Zoo Miami bomb threats called "extremely serious offense" as investigation continues
The face of Zoo Miami is speaking out after several bomb threats were made against the facility.
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The face of Zoo Miami is speaking out after several bomb threats were made against the facility.
The series of bomb threats started on Friday, and the most recent was received on Sunday.
The zoo posted an update to guests on social media saying that they are coordinating with local law enforcement. "Guests may notice increased security presence, including K-9 units," the post on X read, "The safety of our guests, staff, and animals remains our top priority."
After nearly five decades inspiring South Florida and championing wildlife conservation, beloved Zoo Miami icon Ron Magill is stepping down from his legendary role.
Zoo Miami was evacuated Tuesday after a bomb threat, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
A Florida crocodile found in the Florida Keys with a spear lodged in her head and a bullet between her eyes has died, according to Zoo Miami.
A Florida crocodile found in the Florida Keys with a spear lodged in her head and a bullet between her eyes has died, according to Zoo Miami.
Jeremiah Longsworth, Jakari Hardaway and Raymond Araluce are in jail in connection to the crime.
Zoo Miami said a Florida crocodile found with a spear stuck in the back of its head and a bullet lodged between its eyes may have also been shot in the body. More x-rays will be done to assess the damage.
An American crocodile found in the Florida Keys with a spear and bullet lodged in its head is recovering at Zoo Miami after veterinarians removed the spear.
CBS News Miami's NIkiya Carrero reports on a wounded crocodile recovering at Zoo Miami after being shot and speared.
Florida wildlife officials are investigating after an American crocodile was found in Key Largo with a spear lodged in its head, and they're asking the public for information.
Loved ones are preparing to say goodbye to a father and son after they were killed in a crash Friday night near Zoo Miami in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Zoo Miami announced the euthanasia of Kwame, its last remaining lion, after worsening health issues ended his almost 18-year life, marking the end of an era.
Jabari, a 17-year-old male lion, was known for leading a pride and fathering cubs.
Zoo Miami's oldest animal, a 135-year-old Galapagos tortoise named Goliath, has become a father for the first time, marking a historic first hatchling for the zoo.
Goliath, Zoo Miami’s oldest animal at 135 years old, will celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday not only as his birthday but also his first as a proud new dad to a recently hatched tortoise.
Barney and Shango were cleared for transfer after extensive testing; their departure ends a 40-year era at Zoo Miami.
The 110-pound male cheetah, born in South Africa in 2012, received radiographs, an ultrasound, endoscopy and dental cleaning.
The 110-pound male cheetah, born in South Africa in 2012, received radiographs, an ultrasound, endoscopy and dental cleaning.
Seven-year-old Gemma has been fighting leukemia, but that did not put a damper on her love for animals. So, when Gemma wished to visit Zoo Miami, she was gifted a VIP tour.
Animal care staff conducted a neonatal exam this morning, determining the pups' genders as one male and two females.
Three North American river otter pups have been born at Zoo Miami's Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit.
CBS News Miami's chief meteorologist Ivan Cabrera reports from Zoo Lights Miami.
CBS News Miami's chief meteorologist Ivan Cabrera reports from Zoo Lights Miami.
As the search for Lynette Hooker continues near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard is taking the lead on the investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
The demolition is scheduled for Sunday morning. The former luxury resort will be brought down to make way for a new residential and hospitality development.
Ana Maria Knezevich's brother, Felipe Henao, expressed gratitude for the new reward.
Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are exploring stem cell treatments that could replace lost neurons.
The national average for gasoline on Wednesday was $4.15 a gallon, up a penny or two just since Tuesday, according to Gas Buddy petroleum analyst Matt McClain.
As the search for Lynette Hooker continues near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard is taking the lead on the investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
The demolition is scheduled for Sunday morning. The former luxury resort will be brought down to make way for a new residential and hospitality development.
Ana Maria Knezevich's brother, Felipe Henao, expressed gratitude for the new reward.
Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are exploring stem cell treatments that could replace lost neurons.
The national average for gasoline on Wednesday was $4.15 a gallon, up a penny or two just since Tuesday, according to Gas Buddy petroleum analyst Matt McClain.
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.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.
The Office of Personnel Management is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.
Republicans in Congress largely stayed silent, while dozens of Democrats called for President Trump to be removed from office after he threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Former state Sen. Lauren Book launched her 11th annual statewide walk, encouraging survivors to share their stories amid renewed attention on the Epstein case.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski is pressing county commissioners to approve a long-delayed mental health center, warning lives are at stake as the building sits empty.
Emily Gregory describes the days following her upset victory in Tuesday's special election as "a little overwhelming, surreal, but exciting."
The Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery, located at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, would be a first-of-its-kind facility that could make a difference in the lives of countless people.
Wasserman Schultz pushed back against the suggestion that the United States was led into this war by Israel and its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Rapper Offset is recovering after a shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where Lil Tjay was among two people detained and later charged.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.