Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Murdering Commissioner Father
The trial of Jason Beckman, accused of murdering his father, South Miami City Commissioner Jay Beckman, got underway Wednesday morning in a Miami courtroom.
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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.
Approximately 1 in every 88 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. As families learn of a child's diagnosis, they can gain hope from the knowledge that early identification of affected children can help lessen the impact of this developmental disorder, and significantly improve the child's overall quality of life.
Bryce Lucas loves a challenge, and one of the biggest he's taken so far is adulthood.
Two South Florida mothers are on a mission to educate the public about a syndrome that is often confused with autism.
Five-year-old Rocco Armao likes to play and have fun like any child his age. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, the highest functioning form of autism. He battles every day to overcome a condition that is still not completely understood.
South Florida is joining the rest of the world in a show of support for the start of Autism Awareness Month.
Six month old Mia is one of nearly 200 babies that helped in groundbreaking research conducted by Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
Two South Florida sisters are trying to educate people on a syndrome that is often misdiagnosed as Autism. CBS4's Cynthia Demos.
A new study suggests that nearly one-in-five children with an autistic older sibling will develop the disorder, too —a rate much higher than previously thought.
Eury Pérez pitched a one-hitter for just the 11th complete-game shutout in the major leagues this season, and the Miami Marlins beat the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 3-0.
If the panels prove successful, the city plans to expand the system to other sections of the seawall, officials say.
An FIU expert says the timing of the Army's Cuba planning message may be tied to South Florida political interests.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
The code enforcement board waived all fines against Angelica Martinez at an appeal hearing, resolving the case almost immediately.
Eury Pérez pitched a one-hitter for just the 11th complete-game shutout in the major leagues this season, and the Miami Marlins beat the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 3-0.
If the panels prove successful, the city plans to expand the system to other sections of the seawall, officials say.
An FIU expert says the timing of the Army's Cuba planning message may be tied to South Florida political interests.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
The code enforcement board waived all fines against Angelica Martinez at an appeal hearing, resolving the case almost immediately.
An FIU expert says the timing of the Army's Cuba planning message may be tied to South Florida political interests.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tried 3 times to enter her country "by air and sea but has been turned away each time," her team says.
Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah.
Alex Saab, 54, was deported in May by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez to the U.S.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
Families say months without court-ordered treatment can worsen psychiatric crises behind bars.
The Democrat says rapidly advancing technology requires Congress to act before safeguards fall behind.
A former Republican Congressman turned Democrat, Jolly is running as a moderate voice, arguing that it is time for change after decades of Republican rule in Tallahassee.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
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.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."