the one he won with the Miami Heat in 2006.
Police say a Pembroke Pines man left his three dogs malnourished and exposed to freezing temperatures overnight.
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.
A Senate panel is backing legislation to ensure massive data centers pay their full share of electricity and water costs.
A Florida congresswoman charged with conspiring to steal $5 million in federal COVID-19 disaster funds has formally pleaded not guilty nearly three months after her indictment.
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
U.S. Central Command said the drone "aggressively" approached the USS Abraham Lincoln as it was crossing through the Arabian Sea.
Hillary Clinton will appear for a deposition on Feb. 26, while former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27, according to the House Oversight Committee.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
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.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
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.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.