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The child's great-grandmother says she believes the shooting was a tragic accident and is thankful the boy was not more seriously injured.
On Tuesday, the child's great-grandmother spoke exclusively to CBS News Miami, saying the whole thing was an accident.
A 33-year-old mother is facing criminal charges after her 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the leg with a handgun retrieved from her purse, Miami Gardens police said.
Neighbors described hearing a single gunshot and then a woman screaming.
A young boy was rushed to the hospital after he shot himself with his mother's gun early Wednesday morning at a Miami Gardens apartment complex, police said.
Delma Noel-Pratt defends leadership as five Hispanic officers prepare federal lawsuit alleging discrimination.
Police said the two men in the sketches, along with a third man, attempted to kidnap a boy last month.
Peter D'Oench reports Miami Gardens police have asked for the public's help in identifying three men who they say attempted to kidnap a boy in June.
The two men in the sketches, along with a third man, attempted to kidnap a boy on June 8 in the area of 13 Avenue and NW 208 Street, according to investigators.
It happened in the eastbound lanes of State Road 826 near 47th Avenue.
According to the arrest documents, he allegedly spread harmful rumors about their sexual relationship that impacted her personal and professional life.
One person was sent to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Nikiya Carerra said the family who lives there was able to escape, one person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Police said Miguel Angel Ramirez was last seen driving a red Ford Fusion. They said he's been experiencing memory issues and confusion.
The shooting happened in the parking in front of the lounge at U.S. 441 and NW 215 Street.
A Miami Gardens man with an active warrant led the Florida Highway Patrol on a brief chase early Sunday morning before ending it with a shootout on Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County.
According to FHP, the man had an active warrant and had previously fled from Hillsborough County deputies before the incident.
The driver of an SUV was airlifted to a trauma center where he died. His passenger is in critical condition.
Authorities are investigating a deadly rollover crash in Miami Gardens on Thursday afternoon.
About 50 vendors and 2,000 attendees came together for the Miami Gardens Soul and Caribbean Food Festival at its inaugural celebration in Miami Gardens.
The inaugural event welcomed over 2,000 attendees and featured a vibrant mix of music, wellness activities, shopping, and delicious food — all aimed at nurturing the mind, body, and soul.
DeJaya Hardy will graduate next week Wednesday from Miami Norland Senior High having earned millions in scholarship money. She has the valedictorian having earned a 5.3 Grade Point Average from taking dual enrollment and Cambridge courses.
DeJaya Hardy, who earned a 5.3 GPA through dual enrollment and Cambridge courses, has accepted a full ride to the University of Florida.
Rhonda Spencer, 65, and her husband, Timothy Fordham, 59, died in the fire that engulfed their home near Hard Rock Stadium.
Detectives now say the deaths of a married Miami Gardens couple in a May 7 house fire were the result of a murder-suicide, adding a heartbreaking turn to a tragedy that has left family members searching for answers.
At first glance, the Everglades seem unchanged—but a closer look reveals the unmistakable impact of two straight years of drought.
A Homestead woman tells CBS News Miami her husband was handed $2,100 in counterfeit "Motion Picture Use Only" bills before a suspect snatched his gold chain.
Backyard gardening isn't for everybody, but if you're successful the rewards go far beyond the potential money saved.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
The Florida primary is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
At first glance, the Everglades seem unchanged—but a closer look reveals the unmistakable impact of two straight years of drought.
A Homestead woman tells CBS News Miami her husband was handed $2,100 in counterfeit "Motion Picture Use Only" bills before a suspect snatched his gold chain.
Backyard gardening isn't for everybody, but if you're successful the rewards go far beyond the potential money saved.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
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.
The Florida primary is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Gov. Ron DeSantis toured the state harping on the need for a major cut to property taxes, at times questioning why property taxes should exist at all.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
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.
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.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.