He’s a Grammy and three-time Emmy Award-winning composer whose work has reached millions around the world. But for Carlos Rafael Rivera, one of Hollywood’s most
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Dozens gather to honor anti-gun violence advocate Dwight Wells after deadly Liberty City shooting
Dozens of family members, friends and neighbors gathered Monday night to honor Dwight Wells, a beloved community leader and anti-gun violence advocate who was shot
Small plane makes emergency landing on North Lauderdale walkway
A small airplane made an emergency landing Monday afternoon on a bike path and greenspace area in North Lauderdale, authorities said. The incident, which occurred
Downtown Miami construction sparks noise, traffic complaints; city pauses work on JEM residences
Construction at the JEM Residences in downtown Miami has neighbors frustrated over alleged violations, traffic disruptions and after-hours noise. Residents say the work has spilled
Cuban dissident José Daniel Ferrer arrives in Miami after years behind bars
One of Cuba‘s most prominent opposition leaders, José Daniel Ferrer, arrived in South Florida on Monday after spending years imprisoned on the island. The 55-year-old
Girlfriend speaks out after Liberty City anti-violence advocate Dwight Wells gunned down
The girlfriend of Liberty City anti-violence advocate Dwight Wells is speaking out after witnessing him being shot and killed outside his Miami restaurant Friday night. Wells,
Miami Beach renames 13th Street as Gloria Estefan Way to honor music icon
Under a brilliant Miami sun, Miami Beach officially renamed 13th Street off Ocean Drive to Gloria Estefan Way, honoring the Grammy-winning artist whose music, heart
South Florida matriarch convicted in murder-for-hire plot of son-in-law FSU professor
The matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family was convicted Thursday of murder in the killing of her former son-in-law, a prominent law professor who
Miami Jewish Federation celebrates release of hostages held by Hamas
For two years, photos of Israeli hostages lined the walls of the Miami Jewish Federation. On Monday, those posters finally started coming down—this time, in
Broward County commissioner pushes back against DeSantis’ DOGE allegations concerning abuse, fraud and waste
By Jim DeFede Updated on: October 12, 2025 / 1:04 PM EDT / CBS Miami CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Broward County