Trayvon Martin honored, remembered in South Florida
South Florida residents gathered Saturday to honor and remember the life of Trayvon Martin 11 years after he was gunned down in the Orlando area.
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Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's Mom, Helps Others Who Know Her Pain All Too Well
Saturday marks 10 years since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed, but for his mother, Sybrina Fulton, she chooses a different day in February to celebrate her son's life and legacy.
Sybrina Fulton Reflects On Son Trayvon Martin's Life & Legacy 10 Years Later
Before Trayvon Martin became the face of a movement, he was a boy from Miami Gardens who loved football, babies and his mother.
'We Did Not Get Justice For Trayvon': Tracy Martin On Son's Death 10 Years Later
Saturday marks 10 years since death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The killing of the Florida teen at the hands of a stranger still reverberates, especially with his father, Tracy Martin.
'Conversations Started Taking Place': FIU Police Capt. Delrish Moss Reflects On Impact Of Trayvon Martin's Case
"Trayvon kind of impacted me a couple of ways. One I worked with his grandfather and so there was a family connection. I know his mother and one of his cousins is a Miami police officer and was a police explorer with me," Moss said.
'It's A Relief': Trayvon Martin's Father On Dismissal Of George Zimmerman's Lawsuit
When George Zimmerman filed a defamation and conspiracy lawsuit against the parents of Trayvon Martin, the teen he fatally shot almost a decade ago, Tracy Martin described it as adding "insult to injury."
Florida Judge Tosses George Zimmerman's Lawsuit Against Trayvon Martin's Parents
A Florida judge has dismissed a defamation and conspiracy lawsuit former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman had filed against the parents of Trayvon Martin, the teen he fatally shot almost a decade ago in a case that drew international attention about race and gun violence.
'Peace Walk' Held in Honor Of Trayvon Martin On What Would Have Been His Birthday
Trayvon Martin, who was from Miami Gardens, was shot and killed 10 years ago this month. Saturday would have been his 27th birthday.
Annual Peace Walk & Peace Talk Held Nearly 10 Years After Trayvon Martin's Death
Nearly a decade since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Orlando, he was remembered Saturday during the annual Peace Walk & Peace Talk at Ives Estate Park in Miami. Nearly a decade since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Orlando, he was remembered Saturday during the annual Peace Walk & Peace Talk at Ives Estate Park in Miami Gardens.
City Where Trayvon Martin Died Seeks Racial Injustice Reform
The city where Trayvon Martin was killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman nine years ago is launching an effort on racial social injustice reform.
North Miami-Dade Street Renamed In Honor Of Trayvon Martin
Eight years after the death of Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old who was fatally shot by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, his name is still sparking change.
Trayvon Martin Avenue To Be Dedicated In Miami
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan announced Wednesday that she will be hosting a street renaming event in honor of Trayvon Martin.
Miami-Dade County Commission Approves Naming Of Miami Road After Trayvon Martin
A South Florida road will be named after Trayvon Martin, a teenager who lost his life after being shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer in 2012.
Coral Gables Art Cinema Sued For $670,000 For Canceling Screening Of 'The Trayvon Hoax'
A filmmaker is suing the Coral Gables Art Cinema and the City of Coral gables after a private screening of his documentary on the death of Trayvon Martin was canceled last month.
Documentary 'The Trayvon Martin Hoax' Claims Key Prosecution Witness A Fraud
In the newly released documentary 'The Trayvon Hoax,' filmmaker Joel Gilbert claims the key prosecution witness during George Zimmerman's trial is a fraud.
George Zimmerman Files $100M Lawsuit Against Trayvon Martin's Family, Prosecutors & Book Publisher
George Zimmerman, the Neighborhood Watch volunteer acquitted of the 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin, has filed a $100-million defamation lawsuit against Martin's family, prosecutors and a book publisher.
Facing South Florida: One-On-One with Sybrina Fulton
Days after Sybrina Fulton announces she is running for a Miami-Dade County commission seat, she talks to CBS4'S Jim DeFede about her political aspirations.
