Safety urged for those planning DIY July 4th fireworks shows
An average of 250 people seek medical treatment daily from fireworks-related injuries in the days leading up to the July Fourth holiday.
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An average of 250 people seek medical treatment daily from fireworks-related injuries in the days leading up to the July Fourth holiday.
Fire officials urge people to buy from licensed vendors, only but what's legal
AAA predicts nearly 48 million people are traveling 50 or more miles from home this holiday weekend.
CBS4's Ted Scouten reports on the record amount of those traveling to celebrate the Fourth of July.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports food costs were up, on average, 10.8 percent for a year period ending April 2022.
Deborah Souverain reports Miami-Dade Fire officials suggest only purchasing fireworks from licensed vendors to make sure what you purchase is legal.
AAA predicts nearly 48 million people are traveling 50 or more miles from home this holiday weekend.
Austin Carter reports AAA predicts more than 2.5 million people in Florida will travel over the holiday weekend.
Coast Guard partnering with FWC, other agencies to enforce water safety
Officials stress boating safety during the 4th of July weekend.
More than 2.6 million Floridians are expected to travel during the Fourth of July holiday period
Austin Carter reports the Florida Highway Patrol troopers will be out in force throughout the holiday weekend, targeting aggressive and impaired drivers.
Greg Chin says the airport has been seeing record travel since the winter holidays.
In 2022, the party is back on across South Florida and in full force for the 4th of July holiday.
Due to a recent drop in crude oil and gasoline futures prices
Travel group predicts 42 million Americans will take a road trip of 50 miles or more.
AAA predicts 42 million Americans will take a road trip of 50 miles or more.
Family fourth fun was had in Key West on Sunday. Still, plenty of eyes were on the horizon, wondering what will happen with Tropical Storm Elsa.
If there's one thing Americans love to enjoy on the 4th of July, it's hot dogs. And the iconic food has an interesting history behind it.
The city of Miami Beach, like many of the cities in South Florida, decided to suspend fireworks and other celebrations this year as we mourn the lives lost in Surfside.
New national data shows a significant increase in fireworks-related injuries and deaths during the pandemic.
July 4th weekend is here and that means many of us will be enjoying family, fun, and food. But health experts are reminding everyone that foodborne illnesses increase with warmer, humid temperatures.
This year, Independence Day falls on a Sunday. The holiday is being observed by the federal, state, and local governments on Monday, July 5.
AAA predicts 3.5 million people will fly during the holiday weekend. That's a 164% increase over last year.
July 4th is usually a day of family and friends gathering, possibly a day at the beach, and of course, fireworks shows.
Ohio State is back in the Cotton Bowl for the third year in a row, facing College Football Playoff first-timer Miami.
New details have emerged after charges were filed against the driver involved in a Saturday morning crash on Florida's Turnpike that left a Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy hospitalized in critical condition.
Around 2 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 300 SW 2nd St. following a reported shooting.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot and killed in Miami late Saturday night, police said.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
Ohio State is back in the Cotton Bowl for the third year in a row, facing College Football Playoff first-timer Miami.
New details have emerged after charges were filed against the driver involved in a Saturday morning crash on Florida's Turnpike that left a Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy hospitalized in critical condition.
Around 2 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 300 SW 2nd St. following a reported shooting.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot and killed in Miami late Saturday night, police said.
Children's Aquarium Dallas said that several nurse sharks, a large green moray eel, many lesser-known fish, crustaceans, and other reef species now call Texas home.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.