Video shows teacher's assistant roughing up boy who has autism
In the video, you see a teacher's assistant grabbing 5-year-old Amani Fishley and pulling him to a chair.
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'She Was Angry': Counselor Testifies At Child Abuse Trial Of Former Broward Deputy Willard Miller
The trial of former Broward Sheriff Deputy Willard Miller continued on Wednesday.
Police: Florida Man Thomas Lair Abused Children For Nearly 50 Years
A Florida man, already accused of child sexual abuse, now faces new charges after victims came forward from as far back as 1972.
Florida Woman Accused Of Putting 4-Year-Old In Dryer, Who Said He 'Went Round & Round'
A Florida babysitter has found herself behind bars after allegedly putting a 4-year-old boy in a dryer.
Mom Faces Aggravated Child Abuse Charges After Hospital Staff Find 15 Fractures On 3-Year-Old Child
A South Florida mom is facing aggravated child abuse charges after being accused of hurting her 3-year-old daughter.
Police: Jupiter Couple Forced Teen To Live in Garage For Years
A Florida couple is being held on $50,000 bond for forcing their 13-year-old son to live inside a small room in a garage for years. He was only allowed out to go to school, say authorities in Jupiter.
Florida Day Care Worker Accused Of Breaking Baby's Leg
A Florida day care worker is accused of slapping a 4-month-old several times before twisting the baby's leg until it broke, police said.
Florida Man Accused Of Attacking Kid Over Playground Noise
A man in Clearwater is accused of attacking a kid at a playground after yelling at the children playing there that they were being too noisy
New York Man Fariz Feyzullayev Accused Of Kissing Girl He Didn't Know In South Florida Publix Store
A man has been charged after he reportedly committing a disturbing crime.
Florida Woman Melissa Doss Charged With Abuse For Keeping Autistic Girl In Cage
A central Florida woman accused of keeping a severely autistic child in a cage has been arrested.
Hialeah Woman Charged With Allegedly Abusing 5-Week-Old Baby
Bryunna Joyce appeared before a judge Monday.
Pompano Beach Woman Arrested For Allegedly Abusing Her Intellectually Disabled 13-Year-Old Child
A Pompano Beach woman is under arrest for allegedly abusing her 13-year-old child, who is intellectually disabled.
Support Families and Children During Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we all play a role in promoting healthy child development, supporting families, and helping prevent child abuse and neglect.
Mom Faces Child Abuse Charge After Bringing Child To Hospital With Broken Bones
A woman is facing a child abuse charge with great bodily harm after she brought in her 3-year-old child to Baptist Hospital with broken bones.
Florida Couple Arrested For Handcuffing Young Boy, Locking Him In Closet For 16 Hours A Day
A Florida couple is accused of handcuffing a young boy and locking him in a closet for hours each day as a form of punishment, authorities said.
South Florida Mother Facing Several Charges After Her Severely Injured Baby Is Found Under Car Tire
South Florida mother is facing some extremely disturbing charges involving her baby.
Public Awareness Campaign Aims to Keep Children Safe, Nurtured and Healthy
Broward AWARE! aims to raise awareness about resources that help keep children safe, healthy, happy and nurtured.
Orlando Waitress Flavaine Carvalho Hailed As Hero For Helping Abused Boy
An Orlando waitress is being hailed a hero after helping a boy escape from a possibly abusive home.
Miami PD Alarmed By Child Abuse Case Where 4-Year-Old Boy Needed Surgery After 3rd-Degree Burns To Hand
The Miami Police Department is alarmed by a new case revealing a "long period" of abuse of a 4-year-old boy. The judge in the case also had some strong words in court.
Florida Couple Avoids Prison In Child Abuse Case Where Girl Was Found Hiding In Woods
A Florida couple will not serve any prison time in a child abuse case in which a malnourished, injured teenage girl was discovered hiding in the woods.
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis Warns Of COVID-19 Toll On Families
Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and child-welfare advocates warned Friday about the toll the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on some families.
Advocacy Groups Worried About Unreported Domestic Violence, Child Abuse During Stay-At-Home Orders
As people venture out only for necessities and adhere to stay-at-home orders, there's concern by advocacy groups about unreported cases of child abuse and domestic violence.
Mom Accused Of 'Violently' Shaking Baby, Wrapping Cord Around Neck
An Opa-locka mother charged with child abuse faced a Miami judge on Monday.
Miami Daycare Worker Accused Of Violently Shaking, Slapping 11-Month-Old Child
A Miami daycare worker was arrested after she reportedly mistreated a child in her care.
Florida Mom Accused Of Hitting Student With Stun Gun At Middle School Fight
A Florida mom is facing child abuse charges after being accused of hitting a student on the head with a stun gun during a fight at her daughters' middle school.
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Robert Crimo III captured after six killed in shooting at Highland Park July 4 parade
Highland Park Police Cmdr. Chris O'Neil said the shooting happened around 10:15 a.m. during the parade
Drone tech keeping those at Biltmore Hotel's July 4th celebration safe
The department teams up with Bond to utilize this high-tech equipment.