Trayvon Martin's Mother Running For Miami-Dade Commission Seat
The mother of Trayvon Martin, who became a social justice activist after he was shot to death in 2012, has thrown her hat in the ring for a seat on Miami-Dade's commission.
Mother Of Trayvon Martin To Run For Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Sybrina Fulton will launch her campaign for the District 1 seat on Monday afternoon.
George Zimmerman Gets Year Probation After No Contest Plea
A judge agreed to let George Zimmerman serve probation for a year after the former neighborhood watch leader's attorney entered a no contest plea to resolve a misdemeanor charge of stalking a private investigator.
George Zimmerman Will Plead No Contest In Stalking Case, Attorney Says
Judge In Zimmerman Stalking Case Warns Against Opening 'Old Wounds'
The judge on Wednesday told attorneys at Zimmerman's pretrial hearing not to "open old wounds."
George Zimmerman Says He's $2.5 Million In Debt, Has No Income
George Zimmerman, the man who was acquitted of killing Trayvon Martin, claims he is not in the best financial situation.
George Zimmerman Charged With Threatening Private Investigator
George Zimmerman, the Florida man acquitted in the death of Trayvon Martin, has been charged with misdemeanor stalking.
Trayvon Martin Awarded Posthumous Degree In Science
Trayvon Martin was awarded a posthumous Bachelor's Degree in aviation five years after he was fatally shot in central Florida.
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Video shows struggle over bottle, shooting of store clerk outside NW Miami-Dade liquor store
Miami-Dade police have released surveillance video of the man sought in the shooting of a liquor store clerk as they struggled over a bottle on Thursday afternoon.
Have a gun, child at home? Get a free gunlock from police
Preventing unintentional shootings, especially those where children can end up dead because of accessing a loaded gun, is the reason why North Miami Police is handing out gunlocks for free to anybody who will come to their headquarters.
Gov. DeSantis' administration proposes more National Guards for state prisons
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Seminole Tribe to resume payments to state amid new gambling games at Hard Rock
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South Florida community lights for 2023
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Video shows struggle over bottle, shooting of store clerk outside NW Miami-Dade liquor store
Miami-Dade police have released surveillance video of the man sought in the shooting of a liquor store clerk as they struggled over a bottle on Thursday afternoon.
Have a gun, child at home? Get a free gunlock from police
Preventing unintentional shootings, especially those where children can end up dead because of accessing a loaded gun, is the reason why North Miami Police is handing out gunlocks for free to anybody who will come to their headquarters.
Gov. DeSantis' administration proposes more National Guards for state prisons
A little more than a year after calling on the National Guard to assist the state Department of Corrections, Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is proposing to assign another 100 guard members to Florida prisons and buy dozens of now-leased trailers to house them and family members.
Seminole Tribe to resume payments to state amid new gambling games at Hard Rock
Amid a celebrity-fueled launch of new casino games this week, the Seminole Tribe intends to resume making payments to the state as part of a 30-year deal that included giving the tribe control over sports betting.
South Florida community lights for 2023
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U.S. Supreme Court to discuss social media law
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Florida tourism numbers dip in second quarter
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools to offer new, free food options
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Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about male penguins
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
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Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
Biden administration announces $8 billion in new rail project funding
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Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
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Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
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Trump returns to court as New York fraud trial nears end
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Facing South Florida for Nov. 19: One-on-One with State Sen. Jennifer Bradley
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Facing South Florida for Nov. 12: State Rep. Fabian Basabe Investigation
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Facing South Florida for Nov. 12: Anna Hochkammer speaks about Florida Abortion
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
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Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide
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This company says it has the secret to longer life for larger dogs
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Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
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Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
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Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts that can fail after US opens investigation
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
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Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
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CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
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Sean "Diddy" Combs denies accusations after new gang rape lawsuit
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Daddy Yankee says he's retiring from music to focus on his faith
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Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
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