Facing South Florida: Stuck In A Snowstorm
On Sunday's edition of "Facing South Florida," Jim DeFede chronicled his experience this past week when he was stuck in his car for nearly 24 hours because a snow and ice storm shut down I-95 in Virginia.
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Snowstorm Traps Drivers, Including CBS4's Jim DeFede, For Hours On I-95 In Virginia
Drivers, including CBS4's Jim DeFede, have been stranded for hours on I-95 in eastern Virginia due to a severe winter storm which has sent authorities scrambling to clear a path.
Virginia Edges No. 16 Miami, 16-13
The Cavaliers got a touchdown from Jordan Ellis, three field goals from Brian Delaney and a stout defensive performance in a 16-13 victory over No. 16 Miami.
Restaurant Slammed For Shaming Teen Who Paid For Meal With Change
A Virginia restaurant is facing public backlash after they shamed a 17-year-old customer who paid for his meal in change.
Police: Man Dies After Accidentally Stabbing Himself In The Groin With A Sword
A Virginia man has died after a freak accident resulted in the man stabbing himself in the groin with a sword.
Snake Slithers Out Of Car Air Vent While Woman Is Driving
A Virginia woman got a horrifying surprise when a nearly three-foot long snake came slithering out of an air vent while she was driving.
9-Year-Old Girl With No Hands Wins National Handwriting Contest
The nine-year-old from Virginia has just won the 2018 Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest's Nicholas Maxim Award.
Deaf Publix Worker Says Shopper Punched Her For Not Hearing Question
A Virginia supermarket employee, who has gone deaf due to a rare disease, says a woman attacked her for not responding to the shopper's question.
5 Things: March Madness Off To Wild Start
NCAA Tournament favorites have fallen, March Madness history has been made, and we still have four more rounds to go.
Thousands Of Flu Patients Inundate Hospitals, Back Up Called
According to CDC projections, there have been 700 thousand flu related hospitalizations this season.
Grandfather: Woman Killed At Rally 'Always Wanted Fairness'
Mourners gathered in the hundreds inside a theater in downtown Charlottesville to remember a woman killed during a violent weekend rally were able to mourn her death Wednesday quietly without the presence of neo-Nazis who had threatened to attend the service for Heather Heyer.
Charlottesville Driver Previously Accused Of Beating Mother
A man accused of ramming his car into protesters at a white nationalist rally was previously accused of beating his mother and threatening her with a knife, police records show.
'Hahahaha Love This': Officer Comments On Deadly Charlottesville Crash
Massachusetts Police are investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote "Hahahaha love this" in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters during a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Show Of Solidarity Held At Bayfront Park For Victims Of Hate Rally
Miami is one of many cities across the country that held rallies following violent clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia that turned deadly.
3 Arrested In Connection To Violent Clashes In Virginia
Three more arrests have been made in connection to the violent clashes between white supremacists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville.
How Robert E. Lee Went From Hero To Racist Icon
Confederate Army Gen. Robert E. Lee was vilified during the Civil War only to become a heroic symbol of the South's "Lost Cause" — and eventually a racist icon.
Trump Faulted For Not Explicitly Rebuking White Supremacists
President Donald Trump has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for not explicitly denouncing white supremacists in the aftermath of violent clashes in Virginia, with lawmakers saying he needs to take a public stand against groups that espouse racism and hate.
Man Accused Of Ramming Protesters Pictured With Racist Group
The man accused of driving a car through a crowd protesting a white supremacist rally in Virginia had been photographed hours earlier carrying the emblem of one of the hate groups that organized the "Take America Back" campaign.
Chopper Crash Kills 2, Linked To White Nationalist Rally
The deaths of two people in a helicopter crash near Charlottesville, Virginia, have been linked to a violent white nationalist rally earlier in the day, according to officials.
Trump Blames 'Many Sides' For Violent Clashes In Virginia
President Donald Trump pointed the finger at "many sides" for the violent clashes between protesters and white supremacists in Virginia and contended that the "hatred and bigotry" broadcast across the country had taken root long before his political ascendancy.
1 Dead, 26 Hurt As Car Plows Through Protesters At Alt-Right Rally
A car plowed into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally Saturday in a Virginia college town, killing one person, sending at least 26 others to hospitals and ratcheting up tension in an increasingly violent confrontation.
5 Things: Wild Finishes In NCAA Tournament Opening Weekend
A season that provided a carousel of teams at the top of the rankings and plenty of upsets portended an unpredictable and entertaining March Madness.
Blizzard Cancels 111 Flights At Miami Int'l Airport
While there are no delays, more than a hundred flights have been cancelled Saturday due to severe weather.
Nearly 150 Flights Cancelled, Delayed At Miami Int'l Airport
Winter storms have continued to affect flights around the country, including 131 cancellations and 13 delays at Miami International Airport by the late afternoon on Sunday.
Dozens Of Florida Flights Cancelled, Delayed Over Blizzard
Flights coming in and out of South Florida are being affected by a potentially paralyzing blizzard headed for parts of the east coast.
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Surfside mayor explains why he decided not to let the pride flag fly
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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.
Tracking The Tropics: Potential Tropical Cyclone Two continues to move west
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Nicaragua/Honduras border to Laguna de Perlas, Nicaragua.
Spirit's delay allows airline bidding war time to play out
The delay indicates that Spirit lacks support to approve the Frontier merger.
Miami-Dade mayor's housing summit a brainstorming session on helping residents unable to pay rent
"We're committing to building more supply. That's the primary focus of today, supply," said Daniella Levine Cava.
Judge to block Florida's 15-week abortion ban, Gov. DeSantis to appeal
The decision came days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Report: Victor Oladipo staying in Miami after signing one-year deal
According to The Athletics' Shams Charania, the deal is worth $11 million.
Miami Palmetto Senior High grad, Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court Justice
She is the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
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.
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Surfside mayor explains why he decided not to let the pride flag fly
"How do you go ahead lifting one organization over the other?" said Mayor Shlomo Danzinger.
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.
Tracking The Tropics: Potential Tropical Cyclone Two continues to move west
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Nicaragua/Honduras border to Laguna de Perlas, Nicaragua.
Spirit's delay allows airline bidding war time to play out
The delay indicates that Spirit lacks support to approve the Frontier merger.
Miami-Dade mayor's housing summit a brainstorming session on helping residents unable to pay rent
"We're committing to building more supply. That's the primary focus of today, supply," said Daniella Levine Cava.
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New MONOPOLY themed Florida Lottery scratch-off games hit store shelves July 4th
Prices for the new games range from $1 to $20.
Florida drivers could get ticketed for playing music too loud starting July 1
Back in 2012, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a noise ordinance restricting "plainly" audible music was vague and unconstitutional.
Florida university officials look at enrollment dip
The state university system's Board of Governors is eyeing a decline last year in undergraduate enrollment, with one official saying Wednesday it is part of a national trend.
Federal appeals court backs Florida man in religious sign dispute
Judges said the town's prohibition on portable signs likely violated the First Amendment.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs "Miya's Law"
Under the new law, criminal and sexual-offender background checks will be required for apartment-complex employees.
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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.
New Florida laws: From big budget to strawberry shortcake
Nearly 150 laws set to go into effect Friday
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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.
Frontier and Spirit stocks fall heading into key merger vote
Frontier is trying to fend off an attempt by JetBlue Airways to swoop in and grab Spirit.
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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.
Judge to block Florida's 15-week abortion ban, Gov. DeSantis to appeal
The decision came days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
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.