Tanker Driver Says It's 'A Miracle' He Survived Massive Fuel Spill Crash
Authorities from various South Florida cities are working to control an oil spill at Port Everglades following a crash.
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Oil Spill Money Turning Into Gulf Artificial Reef Bonanza
A bonanza of artificial reefs is coming to Gulf of Mexico waters near Panama City because of an infusion of oil spill money.
Scientists Head Out To Study Oil Spill In The Gulf
Researchers will study the Shell leak of about 88,200 gallons in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast, scientist said Monday.
Cleanup Underway After 88,000 Gallons Of Oil Spill Into Gulf Of Mexico
Vessels continued to skim oil off the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday after about 88,200 gallons of oil were released from a Shell flow line about 90 miles off the coast of Louisiana.
Florida Counties Have Different Plans For Oil Spill Funds
The state of Florida is dealing with an environmental issue that has been several years in the making.
Lawmakers Sort Out Details Of Oil Spill Money
With billions of dollars coming to Florida in reparation for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a Senate panel Tuesday tried to get a better feel for how the money will be spent.
Gulf States Reach $18.7 B Settlement With BP Over Oil Spill
Oil company BP and five Gulf states, including Florida, announced an $18.7 billion settlement Thursday which resolves years of legal fighting over the environmental and economic damage done by the 2010 oil spill.
New Rules Proposed As 5-Year Anniversary Of Oil Spill Nears
Almost five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Obama administration has proposed new regulations aimed at strengthening oversight of offshore oil drilling equipment and ensuring that out-of-control wells can be sealed in an emergency.
BP To Sell Part Of Its Gulf Of Mexico Stake To Chevron
BP is selling part of its stake in an emerging oil-producing region in the Gulf of Mexico to Chevron, and the two companies, along with Conoco Phillips, will work to develop the fields together.
Florida Gets $34M Oil Spill Grant For Conservation
In an effort to conserve the Gulf of Mexico, Florida was awarded $34.3 million in conservation grants from a settlement over the 2010 oil spill.
$627M In Gulf Oil Spill Recovery Projects Approved
Plans to spend $627 million on 44 projects meant to aid recovery from the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico were approved Friday, but environmentalists are fuming that $58 million will go to an Alabama beachfront hotel they say will hurt rather than help the Gulf.
Researchers Catch Arctic Shark Off Florida Coast
Researchers at Florida State University made quite the unusual catch in the Gulf of Mexico recently.
Fla. AG Files Suit Against BP Over 2010 Spill
On this day three years ago, BP'S Deepwater Horizon rig exploded and killed 11 crewmen, ignited a massive fireball and left behind a gushing open well that ended in the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
Coast Guards Monitor Gas Spill In North Bay Village
he U.S. Coast Guard is keeping a close eye on North Bay Village after two fuel lines collapsed and ruptured sending more than 200 gallons of gasoline into the Biscayne Bay.
Opinion: Another Hurricane Reminds Us Of The Need For An Effective Administration
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
Broward Couple Busted In BP Oil Spill Fraud Gets 13 Years
Fraudsters Joseph Harvey and wife Anja Karin Kannell will be exchanging their waterfront McMansion for a tiny prison cell. Their Bentley will no longer be their mode of transportation. Prison-issued shoes will.
Miami Man Faces Decades In Prison For BP Oil Spill Fraud
A 31-year-old Miami man is facing federal fraud charges after allegedly filing false claims for thousands of dollars with the BP oil spill fund.
Opinion: Romney: Pay Attention To What I Say, Not What I Do
In an effort to distract voters from his tax records, W. Mitt Romney launched a four pronged push back yesterday. Romney's problem: each move revealed more about the problems with his floundering campaign.
Rubio Wants All Money From Oil Spill To Go To Impacted States
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said Tuesday he wants all of the fines collected from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico BP oil spill to only go to the states directly affected by the spill.
Coast Guard Tests Update Oil Spill Response Plan Off Keys
Nearly two years after Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, the Coast Guard is testing out an updated response plan for any future spills which may occur off the Florida Keys.
U.S. Needs To Do More In Case Cuban Well Springs A Leak
If an well drilling for oil off the coast of Cuba creates a spill, the U.S. would not be ready to handle it. That was the consensus of experts Monday at a congressional subcommittee hearing in Sunny Isles.
