
GMO Mosquito Release Favored In The Florida Keys
Voters in the Florida Keys are split on releasing genetically modified mosquitoes for disease prevention but in the end, it's up to Mosquito Control commissioners to decide.
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Voters in the Florida Keys are split on releasing genetically modified mosquitoes for disease prevention but in the end, it's up to Mosquito Control commissioners to decide.
The Florida Keys are known for its relaxed lifestyle but a heated debate is brewing over genetically modified mosquitoes.
In Brazil, the British firm Oxitec has released millions of laboratory-bred mosquito-killing mosquitoes.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave its final approval Friday for a field trial releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys.
One of the company's oldest business partners — McDonald's — has rejected using any of Simplot's genetically engineered potatoes.
Food companies are pushing to trump efforts for mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods before the end of the year.
The maker of a popular baby formula says it will begin selling formula without genetically altered ingredients, G.M.O.s, by the end of the month.
It's a first for a major restaurant chain. Chipotle says it it now GMO-free.
Doctor Oz is getting ready to defend himself and his credibility on his daytime talk show Thursday.
Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if British researchers win approval to use the bugs against two extremely painful viral diseases.
A South Florida Democrat has filed a bill that would impose labeling requirements to make sure consumers know they are buying genetically engineered foods.
With so many concerns about our food supply, terms like "genetically modified," "organic" or "GMO-free" can be confusing and make your head spin. What do those labels actually mean and which ones are the right choice for you and your family?
Florida has seen increases in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations during the past two months.
Surveillance video shows persons of interest in a hate crime at a Hialeah clinic that helps women with their pregnancies.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said a Miami couple was arrested Monday for stealing a Marathon couple's French Bulldog and demanding $1,000 for its return.
Crews take truckloads of seaweed to Snyder Park where the city is able to repurpose it.
The San Jose Sharks' new General Manager is Mike Grier, the first Black GM in league history.
Sheila O'Leary is facing a life sentence with no chance of getting out of prison.
William Wimberly has been charged with armed robbery
A 20-year-old man is facing serious charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a child and attacking a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy.
His vehicle was located near Miami Dade College on Monday, but he was nowhere to be found.
Florida has seen increases in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations during the past two months.
Surveillance video shows persons of interest in a hate crime at a Hialeah clinic that helps women with their pregnancies.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said a Miami couple was arrested Monday for stealing a Marathon couple's French Bulldog and demanding $1,000 for its return.
Crews take truckloads of seaweed to Snyder Park where the city is able to repurpose it.
The San Jose Sharks' new General Manager is Mike Grier, the first Black GM in league history.
St. Petersburg police said they are investigating the fire and are working to identify a suspect.
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.
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.
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.
A teenage girl was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off Florida's Gulf Coast, authorities said.
Florida's new 15-week abortion was blocked and then quickly reinstated after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
At the end of May, DeSantis was sitting on $111 million.
CBS4's Karli Barnett has more on the political division.
The ad scheduled to air on Fox News starting Monday takes shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his policies.
President Biden met virtually with several Democratic governors on efforts to protect women's abortion access.
Those who have the ice cream at home should throw it away
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports food costs were up, on average, 10.8 percent for a year period ending April 2022.
The delay indicates that Spirit lacks support to approve the Frontier merger.
"When I go back to Washington, we can look at thing a little differently," she told CBS4's Hank Tester.
Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
Florida has seen increases in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations during the past two months.
Florida's new 15-week abortion was blocked and then quickly reinstated after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
Memorial service held to honor employees who died of COVID-19 in 2021.
Those who have the ice cream at home should throw it away
"The first key outcome is that vaccines are highly effective across all body weights and that is great news."
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.
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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.
Just days before Thanksgiving, Zoila Monzon and her children lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami apartment.
Among other things, they discussed the worsening crisis in Haiti.
He's running for the congressional seat being vacated by Ted Deutch.
The two discussed her gubernatorial bid.
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This all-new "Father of the Bride" features a predominantly Latino cast.
CBS4's resident foodie Lisa Petrillo caught up with two of the newly awarded chefs about what this honor means.
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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.