Miami-Dade mayor hears pleas to save essential programs amid $402 million deficit
The mayor said residents should expect increases to the gas tax, solid waste fees, and a 6% hike in water bills.
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The mayor said residents should expect increases to the gas tax, solid waste fees, and a 6% hike in water bills.
Surveillance video shows the 69-year-old crossing Northwest 131st Street at Northwest Seventh Avenue on Saturday when he was struck.
Joseph Michael Melendez, who allegedly developed an emotional connection with the victim admitted to the sexual relationship, police said.
Officials said eight cases were tied to wound exposure but stressed the infections are "sporadic and unrelated to an outbreak."
Joe Martinez was expected to be sentenced Thursday, but the sentencing has been delayed until Sept. 15.
The farm's owner disputes the allegations, calling the photos misleading. He pointed to one picture of a cow that appeared thin, explaining it was a rescue being nursed back to health.
A witness told police she saw the teacher throw the shoe "hard" with one hand over her head, hitting the victim in the ear.
A wetter weather pattern is bringing daily storm chances to South Florida through the weekend, along with relief from recent heat advisories.
Dramatic video and a 911 dispatch recording capture a Hollywood police cruiser going up in flames in a Kendale Lakes neighborhood; the cause remains under investigation.
Rain chances are on the rise today and into the weekend across South Florida, with widespread showers and storms expected each afternoon, though heat indices will stay just below advisory levels.
The disturbing behavior has allegedly been happening for nearly a year, and the most recent incident occurred early Wednesday morning.
A resolution urges Broward County to conduct a comprehensive safety study of North Perry Airport.
The chapter, which represents Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, was recognized for its commitment to the community.
Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert at the 3300 block of SW 37th Avenue shortly before 6:30 p.m.
The South Florida chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists was named Chapter of the Year Wednesday night at the NABJ Convention in Cleveland.
Alexander Roque, 49, was arrested on July 25 during a traffic stop near SW 262nd Street and 138th Avenue.
Dominic Ferrell, 17, was killed in an unprovoked attack on June 8.
Deputies arrested 33-year-old Ron-Christopher Gonzales on Wednesday, hours after the 5:45 a.m. attack.
Authorities said Enrique De Moya, a 69-year-old pedestrian, was struck and killed around 11:15 p.m. while crossing the intersection at NW 131 Street and NW 7 Avenue in Miami.
Agustin Ayala said he followed the smoke into his kitchen, where he found heavy smoke behind one of his appliances.
Installing storm shutters remains a critical step to safeguard homes from powerful winds and flying debris, officials say.
The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office said that 10-year-old Arielle "Ari" Buchman died from an accidental drowning.
Deputies said when they arrived, they found Michael Rodrigues, 41, standing outside the vehicle while getting dressed, according to the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office.
The mayor defended her administration's record, citing years of clean external audits, open budgeting processes and real-time public access to financial data.
Marcos Perez appeared in federal court on a single count, which stems from allegations that he stole and sold millions of dollars' worth of Miami Heat memorabilia.
Residents in Miami Gardens say drivers routinely ignore stop signs at Northwest 12th Avenue and Northwest 170th Terrace, raising safety concerns and calls for fixes.
A California man is facing federal charges for his alleged role in a plot to illegally export hundreds of protected turtles to Asia, prosecutors said.
Police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
The Monroe County Sheriff said he has not been contacted by any federal or state officials regarding the report and is urging people to stay calm.
The project is costing an estimated $33 million and is supposed to be completed within a year.
Residents in Miami Gardens say drivers routinely ignore stop signs at Northwest 12th Avenue and Northwest 170th Terrace, raising safety concerns and calls for fixes.
A California man is facing federal charges for his alleged role in a plot to illegally export hundreds of protected turtles to Asia, prosecutors said.
Police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
The Monroe County Sheriff said he has not been contacted by any federal or state officials regarding the report and is urging people to stay calm.
The project is costing an estimated $33 million and is supposed to be completed within a year.
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 Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
A new generation of civil rights leaders is rallying against efforts to dismantle the Voting Rights Act.
The only remaining roadblock: Miami Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, who has so far refused to say when – or even if – he will allow the full commission to vote on it.
A group of Miami residents, including historian Marvin Dunn, filed suit last week in federal court to block the transfer of land for the proposed library.
CBS News Miami has confirmed from multiple sources that the Miami Dade State Attorney's office is investigating A3.
State Senator Rosalind Osgood is urging Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 22nd Congressional district.
In an interview on Facing South Florida, Wasserman Schultz said the Governor's efforts to redraw the maps will almost certainly violate the Fair Districts constitutional amendment voters in Florida passed in 2010.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
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.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" edges out "Mortal Kombat II" at the North American box office this weekend.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.