Celebrating Progress In The Battle Against HIV/AIDS
On World AIDS Day, there is encouraging news for people living with HIV.
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World AIDS Day: Miami Leads Nation In New HIV And AIDS Cases
An alarming statistic about Miami on World AIDS Day.
AIDS Foundation, Governor's Office Argue Over Records
Attorneys for the nation's largest non-profit AIDS health-care provider squared off Monday against Gov. Rick Scott's administration over Florida's broad public-records law.
Miami-Dade County Launches First Ever Branded Condom
Miami-Dade County is revealing a Miami-themed condom with hopes of getting people to have safe sex.
'Test And Treat' A Strong New Option For New HIV Patients
People who test positive for HIV can now get treatment the same day. No more waiting, they take can take the first pill when diagnosed.
Busy Doctors Embrace Routine HIV Testing
More physicians are recommending an HIV test during a patient's routine visit, but DOH-Broward and the CDC would like more to be on board.
Why Wait? People Can Start Taking HIV Medicine The Day They Are Diagnosed
Research shows starting HIV medication quickly can help lower the amount of virus in your blood, helping you, loved ones & the community.
Hitting The Beach To Educate About HIV
Third Annual Beach Blitz is major HIV prevention & education effort, FDOH in Broward increased condom distribution & conducting HIV surveys
HIV Activist Becomes Advocate For PrEP
Truvada, a pre-exposure prophylaxis ("PrEP") lowers the risk of contracting HIV by blocking the virus from infecting the body.
Why Wait? People Can Start Taking HIV Medicine The Day They Are Diagnosed
The moment someone is diagnosed with HIV, it can feel like a clock starts ticking. Time's wasting. So why waste time? Start taking medication right away.
PrEP – Preventing HIV With One Pill A Day
Normally, you take medicine when you have an infection. But now you can take medicine to prevent an infection – specifically HIV.
Who Needs An HIV Test? Everyone
Don't be surprised at your next annual checkup if your doctor says she's giving you an HIV test.
Prevention The Focus Of World AIDS Day In Miami-Dade, Broward
Jairo Farinas had a big scare not long ago – he thought he may have contracted HIV.
Winner Announced In Broward's "Art To End Aids" Mural Project
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County and ArtServe has announced a winner in its "Art to End AIDS" public mural project.
Wilton Manors Couple Spreads Awareness On World AIDS Day
It's World AIDS Day. A day to remember those who we've lost to crippling disease. It's also a time when everyone can reflect on how far the fight against HIV and AIDS has progressed.
Focus On South Florida: With Michele Gillen and Ramona Miller
Focus' Rudabeh Shahbazi talks with CBS4's Investigative Reporter Michele Gillen and special guest Ramona Miller.
Exclusive: Trapped, Inside The Hidden World Of Sex Trafficking
Looking into a reflection of her own eyes, Kyla Massey sees a tormented soul. A spirit crushed under the weight of memories of the sex acts she was forced to perform. How many men did the 26-year-old have to service on just one typical day?
CEO To Lower Drug Price After Intense Backlash To Hike
The man who upped the price of a lifesaving drug by more than 4,000 percent is now back-tracking a bit.
HIV/AIDS: Understanding The Epidemic
More than 1.2 million people within the United States are living with HIV.
Focus On South Florida: Planned Parenthood
Miami has the highest rate of newly reported HIV cases in the country, an increased risk of unplanned teen pregnancies for Blacks and Hispanics, and the highest rate of uninsured people statewide.
Focus On South Florida: Campbell Foundation
Since 1995, the Campbell Foundation in Fort Lauderdale has helped discover better treatments for people with HIV, and funds research towards a cure for HIV.
Police: Prescription Drug Scheme Endangered AIDS, Cancer Patients
Police say they have busted a pharmaceutical drug ring making millions of dollars in South Florida. The crime could potentially put any of us in danger when we purchase drugs at a pharmacy.
Justices Ponder Definition Of Sexual Intercourse
When the Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in a Monroe County case next week, it will consider what might seem a bizarre question: What is the definition of sexual intercourse?
GOP Senator Offers Medical Marijuana Plan
Less than three months after Florida voters narrowly rejected a plan to legalize medical marijuana, a Republican senator Monday filed a bill that would allow patients to get pot if they suffer from diseases such as cancer, AIDS, epilepsy or multiple sclerosis.
GOP Senator Offers Medical Marijuana Plan
Less than three months after Florida voters narrowly rejected a plan to legalize medical marijuana, a Republican senator Monday filed a bill that would allow patients to get pot if they suffer from diseases such as cancer, AIDS, epilepsy or multiple sclerosis.
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Where to watch July 4th fireworks in South Florida
In 2022, the party is back on across South Florida and in full force for the 4th of July holiday.
Police to step up patrols after shooting at popular South Beach hotel
Miami Beach Police said there will be stepped-up patrols over the holiday weekend following a fatal shooting at a popular South Beach hotel.
Brian Anderson HRs, Marlins win 6-3 for 9th win in 10 vs Nationals
Brian Anderson homered, and the Miami Marlins beat Washington 6-3 on Friday night for their ninth win in 10 games against the Nationals this season.
R. Kelly suing prison after lawyers say he was placed on suicide watch
The lawyers allege that there is no reason for Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to put the 55-year-old Kelly on suicide watch, and that doing so is causing "real and lasting harm" to the singer.
