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The victim of a scam shares how fraudsters fished for his code and accessed his wallet to tip a driver who never got there $200.

MIAMI — (AP) — The embattled former police chief of Miami is suing his former employer and city commissioners, saying his public firing three months ago was in retaliation for him speaking out against corruption. Art Acevedo had a six-month tenure and was suspended and then fired after three raucous meetings, in which he says he was "purposefully humiliated" and fired for reporting abuses of power by elected officials. The complaint was filed Wednesday in federal court against the city of Miami, its city manager Art Noriega and three city commissioners. He attempted “to push back on attempts by certain City of Miami Commissioners to use the men, women, and resources of the MPD to carry out their personal agendas and use the (Miami Police Department) as their puppet,” the complaint states. The city of Miami did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The embattled former police chief of Miami is suing his former employer and city commissioners, saying his public firing three months ago was in retaliation for him speaking out against corruption.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released several days of data after the holiday weekend that shows Florida may be turning the corner when it comes to the omicron wave.

Shares of P&G have climbed 18% in the last 12 months, giving the company a market value of $387 billion.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv Wednesday for crisis talks with Ukraine's leaders, as diplomatic efforts to dissuade Russia from attacking its pro-Western neighbour falter. Residents in the separatist stronghold city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine give their views on the crisis.

The White House warns a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen "at any point." It comes ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week. Political science professor at UCLA Daniel Treisman joined CBSN to discuss.

Vice President Kamala Harris is capping off a controversial first year in office, creating history as the first woman of color in her position while fending off criticism over her focus and agenda. (Jan. 18)

The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed some of former President Trump's closest advisers, including Rudy Giuliani.

The Senate is debating a voting rights bill after numerous states passed more restrictive voting measures. Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice and author of "The Fight to Vote," joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.

On Tuesday, Brightline started running qualifying trains between West Palm Beach and Brevard County. Though no one was on board, it marks an important step in connecting Central Florida to South Florida. READ: Brightline to begin training runs between Cocoa, West Palm BeachThe Brightline train departed from West Palm Beach around 7:30 a.m. and arrived in Micco about four hours later. The qualifying runs will allow crews to be “intimately aware of where the curves are, the straightaways, the communities (they) are going through, the crossings,” said Katie Mitzner with Brightline Trains. See photos in the gallery below:Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Brightline rail service Brightline begins running trains on new rail system, paving way to connect Central, South Florida (Brightline/Brightline)During these runs, the trains will top out at 60 miles an hour, basically freight train speeds.

Donald Trump plans to build 2,300 luxury homes at his Doral golf resort in the Miami area, part of a flurry of recent moves to revive a family business suffering from the one-two punch of a divisive presidency and coronavirus shutdowns. In a news release Monday, the 45th president called the plans for his sprawling Trump National Doral resort “perhaps the most exciting development in the country” but was short on details such as the size of the homes and what they may cost. The Doral, the biggest revenue generator among Trump's 17 golf properties, has been a drain on the business in recent years.

Yellow Lamborghini stuck under tractor trailer Crews work to free a yellow Lamborghini from under a tractor-trailer in Miami, Florida. (City of Miami Fire-Rescue)MIAMI — Two people were taken to the hospital after their car got stuck underneath a truck in Miami, Florida. >> Read more trending newsPhotos from City of Miami Fire-Rescue show the yellow Lamborghini wedged under the truck. Crash leaves Lamborghini stuck under truck Crews lift a tractor-trailer off a sports car in Miami, Florida. Lamborghini stuck under tractor trailer Crews free a sports car stuck under a tractor-trailer after a crash in Miami, Florida.

The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization says the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, including deaths, hospitalizations and lockdowns, could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly.

Police say a man who refused to pay his bill at a bar near Miami returned and open fire on a security guard who had escorted him out of the building.

Authorities say a 15-year-old is in critical condition Monday after being shot in the neck by a police officer following a car chase near Miami.

A Miami-Dade County police sergeant shot and critically wounded a 15-year-old early after the boy allegedly drew a gun on the officer during a chase.

