South Florida's members of Congress react to Jan. 6 committee's Capitol riot hearing
Some issued a statement before the hearings began, others are waiting and some declined comment.
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South Florida Congressional Democrats All In On Impeaching Trump For 'Inciting Violence'
Flags were flying at half staff for US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Friday. He died after Wednesday's Pro-Trump riot. There's clearly a need for the nation to heal.
Parents Of Parkland Shooting Victims Speak To Congressional Committee On School Safety
Max Schachter and Tom Hoyer urged lawmakers to pass new safety laws inside schools in order to keep students and teachers safe.
Hearing On Capitol Hill Discusses Legislation To Protect Consumer Data
Data privacy was the subject of a hearing Wednesday on Capitol Hill where lawmakers are looking to development legislation that would protect consumer's data.
Trump Doubles Down On Call To Increase Deportations Without Involving Judges
President Trump held a campaign rally in South Carolina Monday night ahead of that state's primary.
Zuckerberg Faces Round 2 Of Congressional Grilling
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for another round of testimony.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Unscathed After Five-Hour Senate Grilling Session
Dozens of senators attempted to take swipes at Mark Zuckerberg in his debut on Capitol Hill. None appeared to land a significant blow.
Tax Reform & Spending Bill: Things Standing Between Congress & A Holiday Break
Congress could vote on the GOP tax plan as soon as Tuesday, something that could affect your pocket.
Women On Capitol Hill Fight For Right To 'Bare Arms'
Women lawmakers on Capitol Hill are fighting for their right to "bare arms" - or shall we say bare their arms.
Shots Fired Near Capitol Hill, Woman In Custody
Officers opened fire on a woman who reportedly almost crashed into a police cruiser near the U.S. Capitol Wednesday morning.
Obama, Pence Battle On The Hill Over 'Obamacare'
President Barack Obama met with congressional Democrats Wednesday in an effort to save the Affordable Care Act also known as 'Obamacare.'
Capitol Hill Buzz: Mosquitoes On The House Floor
Blamed for dozens of cases of the Zika virus, most people are trying to avoid Florida mosquitoes.
Foodie's Guide To Washington, DC
Food lover's guide to the best places for dining in the nation's capital.
Shopping Guide To Washington DC
Shopping guide to five of the best neighborhoods for shopping in Washington D.C.
Volkswagen CEO Apologizes Over Emissions Scandal
While getting grilled on Capitol Hill on Thursday, the head of Volkswagen's American group said the company is sorry for cheating on government emissions tests.
Rubio Looks To Find His Opening In The 2016 Republican Field
If Marco Rubio launches his presidential campaign as expected Monday, the first-term Republican senator from Florida may have to answer this simple question. Why now?
Florida Teen Cancer Survivor Lobbies Capitol Hill
A 14-year-old southwest Florida cancer survivor is lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill to fund Medicaid and other children's programs.
Congressman Radel Back On Capitol Hill After Cocaine Bust
Florida Congressman Trey Radel returned to Capitol Hill this week for the first time since pleading guilty last fall to cocaine possession, being sentenced to a year of probation, and entering a rehab facility.
Hundreds Of Immigrant Advocates Gather In Miami
More than 600 immigration advocates, non-profit leaders and local officials are gathering in Miami to shift the immigration discussion from amnesty and temporary visas to what can be done to help existing immigrant groups better integrate into American life.
Obama Set To Announce Health Care Fix
President Barack Obama will lay out his plan Thursday to deal with the growing concern of the several million Americans who have been informed their health care plan that don't meet minimum standards will be canceled.
Washington Preps For Contentious September
As Washington continues to head for a proverbial brick wall with government funding and the debt default, a schism in the Republican Party could be the key to keeping both the federal government in business and the nation from avoiding a debt default.
Capitol Hill Rocketing Towards Economic Showdown
As the annual August recess continues in Washington, the outcry from some of the most conservative members of the Republican caucus continue to call for either a government shutdown or a debt limit default to halt the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Tracy Martin Speaks To New Congressional Caucus
Tracy Martin, the father of the late Trayvon Martin, was on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the inaugural hearing of the Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys.
Austerity Arrives With Sequestration
Sequestration day has arrived in Washington, D.C. and by 11:59 Friday night, the White House will be forced to order across-the-board, indiscriminate budget cuts in European-style austerity that could plunge the United States back into recession.
Obama Reveals Sweeping Gun Control Reform
In a potentially historic move, President Barack Obama revealed some of the most far-reaching gun control policy reforms in more than a decade. The plans are drawing partisan support and scorn from local and national politicians.
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Back to School: Safety stressed in Broward ahead on new school year
Sheriff Gregory Tony said active their active shooter preparedness takes lessons from other tragedies
Social Security recipients could get $1,900 boost next year
Consumer prices are cooling but remain near 40-year highs, leading experts to predict a big benefits bump in January.
Instagram model faces murder charge in death of boyfriend
An Instagram model who was involved in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend has been arrested in Hawaii.
Verizon customers fume after service outage
The outage was caused by a cut in a fiber optic line during overnight construction work.
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa may not play in Tampa preseason opener
Catch the game on CBS4 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Woman accused of stealing jewelry, cash from Fort Lauderdale man arrested
Cloe Reynicke faces a grand theft charge.
