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.
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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.
Near-Record Powerball Jackpot Drawing Takes Place Tonight
Wednesday night is the drawing for the second largest Powerball jackpot in US history. The top prize has soared to an estimated 700-million-dollars.
Powerball Jackpot Jumps To $700 Million, Second Largest In U.S. History
Can you imagine winning $700 million? That's the estimated jackpot for Wednesday's Powerball, which is the second-largest in U.S. history.
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Tracking The Tropics: Tropical Storm Bonnie expected to form as system approaches Nicaragua
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Nicaragua/Honduras border to Laguna de Perlas, Nicaragua.
Report: 3 in custody following pursuit, gunfire in NW Miami
There is a large police presence Thursday morning in a residential neighborhood in North Miami following reports of a car chase, and gunfire exchange with police.
Woman fatally struck by bus in Fort Lauderdale
The woman was walking near the Broward bus terminal when she was struck
Travelers can expect delays, cancelations during busy 4th of July holiday
This is supposed to be the busiest 4th of July travel weekend on record, according to AAA.
Taddeo poll claims dead heat with Salazar
A poll released by Annette Taddeo's campaign shows Taddeo in a virtual tie with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Miami Weather: Another hot one, afternoon storms possible
Drier air moves in this weekend and will decrease the rain chance.
Where to watch July 4th fireworks in South Florida
In 2022, the party is back on across South Florida and in full force for the 4th of July holiday.
Miami Proud: John Stimson's passion for teaching has led to long, fulfilling career
John Stimson teaches anatomy, as well as physics, to students at Miami's Design and Architecture High School, or DASH, with a passion that has been a constant in his long, extensive career.
AAA: Record number of Floridians will hit the road for July 4th holiday
More than 2.6 million Floridians are expected to travel during the Fourth of July holiday period
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Tracking The Tropics: Tropical Storm Bonnie expected to form as system approaches Nicaragua
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Nicaragua/Honduras border to Laguna de Perlas, Nicaragua.
Report: 3 in custody following pursuit, gunfire in NW Miami
There is a large police presence Thursday morning in a residential neighborhood in North Miami following reports of a car chase, and gunfire exchange with police.
Woman fatally struck by bus in Fort Lauderdale
The woman was walking near the Broward bus terminal when she was struck
Travelers can expect delays, cancelations during busy 4th of July holiday
This is supposed to be the busiest 4th of July travel weekend on record, according to AAA.
Taddeo poll claims dead heat with Salazar
A poll released by Annette Taddeo's campaign shows Taddeo in a virtual tie with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
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Florida drivers could get ticketed for playing music too loud starting July 1
Back in 2012, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a noise ordinance restricting "plainly" audible music was vague and unconstitutional.
Florida university officials look at enrollment dip
The state university system's Board of Governors is eyeing a decline last year in undergraduate enrollment, with one official saying Wednesday it is part of a national trend.
Federal appeals court backs Florida man in religious sign dispute
Judges said the town's prohibition on portable signs likely violated the First Amendment.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs "Miya's Law"
Under the new law, criminal and sexual-offender background checks will be required for apartment-complex employees.
Mosquito spraying pro warns people to be careful of areas with even tiny amounts of water
Roy Billesbach is co-owner of a Mosquito Shield franchise.
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Taddeo poll claims dead heat with Salazar
A poll released by Annette Taddeo's campaign shows Taddeo in a virtual tie with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Federal appeals court backs Florida man in religious sign dispute
Judges said the town's prohibition on portable signs likely violated the First Amendment.
Trump lunged at head of security, demanded to go to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says
"The president said something to the effect of, 'I'm the effing president, take me up to the Capitol now,'" Hutchinson said.
New Florida laws: From big budget to strawberry shortcake
Nearly 150 laws set to go into effect Friday
Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
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Day 2 of HUD secretary's visit to get firsthand look at housing crisis
"When I go back to Washington, we can look at thing a little differently," she told CBS4's Hank Tester.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits South Florida to get firsthand look at housing crisis
Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
Hearing damage often overlooked when thinking about fireworks safety
The American Academy of Audiology says we also need to protect our hearing from loud noises.
Frontier and Spirit stocks fall heading into key merger vote
Frontier is trying to fend off an attempt by JetBlue Airways to swoop in and grab Spirit.
Rep. Wasserman Shultz says state needs to do better in getting federal relief funds to homeowners
Rep. Wasserman Schultz said only 16% of the fund has been distributed
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Florida surgeon general responds to coronavirus subcommittee on vaccines for children
"It is unfortunate that the information you released is perpetuating confusion among the public."
Hearing damage often overlooked when thinking about fireworks safety
The American Academy of Audiology says we also need to protect our hearing from loud noises.
For Broward Health intern, healthcare career path is more than personal
The wheelchair-bound Mauricus Murdock makes his rounds as an intern at Broward Health Imperial Point, where he is also working to rehab.
Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions on outbreak
More than 4,700 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with more than 300 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
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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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1-on-1 with Jacqueline Charles
Among other things, they discussed the worsening crisis in Haiti.
1-on-1 with Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Ben Sorensen
He's running for the congressional seat being vacated by Ted Deutch.
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Nikki Fried
The two discussed her gubernatorial bid.
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Annette Taddeo 1
State Sen. Annette Taddeo shook up the Florida gubernatorial race this week.
Facing South Florida: Condo Safety Concerns
Jim DeFede's guest for Sunday's show was Eric Glazer, one of the state's leading condo attorneys who has been pushing for years to make condos safer.
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Andy Garcia pairs up with Gloria Estefan in all-new 'Father of the Bride'
This all-new "Father of the Bride" features a predominantly Latino cast.
Miami chefs make history after receiving Michelin Stars
CBS4's resident foodie Lisa Petrillo caught up with two of the newly awarded chefs about what this honor means.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
City Theatre's Summer Shorts program features new 10-minute plays, old favorites
The festival, starting June 2nd at the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater features new 10-minute plays as well as fresh revivals of past festival favorites, written by the country's best playwrights.
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years.