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Austin Carter

Austin Carter is the Breaking News & Traffic Anchor at CBS News Miami.

Austin helms the Alert Desk - bringing viewers breaking local and national stories as they're happening, while simultaneously keeping drivers on-time with NEXT Traffic updates.

Austin is also one of the anchors of CBS News Miami at 8 a.m.

Austin has led continuous live coverage of numerous high-stakes moments including police chases, severe weather and aviation disasters in South Florida.

Austin's reach extends beyond the TV screen. In 2024, Austin was in the cast of the blockbuster movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. He played a newscaster as actors Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return to the streets of Miami as detectives. His role was filmed in the CBS News Miami studios.

Austin first joined CBS4 as a general assignment reporter in 2021.

Before that, Austin spent 3+ years as a reporter & weather anchor at 13 Action News (KTNV) in Las Vegas, NV. He covered major stories including the shutdown of the Las Vegas Strip during the COVID-19 pandemic and the historic George Floyd protests.

Joining CBS News Miami was a homecoming for Austin because he was born and raised in South Florida.

While attending Florida Atlantic University (Go Owls!), he worked at WPTV NewsChannel 5 in West Palm Beach as an assignment editor. Austin graduated from FAU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multimedia Studies.

When he's not covering the news, you can find Austin hanging out with friends and family. He loves fitness and the outdoors.

You can watch Austin on CBS News Miami: Morning Edition, which airs Monday-Friday from 5-9 a.m.

All eastbound lanes of SR 836 reopen after crane malfunction shutdown

All eastbound lanes of SR 836 on the Dolphin Expressway have reopened after an early-morning crane malfunction, but drivers should expect some lingering delays.

Nov 21

How a Miami app is using AI to help people find their perfect match

Haleh Gianni, a matchmaker, said the app uses AI to help build an intentional profile.

Sep 8

How to get around new delays at the Golden Glades

New lanes and ramps aim to ease weekday congestion at one of the region's busiest bottlenecks, but full completion is years away.

Aug 27

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Pedestrian bridge that connects Aventura Mall to Brightline station coming soon

The City of Aventura said Brightline has completed all the steps needed to start construction of the bridge.

Jul 23

Scammers may be using AI to target Florida drivers

The unpaid toll text scam has gotten the attention of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Jun 25

Singer/songwriter David Archuleta talks Miami and music

The Miami-born musician said the 305 holds a special place in his heart.

Apr 24

Downtown Miami businesses feel impact of I-395 construction

Susana Castillo, owner of B.O.S. Jewelers in Downtown Miami, says lane closures are keeping shoppers away.

Apr 9

Miami's US-1 ranked among busiest corridors in the country

The study reports that commuters lost an average of 53 hours in traffic along this stretch in 2023.

Mar 3

Florida becoming a hotspot for car culture, Fast and Furious star says

Car enthusiasm is growing in the Sunshine State and it's been decades in the making.

Feb 21

DCC to bring road closures across South Florida on Feb. 22

Miami Gardens residents can expect road closures and delays as participants leave and return to Hard Rock Stadium into the early afternoon.

Feb 15

Alligator Alley: How I-75 got its name and why it's so dark at night

Alligator Alley is a vital connection between South Florida and the Gulf Coast, where wildlife protection is a major priority for how people can travel.