This Fourth of July is packing summer heat
There's so much excitement it's easy to get carried away, and that's where problems can arise.
Increase in shark patrols after a number of recent attacks
One incident is going to cost a Florida teenager her leg.
Former CBS4 News Anchor Robb Hanrahan has passed away
He was 60 years old.
"Hammerin' Hank" Goldberg dies at 82
The CBS Sports HQ and SportsLine prognosticator died on his 82nd birthday in Las Vegas.
Florida teen bitten by shark, rescued by brother, will have leg amputated
Addison Bethea plans to get back into the ocean after she's healed.
July 4th fireworks at Bayfront Park is a family tradition for some
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Miami is a tradition for some of the families at the park.
A look at the science behind fireworks
"You're seeing chemistry in action," said Paul Smith, president of the Pyrotechnics Guild International.
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Robert Crimo III captured after six killed in shooting at Highland Park July 4 parade
Highland Park Police Cmdr. Chris O'Neil said the shooting happened around 10:15 a.m. during the parade
Drone tech keeping those at Biltmore Hotel's July 4th celebration safe
The department teams up with Bond to utilize this high-tech equipment.
This Fourth of July is packing summer heat
There's so much excitement it's easy to get carried away, and that's where problems can arise.
Increase in shark patrols after a number of recent attacks
One incident is going to cost a Florida teenager her leg.
Former CBS4 News Anchor Robb Hanrahan has passed away
He was 60 years old.
Florida News
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Flamethrower used to torch Pan-African flag flying on pole
St. Petersburg police said they are investigating the fire and are working to identify a suspect.
Florida tops 74,000 COVID-19 cases last week
Florida has topped 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in each of the past five weeks, a report released Friday by the state Department of Health shows.
Florida says Ben & Jerry's change 'step in right direction'
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis praised Ben & Jerry's parent company for a decision that will allow sales of ice cream in Israel.
Florida nursing home owner to pay $1.75M in vaccine probe
The owner of a West Palm Beach nursing home will pay $1.75 million to settle claims that it improperly diverted doses of COVID-19 vaccine to members of its board of directors and donors.
Florida officials: Girl seriously injured in shark attack in Florida
A teenage girl was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off Florida's Gulf Coast, authorities said.
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Americans taking to the streets over hot-button issues as nation is about to celebrate birthday
CBS4's Karli Barnett has more on the political division.
Gavin Newsom targets GOP in Florida ad: "Join us in California"
The ad scheduled to air on Fox News starting Monday takes shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his policies.
Biden vows to protect abortion pill in governors meeting
President Biden met virtually with several Democratic governors on efforts to protect women's abortion access.
Florida's 15-week abortion ban to be temporarily blocked
Judge John C. Cooper made the oral ruling from the bench but his decision will not go into effect until he signs a written order, which Cooper said would likely happen next week.
Taddeo poll claims dead heat with Salazar
A poll released by Annette Taddeo's campaign shows Taddeo in a virtual tie with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
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CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida ice cream company
Those who have the ice cream at home should throw it away
July 4th food inflation has some shoppers looking for holiday deals
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports food costs were up, on average, 10.8 percent for a year period ending April 2022.
Spirit's delay allows airline bidding war time to play out
The delay indicates that Spirit lacks support to approve the Frontier merger.
Day 2 of HUD secretary's visit to get firsthand look at housing crisis
"When I go back to Washington, we can look at thing a little differently," she told CBS4's Hank Tester.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits South Florida to get firsthand look at housing crisis
Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
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CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida ice cream company
Those who have the ice cream at home should throw it away
Largest study to date reveals how COVID vaccines work with people of different sizes
"The first key outcome is that vaccines are highly effective across all body weights and that is great news."
Judge's decision to block Florida's 15-week abortion ban puts law in legal limbo
The decision came days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
The age of your at-home COVID test is key to its accuracy
Dr. Aileen Marty explains when it's time to toss a kit in the can and grab a newer one.
CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida
The CDC said a specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of a listeria outbreak.
Neighbors 4 Neighbors
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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.
Facing South Florida
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1-on-1 with Jacqueline Charles
Among other things, they discussed the worsening crisis in Haiti.
1-on-1 with Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Ben Sorensen
He's running for the congressional seat being vacated by Ted Deutch.
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Nikki Fried
The two discussed her gubernatorial bid.
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Annette Taddeo 1
State Sen. Annette Taddeo shook up the Florida gubernatorial race this week.
Facing South Florida: Condo Safety Concerns
Jim DeFede's guest for Sunday's show was Eric Glazer, one of the state's leading condo attorneys who has been pushing for years to make condos safer.
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Andy Garcia pairs up with Gloria Estefan in all-new 'Father of the Bride'
This all-new "Father of the Bride" features a predominantly Latino cast.
Miami chefs make history after receiving Michelin Stars
CBS4's resident foodie Lisa Petrillo caught up with two of the newly awarded chefs about what this honor means.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
City Theatre's Summer Shorts program features new 10-minute plays, old favorites
The festival, starting June 2nd at the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater features new 10-minute plays as well as fresh revivals of past festival favorites, written by the country's best playwrights.
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years.