Parents arrested after 3-year-old girl overdoses on fentanyl
Walter and Janett Carter are both charged with child neglect.
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Miami Doctor Charged In Overdose Death, Drug Trafficking Appears Before Judge
A Miami doctor facing manslaughter charges in the overdose death of a Florida Keys woman made her first appearance in court.
Miami Doctor Charged In The Overdose Death Of Keys Woman
A Miami doctor is facing serious charges in the overdose death of a Florida Keys woman.
Focus On South Florida: New App Helping Fight Addiction
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more Americans died from an overdose in 2017, than died from both gun violence and car accidents.
Accused Drug Dealer Could Face Homicide Charges In Fentanyl Overdose Death
Charles Hardge is facing a huge bond, more than $400,000, on accusations of selling drugs mixed with fentanyl.
Man Accused Of Stealing From Dead Girlfriend Dies In Apparent Suicide
Seventeen months after Andrea Greenberg died under mysterious circumstances, her longtime boyfriend is believed to have taken his own life in an apparent suicide.
Family: Tom Petty Died Of Accidental Drug Overdose
Tom Petty's family says his death last year was due to an accidental drug overdose.
Baby In The Backseat, Woman Reportedly Overdoses On Heroin
A woman overdosed with her 18-month-old baby in the car, parked on the streets of Miami, police say.
Bad Batch Of Synthetic Marijuana Sends 9 To Hospital
Taking any kind of drugs, synthetic or otherwise, come with potentially serious consequences.
Hollywood Townhouse Deaths Most Likely Overdoses
An investigation is underway after two bodies were found in a Hollywood townhome.
Man Faces Murder Charge In Woman's Overdose Death
A man accused of leaving a woman in a car as she died of an overdose faced a judge on Friday.
Man Arrested For Alleged Connection To Teen Overdose At Miami Park
A man has been arrested for his alleged connection to three teens found overdosed at a Miami park.
Three Teens Overdose At Miami Park
Three teens were rushed to the hospital after they were found overdosed on an unknown substance.
6 Students From Sawgrass Springs Middle School Hospitalized
Six students at Sawgrass Springs Middle School were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after ingesting a medication that a fellow student brought to the school, Coral Springs Fire Rescue officials said.
Ex-Husband Of Murdered Nurse Found Dead In Miami
The ex-husband of Kimberly Lindsey, the school nurse who was found dead in a Glades sugar cane field last week, is also dead.
Operation Medicine Cabinet Aims To Lower Drug Problems
While some residents might have missed out on spring cleaning, the Broward Sheriff's Office gave residents a second chance on Saturday with Operation Medicine Cabinet.
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Man accused of threatening security guard with gun outside Wilton Manors bar
A Fort Lauderdale man is facing serious charges after being accused of threatening a security guard with a gun outside a gay bar in Wilton Manors.
Homestead fatal shooting under investigation
Miami-Dade police detectives were investigating a fatal shooting in Homestead on Saturday morning.
Miami Weather: Hot with spotty showers
High climb to the low 90s in the afternoon, it will feel like the triple digits
Suspected land mine removed from Florida beach
The old military ordnance was discovered Wednesday on an unnamed portion of beach.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes alimony overhaul
Acting on one of the most emotionally charged issues of the 2022 legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday vetoed a measure that would have overhauled the state's alimony laws.
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades.
5 things to know now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned
Where is abortion still legal? Could this ruling affect IVF or contraception? Here are some answers.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
US Supreme Court ruling adds fuel to Florida abortion battles
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling drew fiercely polarized reactions in Florida, with Gov. Ron DeSantis saying the state will "work to expand pro-life protections."
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Man accused of threatening security guard with gun outside Wilton Manors bar
A Fort Lauderdale man is facing serious charges after being accused of threatening a security guard with a gun outside a gay bar in Wilton Manors.
Homestead fatal shooting under investigation
Miami-Dade police detectives were investigating a fatal shooting in Homestead on Saturday morning.
Miami Weather: Hot with spotty showers
High climb to the low 90s in the afternoon, it will feel like the triple digits
Suspected land mine removed from Florida beach
The old military ordnance was discovered Wednesday on an unnamed portion of beach.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes alimony overhaul
Acting on one of the most emotionally charged issues of the 2022 legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday vetoed a measure that would have overhauled the state's alimony laws.
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Florida seeks to clear way for 15-week abortion limit
State's Attorney General has filed a motion to reject a request for a temporary injunction
Ahead of 4th of July, Florida ranks among least patriotic states in new study
How patriotic are you? Before you answer that, personal finance website Wallethub conducted a study that placed the Sunshine State at 47th, out of 50, as the least patriotic.
2 deputies disciplined after Bob Saget death investigation
The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday that the two deputies were each suspended for 81 hours without pay.
Florida tops 74,000 COVID-19 weekly cases
Florida has topped 74,000 COVID-19 cases in each of the past two weeks, while more than 75,000 residents have died from the virus since the pandemic started, according to a report released Friday by the state Department of Health.
Florida appeals court Rejects Injunction in Redistricting Fight
An appeals court Friday tossed out a temporary injunction that would have blocked the use of a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature in April.
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Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
South Florida leaders react to Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade
Democrats are outraged while Republicans applauded the decision.
Florida lawmakers weigh in on SCOTUS Roe V. Wade decision
Florida Republican lawmakers applauded the decision, Democrats are outraged
Thomas says Court should rethink precedents on contraception, same-sex marriage
As the court ruled against abortion rights, Justice Clarence Thomas argued precedents on contraceptives and same-sex relationships could come next.
Which states would restrict or protect abortion rights with Roe overturned?
The Supreme Court overturned the decades-old precedent of Roe v. Wade, allowing states to determine abortion access.
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People shopping for fireworks should expect less bang for their buck this year
"We had to raise our prices," said Phantom Fireworks CEO Bruce Zoldan.
What is RED Air? Low-fare airline making national headlines after fiery MIA crash
The low-fare airline, which launched last fall, flies between its home base in Santo Domingo and MIA.
Florida drivers catch a break, gas prices dip lower
The state average declined 7 cents last week, after reaching an all-time high of $4.89 per gallon.
JetBlue raises offer again in bidding for Spirit Airlines
JetBlue said it increased its cash offer to $33.50 per share, or more than $3.6 billion.
Runaway inflation hurting South Florida retirees and delaying it for many more
According to the Center for Research Retirement, the selloff has erased nearly $3 trillion from retirement accounts.
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5 things to know now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned
Where is abortion still legal? Could this ruling affect IVF or contraception? Here are some answers.
Disney among companies promising to cover abortion travel costs
Major corporations rush to safeguard workers' reproductive rights after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
COVID-19 vaccines saved nearly 20 million lives in a year, study says
The researchers say 600,000 more deaths could have been prevented if vaccine roll-out had been more ubiquitous.
Miami-Dade to offer free COVID vaccines to children 6 months and up
The vaccine drive starts Saturday and will run through Wednesday at eight different locations.
Publix not offering COVID vaccine to young kids
Its website indicates it is currently offering the vaccine to adults and children 5 and older.
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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.
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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.