Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Honored with Special Day in Doral
MIAMI-DADE, Florida — Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was honored today by the City of Doral, which declared June 12 as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Day. The recognition was given to first responders for their efforts in promoting the safety and well-being of Doral residents and businesses, according to a press release from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. "We appreciate the recognition given to our first responders," stated the release. The department emphasized their commitment to being "#AlwaysReadyProudToServe."
Levine Cava applauds nearly $40M federal initiative to boost affordable housing in Overtown
MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami-Dade County officials are applauding a major grant for an affordable housing project provided by the federal government. Representatives with the Department of Housing and Urban Development handed over a nearly $40 million grant to county officials in downtown Miami on Friday. The federal dollars are meant...
Man arrested over burglary at Trump National in Doral appears in court
DORAL, Fla. – Patrick Smith was on probation for grand theft in Broward County when he appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Thursday over his alleged role in a burglary at the Trump Organization’s Doral property, a prosecutor said. Police officers arrested Smith, 32, on Wednesday at the...
What's being done about high levels of bacteria in Miami-Dade waterways?
MIAMI - Before you dive into the water in Miami-Dade County, you should be aware of the high levels of bacteria in it. A national non-profit organization collaborates with local cities to raise awareness, aspiring to clean our waters. CBS News Miami found some of the most prominent problem spots and what's being done to fix them."It's sort of like going fishing," shared Antonio, a volunteer with the Surfrider Foundation.On Thursday, he collected a water sample from Park View Kayak Launch by 73rd Street and Dickens Avenue in Miami Beach."And that's a nice sample collected for testing," added Antonio, showing us...
Flights delayed at South Florida airports due to Microsoft outage, other effects felt
A massive Microsoft system outage affected banks, flights and media outlets–including our newsroom–across the world on Friday, and South Florida also felt the effects. The widespread outage is linked to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, and has highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers. Emergency response, including Miami-Dade...
Roberto Alonso joins the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards
Roberto Alonso was elected to the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards. Alonso, of Miami Lakes, became secretary and treasurer of the organization, which chose him in June during its meeting in Tampa. Locally, Alonso represents District 4 of the Miami Dade County Public Schools Board. The GFCSB develops a...
Sergio Pino Case: Murder-for-Hire Suspect's Crime History in Miami
Fausto Rafael Villar, one of nine arrested in connection with developer Sergio Pino's alleged plot to murder his wife, has a history of crime in Miami-Dade County, having served a long prison sentence for scheming to steal a massive gambling payout, records obtained by New Times show. On July 16,...
Activist Dr. Enid Pinkney Dies At 92, Leaving Legacy Of Preserving Black History
According to Local 10, South Florida native Dr. Enid Pinkney has passed away at 92 years old. She spent her life dedicating her time to preserving and educating about African-American history in Miami-Dade County. Born in 1931 in Miami-Dade County, Pinkney began her education at All-Black Booker T. Washington High...
Miami-Dade County Scores $100.5 Million Federal Grant for Venetian Causeway Upgrade
Miami-Dade County has recently garnered a significant financial boost for its infrastructure, landing a hefty $100.5 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation Bridge Investment Program (BIP) for the Venetian Causeway Project. The county's Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) aims to use these funds to replace and enhance the resiliency of the network of historical bridges connecting Miami to Miami Beach, including the aging easternmost movable bridge. As Miami-Dade County's announcement details, these bridges, constructed in the 1920s, have long surpassed their intended 50-year lifespan.
Town Manager Edward Pidermann joins Greater Miami Expressway board
Miami Lakes Town Manager Edward Pidermann has joined the governing board of the Greater Miami Expressway Agency. The Miami-Dade Transportation Organization appointed him to the body on June 27. Pidermann joins Torey Alston, executive director, and other board members including:. --Stacy L. Miller, District Six secretary for the Florida Department...
During July identify ways to become more water efficient
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... More water is used in July than any other month for much of the United States, and much of that water is dedicated to keeping lawns and landscaping lush and green. For this reason, the Irrigation Association named July “Smart Irrigation Month.” This month,...
Think before you splash: Miami-Dade waterways could have high levels of bacteria
CBS News Miami's Joe Gorchow went out with a national nonprofit that raises awareness about water cleanliness, pointing out some of the county's biggest problem areas and what's being done to fix them.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.