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The holiday season brings out more kindness in strangers, and Santa Claus is getting some assistance as donors are helping out those in need.
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The holiday season brings out more kindness in strangers, and Santa Claus is getting some assistance as donors are helping out those in need.
One for them... and one for me! If buying gifts for yourself is your holiday shopping philosophy, you aren't alone. As CBS4's Jorge Estevez explains... self-gifting is the newest trend that probably never went out of style.
I'm not sure I'd want to be Santa these days.
Christmas is fast approaching and shoppers are holding their shopping list closely, but there's still time to grab some great gifts, and they're not items you can find at the mall.
It's that time of the year again for ballet aficionados and families alike to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the George Balanchine's The Nutcracker.
It's a holiday landmark in South Florida, and famous around the world. With more than 180 thousand lights, the Hyatt home Christmas display is a literal beacon of Holiday cheer. However, the family says it's under attack by the Grinch, in the form of the City of Plantation.
Here are some cool places to spot Santa Claus in South Florida this holiday season!
Everyone loves getting into the spirit of the holiday season — even pets!
Drivers in Broward on Interstate 95 north or I-595 west can expect delays Sunda, December 11 as thousands of motorcyclists hit the road for the annual Christmas Toys in the Sun Run, but this year there's a change in the route.
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: a bankruptcy filing.
With all of those bags full of purchases, cars loaded between stops, and shoppers with extra tempting wallets, the holiday shopping season is also tempting for thieves.
As the song says 'It's the most wonderful time of the year' and it is until you've had too much to drink at a Thanksgiving or any other holiday celebration.
If you've had enough of Thanksgiving leftovers and can't shop any more, there's something free you can do in downtown Miami this evening.
Thanksgiving is a day for family, and many of us consider our pets to be a part of that family. As people celebrate with Turkey and all the trimmings, it's only natural for us to want to include the four-legged members of our family. However, pet experts say what's good for us is not always good for them, and some parts of the holiday feast could actually make your pets sick.
Uncovering worthy gifts for the adventurous world traveler can be difficult. From a travel diary to a language course to a tricked-out Nikon camera, presents that are both fun and useful are the way to go.
For more than two decades, the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt-A-Family 4 the Holidays program has served hundreds of thousands of families, and this year it's easier than ever to adopt. That's because it's all online.
It's mid September, so everyone get ready for – Christmas? In a phenomenon retailers call "Christmas Creep," more stores are putting out their decorations, trees and wrapping earlier each year, with some appearing in the first weeks of September.
It was a raucous sendoff for a South Florida radio icon that some called a "god".
The AAA Auto Club South has teamed up with Budweiser for their annual 'Tow to Go' program which offers a free confidential ride home and tow home for the holidays.
Broken hearted during the holidays? Turns out if you've decided to end a relationship or if you've been dumped – you're not alone.
Miami-Dade County encourages residents to recycle their Christmas trees by offering 13 recycling centers where they can be taken.
Let the holiday shopping continue. Stores and malls are packed as thousands of people return gifts and use gift cards to pick up items Santa may have missed.
There's no place like home for the holidays. Just ask Oscar Ramos, a local soldier, who's spending Christmas with his South Florida family.
The former president of Venezuela, Carlos Andres Perez, died Christmas day in a Miami hospital.
Miami-Dade Police got grinched this year when a Miami woman conned them out of $1 thousand worth of toys.
Derrick White scored a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics pull away in the second half for a 129-116 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
The hand‑built display, crafted from 25,000 shells, deteriorated beyond repair this year, but its creator hopes to restore it for next Hanukkah.
County records show $50,000 in fines against the complex as an independent inspector finds humidity levels high enough to produce surface mold.
After decades serving South Florida as a trusted journalist, Eliott Rodriguez is leaving the anchor desk at CBS Miami to begin a new chapter focused on family.
Drone video shows dozens of vehicles, some with expired tags, as county code enforcement reviews potential violations.
Derrick White scored a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics pull away in the second half for a 129-116 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
The hand‑built display, crafted from 25,000 shells, deteriorated beyond repair this year, but its creator hopes to restore it for next Hanukkah.
Officials say an address in Northeast Miami-Dade County is connected to the Brown University shooting suspect.
County records show $50,000 in fines against the complex as an independent inspector finds humidity levels high enough to produce surface mold.
After decades serving South Florida as a trusted journalist, Eliott Rodriguez is leaving the anchor desk at CBS Miami to begin a new chapter focused on family.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 at the organization's annual conference.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami, The Ohio State University, University of Michigan and other institutions coauthored the study.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.