MIAMI — An overnight police chase and shooting in South Florida ended with a 15-year-old boy in critical condition at a Miami hospital, authorities said Sunday. >> Read more trending newsAccording to the Miami-Dade Police Department, the teen was armed when he was shot at about 12:45 a.m. EST, the Miami Herald reported. Police said the teen was driving a black Dodge Challenger and refused to pull over for a traffic stop, WPLG-TV reported. The boy led officers on a brief chase before crashing into a fence and running away, the television station reported. BREAKING: @MiamiDadePD on-scene after officer shot a 15-year-old driver following a chase and crash in NW Dade overnight.

Eels have a slippery reputation, transforming themselves in saltwater and freshwater environments – and no one knows exactly how they reproduce in the wild. Correspondent Conor Knighton talks with experts who share their fascination with the unknowable mysteries of the eel.

Police in South Florida say two airport cargo workers were shot in a workplace dispute at a warehouse near Miami International Airport.

Three South Florida police officers are facing criminal charges in separate incidents: two accused of using excessive force during arrests and the other accused of purposefully shooting a fellow officer with a Taser stun gun.

Street takeovers to perform car stunts like doughnuts, drifting and burnouts could become illegal in Florida.

The carrier says he damaged controls but was taken into custody by law enforcement in Honduras. The flight to Miami was to leave using a replacement plane.

Hundreds of artifacts from NASA's Apollo lunar landings are set to touch down in Miami as part of "Space Adventure: The Arrival of Man on the Moon," an immersive experience.

The NFL is gearing up for the start of its playoff season. Meanwhile, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide for their first college football championship title since 1980. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joins CBSN to discuss the latest headlines in sports.

Kim Kardashian reportedly changed vacation destination because Kanye West planned to show up

Media members were in for a treat during halftime of the national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium — world-famous shrimp cocktails from St. Elmo Steakhouse.

CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports from Bangkok on global efforts to fight COVID-19 ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Two drivers were killed in a wrong way crash Saturday night in unincorporated Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Miami Duke Basketball Miami guard Jordan Miller (11) guards Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. After a free throw from Isaiah Wong pushed Miami to the 76-74 lead with 8.0 seconds left, Duke had two chances to win. On the final play, Moore inbounded to freshman Trevor Keels, whose desperation 3 hit the rim but wasn't particularly close to end it. Duke: The Blue Devils were playing their second home game this week since returning from a stoppage due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Duke: The Blue Devils play their own instate road game by visiting Wake Forest on Wednesday.

Kameron McGusty hit a hanging layup in traffic with 22.8 seconds left and Miami survived a final-play shot for the win to stun No. 2 Duke 76-74 on Saturday night.

COCOA, Fla. — The plan to build a high-speed rail system connecting Miami and Orlando is set to take a critical step forward. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<Brightline announced Friday it will start running “qualifying” trains between West Palm Beach and Cocoa starting Monday, January 17. READ: Florida postal worker accused of stealing 4,000 pieces of mailQualifying runs provide opportunities for train engineers and conductors to learn the new rail territory. Brightline says construction on the extension that runs between the West Palm Beach station and Orlando International Airport is more than 70 percent complete. They expect to complete the Orlando extension by the end of 2022 and begin service in 2023.

More than 40 Florida hospitals are facing staffing shortages as infections and hospitalizations continue to rise, fueled by the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

The Oscar-winning Hollywood star was also a respected humanitarian.

The World Health Organization says a record 9_5 million COVID-19 cases were tallied over the last week as the omicron variant of the coronavirus swept the planet, a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U_N_ health agency likened to a “tsunami.”.

The Archdiocese of Miami is now requiring face masks for anyone attending Mass at its 109 parishes.

Trade Gap In this April 9, 2021 photo, cargo containers are shown stacked near cranes at PortMiami in Miami. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $67.1 billion in October, after hitting a record high the previous month, as a big rebound in exports helped to offset a much smaller rise in imports. The October deficit was 17.6% below the September record of $81.4 billion, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, file) (Wilfredo Lee)WASHINGTON — (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit surged to a near-record high of $80.2 billion in November as exports slowed at the same time that imports jumped sharply. The November deficit was 19.3% higher than the October deficit of $67.2 billion and was just below the all-time monthly record of $81.4 billion set in September.

The U.S. trade deficit surged to a near-record high of $80.2 billion in November as exports slowed while imports jumped sharply.

A fourth arrest in the Florida retirement community is a reminder of what fraud usually looks like.

Construction of Brightline's 169-mile passenger train extension from South Florida to Orlando is chugging along with multiple full-road closures planned for this week.

