Man accused of holding Uber driver at gunpoint and threatening Miami parkgoers, police say
Brent Williams, 33, was arrested Tuesday morning around 9 a.m. at Maurice A. Ferré Park on Biscayne Boulevard.
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Brent Williams, 33, was arrested Tuesday morning around 9 a.m. at Maurice A. Ferré Park on Biscayne Boulevard.
CBS News Miami is highlighting upcoming free mammogram events across South Florida, where women must register online in advance to receive screenings.
Mourning is being recognized for his commitment to using his global platform to help others in need.
According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the man was already classified as a "special status inmate due to prior arrests for battery on law enforcement and threats against a judge when the incident happened.
Firefighters, hotel staff, and community members honored 9/11 victims at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel by climbing its stairs — many repeating the climb three times to symbolize the 110 floors of the Twin Towers.
A missing 5-year-old girl from Hollywood has been safely found in New York with her mother, who is now facing charges.
For Porras, who represents District 119 covering Kendall and The Hammocks, the loss is personal.
CBS News Miami anchor Betty Nguyen went inside the mammovan to show how women, insured or uninsured, can receive free mammograms and same-day results in just 10 minutes.
Deputies said a search warrant uncovered more than 500 counterfeit items inside the home.
The county's proposed budget reduces nonprofit funding from 100% to 70% of the roughly $18 million available.
CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister reports on flooding at one Fontainebleau parking lot following Wednesday's downpours.
The lawsuit claims the group's right to protest was violated when Miami Beach police ordered them off a public sidewalk on Dec. 8, 2023.
According to Miami Gardens police, Broadbelt, a wife, mother and grandmother, was attacked by several dogs near Northwest 196th Street and 14th Court.
Florida leaders from both parties expressed shock and prayers after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.
A Jacksonville mother was arrested after police say she left her three children, including a baby, alone in a big rig at a truck stop with a loaded gun inside.
A 14-month investigation dubbed "Operation Trackside" led to 24 arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, firearms, vehicles and a boat in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
CBS News Miami's cameras captured cars, trucks and even a school bus attempting to make their way through waterlogged areas.
The failure killed 98 people and is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which presented new findings this week.
County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the fare increase is part of a proposed solution to help close a $400 million budget gap.
The crosswalks, widely seen as symbols of inclusion and belonging, were painted over during overnight operations.
Many residents in Hollywood said they were grateful conditions did not reach the level of Monday, when some streets became impassable.
A woman accused in the murder of a Hialeah man was arrested in Mexico, extradited to Florida, and given a $200,000 bond, while her partner remains at large.
The Florida Department of Transportation has begun painting over South Florida's rainbow crosswalks.
Alejandro Labrada suffered a spinal cord injury two years ago in a motorcycle crash. He said an acquired disability is not an end, simply a new beginning
At the airport, rain delays left travelers stranded. More than 200 flights were affected, with both a hold on departures and a ground stop on arrivals.
The Florida Primary will help shape the race for governor, U.S. Senate and several closely watched congressional seats.
Health officials urged families to stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the hottest hours on Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wished Guthrie luck, but politics and emergency management don't mix and he accepted his resignation.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital, police say.
The Florida Primary will help shape the race for governor, U.S. Senate and several closely watched congressional seats.
Health officials urged families to stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the hottest hours on Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wished Guthrie luck, but politics and emergency management don't mix and he accepted his resignation.
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.
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
The Florida primary is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
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.