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  • 1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Nikiya Carrero

    Residents of the Li'l Abner mobile home park in Sweetwater staged a protest Friday night after power was cut to the community for the second time since demolition on some of the mobile homes began. Among those affected was Santos Varela, a terminally ill man with pancreatic cancer. Speaking in Spanish, he said the outage made his condition worse. "I'm worried because I don't wanna end up in the hospital again. I'm tired of going to the hospital," he said. He added, "What I have, there's no hope.

  • 2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Nikiya Carrero

    Over 125 Holocaust survivors gather in Cooper City On Holocaust Survivor Day, more than 125 Holocaust survivors gathered in Cooper City, brought together by the Goodman Jewish Family Services organization. They got together to reflect on their harrowing pasts and express growing concern over the resurgence of antisemitism.

  • 3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Nikiya Carrero

    Reported fire breaks out at Aventura Mall Miami-Dade Fire Rescue gave the all-clear Thursday afternoon after thick smoke poured from the top floor of Aventura Mall, prompting confusion among shoppers. According to mall officials, the incident occurred in the courtyard near the slide tower. The smoke originated from a possible kitchen fire at Motek, a Mediterranean restaurant that was open at the time.

  • 3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Nikiya Carrero

    A video posted by the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station showing the rescue of a night heron caught in fishing line has drawn more than 13,000 views in less than 24 hours-and renewed attention to the growing impact of fishing-related injuries on native wildlife in South Florida. Rescue captured on videoThe Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, located near North Bay Village, shared the footage on social media, showing the bird dangling from a tree as volunteers coordinated their rescue plan.

  • 3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Nikiya Carrero

    Authorities warn South Florida parents about children and hot cars With temperatures rising and three child deaths already reported this year from being left in hot cars, Florida Highway Patrol and local fire departments are urging parents to stay alert and never leave children alone in vehicles, even for a moment. According to the nonprofit Kids and Car Safety, three children have died so far in 2025 after being left in hot cars.

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31 May 25

Breaking News 🚨 Miramar PD say they are searching for one man involved in an altercation that sent 2 people to the hospital shot I’ll be live at 7:30 on CBS News Miami https://t.co/OFksHBkHC3

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Breaking News 🚨Damage in Miramar from heavy storms this evening. Woman tells me that’s her patio terrace & mango tree on her roof Live coverage at 10 & 11 on CBS News Miami https://t.co/Nyo7TvA3Al

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Breaking News 🚨 What we know so far about the fire leading Into the Keys -More than 100 acres burning -Fire started shortly after 2:30 pm -State & local agencies are working to contain this fire https://t.co/f567CgkaMJ