Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
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As back-to-school nears, the fight over cellphones in classrooms rages on
Many teachers, school leaders and state legislators have been pushing for tighter cellphone restrictions — but in some instances, they've been met with fierce opposition.
Netflix loses nearly a million subscribers, but profits rise
Streaming giant plans to crack down on password-sharing and launch a cheaper ad-supported service early next year.
Bombarded by scammy robo-texts? You're not alone.
New schemes are proliferating just as enforcers are making headway in reducing illegal robocalls, consumer watchdog finds.
Twitter working again after global outage impacts users
Twitter users across the globe were reporting an outage on the social media service that started early Thursday morning and lasted for about an hour.
Twitter vows to sue if Musk backs out of deal to buy social media company
Twitter promised it would sue Tesla CEO Elon Musk to uphold the deal after he announced Friday he would abandon his tumultuous $44 billion offer to buy the San Francisco-based company.
Elon Musk says he's pulling out of $44 billion Twitter deal
Tesla founder's jilting of the social media company ends a fraught courtship and leaves its immediate future in doubt.
Internet Explorer browser retires today
The 27-year-old application now joins BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history.
Court says Florida tech law violates First Amendment
An appeals court ruled that a Florida law targeting social-media platforms unconstitutionally restricts the companies' First Amendment rights.
Stunning Test Images From NASA's New James Webb Space Telescope Impress Astronomers
NASA's new James Webb Space telescope is impressing astronomers with stunning images in the home stretch of testing.
Criminals Taking Advantage Of Booming Cryptocurrency Trend
CBS News correspondent Meghan Schiller spoke with one victim who was ripped off by a con artist posing as one of her friends.
Disconnect In Order To Reconnect On 'National Day Of Unplugging'
Get ready to spend a full day unplugging from technology. 'National Day of Unplugging' runs sundown to sundown Friday to Saturday.
Florida Among States Launching Probe Into TikTok's Effect On Kids' Health
A nationwide group of state attorneys general have launched an investigation into TikTok and it's possible harmful impact on the mental health of young users, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
Study: 1 Out Of 8 People Suffer Anxiety When Cell Phone Battery Is Low
The stress gets high when the battery goes low. According to a new One Poll survey, one in eight Americans suffers anxiety from a low phone battery.
Growing Popularity Of Cryptocurrency Leading To Crypto Romance Scams
The growing popularity of cryptocurrency has also led to a rising number of scams.
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Miami-Dade PD confirms officer in critical condition after being shot
The officer was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center.
Alcantara dominant, shuts down Padres in Marlins' win
The Miami Marlins beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Monday night.
New app will let Broward parents track their child's school bus
Here Comes the Bus launches September 15 in the district.
CFP championship games to return to Atlanta, South Florida
Miami Gardens hosted the 2021 game, following the 2020 pandemic-altered season.
Medical experts urging schools to have plan in case of monkeypox, COVID outbreaks
When it comes to safety protocols, one parent says he's not feeling very confident in the school district.
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Weekly Roundup: Florida Gov. DeSantis prosecutes war on 'woke'
About six hours after he was suspended Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Andrew Warren insisted he was still Hillsborough County's top prosecutor — and that the governor was trying to "overthrow" democracy.
Probation for Florida woman who wiped up blood after killing spouse
A Florida woman who was acquitted of murdering her husband, a prominent official at the University of Central Florida, was sentenced Friday to a year of probation for tampering with evidence.
Less smoking hits tobacco settlement revenues
Florida likely will see lower-than-expected revenues from a landmark settlement with the tobacco industry because fewer people are smoking or smokers are cutting back.
Florida surgeons seek changes in 'Brazilian butt lift' restrictions
Members of the Florida medical boards are considering restrictions on "Brazilian butt lifts."
Vice President Harris to discuss climate change in Miami
Vice President Kamala Harris and other federal officials will travel Monday to Miami to discuss issues related to climate change, the White House said Friday.
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Democratic gubernatorial candidates Crist, Fried vying to take on DeSantis
The candidates address abortion, gun reform, and sex education
Transcript: Alberto Carvalho on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, that aired on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Facing South Florida: Back to School
Among the topics of discussion: the teacher shortage, teacher salaries and school safety.
Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
Before Mar-a-Lago search, Trump lawyer claimed all classified docs removed
The government is investigating Trump for potential violation of three criminal statutes.
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Average gas price in Florida drops to $3.64
That's down 14 cents from a week earlier and 68 cents from a month earlier, according to AAA.
Florida gas prices dip to five month low
In Miami on Monday, the average was $3.89 a gallon, Fort Lauderdale's average was $3.86.
Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn't over
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month ago.
Florida's average gas price slip below $4 a gallon
In Miami on Monday, the average was $4.03 a gallon and Fort Lauderdale's average was $4.04
Coral Gables woman out more than $3,000 after scammers trick her using Zelle
Laura Hernandez says this all started when she received a text message from scammers.
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Medical experts urging schools to have plan in case of monkeypox, COVID outbreaks
When it comes to safety protocols, one parent says he's not feeling very confident in the school district.
CDC stats show drowning top cause of death for Florida children ages 1-4
More than 410 people have drowned in Florida pools in the last three years. Nearly half of them were children.
Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
CDC: Less than 1 in 3 people with health insurance get hepatitis C treatment within year of diagnosis
It's estimated more than 2 million people in the United States are living with hepatitis C.
Miami-Dade begins vaccinating for monkeypox at 2 locations
On Friday, folks lined up for monkeypox vaccination shots at Miami-Dade's two newly opened locations.
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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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Facing South Florida: Back to School
Among the topics of discussion: the teacher shortage, teacher salaries and school safety.
Facing South Florida: Democratic Primary for Florida Attorney General - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Facing South Florida: Democratic Primary for Florida Attorney General - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Facing South Florida: U.S. Congressional District 27 Democratic Primary - Pt. 2
State Senator Annette Taddeo is running against Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell.
Facing South Florida: U.S. Congressional District 27 Democratic Primary - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for U.S. Congress District 27
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2022 Celebrity Deaths
Celebrities we've lost this year.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Taste of the Town: Timeless Italian family recipes with a twist at Luca Osteria
Award-winning Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's motto is clear "Good pasta, Good people"
State agency targets Wynwood restaurant over drag shows
"Having kids involved in this is wrong," said Gov.DeSantis