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Miami-Dade PD Detective Cesar Echaverry has died
"Surrounded by loved ones, Echy succumbed to his injuries after a brief battle for his life," said Freddy Ramirez.
Scientists seek to develop hybrid coral reef off of Miami
Scientists and students from the University of Miami dove into the dark waters a few miles off the shores of Miami this week as part of an effort to develop hybrid reefs.
Miami Proud: Adrienne Arsht Center internships spotlights careers in theater backstage
Kat Martinez is part of the team bringing top Broadway shows and entertainment to life at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Doctors investigate Parkland school shooter's qEEG brain scans as trial resumes with jury Monday
The court decided to not show Nikolas Cruz's qEEG's brain scans to the jury.
Fishermen capture "breathtaking" video of great white shark prowling Florida Keys
This happened 18 miles away from Looe Key, where a boy lost his leg to a shark just a few days earlier.
Jake Cronenworth hits grand slam, Padres beat Marlins 10-3
Jake Cronenworth hit a grand slam in the first inning, Ha-Seong Kim also drove in four runs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 10-3 on Wednesday.
US officials warn of uptick in weapons smuggled to Haiti
U.S. investigators say they have noticed an uptick in the amount and caliber of weapons being smuggled from Florida to Haiti in recent months.
Man dies of bacterial infection due to eating raw oysters at Dania Beach restaurant
The raw oyster was contaminated with the bacteria known as vibrio vulnificus.
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NEXT Weather forecast for Thursday 8/18/2022
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says the morning will be dry and sunny. Storms will develop in the afternoon, around 3 p.m., and may last into the evening.
Miami Weather 8/18/2022 6AM
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez has your Thursday morning forecast.
Hurricane Preps
Tips to keep your family and home safe during hurricane season
FPL urges Floridians to be prepared and be aware of potential safety hazards at all times, especially before, during and after severe weather.
How to prepare your pets for hurricane season
Whether you have frisky feline, a singing canary, or a cool golden doodle, you need to prepare for hurricane season with your pet in mind.
Protecting your documents and electronic valuables before a storm
The toughest thing to lose in a storm are the things you can't replace like photos and important documents.
Guide to hurricane supplies
When a hurricane hits, you can be on your own for 72 hours or more. Getting the necessities of life proved to be a major challenge, Here's a list of items you should have ready and stocked before a storm hits.
Surfside: One Year Later
Judge: Money from property sale to pay Surfside condo's taxes
Money from the sale of the land where the Champlain Towers South once stood will be used to pay property taxes of the destroyed units, a judge ordered Monday.
Town of Surfside honors condo collapse victims with street renaming
The town of Surfside held a special tribute Thursday for those who lost their lives in the Champlain Towers collapse.
Torch burning in honor of Surfside victims finally extinguished to let "the 98 souls rest in peace"
Town officials say the flames may be out but their efforts to heal continues.
CBS4 Chief Investigative Reporter Jim DeFede's documentaries on Surfside collapse
These three hourlong documentaries examine different aspects of the tragedy.
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Fortes slugs 2 HRs, scores winner as Marlins top Padres
Nick Fortes led Miami to a 4-3 win over San Diego on Tuesday night.
Dolphins place CB Trill Williams on IR with torn ACL
Williams will miss the season
Alcantara dominant, shuts down Padres in Marlins' win
The Miami Marlins beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Monday night.
CFP championship games to return to Atlanta, South Florida
Miami Gardens hosted the 2021 game, following the 2020 pandemic-altered season.
Dolphins CB Trill Williams tore ACL in preseason opener
It's unclear whether Williams will be placed on the team's injured reserve list
Braves rally for sweep of Marlins
The Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Sunday for a sweep of their four-game series.
Dolphins hold off Bucs 26-24, win preseason opener
Thompson played the entire game, finishing 20 of 28 passing with no interceptions
CBS4 Nat Moore Trophy Profile: Miami Central High's Rueben Bain
Bain is nightmare for opponents.
Braves over Marlins in Game 1 of doubleheader
The Marlins have lost 11 of 12 at home
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Miami Proud: Adrienne Arsht Center interns get hands-on professional experience in arts management
Najahe Sherman says in April 2022, Ms. Arsht made a $10 million endowment gift that transformed the Center's internship program into a fully paid program.
University of Miami scientists, students hoping to develop hybrid coral reefs
The team from the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science was on a mission to collect eggs and sperm from spawning staghorn coral, which they hope to use to fertilize other strains of staghorn corals in a lab.
NEXT Weather forecast for Thursday 8/18/2022
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says the morning will be dry and sunny. Storms will develop in the afternoon, around 3 p.m., and may last into the evening.
Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz's brain scans won't be presented at sentencing trial
Trish Christakis reports the scans could have potentially shown the jury that Nikolas Cruz could have a brain defect.
Caught on Camera: Waterspout near Tampa
Waterspout off Reddington Beach came ashore and tossed around a few chairs.