Look Up! August supermoon peaks Thursday night
August's full supermoon is called the Sturgeon moon
Miami Weather: Hot & hazy, rain chance remains low
The air quality is moderate due to the Saharan dust.
Florida parents charged with killing son for drinking out of the toilet
They've also been charged with severely abusing their five other children.
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Back to School: Safety stressed in Broward ahead on new school year
Sheriff Gregory Tony said active their active shooter preparedness takes lessons from other tragedies
Social Security recipients could get $1,900 boost next year
Consumer prices are cooling but remain near 40-year highs, leading experts to predict a big benefits bump in January.
Instagram model faces murder charge in death of boyfriend
An Instagram model who was involved in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend has been arrested in Hawaii.
Verizon customers fume after service outage
The outage was caused by a cut in a fiber optic line during overnight construction work.
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa may not play in Tampa preseason opener
Catch the game on CBS4 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
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Weekly Roundup: Florida Gov. DeSantis prosecutes war on 'woke'
About six hours after he was suspended Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Andrew Warren insisted he was still Hillsborough County's top prosecutor — and that the governor was trying to "overthrow" democracy.
Probation for Florida woman who wiped up blood after killing spouse
A Florida woman who was acquitted of murdering her husband, a prominent official at the University of Central Florida, was sentenced Friday to a year of probation for tampering with evidence.
Less smoking hits tobacco settlement revenues
Florida likely will see lower-than-expected revenues from a landmark settlement with the tobacco industry because fewer people are smoking or smokers are cutting back.
Florida surgeons seek changes in 'Brazilian butt lift' restrictions
Members of the Florida medical boards are considering restrictions on "Brazilian butt lifts."
Vice President Harris to discuss climate change in Miami
Vice President Kamala Harris and other federal officials will travel Monday to Miami to discuss issues related to climate change, the White House said Friday.
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Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Flag-waving Trump supporters rally for former president in Little Havana
On Tuesday afternoon, about a dozen Donald Trump supporters gathered outside of Versailles Restaurant in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood.
So, what's next for Trump, will he be able to run again?
Here's what you need to know about the legal significance of Monday's search at Mar-a-Lago, which comes as Trump is preparing a potential 2024 presidential run. So, what comes next?
Federal appeals court says House committee can get Trump's tax returns
Rep. Richard Neal, head of the House Ways and Means Committee, first requested the tax information from the IRS in April 2019.
Former prosecutor on why FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago is "high-stakes"
Under the Presidential Records Act, documents sent and received as president must be preserved.
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Florida gas prices dip to five month low
In Miami on Monday, the average was $3.89 a gallon, Fort Lauderdale's average was $3.86.
Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn't over
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month ago.
Florida's average gas price slip below $4 a gallon
In Miami on Monday, the average was $4.03 a gallon and Fort Lauderdale's average was $4.04
Coral Gables woman out more than $3,000 after scammers trick her using Zelle
Laura Hernandez says this all started when she received a text message from scammers.
South Florida farmers pushed to breaking point
John Alger, of Alger Farms, said it's been a struggle to break even for the last 10 years
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Monkeypox misinformation on the rise
Monkeypox cases continue to increase in South Florida but more and more virus misinformation is also on the rise.
Second doses of monkeypox vaccine put on hold
As Florida surpasses 1,000 monkeypox cases, State Health Officials are putting second doses of the vaccine on hold so more first rounds of shots can be given.
What is having monkeypox like? Survivor opens up on illness and recovery
Todd called for more informed health care providers and faster responses from government officials.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
FIU's Dr. Marty on monkeypox: "This is not a disease you want to get"
With monkeypox cases rising across the U.S., Florida International University's Dr. Aileen Marty says "this is not a disease you want to get." She added that stopping the spread is critical.
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CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Viewers Help Family Left Homeless After Fire
CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors and a viewer are stepping up to help a family for the holiday after a blaze ripped through their apartment.
December 13 Deadline To Adopt A Family For The Holidays Is Fast Approaching
Time is running out for you to open your heart and help a family in need this holiday season. Only 16 families left before Monday's deadline for the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family for the Holidays program.
More Than $2,000 Raised, So Far, For Family Burned Out Of Miami Home
A South Florida family who lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami home, is thankful for the generous support of the South Florida community in an effort to get them back on their feet.
'Need Our Community To Come Together': Neighbors 4 Neighbors Assisting Family Burned Out Of Miami Apartment
Just days before Thanksgiving, Zoila Monzon and her children lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami apartment.
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Facing South Florida: Democratic Primary for Florida Attorney General - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Facing South Florida: Democratic Primary for Florida Attorney General - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Facing South Florida: U.S. Congressional District 27 Democratic Primary - Pt. 2
State Senator Annette Taddeo is running against Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell.
Facing South Florida: U.S. Congressional District 27 Democratic Primary - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for U.S. Congress District 27
Facing South Florida: Interview with Florida Senator Lauren Book
Jim DeFede went one on one with Democratic State Senator Lauren Book
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2022 Celebrity Deaths
Celebrities we've lost this year.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Taste of the Town: Timeless Italian family recipes with a twist at Luca Osteria
Award-winning Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's motto is clear "Good pasta, Good people"
State agency targets Wynwood restaurant over drag shows
"Having kids involved in this is wrong," said Gov.DeSantis