Pelosi Forced To Exit DREAM Act Event After Being Drowned Out By Demonstrators
Nancy Pelosi was forced to exit a DREAM Act event Monday after being drowned out by a vocal group of undocumented youths.
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A Torn Trump Still Weighing Fate Of Young Immigrants
With a deadline looming, President Donald Trump is torn over the future of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children — a decision that will draw fury no matter what he decides.
Gang Of Eight Unveils Immigration Reform Details
The so-called "Gang of Eight" U.S. Senators, including Florida Senator Marco Rubio, finally took the wraps off the new bipartisan immigration reform plan Tuesday and revealed a complex, but achievable path to citizenship for immigrants who are in the United States illegally.
Opinion: Does Mitt Romney Have An October Surprise For The Debate?
Is Mitt Romney planning an October surprise of sorts for tonight? Has he been saving big policy announcements and details for the debate?
Focus on South Florida: Dream Act
As school is getting ready to begin again, we take a look at the Dream Act and how it affects students working hard to stay in the U.S.
Feds Remove "Dreamers" Monitoring Bracelet
A South Florida woman who was on the brink of being kicked out of the U.S. because she and her parents were in the country illegally can thank the Obama administration for giving her a break.
Opinion: A Step Forward And A Step Back For The American Dream
Yesterday the Obama administration put in place provisions of the DREAM Act that brought many young people out of the shadows to participate in the American Dream. On the same day a judge in Pennsylvania let stand what may be the most egregious attempt at voter suppression in a generation.
Children Of Illegal Immigrants Can Now Apply To Stay In U.S.
The nightmare is officially over for "The Dreamers." Beginning Wednesday children who were brought to the U.S. illegally by their parents can officially apply to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a two year deferment from being deported.
CBS4 Exclusive: Jindal Knocks Obama For Immigration Action
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, who is widely believed to be on Mitt Romney's short list for running mates, said President Barack Obama made a mistake earlier this year when he offered protection to the children of illegal immigrants.
Opinion: Romney's Nixonian Secret Plans
Mitt Romney has provided no details, not even a hint, of what his immigration plan is. Either this is a lousy sales job, which is bad, or he has no idea there's a difference between running Bain Capital and running the nation, which is worse.
Opinion: Romney Can't Even Lead From Behind
The guy who passed health care reform in Massachusetts and vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act can't take a policy position on Obama's executive order on immigration enforcement?
Obama: New Deportation Rules For Kids "The Right Thing To Do"
The Obama Administration will stop deporting and begin granting work permits to younger undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children, but have not been in trouble with the law since, a move that will affech hundreds of thousands of people nationwide, and large numbers of children in South Florida.
Valedictorian With Immigration Woes Wins Cheers With Her Diploma
Daniela Pelaez was worried that she might be deported back to Columbia by now, but instead the 18 year old Valedictorian of her class walked across the stage at FIU's U.S. Century Bank Arena to receive her high school diploma Friday.
School Board To Honor Valedictorian Who Was Asked To Leave U.S.
The North Miami Senior High valedictorian, who won a reprieve after she and her sister were asked to leave the county, will be honored Wednesday by the Miami-Dade School Board.
Exclusive: Rubio Explains Tie To Mormon Church In Upcoming Autobiography
CBS4 News' Jim DeFede sat down with Rubio earlier this week for a rare, nearly hour long interview on a wide range of topics – from speculation that Mitt Romney will tap him to be his vice president, to his controversial stance on contraception, to his brief childhood stint as a Mormon.
Valedictorian Pushing For STARS Act
The North Miami Senior High valedictorian, who won a two year immigration reprieve thanks to the rally effort of her fellow students, plans to announce Wednesday the creation of a new foundation supporting the STARS Act.
Senate Committee Shoots Down "Dream Act" Bill
The so called "Dream Act" bill in the Senate which would have granted in-state tuition to Florida high school students who are U.S. citizens but whose parents are in the country illegally is nothing more than a dream.
Poll: Romney Dominating Gingrich Among Florida Latino Voters
Newt Gingrich may be surging in the overall polls, he has a big weakness amongst a key group Republicans must have in Florida if they hope to carry the state in the fall.
2012 Election Will Again Be All About Florida
When Florida Republicans cast their vote on January 31; it may be too late to make a difference in the eventual nomination. But, any candidate who chooses to overlook the Sunshine State will do so at their own peril.
Fla. Congressman Diaz-Balart Heckled At Romney Event
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, who was rallying support for frontrunner Mitt Romney Friday, was interrupted during the event by supporters of the Dream Act.
Florida Lawmakers Offer Dream Act Bill
Two Democratic state lawmakers, one from Miami, have offered a bill for the 2012 legislative session that would create a pathway for undocumented immigrants to get in-state tuition.
Miami Dade College At Focus Of Obama's Call For Immigration Reform
Ian Sequeira just got his Associates Degree from Miami-Dade College and is looking forward to a bright future.
