Ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.28B Mega Millions jackpot
Someone in a Chicago suburb beat the odds and won the $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $630M after no one won $555M top prize
It would be the fifth biggest prize in Mega Millions history.
Beating The Odds: One In 292.2 Million, Lucky $699.8 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In California
One ticket defied the 1 in 292.2 million odds and hit the coveted $699.8 million Powerball jackpot in California.
The Chance At A Better Life Through Hope
Thousands of students like Pam Payano have benefited from the chance to attend college tuition free through the Florida Lottery Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Vetoes Warnings On Lottery Tickets
Lawmakers seeking to slap gambling-addiction warnings on state lottery tickets and advertising once again failed to scratch out a winner.
Florida Lawmakers Debating Senate Proposal For Lottery Addiction Warning
Booze and beer don't carry similar cautions, but some Republican lawmakers want people playing the state lottery to be warned that the games may be addictive.
Florida Bill Seeks To Add Gambling Warnings On Lottery Tickets
Warnings about the addictive nature of gambling would be slapped on all Florida lottery tickets, under a bill approved Thursday by the House Commerce Committee.
Florida Lottery Readies For Vending System Changes
Florida Lottery officials say they don't anticipate problems as a multimillion-dollar upgrade of a vending system goes into place this month.
Powerball Jackpot Balloons To $750M, Would Be 4th-Largest US Jackpot
No need to be sad about not hitting Saturday's Powerball jackpot.
Feeling Lucky? Powerball Jackpot Reaches $550 Million
Jumpin' jackpots! The grand prize for Wednesday's Powerball drawing is an estimated $550 million, the 8th largest in history.
Up It Goes! Powerball Jackpot Rises To $550 Million
Don't look now but the Powerball jackpot is going up again.
Jumpin' Jackpot! Powerball Prize Soars To $495 Million
Are you feeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot continues to climb after no one won Wednesday's $448 million drawing.
Wednesday's Powerball Jackpot Swells To $448 Million
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb after no one won the $414 million drawing last Saturday night.
Saturday's Powerball Jackpot Expected To Hit $414 Million
Saturday's Powerball jackpot – expected to be $414 million – is the largest since Oct. 27, 2018.
One Ticket Won Mega Millions $425 Million Jackpot
If you had dreams of how you would spend the money if you won Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot, keep dreaming.
$425 Million Mega Millions Jackpot For New Year's Day Drawing
As we head into a new year, some people are dreaming big. Really big, like $425 million big.
Powerball Jackpot Jumps To $750 Million
Here we go again. The Powerball jackpot is rolling over after no ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $620 million jackpot.
Powerball Jackpot Climbs To More Than $470 Million
Just one day later, people jumped at a second chance to play Powerball, hoping to win the more than $470 million jackpot.
Mega Million Jackpot Jumps To $970 Million
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing is now at $970 million.
Monster Mega Millions Jackpot Swells To $900 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot is now a monster-sized $900 million.
Mega Millions Winner Receives Check Worth $533 Million
He doesn't even normally play the lottery but when he did, a New Jersey man netted the $533 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Mega Millions Jackpot Has Climbed To $521 Million
Anyone feeling lucky on Good Friday?
20-Year-Old Man Claims Monster Mega Millions Jackpot
You know what they say 'some people have all the luck'. Well, this guy is definitely one of those 'people'.
Playing Mega Millions Is Going To Cost You More
If you like playing the Mega Millions lottery game, it's going to cost you more.
Woman Claims Massive Powerball Jackpot
Know anyone in Massachusetts? Powerball officials say a ticket sold there matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's massive Powerball drawing.
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Police make arrest in Miami Beach shooting where robber got away with just $1
Ranier Figueroa has been charged with attempted murder and armed robbery.
Republican Candidates running in District 23
It's a new look for US Congressional District 23, it stretches up the coast from Fort Lauderdale to Boca Raton and covers much of North Broward and South Palm Beach.
DeSantis announces 20 arrests for voter fraud
DeSantis said most of the individuals were in Miami-Dade and Broward
Democratic candidates running for Congressional District 23
It's a crowded primary field with 6 candidates.
FIU's Luke Knox, brother of Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox, dies at 22
He was hospitalized Wednesday evening and passed away that night.
Judge appears willing to unveil some of Mar-a-Lago affidavit
The hearing was convened Thursday after several news organizations sought to unseal additional records.
Honor Guard to line path for Miami-Dade Detective Cesar Echaverry
Echaverry was shot Monday while trying to arrest a suspect tied to an armed robbery.
Lawsuits target Florida 'woke' law pushed by Gov. DeSantis
Law restricts race-based conversation and analysis in business and education
People with COVID-19 have higher risk of developing neurological conditions
Researchers found an increased risk of developing conditions for up to two years after COVID-19 infection
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Police make arrest in Miami Beach shooting where robber got away with just $1
Ranier Figueroa has been charged with attempted murder and armed robbery.
Republican Candidates running in District 23
It's a new look for US Congressional District 23, it stretches up the coast from Fort Lauderdale to Boca Raton and covers much of North Broward and South Palm Beach.
DeSantis announces 20 arrests for voter fraud
DeSantis said most of the individuals were in Miami-Dade and Broward
Democratic candidates running for Congressional District 23
It's a crowded primary field with 6 candidates.
FIU's Luke Knox, brother of Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox, dies at 22
He was hospitalized Wednesday evening and passed away that night.
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US officials warn of uptick in weapons smuggled to Haiti
U.S. investigators say they have noticed an uptick in the amount and caliber of weapons being smuggled from Florida to Haiti in recent months.
Weekly Roundup: Florida Gov. DeSantis prosecutes war on 'woke'
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."
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Republican Candidates running in District 23
It's a new look for US Congressional District 23, it stretches up the coast from Fort Lauderdale to Boca Raton and covers much of North Broward and South Palm Beach.
DeSantis announces 20 arrests for voter fraud
DeSantis said most of the individuals were in Miami-Dade and Broward
A look at the Republican candidates in District 23 race
On the Republican side, it's a crowded primary field with 7 candidates. Six of those candidates agreed to talk to CBS4.
US Magistrate deciding what should be released in former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago search affidav
The hearing was convened Thursday after several news organizations sought to unseal additional records.
Democratic candidates running for Congressional District 23
It's a crowded primary field with 6 candidates.
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Average gas price in Florida drops to $3.64
That's down 14 cents from a week earlier and 68 cents from a month earlier, according to AAA.
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.
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People with COVID-19 have higher risk of developing neurological conditions
Researchers found an increased risk of developing conditions for up to two years after COVID-19 infection
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
Medical experts urging schools to have plan in case of monkeypox, COVID outbreaks
When it comes to safety protocols, one parent says he's not feeling very confident in the school district.
CDC stats show drowning top cause of death for Florida children ages 1-4
More than 410 people have drowned in Florida pools in the last three years. Nearly half of them were children.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
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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.
'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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Facing South Florida: Back to School
Among the topics of discussion: the teacher shortage, teacher salaries and school safety.
Facing South Florida: Democratic Primary for Florida Attorney General - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Facing South Florida: Democratic Primary for Florida Attorney General - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Facing South Florida: U.S. Congressional District 27 Democratic Primary - Pt. 2
State Senator Annette Taddeo is running against Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell.
Facing South Florida: U.S. Congressional District 27 Democratic Primary - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for U.S. Congress District 27
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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.
Taste of the Town: Timeless Italian family recipes with a twist at Luca Osteria
Award-winning Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's motto is clear "Good pasta, Good people"
State agency targets Wynwood restaurant over drag shows
"Having kids involved in this is wrong," said Gov.DeSantis