NOAA Retires Hurricane Names Florence & Michael
The names of two hurricanes that caused widespread devastation from Florida to Virginia last year have been retired.
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NASA's Next Weather Satellite To Revolutionize Forecasting
The United States' most advanced weather satellite is set for a sunset liftoff Saturday.
Florida's Top Weather Stories Of 2015
Hot is the word to describe South Florida's weather in 2015.
Keys Marine Sanctuary Marks 25th Anniversary
Monday marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, a federally designated area protecting some 2,900 nautical miles of waters that surround the Keys island chain including the continental United States' only living coral barrier reef.
Study: Are We Shifting To Fewer, Weaker Atlantic Hurricanes?
A new study on whether the busy Atlantic hurricane seasons are coming to an end is causing some major debate among scientists.
NOAA: 70% Chance Of Below Normal Hurricane Season
Just days away from the start of the 2015 hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released their predictions.
$42 Million Upgrade For Two Hurricane Hunters
Hurricane planes "Miss Piggy," and "Kermit," too, are getting a 'nose-to-tail' multi-million upgrade ahead of hurricane season.
FIU's Web App Helps Residents Visualize Possible Impact Of Rising Sea Levels
Ever wondered whether your dwelling will be affected by rising sea levels? Florida International University developed a web app to help residents visualize the possible impact of rising seas on South Florida neighborhoods.
Feds Move To Stop Fishing Crimes By Tracking Seafood Imports
In an effort to eradicate illegal fishing and seafood fraud, the Obama Administration is launching a fish tracking system that would eventually tell consumers where their fish was caught, processed and stored.
Rocket Booster Aiming For Ocean Barge In Redo Of SpaceX Test
The 1-million-mile destination for a space weather satellite isn't what has the space community excited. It's the rocket's ocean landing that everyone will be monitoring after Sunday's launch.
Animal Advocates, Locals March For Lolita's Release
More than a thousand animal advocates and locals marched Saturday for the release of Miami Seaquarium's Orca named Lolita.
Toxic Algae Off Fla. Coast Killing Marine Life & Economy
The waters run red, but not with blood. A toxic algae known as the "red tide" is spreading through the northeast Gulf of Mexico, killing marine life and threatening the waters and beaches that fuel the region's economy.
NOAA Releases New "Below-Normal" Hurricane Season Prediction
Forecasters are now saying the Atlantic Hurricane Season is likely to be a "below-normal" season.
US Plans Wide Seismic Testing Of Sea Floor
The federal government is planning to use sound blasting to conduct research on the ocean floor along most of the East Coast, using technology similar to that which spawned a court battle between environmentalists and researchers in New Jersey this summer.
Critical Habitat Designated For Loggerhead Turtles
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated some parts of Florida as a critical habitat for the highly threatened loggerhead sea turtle.
NOAA Predicts Near-Normal To Less Active Hurricane Season
The 2014 Hurricane season is looking to be less active in the Atlantic , according to a new report.
Captain Catches Rare Goblin Shark Off Key West
A boat captain got a startling surprise when he caught a rare shark off the coast of Key West last month.
7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Mexico
A 7.2 Magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Mexico Friday morning.
Necropsies Begin For 25 Pilot Whales Found Dead
Teams of biologists are performing necropsies Friday as part of an investigation into the deaths of 25 pilot whales in the shallow waters off southwest Florida.
About 25 Pilot Whales Found Dead Off Fla.
Boaters discovered 25 dead pilot whales on an island off Florida's southwest coast Thursday, raising the death toll to 33.
Whale Found Dead In Water Off Boca Raton
A whale was found dead Friday morning in the water off Boca Raton.
NOAA: 11 Dead Whales Suffered From Malnutrition
Eleven of the pilot whales found dead in the Florida Keys were found to be emaciated and suffering from malnutrition, according to federal officials Monday.
NOAA Testing Unmanned Aircraft In Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary
A battery-powered aircraft, equipped with real-time video and photo capability, will be sent to a Keys marine sanctuary to survey wildlife and for a better take on how boaters use the sanctuary.
Hurricane Conference Talks Center On Storm Surge & Flooding
Last year's Superstorm Sandy brought home some valuable lessons to emergency managers across the state, storm surge and flooding are dangerous and difficult to predict, and sometimes it's even harder to communicate that sense of urgency to the public.
Hurricane Center Could Be Part Of NOAA's Planned Furloughs
For many Americans, the impacts of sequestration have been hard to quantify past some added inconvenience at the airport. But NOAA's plans to deal with sequestration could have an impact on weather forecasts and the National Hurricane Center.
