'It Was Like He Was My Brother': Holocaust Survivors, Once Imprisoned Together, Reunited 80 Years Later
Jack Waksal and Sam Ron attended the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's South Florida Dinner on Sunday.
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Miami Proud: Lost Photos Dating Back To The Holocaust Reunited With Family Members
January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Of the six million Jewish people who were murdered, half of them were Polish.
South Florida School Principal William Latson, Fired Over Holocaust Comments Goes To State Supreme Court
A Palm Beach County school principal whose comments about the Holocaust spurred a high-profile controversy is challenging his firing at the Florida Supreme Court.
Hate Ends Now: The Holocaust Cattle Car Experience
It's not easy for 95-year-old Tibor Hollo to speak about the most agonizing time of his life when he was locked in a cattle car, ending up at Auschwitz, alone and just 15-years-old.
Pausing To Remember Kristallnacht, 'The Night Of Broken Glass' So Nobody Ever Forgets
Members of South Florida's Jewish community observed the 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht, considered to be the night the Holocaust began.
Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez Condemns Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's Holocaust Comments
Former Miami-Dade Mayor and current Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez has condemned Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments in which she equates the House Democrats' mask mandate to the Holocaust.
South Florida Holocaust Survivor Receives First COVID Vaccination Dose
The race to vaccinate seniors in Florida continues and on Friday morning a South Florida Holocaust survivor received her first dose.
Palm Beach Principal William Latson Fired For Second Time Over Holocaust Comments
A Palm Beach high school principal who was fired for comments he made regarding the Holocaust, who was then reinstated, has been fired again.
Fired Over Holocaust Comment, Palm Beach Principal William Latson Has Been Rehired
William Latson, who was fired as Spanish River High School's principal last year over telling a student's mother that "not everyone believes the Holocaust happened," has his job back.
Palm Beach Principal William Latson Fired Over Holocaust Comment Might Get His Job Back
Palm Beach public schools Superintendent Donald Fennoy has recommended to the school board that they rehire former Spanish River High School Principal William Latson who was fired last year over a comment he made about the Holocaust.
Composer Meets With Holocaust Survivor In Miami To Keep Legacy Of Death Camp Music Alive
During the Holocaust, many victims in the Nazi death camps spent some of their time composing music. There are thousands of pieces of music, and one maestro is bringing that art to life.
Greater Miami Jewish Federation Holds Holocaust Remembrance Day Event
It's Holocaust Remembrance Day, making the 75th year since the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated.
Student-Produced Holocaust Documentary 'Names, Not Numbers' Premieres At Miami Jewish Film Festival
The enduring lessons of the Holocaust are now being told in a way like never before.
Former Boca Raton's Spanish River Principal Fired Over Holocaust Comments
A former high school principal in Boca Raton was fired on Wednesday as a result of emails he sent to a student's parent in April 2018 that appeared to cast doubt on the historical truth of the Holocaust.
South Florida Holocaust Survivor Marks 100th Birthday
A South Florida Holocaust survivor continues to defy the odds.
Goodman Jewish Family Services Continues To Spread Holiday Cheer Before Jewish New Year
A special time calls for a special visit Holocaust survivors were surprised with gifts a few days before the Jewish new year.
Miami Holocaust Survivor Urges Congress To Allow Lawsuits Against European Insurance Companies
Miami resident and Holocaust survivor David Mermelstein gave emotional testimony to the Senate judiciary committee, calling on the US Senate to pass legislation that would help others like him collect the insurance claims of their relatives murdered by the Nazis.
Spanish River High School Principal Reassigned Over Holocaust Comments
A high school principal in Boca Raton, which has a large Jewish population. is being reassigned after telling a student's mother that "not everyone believes the Holocaust happened."
Holocaust Survivor Shares Remarkable Life Story With South Florida Seniors
A Holocaust survivor is sharing his inspiring story of he managed to escape Nazi Germany.
Lessons Of The Holocaust Told In 'My Survivor'
Jackie Arvedon was a senior at the University of Miami when she enrolled in the Holocaust Survivors Internship Program, a partnership with the Jewish Community Services of South Florida.
Holocaust Education Alive And Well In South Florida
For Craig and Barbara Weiner, Holocaust education is a mission – and a necessity.
