Hate-fueled vandalism shocks Overtown as community rallies to restore historic murals
The vandalism occurred sometime Sunday on murals honoring legendary Black baseball players Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso.
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The vandalism occurred sometime Sunday on murals honoring legendary Black baseball players Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso.
Video shared with CBS News Miami from Monday evening showed large pools of water covering streets and sidewalks.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered Maximo Vasquez, who was reportedly "visibly irate and shouting" over the disappearance of his wife.
On Monday evening, the department announced that the Job Corps program, which has operated since 1964, is being "paused" as part of a nationwide closure.
Doors open at 7 p.m. for an 8 p.m. puck drop on both nights at the arena, located at 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise.
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony has publicly condemned his agency's failure to act on what he called repeated warning signs.
The flooding in Opa-locka is part of a broader weather impact affecting several South Florida communities.
The vandalism appeared on a section of the mural at NW 17th St. and NW 1st Ave.
Sergio Velazquez, who served as chief from 2012 until his suspension in 2021, is charged with structuring, grand theft and an organized scheme to defraud.
Developed by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's office in 2021, the program serves students ages 10 to 17, many of whom have been directly or indirectly impacted by violence.
The NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert through Tuesday due to the potential for flooding in South Florida.
The incident happened just before 3 p.m. Saturday on Miramar Parkway near Southwest 122nd Avenue.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami is among the only pediatric facilities in the country performing deep brain stimulation (DBS) for children.
Tina Bernard, a longtime animal control officer, was mauled last Thursday while responding to a call.
Florida International University students and faculty gathered Monday to protest the partnership between campus police and ICE.
A teenager was injured in an early morning shooting Monday in Lauderhill, according to police.
Monday and Tuesday are NEXT Weather Alert Days for South Florida as a weather pattern of storms drops heavy rainfall in the afternoons.
South Florida is officially in hurricane season and people are already preparing for severe weather of all kinds.
While some people are ready, others are not so much.
"Storm surge" is defined as the abnormal water level that rises above the typical tide during a tropical event.
When a watch or warning is issued during hurricane season, you need to know the difference, regardless of what the threat or hazard is.
Joe Rosen and Darlene Turner got married and moved to West Palm Beach at the end of 2024.
Here's a look at several events happening today in South Florida.
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.
Many people in Florida will be experiencing their first hurricane season in the state.