Florida officials: Girl seriously injured in shark attack in Florida
A teenage girl was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off Florida's Gulf Coast, authorities said.
Zoo Miami sea turtle hospital opening July 6th
Zoo Miami announced Friday the official grand opening of its new Sea Turtle Hospital.
July 4th travelers hit the road, pack airports, could set record
AAA predicts nearly 48 million people are traveling 50 or more miles from home this holiday weekend.
Biden administration monitoring Florida's 'Don't say gay' law
The Biden administration said Friday it will monitor a new Florida law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
July 4th food inflation has some shoppers looking for holiday deals
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports food costs were up, on average, 10.8 percent for a year period ending April 2022.
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Where to watch July 4th fireworks in South Florida
In 2022, the party is back on across South Florida and in full force for the 4th of July holiday.
Police to step up patrols after shooting at popular South Beach hotel
Miami Beach Police said there will be stepped-up patrols over the holiday weekend following a fatal shooting at a popular South Beach hotel.
Brian Anderson HRs, Marlins win 6-3 for 9th win in 10 vs Nationals
Brian Anderson homered, and the Miami Marlins beat Washington 6-3 on Friday night for their ninth win in 10 games against the Nationals this season.
R. Kelly suing prison after lawyers say he was placed on suicide watch
The lawyers allege that there is no reason for Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to put the 55-year-old Kelly on suicide watch, and that doing so is causing "real and lasting harm" to the singer.
Florida officials: Girl seriously injured in shark attack in Florida
A teenage girl was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off Florida's Gulf Coast, authorities said.
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Florida officials: Girl seriously injured in shark attack in Florida
A teenage girl was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off Florida's Gulf Coast, authorities said.
Biden administration monitoring Florida's 'Don't say gay' law
The Biden administration said Friday it will monitor a new Florida law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
Battles continue as "Stop WOKE Act" law takes effect
As a new state law dubbed the "Stop WOKE Act" took effect Friday, businesses and a university professor continued battling to block its restrictions on how race-related concepts can be addressed in workplace training and schools.
New MONOPOLY themed Florida Lottery scratch-off games hit store shelves July 4th
Prices for the new games range from $1 to $20.
Florida drivers could get ticketed for playing music too loud starting July 1
Back in 2012, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a noise ordinance restricting "plainly" audible music was vague and unconstitutional.
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Biden vows to protect abortion pill in governors meeting
President Biden met virtually with several Democratic governors on efforts to protect women's abortion access.
Florida's 15-week abortion ban to be temporarily blocked
Judge John C. Cooper made the oral ruling from the bench but his decision will not go into effect until he signs a written order, which Cooper said would likely happen next week.
Taddeo poll claims dead heat with Salazar
A poll released by Annette Taddeo's campaign shows Taddeo in a virtual tie with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Federal appeals court backs Florida man in religious sign dispute
Judges said the town's prohibition on portable signs likely violated the First Amendment.
Trump lunged at head of security, demanded to go to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says
"The president said something to the effect of, 'I'm the effing president, take me up to the Capitol now,'" Hutchinson said.
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July 4th food inflation has some shoppers looking for holiday deals
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports food costs were up, on average, 10.8 percent for a year period ending April 2022.
Spirit's delay allows airline bidding war time to play out
The delay indicates that Spirit lacks support to approve the Frontier merger.
Day 2 of HUD secretary's visit to get firsthand look at housing crisis
"When I go back to Washington, we can look at thing a little differently," she told CBS4's Hank Tester.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits South Florida to get firsthand look at housing crisis
Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
Hearing damage often overlooked when thinking about fireworks safety
The American Academy of Audiology says we also need to protect our hearing from loud noises.
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Judge's decision to block Florida's 15-week abortion ban puts law in legal limbo
The decision came days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
The age of your at-home COVID test is key to its accuracy
Dr. Aileen Marty explains when it's time to toss a kit in the can and grab a newer one.
CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida
The CDC said a specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of a listeria outbreak.
Miami Spa Months returns with exclusive treatments at discounted prices
It's time to get your relax on, as Miami Spa Months is back at world-class hotels and day spas.
FDA advisers vote to include Omicron-specific component for COVID booster
Nineteen of the members voted yes, two voted no.
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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1-on-1 with Jacqueline Charles
Among other things, they discussed the worsening crisis in Haiti.
1-on-1 with Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Ben Sorensen
He's running for the congressional seat being vacated by Ted Deutch.
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Nikki Fried
The two discussed her gubernatorial bid.
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Annette Taddeo 1
State Sen. Annette Taddeo shook up the Florida gubernatorial race this week.
Facing South Florida: Condo Safety Concerns
Jim DeFede's guest for Sunday's show was Eric Glazer, one of the state's leading condo attorneys who has been pushing for years to make condos safer.
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Andy Garcia pairs up with Gloria Estefan in all-new 'Father of the Bride'
This all-new "Father of the Bride" features a predominantly Latino cast.
Miami chefs make history after receiving Michelin Stars
CBS4's resident foodie Lisa Petrillo caught up with two of the newly awarded chefs about what this honor means.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
City Theatre's Summer Shorts program features new 10-minute plays, old favorites
The festival, starting June 2nd at the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater features new 10-minute plays as well as fresh revivals of past festival favorites, written by the country's best playwrights.
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years.