Top MLK Weekend Getaways In America
Cities across the nation will be celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but some hold a more historical significance than others.
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50th Anniversary Of The March On Washington
50th Anniversary Of The March On Washington
Jackson Refuses To Apologize For Critical Remarks About Florida
The Reverend Jesse Jackson is standing by critical comments he made about Florida and has refused to offer an apology demanded by Gov. Rick Scott.
Gov. Scott Says Jackson Needs To Apologize
Gov. Rick Scott has taken the Rev. Jesse Jackson to task over remarks he made Tuesday while joining a protest in the Capitol.
Zimmerman Verdict Protesters Hold 'People's Session' At State Capitol
More than two weeks after George Zimmerman was acquitted charges for the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, a group of protesters continue to stand their ground in the hallway near Governor Scott's office in Tallahassee.
Sharpton Urges Supporters To Stand Up To "Stand Your Ground"
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton are scheduled to address the NAACP conference in Orlando on Wednesday.
Sanford Marks Anniversary Of Trayvon Martin Shooting
This week marks the one year anniversary of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin which thrust the small central Florida city of Sanford into the national spotlight.
CBS4's Jawan Strader Sits Down With Rev. Jesse Jackson
Well known civil rights leader, and sometimes controversial activist, Rev. Jesse Jackson is not one known for holding his tongue.
"Justice For Trayon" Rally In Sanford Draws Thousands
Hundreds of people from across Florida and many from out of state rallied and marched in Sanford on Saturday, March 31, 2012 demanding the arrest of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson Speak At "Justice For Travyon" March In Sanford
A march took place Saturday in the Florida town where 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer.
Miami Students, Church Members Take Part In Trayvon Rally
Dozens of rallies are planned across the state to mark the one month anniversary of the death of 17-year old Trayvon Martin. At the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Miami Gardens, where Martin and his mother were members of the congregation, hundreds gathered early in the morning hours to board buses or cars which would take them to the Sanford rally.
Rallies Mark One Month Anniversary Of Trayvon's Death
The calls for justice for Trayvon Martin continued into the evening Sunday, with a small rally in Sanford, where Trayvon lost his life to a bullet fired by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman.
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Bullet goes through attacking dog, wounds PBSO deputy
The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office announced Monday that a deputy was wounded after a bullet meant to stop an attacking dog went through the animal and hit the deputy who was being attacked.
Student at Doral school facing charges after being found with weapon on campus
A student at a Doral elementary school on Monday was taken into custody and is facing charges after the child was allegedly found with a weapon on campus, authorities said.
Federal judge rejects challenge to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law
A federal judge has rejected - at least for now - a lawsuit challenging a controversial new law that restricts instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools.
Parkland school shooter contemplated massacre for years
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz told a prosecution psychiatrist he began contemplating a mass murder during middle school, doing extensive research on earlier killers to learn their methods and mistakes to shape his own plans, video played at his penalty trial showed Monday.
Veteran international, Inter Miami CF's Gonzalo Higuain to retire at end of season
Inter Miami CF forward Gonzalo Higuaín announced Monday that he will retire at the end of the 2022 MLS season.
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Bullet goes through attacking dog, wounds PBSO deputy
The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office announced Monday that a deputy was wounded after a bullet meant to stop an attacking dog went through the animal and hit the deputy who was being attacked.
Student at Doral school facing charges after being found with weapon on campus
A student at a Doral elementary school on Monday was taken into custody and is facing charges after the child was allegedly found with a weapon on campus, authorities said.
Federal judge rejects challenge to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law
A federal judge has rejected - at least for now - a lawsuit challenging a controversial new law that restricts instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools.
Parkland school shooter contemplated massacre for years
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz told a prosecution psychiatrist he began contemplating a mass murder during middle school, doing extensive research on earlier killers to learn their methods and mistakes to shape his own plans, video played at his penalty trial showed Monday.
Veteran international, Inter Miami CF's Gonzalo Higuain to retire at end of season
Inter Miami CF forward Gonzalo Higuaín announced Monday that he will retire at the end of the 2022 MLS season.
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Ways to help Hurricane Ian's victims
Here are ways you can help those affected by the storm.
Florida Disaster aid to expand in Hurricane Ian's aftermath
A major-disaster declaration that President Joe Biden issued early Thursday will be expanded to more areas as Florida tries to recover from Hurricane Ian, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday.
