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3 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri
Fort Lauderdale residents expect better flood management after 10.5 million dollar pump station Fort Lauderdale got just under 2 inches of rain during the day Monday and the city is preparing for even heavier downpours. New infrastructure, lingering doubtsThe city has spent $10.5 million to install a new pump station. Residents are glad it's in place, but many say they won't believe it works until it's tested during a storm.
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4 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri
Haitian Catholics at Notre Dame D'Haiti Church gathered for a historic Sunday service, celebrating the first sermon from Pope Leo XIV — marking not only the first American pontiff but also the first with Haitian heritage. Eliette Silver, a longtime parishioner who has attended the Miami church for 40 years, said she never imagined sharing cultural roots with the head of the Catholic Church. "It says to the world that you're a great nation. Haiti is a great nation.
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5 days ago | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Steve Maugeri
A brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County that has burned at least 400 acres was 70% contained as of Saturday, according to the Florida Forest Service, which continued to battle the flames alongside Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. As of late Friday night, all lanes along U.S. 1 and Card Sound Road between Florida City and Key Largo are open . However, fire officials caution that road closures may be reinstated at any time due to shifting conditions and ongoing firefighting operations.
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5 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri |Sergio N. Cándido
A brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County that has burned at least 400 acres was 50% contained as of Saturday, according to the Florida Forest Service, which continues to battle the flames alongside Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. As of late Friday night, all lanes along U.S. 1 and Card Sound Road between Florida City and Key Largo are open. However, fire officials caution that road closures may be reinstated at any time due to shifting conditions and ongoing firefighting operations.
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1 week ago | 
cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri
The City of North Miami unveiled a tentative new stormwater master plan aimed at preventing the kind of severe flooding that inundated streets and homes during last year's storm season. The plan includes $11 million in short-term improvements over five years, but some residents said they are not convinced it will be enough or fast enough.
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1 week ago | 
cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri
A luxury yacht that partially sank near Star Island over the weekend had twice the number of people on board than it was built to hold, according to officials, prompting an investigation that could result in civil or criminal penalties for the vessel's owner. Overcapacity raises safety and legal concernsThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) confirmed the vessel is a Tecnomar Lamborghini 63 - a 65-foot yacht reportedly worth $4 million.
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1 week ago | 
cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri
Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, rescued 32 people from a 63-foot boat when it began to take on water near Miami Beach on Saturday evening. The cause of the sinking is still under investigation, and the Coast Guard said everyone survived. Only afloat for 20 minutes before taking on waterCBS News Miami spoke with a woman who escaped the boat as it sank off the coast of Star Island. "When I was on the phone with the 911 operator, she was like, 'Where are you?'" Kaitlyn said.
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1 week ago | 
cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri
Both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are enjoying a windfall this weekend. That's thanks to the Miami Grand Prix in Miami Gardens and the Air Show in Fort Lauderdale. CBS News Miami shows you how big of a bang these events are for South Florida. High-octane entertainment on the streets and in the skiesAndrew Austin's wife's birthday lands on the same weekend as the Fort Lauderdale Air Show. "It's her birthday month. So this kicks off the month," he said.
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1 week ago | 
cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri
A delay in bridge repairs means longer waits behind the wheel during rush hour for people trying to cross the Miami River. Drivers had to find alternative routes across the river as the Northwest 22nd Avenue bridge has been closed since February. Miami-Dade County initially said the bridge would be closed for four weeks — that's now turned into three months. And residents are getting impatient with how this impacts their commutes. "Takes me 15 to 20 minutes just to get home," said Allen Borrajero.
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2 weeks ago | 
cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri
Millions of racing fans are expected to head to Hard Rock Stadium this weekend as final preparations are underway for the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. Before the grandstands fill up surrounding the Miami International Autodrome, several road closures will be implemented around Miami Gardens. Road closures throughout the weekendMiami Gardens police said the road closures around the Autodrome start Thursday and run through Sunday. The closures by day are below.
