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The mother, identified only as Barbara, shared her story exclusively with CBS News Miami to highlight the recent rise in similar tragedies in South Florida.
According to Plantation Fire, the child was found in a pool located in the 4600 block of West Broward Boulevard.
Plantation Fire Rescue rushed the boy to Broward Health Medical Center, where he died.
A child was found dead inside a vehicle outside a Plantation daycare, prompting a police investigation and renewing warnings about the dangers of hot cars.
The accident occurred on West Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 34th Avenue and involved a total of six vehicles, according to the Lauderhill Fire Department.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homeland Security Bureau announced the arrest of Amir Ayesh in connection with what they say are two battery incidents that occurred within minutes of each other in the area of Northeast 10th Avenue and 171st Street.
As of Saturday evening, there had been 8 total threats reported, from bomb threats to unspecified threatening calls, where police did a sweep and found no danger to the public.
He also admitted to writing a note to the bank teller that read: "This is a robbery, give me the money, and no one will get hurt," according to an FBI arrest report.
Chopper 4 over the scene where the chase occurred Wednesday afternoon in Broward near Plantation before crashing at a home on NW 2nd Street and 31st Avenue.
A rapper with a large social media following livestreamed an overnight SWAT standoff in Plantation before his arrest and hospitalization for evaluation.
A South Plantation High School teacher is facing a felony charge after police say he engaged in an inappropriate romantic relationship with a student.
A man is accused of secretly recording a woman as she changed inside a South Florida Kohl's fitting room — then allegedly showing her the video moments later before fleeing the store as shoppers gave chase, Plantation police say.
A SWAT standoff with a barricaded man inside a Plantation hotel has ended safely, police say.
Police said there was a fight between two children when one of them was shot. Their injuries are non-life-threatening.
Arrest records stated that sent her "sexually explicit" messages and a voice memo explaining how he had "feelings towards her."
Reports of a possible weapon on campus prompted South Plantation High School to briefly lock down on Thursday, police said.
Plantation police are searching South Plantation High after reports of a weapon circled the school.
Property records show the house is valued at $2.6 million and is located just north of Broward Boulevard at Northwest 120th Avenue.
Investigators said video from a nearby McDonald's helped track down Travaughn Andre Gaines, 45, leading to his arrest.
FHP said officers observed a traffic violation near Davie, where a car improperly stopped at a stop sign and had dark window tint.
At least one person was taken to the hospital after a shooting involving officers in Plantation, officials said.
Instead of safeguarding his twilight years, investigators allege his caretaker siphoned his money, splurged on luxury travel and even tried to claim his home as her own.
Police are seeking the public's help after surveillance video showed four gunmen riddling a home with bullets, in an incident possibly linked to a later I-95 shooting.
Surveillance video and witness accounts point to a gray Mercedes SUV involved in both incidents; suspects remain at large.
Plantation Fire said that while it's unclear who the physician was or why they were there, they're thankful for their initiative to start CPR while waiting for the authorities.
High temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s on Thursday, but it will feel much hotter when you factor in the humidity.
A federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from custody while they challenge extradition to the U.K.
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
Hundreds of people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
City officials say they'll wait for the written ruling before deciding what happens to the 3 council members.
High temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s on Thursday, but it will feel much hotter when you factor in the humidity.
A federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from custody while they challenge extradition to the U.K.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
High temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s on Thursday, but it will feel much hotter when you factor in the humidity.
A federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from custody while they challenge extradition to the U.K.
City officials say they'll wait for the written ruling before deciding what happens to the 3 council members.
She graduated from FIU, finished medical school, and entered residency — then lost her ability to work.
Ester King says her 21-year-old daughter shouldn't face charges after being found incompetent to stand trial.
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, people familiar with the matter said, amid U.S. assessments that Russia could try to test NATO.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.