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Miami Beach condo complex under a boil water order due to water main break
The city recommended in an email that affected residents boil tap water before using it, a spokesperson told CBS News Miami. The order is expected to remain in place until Monday.
Raúl Castro expected to be indicted in plane shootdown amid Miami event honoring victims
Castro's indictment announcement coincides with a U.S. Department of Justice event at Miami's Freedom Tower honoring the victims.
Higher fuel costs impact South Florida's food spending
Higher fuel and food costs are causing consumers to scale back on spending at restaurants, a trend that is also pinching local businesses and commercial fishermen.
Gov. DeSantis signs expansion to "school guardian program"
The law builds on changes made in the public-school system after the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
South Florida Cuban exiles react to possible indictment of Raul Castro
The action reportedly stems from the shootdown of two airplanes belonging to the group Brothers to the Rescue 30 years ago over international waters.
Haulover Beach boat explosion survivors hire prominent Florida law firm
The boat, a 39-foot Sea Ray Cabin motorboat, was anchored at the Haulover sandbar with 13 passengers on board, according to a new report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Black historic cemetery vandalized with "Trump", "DeSantis" spray-painted on graves
There were 17 gravesites damaged, headstones knocked over and the names "Trump" and "DeSantis" spray-painted in red
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
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Get to know NEXT Weather meteorologist Nic Merianos
Nic Merianos brings years of experience covering hurricanes, severe storms and extreme weather across the country as he joins CBS Miami's NEXT Weather team.
How meteorologist Nic Merianos adopted his dog Stormy during a live storm coverage
CBS News Miami’s newest NEXT Weather meteorologist Nic Merianos shared the story of how he adopted his rescue dog Stormy after the pup wandered into a live TV report during severe storm coverage in California.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Nic Merianos explains passion for public safety as firefighter
CBS News Miami has been helping you get to know the newest member of the NEXT Weather team, meteorologist Nic Merianos. CBS News Miami Anchor Lauren Pastrana sat down with him and spoke about his time as a firefighter.
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South Florida wet season begins with rising rain chances and summer heat this weekend
South Florida’s wet season officially began Friday as temperatures climbed into the 90s, with forecasters tracking increasing chances for scattered showers and storms heading into Sunday and early next week.
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South Florida's "Alternative Programs" helping young people get back on track
Participants in the program take part in community service and character-building programs, helping them grow and give back.
Miami City Ballet's new vision showcases energy of city
It's ballet, but not as you might expect. Cinematic, immersive, and deeply connected to the energy of the city itself.
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Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
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Miami Dolphins 2026 schedule: Full list of games revealed
The NFL has officially released the Miami Dolphins' full 2026 schedule, including preseason matchups and all 18 weeks of the regular season.
Dolphins, De'Von Achane, agree to 4-year contract extension, source says
A league source confirmed to CBS News Miami that the Dolphins and Pro Bowl running back De'Von Achane have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $68 million.
Florida attorney general issues subpoena to investigate NFL over Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Tiger Woods' prescription drug records being handed over to prosecutors in DUI case
Tiger Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence following his March arrest in Florida.
Morel's go-ahead single lifts Marlins over Nationals, 5-2
Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead single in the eighth to lift the Miami Marlins past the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday afternoon.
Bobby Cox, longtime Braves manager, dies at 84
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
Miami Marlins beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 to avoid series sweep
Joe Mack scored the winning run in the ninth inning on a throwing error by third baseman Coby Mayo, and the Miami Marlins beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a series sweep and snap a four-game losing streak.
Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale has Miami battery charge dropped, report said
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
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A mix of sunshine and clouds are forecasted in South Florida, with a rainy start to next week
Saturday will be full of sunshine, but Sunday is when rain chances increase into the start of the week.
Survivor of plane crash off Florida coast charged with cocaine importing conspiracy
According to authorities, that passenger had been convicted with these charges before and deported to the Bahamas.
1 condo complex in Miami Beach is under a boil water order all weekend due to water main break
The city recommended in an email that affected residents boil tap water before using it, a spokesperson told CBS News Miami. The order is expected to remain in place until Monday.
Cuba's Raul Castro's indictment is set to coincide with Miami event honoring plane shootdown victims
Federal officials are expected to unseal an indictment Wednesday charging 94-year-old former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four men aboard two Brothers to the Rescue planes shot down 30 years ago, according to reporting by the Miami Herald.
Absolutely Not: UCF commencement speaker gets booed while praising AI
College students in the audience were from the arts and humanities where they feel that AI is taking jobs away from them.
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Miami Beach condo complex under a boil water order due to water main break
The city recommended in an email that affected residents boil tap water before using it, a spokesperson told CBS News Miami. The order is expected to remain in place until Monday.
Raúl Castro expected to be indicted in plane shootdown amid Miami event honoring victims
Castro's indictment announcement coincides with a U.S. Department of Justice event at Miami's Freedom Tower honoring the victims.
Higher fuel costs impact South Florida's food spending
Higher fuel and food costs are causing consumers to scale back on spending at restaurants, a trend that is also pinching local businesses and commercial fishermen.
Gov. DeSantis signs expansion to "school guardian program"
The law builds on changes made in the public-school system after the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
South Florida Cuban exiles react to possible indictment of Raul Castro
The action reportedly stems from the shootdown of two airplanes belonging to the group Brothers to the Rescue 30 years ago over international waters.
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Jury reconsiders death for man who left girl to die amid alligators
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
Man sentenced to death for killing 5 women at bank in Sebring
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Gators football coach Billy Napier will return for fourth season
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
Man sues Jacksonville officers who severely beat him after foot chase
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.
Deputy arrested for manslaughter after saying he accidentally shot girlfriend
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
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Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
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2 senators call on FAA to study impact of reduced flight attendant staffing
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
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Audit tied to Miami-Dade Commission Chair delayed
CBS News Miami has confirmed from multiple sources that the Miami Dade State Attorney's office is investigating A3.
Could Wasserman Schultz face pushback from Black voters in one Florida Congressional district?
State Senator Rosalind Osgood is urging Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 22nd Congressional district.
What is next for the Miami Center for Mental Health?
Several commissioners have raised questions about how the center would be funded in future years.
Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz slams gerrymandering
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.
Miami faith leaders call for mental health center to open
The center – which was promised to voters back in 2004 – would take mentally ill individuals out of the jail and move them into a place where they can receive comprehensive treatment and support.
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New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak
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.
WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
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.
Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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Fraud cases for elderly Floridians on the rise especially digitally, AARP warns
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.
Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat
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.
Progressive to refund $1 billion to Florida policyholders, DeSantis says
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
General Mills will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
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.
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National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, more
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" tops "Mortal Kombat II" at the box office
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" edges out "Mortal Kombat II" at the North American box office this weekend.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Shakira draws 2 million spectators in free concert on Copacabana Beach
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
NFL whiff leads to lifesaving diagnosis for sales manager at Kentucky Derby
Attending this year's Kentucky Derby meant more for thoroughbred expert Mark Toothaker, who suffered a seizure from laughing at a whiffed NFL field goal attempt that led to a lifesaving diagnosis.