City requires permit to fix damaged veteran headstones at Miami cemetery
A veteran says since the city of Miami owns the city cemetery, he says the city requires him to get a permit to repair, restore and straighten out the headstones of veterans.
Watch CBS News
Most recently, Steve reported for Spectrum News in Cleveland, Ohio where he covered news and sports. He reported extensively on a train derailment in a town near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border that caused officials to release toxic chemicals into the air, displacing dozens of people from their homes and sparking a debate about rail industry reforms. He also covered Ohio State football and local Cleveland sports. Steve was fortunate to cover what was the longest scoreless postseason game in Major League history at the time, lasting 15 innings before a runner touched home plate. This was part of an unexpected postseason run by the Cleveland Guardians in their first season with their new name.
Before Cleveland, Steve spent four years at WRGB-TV in Albany, New York, where he covered state politics, the COVID-19 Pandemic and the resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo. Steve's reporting focused on seismic shifts in public policy, including the legalization of recreational marijuana and the overhaul of the state's cash bail system. He was one of the first reporters on scene at a deadly limo crash that killed 20 people.
Steve kicked off his TV news career at WFIE-TV in Evansville, Indiana after a brief stint in radio. He interned at WPVI-TV in Philadelphia.
He graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Electronic Media and grew up in Berwyn, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. Steve's hobbies include working out and rooting for Philadelphia sports teams. He can't wait to delve into the food, culture and scenic views in South Florida. Steve's always looking for his next story, so if you see him around, feel free to say hi! You can follow Steve on his social accounts.
A veteran says since the city of Miami owns the city cemetery, he says the city requires him to get a permit to repair, restore and straighten out the headstones of veterans.
Alex Kruger-Dobrota has come to plant flags at the Miami City Cemetery for the last 11 years on Memorial Day weekend.
CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri spoke with one service member about how the event thanks those who served.
Michelle Reed adopted the nine and eight-year-olds from Haiti in 2022. They came with just the clothes on their back.
Kids' swimming skills were assessed at a summer splash safety event at the Ocaquatics Swim School
Captain Rufus Wakeman has nearly four decades of experience on the water. He says the inside of the boat can be unforgiving.
CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri spoke with Chris and Jennifer Cunningham, who fell in love at UM and learn of Chris' cancer diagnosis.
Marley Case was gunned down while working security outside the Exchange nightclub in Miami Beach on Sunday.
Even though local governments can't implement shade or water breaks, individual businesses still can.
Police detectives are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in Miami Beach.
Marlin Wakeman was on Long Island in The Bahamas when he fell into the water while trying to get in a boat.
It is part of the Navy's approach towards connecting with young people, as they recruit the next generation of STEM students, which stands for science technology engineering and mathematics.
The woman was hit while crossing the street at NE 149th Street and NE 6th Avenue
CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri speaks to local business owners about how the international race impacts their bottom line.
Sterling Davis goes by the name TrapKing. He travels the country to help stray cats.