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The closure comes just five days after Mayor Bryan Calvo and city leaders celebrated the park's reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
After decades of complaints regarding the discolored tap water, the city is preparing to open the new plant in September, aimed at solving the issue.
An Atlanta man was booked into a Miami-Dade jail after being accused of causing a harmful boating accident and then leaving the scene.
South Florida families are turning to the YMCA for water safety training following a string of recent drownings, highlighting an urgent push to ensure children learn lifesaving swimming skills.
Florida may surpass last year's child drowning rate, prompting a push for pool safety and swim education.
A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized after being pulled from a Lauderhill apartment pool, the latest in a string of child drowning and near-drowning incidents across South Florida.
A 2-year-old is critical after a near-drowning in North Lauderdale, the fourth such incident in Broward this month.
Broward County continues to record one of the highest child drowning death rates in the country. Experts say the situation is worsening.
Marcus Sanders, who had recently graduated from the eighth grade, died June 27 after visiting a lake near North Redland Road and Northwest 12th Street with friends.
As thousands of boaters prepare to head out for the Independence Day weekend, South Florida families affected by deadly boating accidents are reminding others that simple safety precautions can save lives.
The Fourth of July holiday weekend brings increased boater traffic along waterways and Biscayne Bay.
The legislation is headed to the Senate, and if enacted, it would prohibit the use of bait to attract sharks in federal waters off the Florida coast, though it would include an exception for shark fishing.
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission report found that the state had 694 reportable boating incidents last year, an increase from the previous two years.
A new state report shows Florida recorded 694 reportable boating accidents in 2025, with officials pointing to increasingly congested waterways.
New recommendations target safety gaps in Biscayne Bay, including a single citation database, improved navigation markers, and a potential "boat court."
The manatee wasn't cited for the pit stop because police jokingly said that "she refused to show ID."
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.
The family is now calling for the homeowner to remove the listing from all rental sites and plans to file a lawsuit.
Broward County officials told CBS News Miami that a private contractor using a horizontal drilling method to lay fiber optic line hit an 8-inch water pipe, leading to the powerful leak.
One resident said his previous bill was $173, but it has gone up to over $600. The city held a meeting to explain why water bills have gone up.
Signs have been posted in a South Miami neighborhood warning about blue green algae that may be in canal water and that leaves some poisonous substances or toxins in it.
Here's everything you need to know about Portuguese man o' wars and what you need to do if you ever get stung.
Many children in South Florida know how to swim. But despite that, a shallow water blackout can turn a family's life upside down in an instant.
It's officially manatee season in Florida, and Broward County officials are reminding everyone to be on alert on county waterways and practice safe boating now through March.
One organizer said he learned after returning home that 47 people had been killed and 50 kidnapped.
A brother and sister shared what they heard and experienced.
An investigation is now ongoing.
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
Poor weather and challenging terrain have hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal and Tibet.
One organizer said he learned after returning home that 47 people had been killed and 50 kidnapped.
A brother and sister shared what they heard and experienced.
An investigation is now ongoing.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed everyone inside was safe after the crash on SW 22nd Street.
Mahogany is a threatened species in Florida, and FDOT says it did not order the removal.
CBS Miami's Mike Cugno highlighted Garcia's story during the team's pregame coverage against the Atlanta Falcons, showcasing the bond between Garcia and the players.
About 4,000 people registered for a Fort Lauderdale airport job fair with more than 300 positions open.
LaCurtis Knight's body was found Sunday near Fairview Park; detectives say they have no suspects or witnesses.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
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.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
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.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.