Australia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Australia is now the 26th nation to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Supreme Court Hears Same Sex Wedding Cake Case
The case of a Colorado baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple's marriage goes before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Settlement Reached In Birth Certificates Dispute
The state has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit over birth certificates issued to children born into same-sex marriages.
Court: No Parental Rights For Woman After Same-Sex Relationship
A woman whose same-sex relationship ended before gay marriage was made legal does not have rights to a child her former partner gave birth to in 2008, a Michigan appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Florida Begins Issuing Birth Certificates To Same-Sex Couples
Florida health officials have started listing both spouses on birth certificates of children born into same-sex marriages.
Miami Archbishop Reacts To Pope's New Guidelines
Miami's Catholic Archbishop is reacting to the release of Pope Francis' long awaited guide to love, sex and marriage.
"Pastor Protection" Bill Headed For House Vote
A state House bill that would protect churches or preachers from lawsuits if they refused to perform same-sex marriages is headed to a full floor vote where it will likely pass.
Drag Queen Drop Highlights Key West New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve revelers celebrated the arrival of 2016 in Key West with multiple subtropical takeoffs on the traditional "ball drop" in New York City's Times Square -- including the "drop" of a renowned female impersonator in a super-sized red high heel after one of 2015's last same-sex weddings.
Same-Sex Couples Seek Ruling In Birth Certificate Dispute
Nearly a year after same-sex marriages started in Florida, a legal decision could be looming in a dispute about birth certificates for children of same-sex couples.
Marriage Bill Passes Allowing Pastors To Refuse Gay Weddings
The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted along party lines Wednesday to approve a bill that would allow pastors to refuse to officiate at weddings that violate their religious beliefs.
Marriage Bill Passes Amid Mutual Distrust
Amid signs of distrust on both sides of the emotionally charged issue, the House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted along party lines Wednesday to approve a bill that would allow pastors to refuse to officiate at weddings that violate their religious beliefs.
Changes Sought In State Law After Marriage Ruling
With the U.S. Supreme Court ensuring that same-sex marriage is legal, a House Democrat has filed a bill to revamp part of Florida law that sets requirements for issuing marriage licenses.
Florida Clerks To Use New Forms After Gay Marriage Ruling
Florida's court clerks are set to start using new marriage and divorce forms that will have the words "husband" and "wife" taken out.
Gay Couples Argue For Inclusion On Birth Certificates
Saying Florida can't choose among the "constellation of benefits" available to same-sex couples, attorneys this week filed a document asking a federal judge to require the state to allow married gay couples to put both parents' names on children's birth certificates.
Gay Couples Sue Florida Over Names On Birth Certificates
Gay couples in Florida are suing the state saying hospitals will not list both same-sex parents on birth certificates since the Bureau of Vital Statistics wont allow it.
Group Wants Tax Exempt Protection After Marriage Ruling
A Christian group is urging Governor Rick Scott and Republican legislative leaders to pass a measure that it says would help protect the tax-exempt status of churches that refuse to perform same-sex marriages.
State Ends Appeal In Same-Sex Marriage Case
Florida dismissed an appeal in a legal battle over same-sex marriage, three weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex couples have the right to marry.
Key West Celebrates Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Several hundred people celebrated in Key West Friday evening after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide.
South Florida Reacts To Supreme Court's Gay Marriage Ruling
For many across the country, the Supreme Court's historic gay marriage ruling is a reason for triumph and celebration, for others, the ruling is a disappointment.
Supreme Court Overturns Ban On Same-Sex Marriage
South Florida same sex couples who are, or get, married will now have that marriage recognized by every state in the union.
Senate Scuttles 'Conscience Protection' Bill
A controversial bill that would allow private adoption agencies to refuse to place children with same-sex couples appears ready to die Friday with the end of the regular legislative session.
Supreme Court Takes On Gay Marriage Debate
The debate on gay marriage is all about the Constitution of the United States of America and if it supports same-sex couples' right to marry. That's what the Supreme Court must decide.
Appeals Court Backs Divorce For Same-Sex Couple
Rejecting arguments by Attorney General Pam Bondi's office, an appeals court Friday ruled that a same-sex couple married in Massachusetts can get a divorce in Florida.
Focus on South Florida: Gay Marriage - Big Business
South Florida has long been a premier tourist destination for any number of reasons. Well now you can add gay destination weddings to that list. On Valentine's Day last weekend--- in honor of Broward County's centennial and the recent rulings legalizing same sex marriage in Florida, the city of Wilton Manors hosted free marriage ceremonies for 100 people. We focus on this event in particular and the bigger picture of gay marriage as big business in Florida.
Dozens Of Gay Couples Marry In Fort Lauderdale Mass Ceremony
Dozens of same sex couples exchanged wedding vows and made their marriages legal making it a historic wedding day in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday.
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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
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades.
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."
Mets top Marlins 5-3
Francisco Lindor homered, doubled and drove in four runs to lead the New York Mets past the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Friday night.
Abortion ruling opposed by Dems, welcomed by Republicans
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, but women still have the right to an abortion in Florida.
South Florida leaders react to Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade
Democrats are outraged while Republicans applauded the decision.
Proposed Citizens rate hikes trimmed
Regulators on Friday trimmed proposed rate increases for customers of the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
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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
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades.
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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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
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.
Congress passes bipartisan gun legislation, sending bill to Biden
The bill represents the most significant legislation addressing guns in nearly 30 years.
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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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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.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge
The FDA ordered the vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market Thursday.
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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.