Meeting To Focus On Risks Of Oil Drilling Off Cuba's Coast
The risks of drilling for oil off the coast of Cuba, and whether the U.S. is prepared to handle a spill, will be the focus of a meeting Monday between experts, U.S. officials and the Coast Guard.
Key Federal Report Assigns Blame In BP Gulf Oil Spill
A key federal report blames poor management, some major missteps and a faulty cement job by BP and others for the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history and the deaths of 11 rig workers.
Feds: Fmr. Florida City Man Filed Fraudulent BP Oil Spill Claims
A 36-year-old former Florida City man filed a fraudulent claim in an attempt to collect $110,000 from BP after the massive oil spill.
Carnival Cruise Lines Sues BP, Other Companies Over Oil Spill
Miami-based Carnival Corp. — operator of Carnival Cruise Lines — filed suit last week on the anniversary of the oil spill against BP PLC and several other companies related to the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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CDC: Less than 1 in 3 people with health insurance get hepatitis C treatment within year of diagnosis
It's estimated more than 2 million people in the United States are living with hepatitis C.
FBI/DHS bulletin warns of "increase in violent threats... against federal officials and facilities"
"The FBI and DHS have observed an increase in threats to federal law enforcement..."
Transcript: Alberto Carvalho on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, that aired on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Facing South Florida: Back to School
Among the topics of discussion: the teacher shortage, teacher salaries and school safety.
Parkland school shooter's brain exams to be subject of court hearing
Wesley Center, a Texas counselor, said the exams happened last year at the Broward County jail.
Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
Before Mar-a-Lago search, Trump lawyer claimed all classified docs removed
The government is investigating Trump for potential violation of three criminal statutes.
NEXT Weather: Another round of wet weather starting Sunday afternoon
After a soggy Saturday, we are waking up to a quiet start across South Florida this Sunday morning.
The fallout from Donald Trump's unparalleled legal problems
As the former president's legal problems grew after classified documents were seized from his Florida home, Trump loyalists denounced the FBI and called for retaliation – and America's democracy entered uncharted waters.
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CDC: Less than 1 in 3 people with health insurance get hepatitis C treatment within year of diagnosis
It's estimated more than 2 million people in the United States are living with hepatitis C.
FBI/DHS bulletin warns of "increase in violent threats... against federal officials and facilities"
"The FBI and DHS have observed an increase in threats to federal law enforcement..."
Transcript: Alberto Carvalho on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, that aired on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Facing South Florida: Back to School
Among the topics of discussion: the teacher shortage, teacher salaries and school safety.
Parkland school shooter's brain exams to be subject of court hearing
Wesley Center, a Texas counselor, said the exams happened last year at the Broward County jail.
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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."
Vice President Harris to discuss climate change in Miami
Vice President Kamala Harris and other federal officials will travel Monday to Miami to discuss issues related to climate change, the White House said Friday.
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Transcript: Alberto Carvalho on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, that aired on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Facing South Florida: Back to School
Among the topics of discussion: the teacher shortage, teacher salaries and school safety.
Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
Before Mar-a-Lago search, Trump lawyer claimed all classified docs removed
The government is investigating Trump for potential violation of three criminal statutes.
The fallout from Donald Trump's unparalleled legal problems
As the former president's legal problems grew after classified documents were seized from his Florida home, Trump loyalists denounced the FBI and called for retaliation – and America's democracy entered uncharted waters.
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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.
South Florida farmers pushed to breaking point
John Alger, of Alger Farms, said it's been a struggle to break even for the last 10 years
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CDC: Less than 1 in 3 people with health insurance get hepatitis C treatment within year of diagnosis
It's estimated more than 2 million people in the United States are living with hepatitis C.
Miami-Dade begins vaccinating for monkeypox at 2 locations
On Friday, folks lined up for monkeypox vaccination shots at Miami-Dade's two newly opened locations.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Monkeypox misinformation on the rise
Monkeypox cases continue to increase in South Florida but more and more virus misinformation is also on the rise.
Second doses of monkeypox vaccine put on hold
As Florida surpasses 1,000 monkeypox cases, State Health Officials are putting second doses of the vaccine on hold so more first rounds of shots can be given.
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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