Senate Confirmation Hearings Continue As Trump Prepares To Take Office
President-elect Donald Trump has made a decision on one of the last cabinet choices left to be filled.
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Texas Governor To Appear On 'Dancing With The Stars'
Rick Perry is Texas' longest-serving governor and a two-time unsuccessful presidential candidate. But can he two-step in his signature cowboy boots?
Republican Jeb Bush Schedules Rally In Las Vegas Next Week
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush is scheduled for another visit to Nevada next week.
Rick Perry First To Exit 2016 Republican Presidential Race
Out of money and relegated once again to the back-of-the-pack debate, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Friday dropped out of the race for president, ending his second bid for the Republican presidential nomination and becoming the first major candidate of the 2016 campaign to give up on the White House.
Data: Nearly 5 Dozen Give A Third Of All '16 Campaign Cash
An Associated Press analysis of fundraising reports filed with federal regulators through Friday found that nearly 60 donations of a million dollars or more accounted for about a third of the more than $380 million brought in so far for the 2016 presidential election.
McCain: Trump Owes Apology To Veterans, Not To Him
Sen. John McCain said Monday he doesn't need an apology from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, but that Trump should tell veterans and their families that he's sorry.
Trump Basks In McCain Takedown, Says Rivals Envious Of Rise
Republicans' swift condemnation of Donald Trump's disparaging comments about Sen. John McCain's military service marks a turning point in the party's cautious approach to the billionaire-turned-presidential candidate.
Trump On John Mccain: 'I Like People Who Weren't Captured'
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized Sen. John McCain's military record at a conservative forum Saturday, saying the party's 2008 nominee and former prisoner of war was a "war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren't captured."
Presidential Candidates To March In July 4th Parades
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Senator Marco Rubio along with other presidential candidates will celebrating July 4th in New Hampshire.
Romney Hosting "Slumber Party" For Rubio, Christie
You can call it the Republican slumber party of sorts.
Rick Perry Announces 2016 Bid, A Re-Do From 2012
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry opened his second bid for the Republican presidential nomination Thursday.
Clinton To Press For Early Voting Expansion In Florida
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is pushing for an expansion for early voting in various states including in Florida.
Rubio, Bush Speak At GOP Economic Summit In Orlando
Seven Republican heavy hitters are scheduled to speak at Governor Rick Scott's economic growth summit in Orlando on Tuesday.
Rick Santorum Announces Second White House Run
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum announced his bid for the White House in 2016 on Wednesday.
Jeb Bush: Stronger 'Christian Voice' Needed In World
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush condemned the Obama administration over what he says is its use of "coercive federal power" to limit religious freedom.
Republican Presidential Contenders Seek Traction In New Hampshire
A handful of Republicans didn't wait for a two-day GOP Leadership Summit to begin to seek traction in New Hampshire.
Bush: Borders Less Secure If Congress Cuts Off DHS Dollars
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush spoke against cutting off the Department of Homeland Security's budget saying it would make U.S. borders less secure.
Bush Defends His Conservative Credentials Ahead Of CPAC
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush defended his conservative credentials like tax cuts and smaller government ahead of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Republican Jeb Bush Forms New PAC, Sign Of A 2016 Bid
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced on Tuesday the formation of a political action committee — a move that could be seen as the foundation for a 2016 presidential campaign.
Thousands Of Dade Voters Head To The Polls
A steady trickle of voters made their way in and out of polling sites across Miami-Dade County on Tuesday.
Crist Implores Supporters To Get Out And Vote
After months of campaigning and millions of dollars spent on television and radio ads, former Florida Governor Charlie Crist gave it one last shot before the polls close at 7 p.m.
Scott, Crist Push Turnout In Key Areas
Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist spent Friday scrambling to persuade voters besieged by negative ads to head to the polls as the final full week of campaigning came to a close.
W on Jeb Bush: 'I Think He Wants To Be President'
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush wants to be president.
Three GOP Governors Complain About Medicare Advantage Increases
Governor Rick Scott, along with two other southern governors, have sent a letter to President Barack Obama to complain about announced increases in Medicare Advantage payments.
Opinion: Republicans Advances War On Women
Republican politicians continue to work against HPV vaccination despite its ability to prevent thousands of cases of cervical cancer and resulting deaths.
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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.
BSO investigates drowning of 10-year-old boy in Lauderdale Lakes
Authorities said it happened Saturday morning at around 9 a.m. in the 4500 block of Northwest 32nd Court.
Heat sign first-round pick Nikola Jovic
The Miami Heat have signed their first-round draft pick Nikola Jović, the team announced Saturday.
18 Cuban migrants make it to Key West on homemade vessel
Eighteen Cuban migrants were taken into custody Saturday morning after landing in Key West on a homemade vessel, according to border patrol.
Vidalia onions sold at Publix stores recalled over Listeria concerns
Vidalia onions sold at Publix stores have been recalled because of potential Listeria contamination.
Parkland jurors must manage trial stress on their own
The jurors chosen this past week to decide whether Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz is executed will visit a bloodstained crime scene, view graphic photos and videos and listen to intense emotional testimony - an experience that they will have to manage entirely on their own.
Safety urged for those planning DIY July 4th fireworks shows
An average of 250 people seek medical treatment daily from fireworks-related injuries in the days leading up to the July Fourth holiday.
Miami-Dade conducting sweeps of fireworks vendors ahead of July 4th holiday
Fire officials urge people to buy from licensed vendors, only but what's legal
Miami Weather: Hot, humid with passing showers
Expect passing showers on Saturday and Sunday with high temperatures with a bit of a breeze along the coast.
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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.
BSO investigates drowning of 10-year-old boy in Lauderdale Lakes
Authorities said it happened Saturday morning at around 9 a.m. in the 4500 block of Northwest 32nd Court.
Heat sign first-round pick Nikola Jovic
The Miami Heat have signed their first-round draft pick Nikola Jović, the team announced Saturday.
18 Cuban migrants make it to Key West on homemade vessel
Eighteen Cuban migrants were taken into custody Saturday morning after landing in Key West on a homemade vessel, according to border patrol.
Vidalia onions sold at Publix stores recalled over Listeria concerns
Vidalia onions sold at Publix stores have been recalled because of potential Listeria contamination.
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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.
Biden administration monitoring Florida's 'Don't say gay' law
The Biden administration said Friday it will monitor a new Florida law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
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Biden vows to protect abortion pill in governors meeting
President Biden met virtually with several Democratic governors on efforts to protect women's abortion access.
Florida's 15-week abortion ban to be temporarily blocked
Judge John C. Cooper made the oral ruling from the bench but his decision will not go into effect until he signs a written order, which Cooper said would likely happen next week.
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.
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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.
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.
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Judge's decision to block Florida's 15-week abortion ban puts law in legal limbo
The decision came days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
The age of your at-home COVID test is key to its accuracy
Dr. Aileen Marty explains when it's time to toss a kit in the can and grab a newer one.
CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida
The CDC said a specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of a listeria outbreak.
Miami Spa Months returns with exclusive treatments at discounted prices
It's time to get your relax on, as Miami Spa Months is back at world-class hotels and day spas.
FDA advisers vote to include Omicron-specific component for COVID booster
Nineteen of the members voted yes, two voted no.
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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.