Miami Archbishop Wenski discusses Florida's Alligator Alcatraz and his faith | Miami Life

In this week’s Miami Life: CBS News Miami’s Jim Berry introduces us to this week’s “Person of Interest”: Archbishop Thomas Wenski, the leader of Miami’s Catholic community. Berry and Wenski talk about his take on Alligator Alcatraz and how it sits with his faith. Also, it’s back to school for South Florida, and Berry breaks down everything parents need to know for their students this academic year. Meanwhile, University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders recently revealed his battle with bladder cancer. As the football great puts men’s prostate health back into the spotlight, Berry sits down with a South Florida doctor and his patient to discuss the importance of staying on top of it. Plus, protein is everything these days, but not all sources are made the same. Berry’s CBS News Miami colleague Erika Gonzalez hit the grocery store and the gym to figure out how much and what kind of protein people really need. And finally, Berry discusses the definition of “heroism” in his weekly segment “Absolutely Not!” Catch Miami Life at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursdays on the CBS News Miami app and CBSNewsMiami.com.

• Aug 14, 2025
• 19:32

How Deion Sanders' bladder cancer fight puts prostate health back into the spotlight | Miami Life Ex

University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders recently revealed his battle with bladder cancer. As the football great puts men’s prostate health back into the spotlight, Berry sits down with a South Florida doctor and his patient to discuss the importance of staying on top of it.

• Aug 13, 2025
• 6:51

Person of Interest: Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski | Miami Life Extra

CBS News Miami’s Jim Berry introduces us to this week’s “Person of Interest”: Archbishop Thomas Wenski, the leader of Miami’s Catholic community. Berry and Wenski talk about his take on Alligator Alcatraz and how it sits with his faith.

• Aug 13, 2025
• 4:34

Tragedy on the water: 2 girls killed in Biscayne Bay sailboat crash | Miami Life

In this week’s Miami Life: CBS News Miami’s Jim Berry examines what led a barge to collide with a sailboat full of summer campers in Biscayne Bay earlier this week. He’s joined by CBS News Miami’s Chelsea Jones to determine how the investigation will continue. Meanwhile, Berry talks about the bridge that’s supposed to connect the Aventura Brightline station with the city’s eponymous mall and what the holdup is behind its construction. Also, shark sightings are nothing new to South Florida, but Berry shows us how seeing sharks in our waters is a good thing. Plus, Berry is joined by CBS News Miami’s Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera to talk about the hot Dogs Days of Summer. And finally, Berry gives us an inside look at youngsters who were allowed to hold their own kids’ court. Catch Miami Life at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursdays on the CBS News Miami app and CBSNewsMiami.com

• Jul 31, 2025
• 19:00

Move over, Judge Judy! The kids have the court | Miami Life Extra

CBS News Miami's Jim Berry gives us an inside look at youngsters who were allowed to hold their own kids’ court.

• Jul 30, 2025
• 1:55

Are the Dog Days of Summer over or just beginning? | Miami Life Extra

CBS News Miami's Jim Berry is joined by CBS News Miami's Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera to talk about the hot Dog Days of Summer.

• Jul 30, 2025
• 2:54

What's next for the investigation into the deadly Biscayne Bay sailboat crash | Miami Life Extra

CBS News Miami’s Jim Berry examines what led a barge to collide with a sailboat full of summer campers in Biscayne Bay earlier this week. He’s joined by CBS News Miami’s Chelsea Jones to determine how the investigation will continue.

• Jul 30, 2025
• 3:41

Decision to postpone 2025 election without voter approval deemed unconstitutional | Miami Life

In this week's Miami Life: A Miami-Dade circuit judge ruled that the City of Miami's decision to postpone its elections to 2026 without voter approval was unconstitutional-- as some surprise faces officially join the race for mayor.

• Jul 24, 2025
• 21:31

Major budget cuts across Miami-Dade County amid $400M deficit, mayor weighing in | Miami Life

In this week's edition of Miami Life: Some services in Miami-Dade County will reportedly be seeing major cuts-- amid a $400M deficit. Now, city Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is weighing in on the news and much more happening in South Florida.

• Jul 17, 2025
• 20:30

Alligator Alcatraz controversy continues brewing in Florida Everglades | Miami Life

In this week’s Miami Life: CBS News Miami’s Jim Berry explores the brewing backlash against Alligator Alcatraz – Florida’s controversial migrant detention center inside the Everglades. Joining him on the program is Florida State Sen. Shevrin Jones, who was one of several lawmakers who were turned away from going inside the facility, to discuss the building concerns and conditions. Meanwhile, there’s a reprieve for a South Florida job training program that feared it was being shut down. But now, Berry explains how a judge ruled that Job Corps must remain open. Also, Berry talks with the husband-and-wife team behind the Miami Stingrays – the city’s softball club that has spent two decades transforming the lives of young female athletes. And finally, Berry shares with us the warning signs of a disease that is also the leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss in children, and what steps are being taken to protect newborns. Catch Miami Life at 6:30 p.m. ET Thursdays on the CBS Miami app, CBSMiami.com.

