Miami, FL
Miami Beach to hike up parking prices in October, impacting both residents and businesses
MIAMI — Starting October 1, the City of Miami Beach is expected to hike its parking prices.
This is the first time the city has increased prices since 2015. As of now, people are paying $4 an hour but it will be going up to $6 next month.
Esteban Javornik, who lives and works in Miami Beach, said as much as he would like to not have to drive, there’s no other way to get around.
“Something like mass transit like a light rail on the beach, or anything would kind of alleviate the necessity of having to move around in a vehicle,” he said.
The Miami Beach resident said people who call the city home will feel the impact the most.
“If you’re going to come here on the weekends or you want to party or you’re going to come to the beach in that way, you’re going to pay the 100% increase anyways and the only people that are going to be affected is people who live here and have to pay for parking every day,” Javornik said.
Come October, nonresidents on South Beach will have to pay $6 when before it was just $4 for street parking. However, residents who register will receive a discount, taking the price from $1 to $2.
Parking garage rates are also on the up, taking it up to $3 an hour for up to 4 hours.
CBS News Miami spoke with Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez, who said this change was decided on back in 2019. Based on an ordinance passed, the city manager can adjust parking fees every five years based on the Consumer Price Index, catching some of them off guard.
“It’s unfair to place this extra cost for parking on residents,” Fernandez said. “And, it makes it even worse for businesses that are suffering that depend on visitors to come to our city to add this extra expense. And, we’re going to say ‘no.’”
Fernandez said a resolution is in the works to stop this parking increase from going into effect on October 1.
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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