Little Caesars pizza box Miami, USA - April 12, 2014: Little Caesars pizza take out box. Little Caesars brand is owned by LC Trademarks, Inc. (jfmdesign/Getty Images)DETROIT — One of the most affordable meal deals in the nation just got a little pricier. >> Read more trending newsFor the first time in Little Caesars’ history, the Detroit-based pizza chain is hiking the price of its bargain Hot-N-Ready pizzas by 11%, the company confirmed Monday. While the price increase is a permanent change, company officials said customers will now find 33% more pepperoni on the pizzas, Entrepreneur reported. “Little Caesars has built its brand on affordability, convenience and quality, which keeps customers coming back to us time and time again,” Little Caesars’ Chief Innovation Officer Ed Gleich wrote in an email to the Detroit Free Press.

The U.S. government announced that it charged Mario Antonio Palacios, a 43-year-old former Colombian soldier who is one of the main suspects in the July killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — (AP) — U.S. authorities have taken custody of a main suspect in the killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, and he is scheduled to appear Tuesday in federal court in Miami. Mario Antonio Palacios Palacios was arrested in Jamaica in October and was scheduled to fly to his native Colombia on Monday. It wasn’t immediately clear what charges Palacios faced in the U.S. or whether he had an attorney. Palacios was one of more than a dozen former Colombian soldiers accused in the slaying of Moïse. More than 40 suspects have been detained, including 19 former Colombian soldiers.

Fox NewsFox News and the rest of the right-wing media machine has been up in arms all day about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s decision to spend New Year’s Eve in Miami, Florida. So when the channel’s afternoon host Sandra Smith kicked off a segment called “Rules for Thee, Not for Me,” she figured her guest would be on board the outrage train.“Well, it seems AOC is A-OK with ditching the mask, when in Miami at least,” Smith snarkily began, while showing footage of the New York Democrat “partyin

There are now seven teams that have at least one stint of playing four games in five nights: Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Miami, New Orleans and Denver. The postponed game changes, listed in order of the original schedule:— Detroit at Chicago, scheduled for Dec. 14, will be played Jan. 10. Other changes:— Phoenix at Detroit, scheduled for Jan. 12, will be played Jan. 16. — Denver at New Orleans, scheduled for Jan. 26, will be played Jan. 28. — Miami at Toronto, scheduled for Feb. 3, will be played Feb. 1.

The NBA has rescheduled all 11 games that were postponed in December for virus-related reasons and either shifted the times or dates of 10 other games to help accommodate those changes.

Shake it off, indeed.

“We are going to be safe, and we will be open to educate our children,” newly sworn-in Mayor Eric Adams said on MSNBC. “He could get the virus outside of school,” she said as she dropped the boy off. New COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have tripled in the past two weeks to over 400,000 a day, the highest level on record, amid a rush by many Americans to get tested. In Wisconsin, the 75,000-student Milwaukee school system is going back to virtual instruction Tuesday because of rising cases among staff members. “What I’ve heard from superintendents is that they are nervous about omicron,“ said Bob Indihar, executive director of the Minnesota Rural Education Association.

Ryan Grim, Kim Iversen, and Robby Soave discuss the controversy surrounding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes and her vacation to Miami, About Rising About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook: facebook.com/HillTVLive/ Instagram: @HillTVLive Twitter: @HillTVLive

The cold is coming back to Miami. And by cold we mean 60 or so. Time for a sweatshirt, and maybe some churros and hot chocolate?

Miley recovers: Miley Cyrus' skimpy silver top fell during her New Year's Eve show in Miami, but she was able to stay covered up. (Vijat Mohindra/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)MIAMI — Miley Cyrus avoided an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during her live New Year’s Eve special in Miami, never missing a beat in her performance when she lost her skimpy top. Miley Cyrus began 2022 with a wardrobe malfunction. The concert included performances from Saweetie, Jack Harlow, Brandi Carlile, Anitta, 24kGoldn, Kitty Ca$h and Cyrus’ younger sister Noah, New Musical Express reported. Let’s bring that into the New Year with us,” Cyrus said at the end of the program.

Officials say a train belonging to Florida’s higher speed passenger rail service hit a car that went around railroad crossing gates near Miami.

Orange Bowl Football Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart speaks during a coaches luncheon ahead of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Miami. 3 Georgia square off in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It looks as if college football has been relatively lucky, but the explanation might have more to do with the protocols and transparency. Yeah, it’s been tough, but we’re managing pretty well.”___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.appodcasts.com___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25Copyright 2021 The Associated Press.

