Hundreds of Miami-Dade students attend Hawaiian-themed prom
It's prom season, and not even the rain could put a damper on Thursday's Hawaiian-themed dance party for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Hundreds of Miami-Dade students attend Hawaiian-themed prom
It's prom season, and not even the rain could put a damper on Thursday's Hawaiian-themed dance party for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Young man with autism thrives as dad joins him in college art classes
Ken Blahetka decided to give his son, Kevin, some one-on-one help by enrolling in classes with his son at Joliet Junior College.
Police uinte for Autism Awareness Month
Law enforcement comes together for Autism Awareness Month
K-9 helps deputies find lost boy with autism
The boy was found unharmed not far from home.
South LA family outraged over fake memorial set up at school for 13-year-old boy with autism
She says someone created a fake memorial for her son saying he died, even though he's very much alive.
Autism Doesn't Slow Standout Coral Reef Senior High Athlete Jonathan Mizrachi
April is National Autism Awareness Month which helps bring focus on acceptance and inclusion. But that has not been an issue with Coral Reef Senior High student Jonathan Mizrachi, a student with top grades who is also an athlete making strides on the track and field team and inspiring his teammates.
Miami-Dade Police Department Kicks Off Ambitious Autism & Sensory Training To Every Officer By 2023
April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, and the Miami-Dade Police Department is committed to training its police officers to recognize the signs and symptoms of Autism in order to effectively communicate with people who have the developmental disability.
Family Of South Florida Student Who Choked On Chicken Nugget Gets $2 Million From School District
The family of a 19-year-old student with autism will receive a $2 million settlement from a Florida school district a year and a half after he choked on a chicken nugget and died.
Patricia Ripley, Mother Accused Of Drowning Autistic Son In Canal, Faces Death Penalty
A grand jury has indicted Miami mother, Patricia Ripley, for first-degree murder in the drowning death of 9-year-old son with autism and prosecutors say they'll pursue the death penalty.
Alejandro Ripley's Mother Pleads Not Guilty To Drowning Autistic Son In Canal
Lawyers for Miami mother, Patricia Ripley, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges she pushed her 9-year-old son with autism into a canal to drown.
Margate Police Launches Outreach Program To Connect With Autism Community
The Margate Police Department has launched a new outreach program to better connect with Broward County's autism community.
Exclusive: Florida Mother Of Autistic Teenager Claims Excessive Force Used At Summer Camp
The mother of an autistic 12-year-old boy says her son's summer camp used excessive force while he was being restrained.
Woman With Autism To Compete In Miss Florida Contest
For the first time in the Miss Florida pageant history, a woman with autism will compete.
Miami-Dade Students With Disabilities Celebrate Their Own Special Prom Experience
Hundreds of students gathered inside a ballroom to celebrate Miami-Dade County Public Schools' annual Prom Day for students with disabilities on Tuesday.
Parents Concerned Over Alleged Abuse By 4th Grader With Autism At Broward Elementary School
Parents and teachers from Norcrest Elementary School in Pompano Beach are demanding change.
Mentoring Matters: Homestead High Teacher Helping Students With Autism Work Toward Independent Lives
Teacher Jaya Narain is explaining the details of a medical prescription to her students.
Miami Int'l Airport Opens Its First Multi-Sensory Room For Kids With Autism
A brand new Multi-Sensory Room for kids with autism and other special needs had it's grand opening today at Miami International Airport. MIA's ceremony for the room kicked off their celebration of Autism Awareness Month.
Miami Int'l Airport Opens Multi-Sensory Room For Children With Autism
Miami International Airport is celebrating Autism Awareness Month with the grand opening of a brand new Multi-Sensory Room for kids with autism.
Expression Through Art Is What Matthew's World Is About For Young Boy With Autism
CBS4's Marybel Rodriguez introduces us to a young South Florida boy with autism who expresses himself through his art and he does it with grace, determination and perseverance.
Ft. Lauderdale Police Launch Autism Outreach Program
Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Rick Maglione says the FLPD Cares program will help their officers in situations involving people with autism.
Here Is What You Need To Know About Autism On World Autism Awareness Day
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) incorporates a group of neurodevelopmental disorders causing impaired communication skills and social skills.
Diagnosed At Age 3, Haley Moss Hasn't Let Autism Stand In The Way Of Becoming A Practicing Lawyer & Published Author
Parkland Native Haley Moss is just 24-years-old and already incredibly accomplished.
Teacher, Aides Charged With Abusing Children With Autism
A special education teacher and two aides are charged with abusing children with autism by blowing whistles into one's ears and locking them in dark bathrooms.
Signing Santa Visits Dolphin Mall; Sensory-Sensitive Santa For Kids With Autism Coming Dec. 9th
Miami's Dolphin Mall is holding events for kids with disabilities.
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Caught on video: Lauderhill officer's love for 7-Eleven drinks helps foil robbery
A Lauderhill police officer's thirst for drinks from 7-Eleven helped end a terrifying armed robbery.
Mental Health Matters: Former patient tells teens, 'Don't be ashamed to get help'
Alina Caro, 20, told CBS Miami she is in a good place now, but during her teen years she struggled with her mental health.
