Miami-Dade transit riders could see fare hikes, program cuts under proposed budget
County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the fare increase is part of a proposed solution to help close a $400 million budget gap.
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County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the fare increase is part of a proposed solution to help close a $400 million budget gap.
The crosswalks, widely seen as symbols of inclusion and belonging, were painted over during overnight operations.
A woman accused in the murder of a Hialeah man was arrested in Mexico, extradited to Florida, and given a $200,000 bond, while her partner remains at large.
Heavy rain left streets and parking lots flooded in parts of South Florida on Tuesday, creating problems for drivers trying to make their way home during rush hour.
At the airport, rain delays left travelers stranded. More than 200 flights were affected, with both a hold on departures and a ground stop on arrivals.
A woman wanted in connection to the killing of a Miami-Dade man was arrested Monday in Mexico and extradited back to Florida, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Two women were arrested after an undercover sting at a Miami arcade uncovered illegal cash gambling, investigators said
CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports from Flagami, where some streets were flooded.
The father of Roosevelt Joseph, 21, is demanding answers after a North Miami Beach officer shot his son following a bogus 911 call.
Three people charged in the shooting that critically injured 16-year-old Elijah Quintero near Homestead appeared in Miami-Dade bond court.
Flooding left streets impassable in Edgewater and North Miami on Friday, and more heavy rain could bring additional flash flooding for the region.
While the tropics remain unusually quiet as the Atlantic hurricane season hits its peak, South Florida is expected to see rounds of showers and thunderstorms through early next week, raising the risk of localized flooding.
Three people charged in connection with the shooting of 16-year-old Elijah Quintero in Southwest Miami-Dade appeared before a judge Saturday, with one suspect denied bond on attempted murder charges.
The storms have triggered a Level 1 (marginal) flash flooding advisory for all of southeastern Florida through Sunday night.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, all colleges and universities in Florida currently have a vaccine mandate.
The idea of tapping into reserves surfaced around 2:20 a.m., when the fire union presented why they said additional funding was needed.
All funding options are on the table as Miami-Dade County commissioners work through the budget, including the possibility of dipping into emergency reserves, as the county is facing a $400 million deficit.
The 16-year-old victim, described by friends as a "good kid," was identified as Elijah Quintero.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said around 10 a.m. they received a call about the crash at SW 157 Avenue and SW 264 Street in Naranja.
City officials said the project, the first of two phases, is expected to take about 10 months to complete.
A driver was pulled from the water after their truck plunged into a canal in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday morning.
Officials said Florida residents should be alert during early mornings and evenings when snakes are most active.
Commissioners Damian Pardo and Ralph Rosado were the only members present at the meeting, which was canceled by City Manager Art Noriega for lack of a quorum.
Schaecter was born in Czechoslovakia. He was 11 years old when he was forced into cattle trains and taken to Auschwitz.
Groups wearing T-shirts with messages lined up early outside the downtown Government Center to protest ahead of the first of two public hearings.