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Miami-Dade PD Detective Cesar Echaverry has died
"Surrounded by loved ones, Echy succumbed to his injuries after a brief battle for his life," said Freddy Ramirez.
Scientists seek to develop hybrid coral reef off of Miami
Scientists and students from the University of Miami dove into the dark waters a few miles off the shores of Miami this week as part of an effort to develop hybrid reefs.
Miami Proud: Adrienne Arsht Center internships spotlights careers in theater backstage
Kat Martinez is part of the team bringing top Broadway shows and entertainment to life at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Doctors investigate Parkland school shooter's qEEG brain scans as trial resumes with jury Monday
The court decided to not show Nikolas Cruz's qEEG's brain scans to the jury.
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US officials warn of uptick in weapons smuggled to Haiti
U.S. investigators say they have noticed an uptick in the amount and caliber of weapons being smuggled from Florida to Haiti in recent months.
Weekly Roundup: Florida Gov. DeSantis prosecutes war on 'woke'
About six hours after he was suspended Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Andrew Warren insisted he was still Hillsborough County's top prosecutor — and that the governor was trying to "overthrow" democracy.
Probation for Florida woman who wiped up blood after killing spouse
A Florida woman who was acquitted of murdering her husband, a prominent official at the University of Central Florida, was sentenced Friday to a year of probation for tampering with evidence.
Less smoking hits tobacco settlement revenues
Florida likely will see lower-than-expected revenues from a landmark settlement with the tobacco industry because fewer people are smoking or smokers are cutting back.
Florida surgeons seek changes in 'Brazilian butt lift' restrictions
Members of the Florida medical boards are considering restrictions on "Brazilian butt lifts."
Politics
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Barbara Sharief, Lauren Book vying for District 35 spot
The race is on for a spot in the Florida Senate. Senator Lauren Book and former Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief are vying for a spot to represent District 35 in Broward County.
Pence says he'd "consider" appearing before Jan. 6 committee if asked
"It'd be unprecedented in history for a vice president to be summoned to testify on Capitol Hill," Pence said.
Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
3 Dems run for chance to unseat Republican Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27
The 27th Congressional District figures to be a close race between the Democratic challenger and Republican incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar.
Democratic primary candidate Annette Taddeo talks District 27 race
The 27th Congressional District figures to be a close race between the Democratic challenger and Republican incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar.
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Average gas price in Florida drops to $3.64
That's down 14 cents from a week earlier and 68 cents from a month earlier, according to AAA.
Florida gas prices dip to five month low
In Miami on Monday, the average was $3.89 a gallon, Fort Lauderdale's average was $3.86.
Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn't over
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month ago.
Florida's average gas price slip below $4 a gallon
In Miami on Monday, the average was $4.03 a gallon and Fort Lauderdale's average was $4.04
Coral Gables woman out more than $3,000 after scammers trick her using Zelle
Laura Hernandez says this all started when she received a text message from scammers.
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Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
Medical experts urging schools to have plan in case of monkeypox, COVID outbreaks
When it comes to safety protocols, one parent says he's not feeling very confident in the school district.
CDC stats show drowning top cause of death for Florida children ages 1-4
More than 410 people have drowned in Florida pools in the last three years. Nearly half of them were children.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
CDC: Less than 1 in 3 people with health insurance get hepatitis C treatment within year of diagnosis
It's estimated more than 2 million people in the United States are living with hepatitis C.
Neighbors 4 Neighbors
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CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Viewers Help Family Left Homeless After Fire
CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors and a viewer are stepping up to help a family for the holiday after a blaze ripped through their apartment.
December 13 Deadline To Adopt A Family For The Holidays Is Fast Approaching
Time is running out for you to open your heart and help a family in need this holiday season. Only 16 families left before Monday's deadline for the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family for the Holidays program.
More Than $2,000 Raised, So Far, For Family Burned Out Of Miami Home
A South Florida family who lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami home, is thankful for the generous support of the South Florida community in an effort to get them back on their feet.
'Need Our Community To Come Together': Neighbors 4 Neighbors Assisting Family Burned Out Of Miami Apartment
Just days before Thanksgiving, Zoila Monzon and her children lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami apartment.
Facing South Florida
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Facing South Florida: Back to School
Among the topics of discussion: the teacher shortage, teacher salaries and school safety.
Facing South Florida: Democratic Primary for Florida Attorney General - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Facing South Florida: Democratic Primary for Florida Attorney General - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Facing South Florida: U.S. Congressional District 27 Democratic Primary - Pt. 2
State Senator Annette Taddeo is running against Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell.
Facing South Florida: U.S. Congressional District 27 Democratic Primary - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for U.S. Congress District 27
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2022 Celebrity Deaths
Celebrities we've lost this year.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Taste of the Town: Timeless Italian family recipes with a twist at Luca Osteria
Award-winning Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's motto is clear "Good pasta, Good people"
State agency targets Wynwood restaurant over drag shows
"Having kids involved in this is wrong," said Gov.DeSantis