Wildfires spark closures, fire crew battles across South Florida Everglades
Wildfires scorch nearly 900 acres in Miami-Dade's Everglades National Park, forcing Shark Valley's closure as firefighters battle blazes across South Florida.
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Wildfires scorch nearly 900 acres in Miami-Dade's Everglades National Park, forcing Shark Valley's closure as firefighters battle blazes across South Florida.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said an 80-year-old woman died while trying to escape a wildfire that forced evacuations in the Okanagan Lake region.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the helicopter crashed in Richfield, which is about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."
The Bluegill Wildfire was 0% contained as of early Monday morning.
For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: a 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of Mati, near Athens, killed 104 people.
The blaze broke out along U.S. 27 and Interstate 75 over the weekend.
According to the Florida Forest Service, the Mile Marker 40 fire has burned more than 6,000 acres just west of US-27 and north of I-75.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and East Coast.
On Thursday, low water lines were visible throughout the area, a stark contrast to what airboat captains say the landscape looks like during a normal rainy season.
A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned thousands of acres west of Broward County, prompting concerns about smoke, wildlife and the fire's potential spread.
A fast-growing wildfire burning in the western Broward Everglades has scorched nearly 5,000 acres with no containment, prompting air quality concerns across parts of Broward and Miami-Dade even as officials say the flames are not currently threatening nearby communities.
A brush fire in the Everglades west of Tamarac has grown to about 180 acres and remains 0% contained Sunday evening. No road closures or air quality alerts have been issued.
Clearer skies returned to parts of South Florida on Sunday as wildfire smoke diminished, but firefighters remain on the front lines with no timeline for full containment.
The Quarry 2 and Well fires in western Miami-Dade are now nearly fully contained after burning more than 19,000 acres, allowing some roadways to reopen.
As of Thursday, four total wildfires have burned more than 20,000 acres of land, which is bigger than the city of Hialeah.
Miami-Dade County and state crews are battling two wildfires in the Everglades, just west of Doral, that have burned hundreds of acres.
FEMA says it's ready for hurricane season, though it's still racing to recover from months of shutdown disruptions, delayed grants and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
No injuries were reported,
An interactive wildfire map shows active fires burning in South Florida as smoke impacts air quality and visibility across parts of South Florida.
Crews appear to be getting the upper hand in the battle against the Max Road Fire burning in western Broward County.
Fire crews are monitoring a growing Everglades wildfire near U.S. 27 and Pines Boulevard as smoke drifts toward the Holly Lake community in Pembroke Pines.
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.
The Highway 41 Fire in west Miami-Dade has grown to a staggering 9,151 acres and is 20% contained.
Crews are continuing to monitor a fast-moving wildfire called the Highway 41 Fire that was discovered in west Miami-Dade on Monday night.
From the Hard Rock to the Miami-Dade Fair, Parton left a lasting mark on the region, locals say.
Boston has won 14 of its last 20 games and taken 3 straight series heading into Wednesday's finale.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
A 4th suspect remains at large as Miami-Dade detectives continue investigating the Honda airbag theft ring, deputies say.
From the Hard Rock to the Miami-Dade Fair, Parton left a lasting mark on the region, locals say.
Boston has won 14 of its last 20 games and taken 3 straight series heading into Wednesday's finale.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
From the Hard Rock to the Miami-Dade Fair, Parton left a lasting mark on the region, locals say.
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
A 4th suspect remains at large as Miami-Dade detectives continue investigating the Honda airbag theft ring, deputies say.
School districts in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are evaluating dozens of campuses for potential closure next academic year as both districts grapple with significant declines in student enrollment.
The MDSO said the suspect, identified as Raimiero Rios, 40, of Homestead, voluntarily turned himself in to police on Monday night.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds made the announcement at an event in Miami on Tuesday.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"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.