Holocaust History Came Alive In Parkland Shooting
More than two months have passed since the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Survivors Of Deadly School Shooting Share Their Horror
Mrs. Ivy Schamis's classroom at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is where she's taught a Holocaust class for the last four years.
"Days Of Remembrance" Begins With Special Tribute To Holocaust Victims & Survivors
Nuremberg prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz is the keynote speaker Monday at the Days of Remembrance event at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.
Revisiting A Legend: Nuremberg Trial Lawyer Ben Ferencz
We first met Ben Ferencz in December 2016, and he's been on our mind ever since.
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Trump supporters call FBI search of Mar-a-Lago a "miscarriage of justice"
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Braves over Marlins in Game 1 of doubleheader
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Seminole Tribe sends $1 million to DeSantis
The tribe contributed the $1 million to his political committee on August 1
Missing woman Amanda Caress has been found
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Florida COVID-19 cases down, deaths top 78,500
The state reported 54,353 new cases during the week that started August 5
Crist, Fried hitting the road before August Primary
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This week's CBS4 Nat Moore Trophy player profile is Miami Central's defensive end Rueben Bain, a nightmare for opponents
Trump supporters call FBI search of Mar-a-Lago a "miscarriage of justice"
They said what happened to Trump was unfair and an abuse of power.
In-person early voting underway in Broward for August primary
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Braves over Marlins in Game 1 of doubleheader
The Marlins have lost 11 of 12 at home
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About six hours after he was suspended Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Andrew Warren insisted he was still Hillsborough County's top prosecutor — and that the governor was trying to "overthrow" democracy.
Probation for Florida woman who wiped up blood after killing spouse
A Florida woman who was acquitted of murdering her husband, a prominent official at the University of Central Florida, was sentenced Friday to a year of probation for tampering with evidence.
Less smoking hits tobacco settlement revenues
Florida likely will see lower-than-expected revenues from a landmark settlement with the tobacco industry because fewer people are smoking or smokers are cutting back.
Florida surgeons seek changes in 'Brazilian butt lift' restrictions
Members of the Florida medical boards are considering restrictions on "Brazilian butt lifts."
Vice President Harris to discuss climate change in Miami
Vice President Kamala Harris and other federal officials will travel Monday to Miami to discuss issues related to climate change, the White House said Friday.
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Seminole Tribe sends $1 million to DeSantis
The tribe contributed the $1 million to his political committee on August 1
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
Online violent extremist rhetoric soars after Mar-a-Lago search
The content was flooding far-right message boards and social media platforms. Phrases including "civil war" and "lock and load" trended on several of them.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
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Florida gas prices dip to five month low
In Miami on Monday, the average was $3.89 a gallon, Fort Lauderdale's average was $3.86.
Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn't over
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month ago.
Florida's average gas price slip below $4 a gallon
In Miami on Monday, the average was $4.03 a gallon and Fort Lauderdale's average was $4.04
Coral Gables woman out more than $3,000 after scammers trick her using Zelle
Laura Hernandez says this all started when she received a text message from scammers.
South Florida farmers pushed to breaking point
John Alger, of Alger Farms, said it's been a struggle to break even for the last 10 years
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Miami-Dade begins vaccinating for monkeypox at 2 locations
On Friday, folks lined up for monkeypox vaccination shots at Miami-Dade's two newly opened locations.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Monkeypox misinformation on the rise
Monkeypox cases continue to increase in South Florida but more and more virus misinformation is also on the rise.
Second doses of monkeypox vaccine put on hold
As Florida surpasses 1,000 monkeypox cases, State Health Officials are putting second doses of the vaccine on hold so more first rounds of shots can be given.
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Todd called for more informed health care providers and faster responses from government officials.
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More Than $2,000 Raised, So Far, For Family Burned Out Of Miami Home
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.
'Need Our Community To Come Together': Neighbors 4 Neighbors Assisting Family Burned Out Of Miami Apartment
Just days before Thanksgiving, Zoila Monzon and her children lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami apartment.
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Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
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State Senator Annette Taddeo is running against Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell.
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2022 Celebrity Deaths
Celebrities we've lost this year.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
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State agency targets Wynwood restaurant over drag shows
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