Miami Woman Wills Her Way To The Top Of New York Building For Autism
A vertical climb of 1,576 steps—86 flights—is no match for a Miami resident who willed her way to the top of the Empire State Building in the name of autism.
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A vertical climb of 1,576 steps—86 flights—is no match for a Miami resident who willed her way to the top of the Empire State Building in the name of autism.
Running up thousands of steps is not something most would just opt for--especially so if a less-than-60 second elevator ride will carry you to the same destination.
With the potential to affect thousands, the recent outbreak of measles in the U.S. has placed a spotlight on a debate that's raged for years.
A young man's specially trained dog is helping his owner score big on the football field without risking his life.
An autistic high school student has dreamt playing football his whole life. He got even more than he wished for when he took the field on Thursday night.
According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control, one in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder. That's a 30 percent increase from just two years ago. For more than 20 years, the mission of the Dan Marino Foundation has been to empower individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Now the Marino Foundation is getting help promoting autism awareness from a rather unlikely source. We focus on its partnership with Everglades Holiday Park, and how you can join the cause.
A Broward Grand Jury has indicted four people in connection to the death of a 12-year-old autistic girl found dead in her Lauderhill home.
Just this past week the Centers for Disease Control reported an autism rate in this country of one in 68 children, that's a 30 percent increase from two years ago. We focus on the Dan Marino Foundation's ongoing efforts to promote autism awareness and support, specifically its annual teaming up with Panera Bread, to score a "Touchdown for Autism".
There won't be a blue moon over Miami but blue buildings lighting up the South Florida skyline as part of a global initiative to raise awareness for autism.
CBS4 News has learned new details about the death of a 12-year-old autistic girl found dead in her Lauderhill home last fall.
The trial of Jason Beckman, accused of murdering his father, South Miami City Commissioner Jay Beckman, got underway Wednesday morning in a Miami courtroom.
Tamiyah Audain, autistic and disabled, lost a large amount of weight in the months leading up to her death at the end of September while living with a caregiver -- her cousin -- in a Lauderhill apartment with a rotting smell and cockroaches all over the kitchen, state records obtained by CBS4's news partner The Miami Herald show.
Teacher David Baier from the AEF School in Davie entered a plea, Monday, to two charges of child abuse.
Police in Sweetwater said they discovered a "dungeon-like" room inside a trailer home Thursday where a 30-year-old man with autism was locked up by his own mother.
The actions of an alternative school teacher accused of abusing a 12-year boy with autism were caught on camera.
Broward County prosecutors released surveillance video Monday showing a teacher at alternative school accused of abusing a 12-year-old autistic boy.
If you are looking to get your car squeaky clean and help make a difference, a new car wash in Parkland may be just the thing for you.
New studies reveal more children have autism than previously thought. South Florida joins the world in "Light It Up Blue", an autism awareness event, which also asks everyone to sign a petition sponsored by "Autism Speaks" to ask President Obama and Congress to develop a national plan to address autism.
When Calincito De La Serna was born six years ago, like all children, he was an adorable little baby.
An attorney for a Broward school bus attendant accused of abusing a 13-year-old boy with autism entered a not guilty plea in court Wednesday.
Driven by individuals with autism, their families and friends, the historic fundraising effort generated awareness and crucial funds for autism services.
A teacher at an alternative education school in Davie has bonded out of jail after being charged with two counts of child abuse.
The operators of a summer camp for special needs kids say the manager of a family recreational center in Tamarac have crossed the line.
Michael Marino beams with pride and gratitude to a very famous dad, Dad Marino.
After fleeing danger in Venezuela, a woman has spent five months in U.S. immigration detention as her husband fights for her release.
Salvadoran nationals deported from the United States are arbitrarily detained in El Salvador and their loved ones do not know where they are or how to contact them.
Newly signed Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, where Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in November, general manager Ian Cunningham said Friday.
Neighbors say the suspect, caught on security cameras, has targeted at least three people in the past five weeks—sometimes in broad daylight.
Travelers at Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports face long lines, major delays, and cancellations as TSA workers miss paychecks during the shutdown.
After fleeing danger in Venezuela, a woman has spent five months in U.S. immigration detention as her husband fights for her release.
Salvadoran nationals deported from the United States are arbitrarily detained in El Salvador and their loved ones do not know where they are or how to contact them.
Newly signed Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, where Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in November, general manager Ian Cunningham said Friday.
Basketball fans can fill out their NCAA tournament predictions for a chance to win $1,000 in the CBS Miami Bracket Challenge before the full tournament begins on March 19.
Neighbors say the suspect, caught on security cameras, has targeted at least three people in the past five weeks—sometimes in broad daylight.
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.
The Cuban government is planning to allow Cuban nationals who live abroad to invest in the island, a government official told NBC News, as the country faces economic collapse and pressure from the Trump administration.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
Within days of their firings, two former federal workers launched a support group for fellow colleagues in the same situation. What started out as 20 people has grown to almost 5,000 members nationwide.
Critics of the bill argue that the attacks on the teacher unions are part of a broader education strategy that has slowly been unfolding for the past 30 years.
Nixon is in the Democratic primary against Alex Vindman, the retired lieutenant colonel who was instrumental in causing Trump's first impeachment.
In a wide-ranging CBS News Miami interview with Jim DeFede, Byron Donalds discussed his troubled past, tensions with Gov. Ron DeSantis and his political views.
For the first time, Donalds acknowledges that he didn't just possess marijuana, but that he was also dealing at the time.
The measure was pushed by the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank funded by billionaires, whose intention is to eliminate public sector unions.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
As Kumail Nanjiani took the stage to announce the winner for Best Live-Action Short at the 98th annual Academy Awards, the actor exclaimed: "And the Oscar goes to ... it's a tie."
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.