Flesh-eating bacteria found in seaweed on state beaches
As South Floridians know, there's nothing like a day of enjoying the sun and the sand, but with the beauty of the beach often comes the creepy kelp in the ocean.
CBS News Miami Exclusive: Miami detective stops attack on homeless man
CBS News Miami has obtained exclusive surveillance video of a Miami Police detective stopping a robbery and attack on a homeless man and the detective's intervention may have stopped the victim from being seriously injured.
FDA warns off-brand forms of Ozempic, Wegovy could be unsafe
Off-brand medication similar to Ozempic, the drug created for diabetics is in high demand because it can make patients lose weight.
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Caught on video: Lauderhill officer's love for 7-Eleven drinks helps foil robbery
A Lauderhill police officer's thirst for drinks from 7-Eleven helped end a terrifying armed robbery.
Mental Health Matters: Former patient tells teens, 'Don't be ashamed to get help'
Alina Caro, 20, told CBS Miami she is in a good place now, but during her teen years she struggled with her mental health.
Flesh-eating bacteria found in seaweed on state beaches
As South Floridians know, there's nothing like a day of enjoying the sun and the sand, but with the beauty of the beach often comes the creepy kelp in the ocean.
CBS News Miami Exclusive: Miami detective stops attack on homeless man
CBS News Miami has obtained exclusive surveillance video of a Miami Police detective stopping a robbery and attack on a homeless man and the detective's intervention may have stopped the victim from being seriously injured.
FDA warns off-brand forms of Ozempic, Wegovy could be unsafe
Off-brand medication similar to Ozempic, the drug created for diabetics is in high demand because it can make patients lose weight.
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Struggles continue for thousands months after Hurricane Ian as new storm season looms
Eight months ago, chef Michael Cellura had a restaurant job and had just moved into a fancy new camper home on Fort Myers Beach.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs Florida State Guard expansion bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will expand and make permanent the Florida State Guard, which DeSantis revived last year.
Florida lawmakers shielded in redistricting fight
A panel of federal judges Thursday shielded eight current and former legislative leaders from having to testify in a challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through last year.
Teachers unions challenge new Florida law
Teachers unions have quickly filed a constitutional challenge to a new Florida law that places additional restrictions on public-employee unions, describing the measure as political retaliation by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Appeals court orders circuit judge to consider releasing Jeffrey Epstein info
In a case filed by The Palm Beach Post, an appeals court Wednesday ordered a circuit judge to consider releasing information from grand-jury proceedings about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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RNC sets first GOP primary debate for Aug. 23
The Republican National Committee also set the rules for the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 presidential cycle.
Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis
A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor.
Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
'Day without immigrants' protests held across Florida
Across Florida, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields, and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors.
Biden trips and falls onstage at Air Force commencement ceremony
President Biden was quickly helped to his feet and appeared to be unhurt after tripping onstage.
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Highway safety group releases list of vehicles that can help keep teens safe
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
Cars, credit cards top US consumer complaints
The Consumer Federation of America handled nearly 600,000 complaints in 2022
Tipping Etiquette: When, how much, and how often?
During the pandemic, it was almost a "supporting society" role, but now, it feels like everything comes with the option.
Bed Bath & Beyond is shutting its doors in June. Here's what this means for consumers.
The stores will be closed by the end of June, so what can consumers expect in the coming weeks?
Mortgage fee changes could hit those with good credit the hardest
Beginning May 1, some people with higher credit scores may actually end up paying a higher fee.
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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
New mom nearly dies from rare flesh-eating bacteria
Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.
Parents think apps have negative impact on children's body image
Poll found 65% of parents said social media trends related to appearance have a negative influence on body image
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NHL Stanley Cup Finals 2023: How to watch Vegas Golden Knights vs. Florida Panthers Game 1
This is where you can watch the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Amazon is having a major watch sale ahead of Father's Day: Save up to 58% on Fossil, Timex, Invicta and more
Hurry -- these early Father's Day watch deals won't last.
Best safes in 2023 for your documents and valuables, plus the best safe deals
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Facing South Florida for May 28: DeSantis Running for President
The two discuss Parnas' relationship with DeSantis.
Facing South Florida for May 28: DeSantis Running for President
The two discuss Parnas' relationship with DeSantis.
Facing South Florida: Immigration Controversy
Eliott shines a spotlight in the intensifying immigration controversy in Florida and elsewhere.
Facing South Florida : Ana Sofia Pelaez of Miami Freedom Project
Eliott shines a spotlight in the intensifying immigration controversy in Florida and elsewhere.
Facing South Florida: Hurricane Season Concerns
Jim goes one-on-one with Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber about his concerns in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, where 149 people died because officials failed to adequately warn residents of the need to evacuate.
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Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis
A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Al Pacino, 83, is expecting a baby with girlfriend Noor Alfallah
The Oscar winner will now be a father for the fourth time.
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Arnold Schwarzenegger on demanding a cleaner environment: "That's my crusade"
At 75, an age when most people are retired, Arnold Schwarzenegger is still an action hero, battling bad guys on screen and addressing climate pollution in real life.