• Jul 10, 2025
• 20:30

Meet the power couple behind the Miami Stingrays | Miami Life Extra

CBS News Miami's Berry talks with the husband-and-wife team behind the Miami Stingrays – the city’s softball club that has spent two decades transforming the lives of young female athletes.

• Jul 9, 2025
• 4:52

Florida state senator expresses concerns about Alligator Alcatraz's conditions | Miami Life Extra

Florida State Sen. Shevrin Jones, who was one of several lawmakers who were turned away from going inside Alligator Alcatraz, discusses with CBS News Miami's Jim Berry his concerns about the facility and the building's conditions.

• Jul 9, 2025
• 5:55

Controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center opens as pushback continues | Miami Life

In this week's edition of Miami Life: The controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center has opened-- as pushback continues.

• Jul 3, 2025
• 20:30

Residents worried as Hurricane season continues and FEMA sees deep cuts, what's next? | Miami Life

In this week's Miami Life: Residents now say they're worried, as hurricane season continues with FEMA seeing deep cuts. Now, city leaders across South Florida are weighing in.

• Jun 19, 2025
• 20:30

School's out for Summer, while Broward schools prep for major success ahead come fall! | Miami Life

In this week's Miami Life: The 2024-2025 school year has come to an end. Now, wrapping up his first full year as Superintendent, Broward Schools' Dr. Howard Hepburn stopped into CBS Miami studios to talk about his big plans ahead come fall!

• Jun 12, 2025
• 22:56

An intergenerational conversation on what it means to be a father for your family | Miami Life Extra

In this week's Miami Life Extra: Summer is just getting started, and classes are out-- for now. But, for Broward Superintendent Howard Hepburn, the planning has already begun for next year!

• Jun 11, 2025
• 8:48

One-on-One with Broward Superintendent Howard Hepburn as his first year wraps up! | Miami Life Extra

In this week's Miami Life Extra: Summer is just getting started, and classes are out-- for now. But, for Broward Superintendent Howard Hepburn, the planning has already begun for next year!

• Jun 11, 2025
• 9:54

Job Corps, once an employment lifeline for South Florida, to shut down. What's next? | Miami Life

In this week’s Miami Life: CBS News Miami’s Jim Berry explores how the Job Corps’ shutdown impacts South Florida. Meanwhile, Berry shows how students at Florida International University as pushing back against the school’s partnership with ICE. He sits down with FIU senior Dariel Gomez, who is also the Miami-Dade organizer for the ACLU of Florida, to discuss the campus protests. Ahead of the “Women Are Veterans Too” summit in Homestead, Berry speaks with South Dade Women Veterans Alliance’s Julie Robinson about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s order to reexamine the standards for how women have gained combat roles in the U.S. military. Finally, in this week’s “Side Hustle,” Berry introduces us to a South Florida accountant whose passion for numbers and music keeps him in the groove. Catch Miami Life at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursdays on the CBS Miami app and CBSMiami.com.

• Jun 6, 2025
• 20:32

South Florida accountant's passion for numbers, music keeps him grooving | Miami Life Extra

In this week’s “Side Hustle,” CBS News Miami's Jim Berry introduces us to a South Florida accountant whose passion for numbers and music keeps him in the groove.

• Jun 6, 2025
• 2:51

What Hegseth's order means for women active in the military and female veterans | Miami Life Extra

Ahead of the “Women Are Veterans Too” summit in Homestead, CBS News Miami's Jim Berry speaks with South Dade Women Veterans Alliance’s Julie Robinson about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s order to reexamine the standards for how women have gained combat roles in the U.S. military.

• Jun 4, 2025
• 5:21

FIU students push back against school's partnership with ICE | Miami Life Extra

CBS News Miami's Jim Berry shows how students at Florida International University as pushing back against the school’s partnership with ICE. He sits down with FIU senior Dariel Gomez, who is also the Miami-Dade organizer for the ACLU of Florida, to discuss the campus protests.

• Jun 4, 2025
• 5:11

Hurricane season is just days away, are you and your family storm ready? | Miami Life

In this week's Miami Life: Hurricane season is now just days away, and we are looking back at Fort Pierce-- one of the Florida town's hit hardest during last year's storm season. Are you and your family hurricane ready?

• May 29, 2025
• 20:31

From prison to purpose: A South Florida man's journey in faith and freedom | Miami Life Extra

In this week's Miami Life Extra: Jim Berry got the chance to speak with William Torres, a man who found his faith and freedom and used his journey to push him into his purpose.

• May 28, 2025
• 3:33

Fines, fees, and frustrations, why a South Florida city is dealing with hefty fines | Miami Life

In this week's Miami Life: Some families in Lauderdale Lakes are being slammed with hefty fines for code violations. But, residents say the fault may not be all there's, with a closer look at just who is accountable.

• May 22, 2025
• 18:34

Ever wondered what it's like to be on a movie? One Miami gym is doing just that! | Miami Life Extra

In this week's Miami Life Extra: We take you to a truly one of a kind gym in South Florida that's helping stunt performers prepare for their big break!

• May 21, 2025
• 4:17

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