Cops Save Autistic Teen's Birthday When Only 3 People Show Up
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
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First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
Students with autism had the opportunity to simulate the experience of commercial airline travel during the sixth annual Autism in Flight on Wednesday.
A test and possible treatment for autism may be on the horizon after a new study finds a link between the disorder and one particular hormone in the human body.
New estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest Autism is on the rise in the United States.
Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
Landmarks, buildings and communities around the world will light up blue to raise awareness on this World Autism Day.
A fun and engaging event took place in Palmetto Bay on Sautrday.
Melinda Mizrachi is one of only 60 runners selected for the grueling Empire State Building Run-Up & she's the only runner from Miami.
Brain Balance constructs a comprehensive, personal plan to address a child's challenges related to ADHD/ADD or learning disabilities.
Surf's up for hundreds of autistic children in Sunny Isles over the weekend.
According to the CDC, autism impacts one in 68 children in this country
A new report took a look at how and why autism may be linked to other health conditions.
Children with autism often struggle with social skills.
A mother is fuming after her 10-year-old son with autism was handcuffed, placed into a police car and taken from an Okeechobee County school.
Surfs up on Miami Beach for a special group of kids this week.
Miami-Dade parks help people with disabilities learn their own sense of strength, personal power, and help in developing recreational skills.
The friendliest street on television is welcoming a new resident.
The 7th annual Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism & Expo was held on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.
The second annual "Jonathan's Day" kicked off the first weekend of December with a day of fun and adventure, all while providing support and assistance to kids and families dealing with autism.
An act of kindness caught on camera brought the mother of a young boy with autism to tears.
A government report released Thursday shows no change in how common autism is among U.S. children.
Diabetes and obesity are at epidemic levels in women of child bearing age and now a new study is linking the two conditions to autism risk.
Some new government figures just issued on the prevalence of autism in children across the country are stirring up controversy.
CBS4 is proud to have been a part of the inaugural "Jonathan's Day" event to support children with autism and their families.
Police believe a man was targeted and killed outside a northeast Florida condominium complex because he had autism and the shooters wanted his car.
The unidentified victim was airlifted to JMH South Trauma Center.
People in South Florida are being urged to stay hydrated and to wear light colors and loose-fitting clothing due to the dangerous heat.
The cheer team, based at Westland Hialeah Senior High School, said this program has given them more than just a place to perform.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Fans said the international energy, singing and camaraderie made the experience memorable despite the scoreless result.
The unidentified victim was airlifted to JMH South Trauma Center.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials reported that crews were dispatched to a brush fire near Northwest 137th Avenue and Northwest 25th Street.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
People in South Florida are being urged to stay hydrated and to wear light colors and loose-fitting clothing due to the dangerous heat.
The cheer team, based at Westland Hialeah Senior High School, said this program has given them more than just a place to perform.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.
The dispute rejected by the Supreme Court involved the scope of students' free speech rights and schools' ability to restrict expression that could be viewed as reflecting their endorsement.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.