'Millions' of Floridians expected to lose electricity in storm
Gov. Ron DeSantis said millions of Floridians will face power outages over the next two days as monstrous Hurricane Ian barrels through the state.
Florida says nursing homes have generators
As Hurricane Ian approaches Southwest Florida, state officials said Tuesday that "100 percent" of nursing homes and assisted living facilities are in compliance with a state requirement that they have backup power generators and fuel.
Political go-to guy Pete Antonacci dies
Pete Antonacci, a political fix-it man who garnered bipartisan praise during a career in public service that spanned more than three decades, died of a heart attack Friday afternoon.
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Supreme Court will hear social media terrorism lawsuits
One of the cases involves Nohemi Gonzalez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen killed in Paris in the 2015 ISIS attacks.
Brazil holds historic election with Lula against Bolsonaro
Brazilians voted Sunday in a highly polarized election that could determine if the country returns a leftist to the helm of the world's fourth-largest democracy or keeps the far-right incumbent in office for another four years.
Facing South Florida: Hurricane Ian & Florida's windstorm insurance industry
Jim focuses this week's program on the health of homeowner insurance in Florida including the ability or inability of insurance companies to weather Hurricane Ian's destruction.
Jimmy Carter celebrating 98 with family, friends, baseball
Jimmy Carter, already the longest-living U.S. president in history, turned 98 on Saturday, celebrating with family and friends in Plains, the tiny Georgia town where he and his wife, 95-year-old Rosalynn, were born in the years between World War I and the Great Depression.
Judge sides with Trump lawyers, nixing some of special master's requirements
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon rejected part of the independent arbiter's requirements of the Trump team and extended some of the deadlines.
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Florida gas prices dip again, lowest daily average since January
The state average Monday was $3.22 per gallon
Florida gas prices dip again, lowest daily average since January
Gasoline and oil futures prices plunged 7% last week
Florida gas prices have fallen nearly $1.50 since mid-June
On Sunday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.42 per gallon.
Florida gas prices sink to seven month low
Pump prices have largely declined throughout the summer
Fight over Florida's property insurance law goes to court
Contractors have launched an appeal in a legal battle about part of a new Florida property insurance law.
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Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Broward teen celebrates beating it twice
As September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we're sharing the story of a Broward County girl who beat cancer not once - but twice.
CDC says some nursing homes and hospitals no longer need to require universal masking
Masking is now urged only in communities seeing "high" transmission of the virus.
It's Asthma Peak Week: Here's what you need to do to stay healthy
The third week of September is known as Asthma Peak Week, and that is because it's a week where doctors often see the most asthma attacks in the country.
CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
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Neighbors 4 Neighbors to help those impacted by Hurricane Fiona
Fiona severely damaged the fragile power grid
30 years after Hurricane Andrew, Neighbors 4 Neighbors still making a difference
When local officials called for help from the "cavalry" in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, they were looking for federal help.
CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Viewers Help Family Left Homeless After Fire
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.
December 13 Deadline To Adopt A Family For The Holidays Is Fast Approaching
Time is running out for you to open your heart and help a family in need this holiday season. Only 16 families left before Monday's deadline for the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family for the Holidays program.
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.
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Facing South Florida: Hurricane Ian & Florida's windstorm insurance industry
Jim focuses this week's program on the health of homeowner insurance in Florida including the ability or inability of insurance companies to weather Hurricane Ian's destruction.
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Rep. Ted Deutch
Jim sits down for a special half-hour with Congressman Ted Deutch who in a few days will be leaving Congress after 12 years of serving South Florida on Capitol Hill.
Facing South Florida: Hate in the Sunshine State
Jim takes a deep dive into just-released disturbing data from the Anti-Defamation League.
Facing South Florida: Migrants to Martha's Vineyard
Jim discusses what is behind the DeSantis move to fly dozens of migrants to Martha's Vineyard.
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Jim sits down with the Miami-Dade County Mayor to talk all things budget.
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"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
"East New York" premiere set for Sunday, Oct. 2
Amanda Warren stars as the newly promoted boss of the 74th precinct in a working class Brooklyn neighborhood in the midst of social upheaval.
"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
Coolio, "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper, dead at 59
Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., the Compton-based rapper known for "Gangsta's Paradise," and other 90s hip-hop anthems died at 59 on Wednesday.
R. Kelly to pay $300,000 to victim in sex crimes case
A restitution order that was still being finalized is meant to cover the cost of treatment for herpes and psychotherapy.