"Tsunami" of smelly seaweed irritates South Florida beachgoers
A "tsunami" of seaweed is washing ashore on South Florida beaches, creating an unsightly problem and irritating both locals and visitors alike.
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A "tsunami" of seaweed is washing ashore on South Florida beaches, creating an unsightly problem and irritating both locals and visitors alike.
No injuries were reported in the incident, officials say
Two Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire Captain Keith Costa were the first responders on scene, diving into the canal to help the trapped woman.
The suspect was identified as Victor Steven Boyd Jr., 43, by BSO crime scene detectives.
Communities likely to experience heavy rain, reduced visibility, and ponding of water on the roads include Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Aventura, and nearby coastal communities.
The Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) has provided police and fire services at the airport for decades. However, with rising costs, commissioners say they must look at alternatives.
One of the victims suffered a laceration while jumping from a window to escape, officials say.
The Pompano Beach Fire Department said a 13-year-old boy was taken to Broward General with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Detectives have identified a person of interest in the July 3, 2020, cold case murder of trans woman Bree Black.
Melirose Joncky, 42, was arrested after a school counselor called police when the second grader arrived at class with visible injuries.
A Broward man was sentenced to nine years in prison for running an $11.4 million scheme that billed Medicare for unnecessary orthotic braces sent to seniors.
A Pompano Beach residence was left charred late Sunday following a fire that may have started with a water heater blowup, officials say.
The warning comes after a swimmer drowned off Pompano Beach last Sunday. Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue reported that more than 100 people had to be rescued last weekend alone.
Rough seas and dangerous rip currents led to a high volume of beach rescues on Friday, with 29 people pulled from the water in Fort Lauderdale and another nine in Pompano Beach.
Tracie Catalano founded the free shop after serving as a foster parent for nine years, before eventually adopting some of the children she cared for.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a domestic-related stabbing in the 4700 block of Northeast 1st Terrace Friday night at around 11:30 p.m.
BSO says William Forhan was robbed and pursued the suspect, firing his gun numerous times. One of the bullets traveled into a home on NE 24th Ave., striking a woman in both legs and also hitting her pet cat.
Warehouse club members are finding relief at outlets like Sam's Club, BJ's, and Costco.
Shenard Jennings, 33, now face a first-degree murder charge in connection to the killing, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, Lori St. Thomas received "unauthorized extra pay totaling $238,196" over a period of nine years.
Colonel Nichole Anderson, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony's undersheriff and second in command, was terminated in a brief phone call after the sheriff left the meeting.
The city ordered a study for a standalone police agency, driven in part by rising costs, and are now discussing the results of the study.
Traffic homicide detectives were sent to the scene to investigate, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Brightline train collided with someone on a scooter in Pompano Beach on Thursday afternoon, according to officials
The fur is flying in Pompano Beach as the city looks to change the rules when it comes to local pet stores.
Two officials, joined by over a dozen people, took an airport tour to highlight changes, including new painting, lighting, moving sidewalks, murals, and an indoor playground.
The exchange capped a heavy day of testimony focused on how state investigators reconstructed the final moments before Pino's 29-foot vessel slammed into a channel marker.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Questions about the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at World Cup events are adding another layer of anxiety for some fans.
Residents in Miami-Dade's Redland area are mobilizing to compel county officials to allocate dedicated annual funding for road resurfacing and maintenance, citing dangerous and deep potholes that frequently damage vehicles.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
Two officials, joined by over a dozen people, took an airport tour to highlight changes, including new painting, lighting, moving sidewalks, murals, and an indoor playground.
The exchange capped a heavy day of testimony focused on how state investigators reconstructed the final moments before Pino's 29-foot vessel slammed into a channel marker.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Questions about the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at World Cup events are adding another layer of anxiety for some fans.
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 U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reported a net worth of $1.27 million in a newly filed financial disclosure, showing an increase from last year.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Enrique Tarrio said since President Trump announced the formation of the fund, he has been inundated with calls from others convicted for January 6 related activities.
Commissioners voted to allow the review, saying if that was the only way to move the project - designed to help people with mental illnesses caught in the criminal justice system - then so be it.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
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.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.