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Norwegian Cruise Line to drop COVID-19 test requirement
Will still require pre-cruise testing if required by local rules
Forensic pyschologist testifies in lead up to Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz penalty trial
Dr. Michael Brennan was asked about his diagnosis from materials that he had reviewed.
Florida woman accused of pushing man out of moving car
Arlene Bonitz is charged with assault with a deadly weapon
AMBER Alert canceled for missing 15-year-old Florida teen
FDLE said Ashley Reyes-Hernandez was found safe
Miami Weather: hot & humid, inland storms develop
Highs will be near 88 degrees with southeast winds of 9 to 13 mph.
Florida seeks to fast track abortion fight
State plans to use the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that struck down Roe v. Wade to defend the 15-week limit.
Scientists sample 156 Florida oysters, find dangerous "forever chemicals" in each
Florida International University scientists recently conducted a study where they sampled 156 oysters from Biscayne Bay, Marco Island to Tampa Bay and found dangerous contaminants in each one.
New Sea Turtle Hospital opens at Zoo Miami
Five saltwater enclosures serve as "recovery beds" for turtles brought in for treatment.
Florida gas prices dip for third straight week
Average price for gasoline in Florida was $4.52 per gallon on Wednesday
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Norwegian Cruise Line to drop COVID-19 test requirement
Will still require pre-cruise testing if required by local rules
Forensic pyschologist testifies in lead up to Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz penalty trial
Dr. Michael Brennan was asked about his diagnosis from materials that he had reviewed.
Florida woman accused of pushing man out of moving car
Arlene Bonitz is charged with assault with a deadly weapon
AMBER Alert canceled for missing 15-year-old Florida teen
FDLE said Ashley Reyes-Hernandez was found safe
Miami Weather: hot & humid, inland storms develop
Highs will be near 88 degrees with southeast winds of 9 to 13 mph.
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Flamethrower used to torch Pan-African flag flying on pole
St. Petersburg police said they are investigating the fire and are working to identify a suspect.
Florida tops 74,000 COVID-19 cases last week
Florida has topped 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in each of the past five weeks, a report released Friday by the state Department of Health shows.
Florida says Ben & Jerry's change 'step in right direction'
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis praised Ben & Jerry's parent company for a decision that will allow sales of ice cream in Israel.
Florida nursing home owner to pay $1.75M in vaccine probe
The owner of a West Palm Beach nursing home will pay $1.75 million to settle claims that it improperly diverted doses of COVID-19 vaccine to members of its board of directors and donors.
Florida officials: Girl seriously injured in shark attack in Florida
A teenage girl was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off Florida's Gulf Coast, authorities said.
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Florida seeks to fast track abortion fight
State plans to use the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that struck down Roe v. Wade to defend the 15-week limit.
DOJ warning to states over bans on abortion pill points to legal fight ahead
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
NSU Law Professor Robert M. Jarvis shares legal perspective on Florida abortion battle
Florida's new 15-week abortion was blocked and then quickly reinstated after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
Could Gov. DeSantis use $100M reelection money in presidential race?
At the end of May, DeSantis was sitting on $111 million.
Americans taking to the streets over hot-button issues as nation is about to celebrate birthday
CBS4's Karli Barnett has more on the political division.
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Florida gas prices dip for third straight week
Average price for gasoline in Florida was $4.52 per gallon on Wednesday
CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida ice cream company
Those who have the ice cream at home should throw it away
July 4th food inflation has some shoppers looking for holiday deals
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports food costs were up, on average, 10.8 percent for a year period ending April 2022.
Spirit's delay allows airline bidding war time to play out
The delay indicates that Spirit lacks support to approve the Frontier merger.
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.
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Scientists sample 156 Florida oysters, find dangerous "forever chemicals" in each
Florida International University scientists recently conducted a study where they sampled 156 oysters from Biscayne Bay, Marco Island to Tampa Bay and found dangerous contaminants in each one.
Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 dip below 3,700
Florida has seen increases in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations during the past two months.
Florida's 15-week abortion ban reinstated after legal appeal
Florida's new 15-week abortion was blocked and then quickly reinstated after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
Miami-Dade Corrections honors officers who died from COVID
Memorial service held to honor employees who died of COVID-19 in 2021.
CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida ice cream company
Those who have the ice cream at home should throw it away
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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.
Facing South Florida
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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.