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There was so much demand for sand at Grapeland Park that they ran out of sand by early afternoon.
CBS4's Peter D'Oench reports on how some South Florida residents are preparing for the heavy storms this weekend.
Emergency managers in Broward County are concerned about the possibility of flooding ahead of system in the Gulf of Mexico.
With all the talk of flooding rains, now is a good time to remember the dangers the floods pose, particularly to your wallet and driving through flood waters can cost you big money.
CBS4's Joel Waldman also caught up with shoppers grabbing last-minute supplies.
CBS4's Trish Christakis spoke with AAA's Mark Jenkins, who said they always discourage people from driving into puddles and flooded streets as you never know what could be under the water that'll cause damage.
CBS4's Ashley Dyer reports the South Florida Water Management District has also been lowering water levels in canals ahead of this weekend's potential tropical storm.
"Flooding is a threat to all of us," said spokesperson Erika Benitez. "We have to be prepared."
But despite a countywide effort, residents will likely still see some flooding from Potential Tropical Cyclone One.
"I don't think it's a surprise to anyone that in the first day of hurricane season we are staring down at a storm heading our way," said Randy Smith.
June 1st kicks off Hurricane season, and this year hundreds of thousands of homeowners on South Florida will see their flood insurance rate spike
There was plenty of water left behind in Broward after Friday's flood advisory. It was first issued around 2:30 p.m. and extended into the evening as the rain continued.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a measure that will create a resiliency office directly under his watch to address the impacts of flooding and sea-level rise on the state.
It's the largest stormwater project in the history of Fort Lauderdale, and it's going to two of the neighborhoods in the most need of help to mitigate flooding.
Heavily flooded streets, precisely why Edgewater is now aptly called "Underwater," by so many of its residents and business owners.
Heavy rain on Friday caused a second day of flooded streets and folks in downtown Miami braced for it.
During last Friday's storm, a lot of attention and criticism focused on Edgewater. Many calling the neighborhood "Underwater" instead.
On Friday, people who lived on 23rd Street in Edgewater were forced to wade through water to get to their cars.
What would be a normally bustling afternoon along the beachfront in Fort Lauderdale was looking more like a ghost town Friday.
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Heavy rain caused major issues for portions of Miami.
Although Fred isn't a hurricane, it can still cause plenty of flooding in our community.
There's a flood of concern about this weekend's rain from Tropical Depression Fred and the South Water Management District is taking action.
The governor stopped into Tarpon Springs Wednesday where he signed a bill establishing a funding program that will provide grants to communities impacted by floods.
The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board has approved the construction of a 2.3-mile stretch of underground wall to keep water in Everglades National Park and mitigate flooding near the 8.5 Square Mile Area, known as Las Palmas in unincorporated Miami-Dade County.
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
Nvidia said more than 100 organizations are using the platform, which it says could have stopped the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents.
Major league-innings leader Sandy Alcantara got his third save, Heriberto Hernández and Griffin Conine homered and the Miami Marlins beat the the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 5-3 in a regular-season finale.
Dozens of people arrested in connection with the killing in the troubled Caribbean nation are still awaiting trial in Miami.
The worst of the king tide flooding in South Florida is expected later on Monday morning.
The worst of the king tide flooding in South Florida is expected later on Monday morning.
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
Nvidia said more than 100 organizations are using the platform, which it says could have stopped the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents.
Major league-innings leader Sandy Alcantara got his third save, Heriberto Hernández and Griffin Conine homered and the Miami Marlins beat the the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 5-3 in a regular-season finale.
Dozens of people arrested in connection with the killing in the troubled Caribbean nation are still awaiting trial in Miami.
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One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
Florida voters deserve to hear the candidates address property taxes, insurance, the economy, education, health care, and other major issues facing the state.
Rodriguez criticized Salazar's response to Trump's immigration policies and said she has failed to address the cost of living.
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Families say months without court-ordered treatment can worsen psychiatric crises behind bars.
The Democrat says rapidly advancing technology requires Congress to act before safeguards fall behind.
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The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
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The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
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Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
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