Traffic affected in parts of Miami-Dade due to flooding
CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports from Flagami, where some streets were flooded.
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The father of Roosevelt Joseph, 21, is demanding answers after a North Miami Beach officer shot his son following a bogus 911 call.
Three people charged in the shooting that critically injured 16-year-old Elijah Quintero near Homestead appeared in Miami-Dade bond court.
Flooding left streets impassable in Edgewater and North Miami on Friday, and more heavy rain could bring additional flash flooding for the region.
While the tropics remain unusually quiet as the Atlantic hurricane season hits its peak, South Florida is expected to see rounds of showers and thunderstorms through early next week, raising the risk of localized flooding.
Three people charged in connection with the shooting of 16-year-old Elijah Quintero in Southwest Miami-Dade appeared before a judge Saturday, with one suspect denied bond on attempted murder charges.
The storms have triggered a Level 1 (marginal) flash flooding advisory for all of southeastern Florida through Sunday night.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, all colleges and universities in Florida currently have a vaccine mandate.
The idea of tapping into reserves surfaced around 2:20 a.m., when the fire union presented why they said additional funding was needed.
All funding options are on the table as Miami-Dade County commissioners work through the budget, including the possibility of dipping into emergency reserves, as the county is facing a $400 million deficit.
The 16-year-old victim, described by friends as a "good kid," was identified as Elijah Quintero.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said around 10 a.m. they received a call about the crash at SW 157 Avenue and SW 264 Street in Naranja.
City officials said the project, the first of two phases, is expected to take about 10 months to complete.
A driver was pulled from the water after their truck plunged into a canal in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday morning.
Officials said Florida residents should be alert during early mornings and evenings when snakes are most active.
Commissioners Damian Pardo and Ralph Rosado were the only members present at the meeting, which was canceled by City Manager Art Noriega for lack of a quorum.
Schaecter was born in Czechoslovakia. He was 11 years old when he was forced into cattle trains and taken to Auschwitz.
Groups wearing T-shirts with messages lined up early outside the downtown Government Center to protest ahead of the first of two public hearings.
Jurors returned guilty verdicts in the weekslong trial of Donna Adelson on charges of first-degree murder.
Groups that help abused women and vulnerable children could be a step closer to losing millions of dollars in funding, as Miami-Dade County commissioners are preparing to vote on spending cuts.
Richard Burrows and his 10-year-old sister Rose were snorkeling with their dad when the boy suffered the bite.
The judge said that if the case goes to trial, it will likely start this month. But before that, he must rule on the stand your ground argument.
A 2020 study in the medical journal JAMA Dermatology found melanomas in tattooed skin are often diagnosed at a later stage, making them more dangerous.
Miami-Dade County commissioners facing a $400 million budget crisis heard from frustrated taxpayers Thursday.
Jessie Lovette was born at home in Georgia in the 1940s, during segregation and never received a birth certificate.
Officials emphasized that 80 percent of U.S.-bound narcotics seizures occur at sea, underscoring the significance of maritime interdictions.
The forum highlighted sharp disagreements over traffic, flooding, homelessness, affordable housing and corruption.
TSA employees are among the essential federal workers who would continue working without pay, along with air traffic controllers and members of the U.S. military.
Authorities determined the call was part of a swatting incident—a false report designed to provoke an emergency response.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Isaac Lopez was attending services at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church.
Officials emphasized that 80 percent of U.S.-bound narcotics seizures occur at sea, underscoring the significance of maritime interdictions.
The forum highlighted sharp disagreements over traffic, flooding, homelessness, affordable housing and corruption.
TSA employees are among the essential federal workers who would continue working without pay, along with air traffic controllers and members of the U.S. military.
Authorities determined the call was part of a swatting incident—a false report designed to provoke an emergency response.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Isaac Lopez was attending services at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church.
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.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding.
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.
A prolonged government shutdown, as occurred in 2018, could lead to long lines at TSA checkpoints and economic losses, experts warn.
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Karla Hernandez-Mats, former president of the United Teachers of Dade, who is now the President of Educated We Stand.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Richard Lamondin, a South Florida businessman who is hoping to be the Democratic candidate next year against Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim DeFede speaks to Rep. Maxwell Frost about what is happening from the suspension of ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to the government threatening to go after journalists.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jennifer Jenkins, a Democrat from Brevard County who has just announced her candidacy to challenge Florida's junior Senator, Republican Ashley Moody, in 2026.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with state Sen. Joe Gruters, who is also the chair of the Republican National Committee about the assassination about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
Florida's surgeon general said he isn't ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Steve Tellefsen makes the rounds at Memorial Health Care's chemo unit, visiting people who are fighting cancer as an understanding ear.
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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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The first episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following the comedian's return from the show's suspension drew a broadcast audience about four times larger than average.
Attorneys for the family of the a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort believe he hit his head on a restraint.