Miami, FL
City leaders in Miami trying to drum up new cruise ship business
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Two days after Carnival Spirit left the Port City — Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, City Director of Transportation & Maritime Joe Snowden, and Visit Mobile President & CEO David Clark are in Miami for the annual “Seatrade Cruise Global 2024″ — the leading event for all things cruise industry. Expect all of of the major players at the 4-day event. This time around — Mobile has some leverage — riding off the success of Carnival Spirit’s inaugural season.
“Good news spreads fast — and when you have success and you get the Carnival with cruise lines coming back with the Carnival Spirit — a new ship for Mobile with newer itineraries. It always kind of creates dominoes and other cruise people saying — hey it’s successful in Mobile — so we’ve actually had a couple of other calls recently — so that’s exciting,” said Clark.
And if you have a connection to the cruise ship industry — Seatrade Cruise Global — is THE event you want to attend. At this year’s event — expect more than 10,000 attendees, 600 exhibitors, more than 120 countries represented, and more than 240 speakers.
The Miami Convention Center serving as a backdrop for the cruise ship industry and stakeholders to explore different areas of the business: everything from elevating guest experiences, the latest cruise ship designs and interiors, as well as safety and security. And according to Seatrade Cruise Global’s website — perhaps one of the most enjoyable perks in attending — indulging in the future of cruise dining and specialty drinks.
But more importantly — it’s another opportunity to go before all the major cruise lines. Mobile’s leaders are already meeting with Carnival and others for a chance to lock in a ship during the vacant six months.
“So there’s all the major cruise companies are there and we have preset meetings with a couple. And actually this time — they called us first! So that kind of never happens. I’ve been doing this show — going down to Miami for the past 7 consecutive years — and that hasn’t happened yet. So that’s good news,” said Clark.
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Miami, FL
South Florida mother arrested for leaving daughter chained to fence, police say
Miami, FL
3 hurt in fire on Lincoln Road that started underground
Three people were hurt after a building caught fire on Lincoln Road on Sunday, according to authorities.
The Miami Beach Fire Department said it was working a fire near 230 Lincoln Road.
The flames had spread from a fire in a manhole that “ignited an FPL vault of an adjacent building,” officials said.
Three people were taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center with minor injuries.
The building was evacuated, and FPL has shut off power to the surrounding area, the fire department said.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area of Collins Avenue between 16th and 17th streets while crews worked the scene.
Miami, FL
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Tommie Lee among 6 arrested during World Cup match in Miami, sheriff says
Reality television personality Tommie Lee — whose real name is Atasha Jefferson — best known for her appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” was among six people arrested during the England vs. Norway FIFA World Cup match in Miami on Saturday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said 60,024 fans attended the match. Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.
Authorities have not yet released the circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest or any charges she may face.
A social media account that regularly reports celebrity news claimed Sunday that Jefferson was arrested July 11 and released July 12 after posting a $1,000 bond. The post also alleged she is facing a felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event and said she later shared a video on Snapchat appearing to be in good spirits after her release.
What we don’t know
CBS News has not independently verified those claims, including the reported charge, bond amount or release information, and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not publicly confirmed those details.
CBS News has also not independently verified what led to the encounter, and the sheriff’s office has not said what prompted deputies to take Jefferson into custody.
CBS News has requested Jefferson’s arrest report, booking information and any charging documents from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. A request for comment has also been sent to Jefferson’s representatives.
Reality TV star’s legal troubles in South Florida amid World Cup festivities
Jefferson rose to national prominence as one of the breakout personalities on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” before later appearing on several Zeus Network reality series, where she has remained a frequent cast member.
This is not Jefferson’s first legal issue in South Florida. In 2024, she was arrested in Miami Beach on a battery charge following an incident outside LIV Nightclub. Court records from that case alleged she physically confronted another person before officers took her into custody.
Saturday’s arrest comes as Miami continues hosting FIFA World Cup matches that have drawn tens of thousands of fans from around the world. Despite the arrests and ejections, the sheriff’s office said the event proceeded safely and described the incidents as isolated.
This is a developing story. CBS News will update this article as additional information, including the exact circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest and any charges, becomes available.
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