For years, college coaches have worried about players partying too much ahead of big games.

MIAMI — (AP) — Florida is seeing a sharp rise in coronavirus infections as the omicron variant rages through the state. READ: Central Florida hospitals beginning to feel omicron surgeThe new CDC estimate raises the 7-day average in Florida to more than 36,400 new cases. WATCH: Here’s where you can find COVID-19 testing in Central FloridaGov. The U.S. Health and Human Services Department says Florida hospitals were treating about 4,000 COVID-19 patients on Thursday, compared to 3,400 the previous day. READ: Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect omicron variant accurately?

Florida is seeing a sharp rise in coronavirus infections as the omicron variant rages through the state.

Virus Outbreak Cruise Ships FILE - Cruise ships float at PortMiami, on April 7, 2020, in Miami. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now warning people not to cruise regardless of their vaccination status because of an increase in cases fueled by the omicron variant detected in ships. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) (Lynne Sladky)MIAMI — (AP) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned people on Thursday not to go on cruises, regardless of their vaccination status, because of onboard outbreaks fueled by the omicron variant. The CDC said it has more than 90 cruise ships under investigation or observation as a result of COVID-19 cases. The CDC also recommended that cruise passengers get tested and quarantine for five days after docking, regardless of their vaccination status and even if they have no symptoms.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people not to go on cruises, regardless of their vaccination status, because of onboard outbreaks fueled by the omicron variant.

Claims for unemployment benefits in December were roughly four times less than at the beginning of 2021. The Covid-19 omicron variant threatens those gains.

Noah Cyrus made a splash in a tiny bikini ahead of a celebratory New Year's Eve weekend in Miami.

As things get canceled left and right thanks to the latest COVID variant, we can count on one thing: Miley and Pete.

The Big Orange isn’t rising up the side of the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami this year, and a festival with food trucks and performers in a northeast Florida beach town has been canceled.

Virus Outbreak-Florida Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Horizon cruise ship is shown docked at PortMiami, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Miami. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more cruise ships due to new COVID-19 cases aboard. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling for the CDC and cruise lines to again halt cruise travel, six months after the industry mounted its comeback. Time for CDC and cruise lines to protect consumers, again pause — docking their ships,” the Connecticut senator posted on Twitter. The Mexican government said Tuesday it would allow cruise ships with reported coronavirus cases to dock.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more cruise ships due to new COVID-19 cases aboard.

Virus Outbreak FILE - People are tested for COVID-19, at a walk-up testing site run by Nomi Health, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in downtown Miami. More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to the highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average, a surge driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File) (Rebecca Blackwell)CHICAGO — (AP) — More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to the highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average, a surge driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant. The previous mark was 250,000 cases per day, set in mid-January, according to data kept by Johns Hopkins University. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed over the past two weeks from an average of 1,200 per day to around 1,500.

As everyone still believes Miami is the promised land, we keep getting flashy new residents by the droves.

The Zoo Miami site is open for testing 24 hours a day, seven days a week, said Ron Gonçalves, General Manager for NOMI Health Florida. Thanos Plevris, the health minister, said the rapid spread of the omicron variant was clearly responsible for the surge in cases. That’s up from 23% the previous week. ___ISLAMABAD – Pakistani authorities have registered a total of 75 cases of the omicron coronavirus variant in various parts of the country. It said out of 75 total omicron cases, most were detected in the cities of Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.

Officials say a South Florida 46-year-old man walked into a police station and confessed to killing his wife.

By early Sunday evening, the number of players known to be in the protocols was up to 116 — and probably slightly higher, considering some teams had yet to update injury reports.

Flight cancellations that disrupted holiday travel stretched into Monday.

Miami is the fifth team to withdraw from a bowl game this season due to COVID-19 protocols or a lack of available players on the roster.

Miami withdraws: The University of Miami announced it was pulling out of the Sun Bowl due to COVID-19 issues. (artisteer/iStock)EL PASO, Texas — The University of Miami football team is withdrawing from Friday’s Sun Bowl due to COVID-19 issues, bowl officials said Sunday. Miami Athletics announced Sunday that its football team will be unable to participate in the 2021 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against Washington State due to COVID-19 protocols. Rutgers stepped in to replace the Aggies for the bowl game in Jacksonville, Florida. More coronavirus pandemic coverage:>> Coronavirus: How long between exposure to the virus and the start of symptoms?