Ros-Lehtinen Bringing Back DREAM Act
South Florida Republican Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is joining with her Democratic colleagues to reintroduce the DREAM Act.
Graduation Day, Obama Style
President Barack Obama honored the graduates of the nation's largest institution of higher learning by speaking at the 2011 commencement ceremonies in Miami.
Dream Act: Hope Not Defeated
Although legislators in Washington D.C. voted down the Dream Act for a second time, many undocumented college students in South Florida are not giving up hope.
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Florida Senate panel backs drag show crackdown
Department of Business and Professional Regulation would be able to revoke licenses of businesses for violations
Flyers wing past Panthers 6-3
Brandon Montour, Matthew Tkachuk, and Sam Reinhart scored for Florida
Police investigate fatal shooting of NW Dade teen
The teen was known to police from previous shooting investigations
Amelia Earhart's legacy lives on in South Florida
She began her last fateful flight from in airport in Hialeah
Miami Transplant Institute temporarily suspends adult heart transplants
Does not affect its pediatric heart transplant program
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Florida Senate panel backs drag show crackdown
Department of Business and Professional Regulation would be able to revoke licenses of businesses for violations
Flyers wing past Panthers 6-3
Brandon Montour, Matthew Tkachuk, and Sam Reinhart scored for Florida
Police investigate fatal shooting of NW Dade teen
The teen was known to police from previous shooting investigations
Amelia Earhart's legacy lives on in South Florida
She began her last fateful flight from in airport in Hialeah
Miami Transplant Institute temporarily suspends adult heart transplants
Does not affect its pediatric heart transplant program
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Report: Florida Burmese python invasion problems continue
A new report has found that Florida's Burmese python problem is still one of the most challenging invasive species management issues in the world.
Florida transgender treatment ban takes effect
Florida doctors could lose their medical licenses if they order puberty blockers, hormone therapy or surgery for minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria, under a Florida Board of Medicine rule that took effect Thursday.
6-week abortion limit backed in Florida House
After lawmakers passed a 15-week limit last year, the Florida House on Thursday started moving forward with a proposal that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Florida death penalty in child-rape cases considered
A Senate committee Monday will take up a bill that seeks to allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual batteries on children under age 12.
Space Florida could see changes as economic-development programs continue
As the House begins to revamp economic-development programs, Florida's aerospace agency would draw more direct oversight, with the governor controlling its board of directors.
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'Don't Say Gay' lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud
The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay" has pleaded guilty to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud.
DeSantis needles Trump, breaks silence on hush money case
DeSantis criticized the Manhattan district attorney who is pursuing charges against Trump
Affordable housing plan headed to Florida House floor
The Senate on March 8 unanimously passed a similar bill
Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston to step down
Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston announced Monday he will step down at the end of the month.
'Ted Lasso' visits White House, promotes mental health care
Fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso has used a White House visit to encourage people to make it a point to check in often with friends, family and co-workers to ask how they're doing and to listen.
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Eggs are finally getting cheaper at the supermarket
Prices for other grocery staples, like fruits, vegetables, potatoes, and bread have gone up
America's biggest banks to take on Apple Pay and PayPal
The new digital wallet is due to launch at an unspecified time later this year
Florida gas prices dropping after 32 cent spike
Prices could drop 10-20 cents in the coming weeks, according to AAA
Florida gas prices down for fifth straight week
On Monday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.03 per gallon
Florida gas prices continue downward trend
The state average is now on a 31-day streak of declines
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Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Physical activity decline in the wake of COVID
Did the pandemic put a crimp in your workouts?
CDC warns of emerging fungal threat at hospitals, care facilities
Cases of Candida auris, an emerging fungus considered an urgent threat, nearly doubled in 2021
What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
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Best spring cleaning deals at Amazon in 2023
Shop the top spring cleaning deals at Amazon, including savings on iRobot Roombas, Samsung Jet Bots and more.
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Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Guest: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz/(D) Florida 25th District
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Michael Haggard
Guest: Michael Haggard/Attorney
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Nikki Fried
Guest: State Rep. Paul Renner/ R – Speaker of the House
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Nikki Fried
Guest: Nikki Fried/ Chair, Florida Democratic Party
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia
Guest: State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia/ R – Spring Hill
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured after beating at South Florida LA Fitness
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was reportedly hospitalized after he was beaten while inside a South Florida LA Fitness steam room.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen recovering from attack
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen says he is recovering from an attack outside a Florida hotel.
Ultra Music Festival Returns, Road Closures, Special Tri-Rail Trains
The Ultra Music Festival returns to Bayfront Park beginning Friday
'Ted Lasso' visits White House, promotes mental health care
Fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso has used a White House visit to encourage people to make it a point to check in often with friends, family and co-workers to ask how they're doing and to listen.
Three men found guilty in the 2018 murder, robbery of XXXTentacion
A Broward County jury reached its verdict after deliberating for a little more than two weeks