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Allanda Dorval shared a new picture of her son and memories of him, describing him as "vibrant and happy and full of love, and he was brave".
The boy, King Supa Dixon, was discovered floating in the canal at SW 142nd Avenue and 284th Street, about three blocks from his home.
Beyond Expectations Academy now serves more than 80 students inside Pinelands Presbyterian Church, which offered unused space during the week.
South Florida agencies are training officers ahead of a proposed law aimed at improving safety and communication during traffic stops involving drivers on the autism spectrum.
Investigators allege that in early March, Nikol Marie Rodriguez hurt the boy, who has autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to an arrest report.
Elizabeth Garcia, Mason's maternal grandmother, is now caring for his two younger siblings. She used the tragedy to advocate for greater legal rights for grandparents to intervene in situations involving a child's safety.
Kelly Michel, 27, appeared in bond court after her arrest on one count of child abuse without great bodily harm.
Police have announced that the boy, who was also non-verbal, died from his injuries after police say his mom's on-again off-again boyfriend beat him until he went into cardiac arrest last month.
Proposed legislation would provide in the autism spectrum special envelopes to present during traffic stops, aiming to improve communication.
The woman's attorney alleged that the state wanted to hold her client behind bars so she could be a witness against the man accused of beating her son.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Mason, a nonverbal child from North Miami Beach, remains hospitalized after suffering severe injuries, police say, inflicted by his mother's boyfriend, who has a history of violence.
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
The boy, identified by police as Coco, was found in chest-deep waters but was not injured.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
A couple who met on a social media app designed specifically for people living with autism share how their relationship has grown.
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested there may be a link between autism and circumcision while reasserting the unproven theory that Tylenol causes the condition. Here's what doctors say.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has floated the idea of adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. What would that mean?
Florida's surgeon general said he isn't ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.
The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.
The White House's autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
Tylenol, also known as acetaminophen, has long been considered safe during pregnancy and is critical for treating fevers.
Parents and medical experts in South Florida are urging pregnant women to speak with their doctors and review reliable research after President Donald Trump linked the use of Tylenol to autism, a claim many medical organizations say lacks scientific support.
The committee joined the Hope 4 Venezuela relief campaign.
According to arrest records, Franklin Virgüez, 72, was seen at the Doral Park Country Club in a gray vehicle exposing himself publicly.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Deputies have announced that Kelton Abston, 27, and Mari Zelaya, 42, were taken into custody on Wednesday.
The committee joined the Hope 4 Venezuela relief campaign.
According to arrest records, Franklin Virgüez, 72, was seen at the Doral Park Country Club in a gray vehicle exposing himself publicly.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
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.
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.