Dangers of fireworks stressed ahead of the Fourth of July holiday
Teri Hornstein reports local fire crews say at this time of year they always see a rise in injuries.
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Teri Hornstein reports local fire crews say at this time of year they always see a rise in injuries.
Thousands of fireworks-related injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms across the country each year.
Nicole Lauren reports firecrackers are the leading cause of emergency room visits.
A total of four apartments were damaged by the fire, no injuries were reported.
Thousands of fireworks-related injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms across the country each year.
Ivan Taylor reports on how South Florida families are getting ready for the July 4th firework celebrations.
July 4th gives us reasons to celebrate
Fire rescues held a firework safety demonstration using a watermelon and a paint can to show how powerful some fire works can be.
Fort Lauderdale fire rescue held a firework safety demonstration -- using a watermelon and a paint can to show how powerful some fire works can be.
Thousands of fireworks-related injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms across the country each year.
There was six hours of live music from 24 artists who traveled from all over the world, including Venezuela, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and South Africa, in order to perform in South Florida.
In 2021, there were about 11,500 related fireworks injuries, more than 1,100 involved sparklers
Fireworks can be a lot of fun when used safely, but they can also cause serious property damage, severe injury, and even death.
This Saturday, the stage will be set at Bayfront Park for one of the biggest parties in South Florida.
Officials say fireworks were going off while searching for people inside.
A little girl riding in a car was struck by a stray bullet.
One man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
CBS4's Joe Gorchow has a look at all the festivities.
The department teams up with Bond to utilize this high-tech equipment.
There's so much excitement it's easy to get carried away, and that's where problems can arise.
CBS4's Jacqueline Quynh has more on how to handle the heat.
At Miami's Bayfront Park, the crowd built throughout the day in anticipation of the nighttime show.
"You're seeing chemistry in action," said Paul Smith, president of the Pyrotechnics Guild International.
Thousands of fireworks-related injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms across the country each year.
Deborah Souverain reports thousands of fireworks-related injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms across the country each year.
South Florida will enjoy sunny, dry weather through the weekend before arctic air arrives Tuesday, bringing cooler New Year's Eve and New Year's Day temperatures.
A neighbor dispute escalated into a fatal shooting at a Lauderhill apartment complex late Christmas night, police said.
All southbound lanes of I-95 near NW 79th Street reopened Friday morning after a truck fire caused heavy smoke and major traffic delays.
About two dozen protesters gathered outside an immigration detention facility in Broward County on Christmas Day, holding a vigil under the slogan, "Injustice doesn't take a holiday. Neither does resistance."
A Miami woman is spending Christmas behind bars after allegedly breaking into an apartment complex.
South Florida will enjoy sunny, dry weather through the weekend before arctic air arrives Tuesday, bringing cooler New Year's Eve and New Year's Day temperatures.
A neighbor dispute escalated into a fatal shooting at a Lauderhill apartment complex late Christmas night, police said.
All southbound lanes of I-95 near NW 79th Street reopened Friday morning after a truck fire caused heavy smoke and major traffic delays.
About two dozen protesters gathered outside an immigration detention facility in Broward County on Christmas Day, holding a vigil under the slogan, "Injustice doesn't take a holiday. Neither does resistance."
A Miami woman is spending Christmas behind bars after allegedly breaking into an apartment complex.
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 strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
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.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
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.
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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.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami City Ballet breathes life into George Balanchine's timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.