Maps show this July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
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Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
Deputies say the estimated temperature inside the vehicle appeared to exceed 100 degrees.
High humidity, high temperatures, and smoke are all factors to keep in mind for today.
Volunteers from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust have been distributing cold water and providing directions to cooling centers for the unhoused in downtown Miami.
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While South Florida is no stranger to heat, Thursday's heat comes during a stretch of hotter-than-normal days, with little overnight relief and fewer afternoon storms expected to cool things down.
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An effort is underway to precisely measure how Miami's scorching summer heat is affecting residents in some of the area's most vulnerable neighborhoods.
Condominium owners near Doral are speaking exclusively with CBS News Miami, sharing stories of hardship amid the area's suffocating heat.
According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, they received a medical call regarding a heat-related illness. Four people were then transported to nearby hospitals.
If they need some extra shade, there are tents set up, and there will be water distributed to anyone who needs it.
Parts of Australia were sweltered in record temperatures of close to 122 degrees as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave even as bitter cold covered much of the U.S.
Near-record heat is in the forecast across South Florida for Sunday and the beginning of next week, but a major cooldown is just around the corner.
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Hurricane Erin will stay offshore but is fueling rip currents and high surf along South Florida beaches while the region also faces scattered storms and heat index values topping 100 degrees.
President Trump's budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year would eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which serves more than six million Americans.
This marks the 7th consecutive day of heat advisories.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Dave Warren has what you need to know ahead of South Florida's heat advisory.
The extreme heat continues in the Midwest, the Southeast and some parts of the Northeast.
It's a hot and humid Sunday across South Florida with "feels-like" temperatures in triple digits.
Triple-digit "feels-like" temperatures across South Florida triggered the first Heat Advisory of the season on Friday.
Cities across South Florida are opening designated cooling centers where residents can escape the heat and even enjoy a little summer fun.
Nine children have died in the U.S. after being left in hot cars this year, according to data from Kids and Car Safety.
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Southwest Airlines launched a multi-million dollar initiative after extreme summer heat led to beverage cans bursting on flights.
Hallandale Beach police say the child was in the care of a babysitter when officers were called Sunday afternoon. The investigation remains ongoing.
A Delta flight from Atlanta to Chicago was struck by a firework while landing, as many other travelers reported lengthy delays and cancellations on the same route during the holiday travel rush.
A 35-year-old Key Largo man faces a child neglect charge after deputies say a juvenile was hospitalized after consuming the contents of a THC vape pen that had been left within reach of children.
Eury Pérez was pulled after pitching seven perfect innings Sunday, and the Miami Marlins nearly blew an eight-run lead before holding on for a 9-8 victory over the Athletics.
Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole dreamed of making baseball livelier and more fun. Now the team is taking its dances, acrobatics, and trick plays to sold-out stadiums across the U.S.
Hallandale Beach police say the child was in the care of a babysitter when officers were called Sunday afternoon. The investigation remains ongoing.
A Delta flight from Atlanta to Chicago was struck by a firework while landing, as many other travelers reported lengthy delays and cancellations on the same route during the holiday travel rush.
A 35-year-old Key Largo man faces a child neglect charge after deputies say a juvenile was hospitalized after consuming the contents of a THC vape pen that had been left within reach of children.
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The likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Donalds, said he would vote for it, but as he told CBS Miami's Jim DeFede, if it does fail, they will tackle the issue again next year.
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On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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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.
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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.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
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