
Opa-locka's new police chief aims to strengthen community ties, bring in officers who "make a difference"
Robin Starks, a 34-year law enforcement veteran, officially takes the helm after serving as interim chief.
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Robin Starks, a 34-year law enforcement veteran, officially takes the helm after serving as interim chief.
In the afternoon, high temperatures will climb to the low 90s, but it will feel like the low 100s when the humidity is factored in.
The chance of rain is a little higher than it's been over the last few days.
Overtown, once known as Colored Town, was a thriving hub for Black culture, dining and entertainment.
Puerto Rican reggaeton star Jhayco was arrested early Tuesday in Miami-Dade after deputies allegedly found cocaine and cannabis in his car during a traffic stop.
A passenger's video captured the moment an acrylic glass panel shattered on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, injuring an adult guest.
Miami criminal defense attorney Israel Encinosa has been cleared to meet with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman at the Supermax prison in Colorado.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman sent a handwritten note to a federal judge asking to meet with his Miami attorney, as he continue to challenge his conditions in Supermax prison.
Samuel Barrios been selected to represent First Serve Miami at the International Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Providence, Rhode Island.
The chance of rain is low with only spotty showers developing on the breeze.
Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Michael Harris II hit home runs to lead Atlanta past Miami 7-1.
CBS Miami’s search for South Florida’s top high school football player kicks off with Calvin Russell, a 6’5” multi-sport star and reigning state champion wide receiver with more than 50 Division I offers.
It is already a soggy start to our Saturday with showers rolling across parts of South Florida
A two-alarm fire ripped through a home in Southwest Miami-Dade early Friday, prompting a massive response from firefighters and leading to the discovery of two people dead inside, authorities said.
Miami police are offering a $5,000 reward for information in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Robert Denardes Whittle Jr. in Coconut Grove.
The family suit, as first reported by CBS News Miami's partners at the Miami Herald, claims the barge's crew was reckless and careless.
U.S. home prices are dropping the most in the South and West, according to a new report from Realtor.com.
NOAA’s August update calls for 13 to 18 named storms and up to 5 major hurricanes, signaling another above-average Atlantic season as we head into peak months.
A cruise passenger captured video of chaos aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas after a water slide panel shattered, injuring a guest.
New video shows water pouring from a broken slide on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, where an adult passenger was injured by shattered acrylic glass; the ship is set to return to Port Miami on Saturday.
Surveillance video shows the 69-year-old crossing Northwest 131st Street at Northwest Seventh Avenue on Saturday when he was struck.
Joe Martinez was expected to be sentenced Thursday, but the sentencing has been delayed until Sept. 15.
A wetter weather pattern is bringing daily storm chances to South Florida through the weekend, along with relief from recent heat advisories.
Miami police say Alexander Roque was arrested after allegedly stealing a white Infiniti Q50 during a test drive in October; he’s now facing robbery and carjacking charges, with more pending in Broward County.
United Airlines flights are moving again after a nationwide tech outage briefly grounded all planes, but new cancellations are still affecting travelers at Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports.
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
Shane Tamura, the gunman that killed four people in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, had low-stage CTE, officials said Friday.
For one South Florida family, the fight against childhood cancer has become a battle they have had to face three different times.
According to CBS News Miami's media partners at the Miami Herald, the centre had season-ending surgery after suffering the injury during the first full training camp practice of the season.
Hurricane Humberto became the eighth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Wednesday.
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
Shane Tamura, the gunman that killed four people in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, had low-stage CTE, officials said Friday.
For one South Florida family, the fight against childhood cancer has become a battle they have had to face three different times.
According to CBS News Miami's media partners at the Miami Herald, the centre had season-ending surgery after suffering the injury during the first full training camp practice of the season.
Hurricane Humberto became the eighth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Wednesday.
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.
An ICE officer who was captured on video pushing a woman to the ground outside an immigration court in New York City has been relieved of his duties.
James Comey posted a video to Instagram following the Justice Department's indictment on two charges, one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.
President Trump announced a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 25% tariff on heavy trucks.
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
President Trump said Thursday he will not let Israel annex the West Bank, an idea that has circulated among some hardliners in Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
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 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.
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 interviews Paul Renner about his newly announced run for governor and his reasons for seeking the job.
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.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
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.
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.