Where will Miami Seaquarium’s marine mammals go? They deserve a happy ending, too |...
For 70 years, dolphins, sea lions and the late orca Lolita have been the stars at the Miami Seaquarium, their performances putting the theme park on the map for tourists and locals. Now the Seaquarium has closed, its parent company is going through bankruptcy and a $100 million commercial and marina redevelopment is...
South Florida Food Pantries to Know Amid SNAP Benefits Pause
Millions of Americans, including 3 million Floridians who rely on federal food assistance, may see their benefits paused this week as the federal government shutdown continues. On November 1, as the country marks one month of a federal government shutdown, millions of Floridians are slated to lose access to their...
Woman fatally shot man at Miami-Dade smoke shop in argument over drug quality: Sheriff
A woman has been arrested after authorities said she fatally shot a man at a smoke shop in northwest Miami-Dade. Desma Shaiann Flanders, 32, of North Miami, was arrested Wednesday on a second-degree murder charge, Miami-Dade jail records showed. The shooting happened shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday at the smoke...
Wealthy Miami Beach residents want their public street gated off. Can they do it?
David and Victoria Beckham own a house on North Bay Road, a four-mile stretch along Miami Beach’s bayside that boasts some of the most valuable property in the country. Shakira is a resident. Dwyane Wade and Billy Joel once called the street home. But unlike other swanky neighborhoods in South Florida, North Bay Road...
The Miami Times Recommends: Eileen Higgins for City of Miami Mayor
In the packed race for Miami’s mayoral seat, The Miami Times believes no candidate is more equipped for and committed to helping the city’s Black community than Eileen Higgins. Higgins, currently a Miami-Dade County commissioner, has a proven record of investing in small, minority-owned businesses through her...
Miccosukee Tribe breaks ground on $40M expansion at casino and resort
MIAMI — The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida marked a historic milestone last week, breaking ground on a $40 million expansion at the Miccosukee Casino & Resort that leaders say will “shape the next generation of tribal hospitality, entertainment and cultural pride.”. The ceremonial groundbreaking, held Oct....
Police: Miami Mother Accused Of Abusing 9-year-old Son And Leaving 2 Other Children Unsupervised
A Miami mother is charged with child abuse and neglect after police claim she assaulted her 9-year-old son and left her two younger children, including a 3-month-old baby, at home alone for hours. According to the arrest record, 29-year-old Anni Gomez was arrested Saturday after City of Miami officers responded...
2 arrested in August shooting in Miami that left man dead, 2nd victim critical
Two men have been arrested in connection with an August shooting in Miami that left one man dead and a second victim critically injured, police said. Michael Miguel Florentino-Guerrero, 32, and Jonathan Giovanny Soriano, 20, are facing charges including second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder, Miami...
Jamaica reels from Hurricane Melissa as South Florida families await updates
CBS News Miami has been in touch with families living through the aftermath, including Marvin Edwards, who rode out the hurricane in Montego Bay.
Miami Beach police officer honored after fatal motorcycle crash on I-75
Officer David Cajuso, a 10-year veteran and father of three, was remembered with solemn procession and tributes.