Jimmy Butler returned from a bruised tailbone to score 17 points and grab 11 rebounds, Caleb Martin added 17 more and the Miami Heat defeated the Orlando Magic 93-83 on Sunday.

The Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl have been canceled due to the pandemic as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College forced them to call off their postseason plans.

As South Florida home prices spiked during the pandemic, some people decided to put their home shopping on pause in the hopes that prices might drop, a decision they are coming to regret.

An undisclosed number of passengers and crew aboard the Carnival Freedom tested positive. It was the third outbreak this week affecting ships operated by Carnival and Royal Caribbean.

MIAMI — A toddler in South Florida who was assaulted earlier this month was greeted by officers who brought him gifts and gave him a tour of their police cruiser. >> Read more trending newsThe 3-year-old boy was struck by a man at a Walgreens drugstore in Miami on Dec. 13, WSVN-TV reported. Surveillance video showed a man, later identified as Marvin Green, hit the child in the head, according to the television station. On Friday, Miami police visited Samuel and brought gifts for the boy and his family, WSVN reported. “This 3-year-old baby boy did not deserve this.”-IN CUSTODY- Marvin Green was taken into custody today by our Allapattah Problem Solving Team.

MIAMI — (AP) — A 3-year-old boy in South Florida who was punched recently in the face by a stranger in a random attack was greeted for Christmas not by Santa but by police officers who showered him with gifts. READ: Florida real estate agent accused of targeting homeless menMiami police officers also let the boy sit in a police cruiser Friday and put on a light show with their cruisers in the street. The boy was sucker punched by a man earlier this month in a Walgreens store in Miami, according to surveillance video released by authorities. READ: Florida suspect charged with shooting man over loud music on Christmas EveThe suspect, Marvin Green, was arrested Friday. He is facing charges of child abuse, grand theft, firearms violation, criminal mischief and resisting an officer without violence, according to online jail records.

With Florida hitting a record number of cases, getting a COVID test on Christmas Day was almost as popular as eating a ham or drinking egg-nog-like coquito, for some.

A COVID-19 outbreak has taken place on a South Florida-based cruise ship for the third time this week.

Miami police officials plan to announce the arrest of a “suspected serial killer” on Thursday evening.

University of Florida researchers predict that COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State could peak in February with more than 30,000 reported cases a day from the omicron variant.

The Miami Hurricanes’ plans to play in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31 appear to be uncertain at best, after the school announced its football program has entered COVID-19 protocols.

A wild fight is caught on video inside the Miami airport.

Genomic surveillance data shows omicron has overtaken the delta variant in Miami-Dade County as the dominant strain of the coronavirus in just a matter of weeks.

Here are the NFL games that will air on WKMG-TV News 6 in 2021-22.

A cruise docks at Port Miami after nearly 50 people aboard the ship tested positive for COVID-19.

With the omicron variant looming, the mayor of Miami-Dade County has reinstated an emergency order requiring hospitals to report the numbers of COVID-19 cases treated each day and the availability of hospital beds.

The Miami Dolphins are on a five-game winning streak and the team will host the New York Jets at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Housing advocates say evictions are increasing around the country, several months after a federal moratorium was allowed to end.

Housing advocates say evictions are increasing around the country, several months after a federal moratorium was allowed to end.

Officials say Miami International Airport is finally seeing more passengers than it served before the pandemic.

Bulls star Zach LaVine and backup forward Troy Brown Jr. have entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, giving Chicago nine players on the list.

A federal jury in Miami has convicted a man of kidnapping the plastic surgeon who had treated his wife and torturing him with a blow torch to get money from him.

Former Miami coach Manny Diaz has been hired as defensive coordinator at Penn State less than a week after he was fired by the Hurricanes.

A driver trying to flee police near Miami crashed into a tree at high speeds, killing himself and his passenger.

Police say the 32-year-old boyfriend of a pregnant South Florida woman has confessed to abducting her from a home where she worked as a caretaker and killing her.

Caleb Martin scored a career-high 28 points and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-104.

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $67.1 billion in October, the lowest in six months, after hitting a record high in September.

Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane scored 21 points each, and the surging Memphis Grizzlies beat the Miami Heat 105-90.