Judge rules against clergy members in fight against Florida's 15-week abortion ban
On Friday, a judge in Miami ruled against plaintiffs fighting to block Florida's ban on abortion.
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On Friday, a judge in Miami ruled against plaintiffs fighting to block Florida's ban on abortion.
Smiley is a former Broward deputy superintendent
The Broward County School Board on Tuesday voted to amend the severance deal for Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright, agreeing to end her relationship with the district immediately
Broward Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright and her lawyers reached an agreement on an exit package with the district Thursday afternoon.
While housing costs have cratered in other parts of the country, the South Florida real estate market remains strong and there are indications 2023 will be another good year.
Wage theft is defined as anytime a worker doesn't receive wages to which he or she is legally entitled for their labor. In general, it applies to 'hourly workers' and not salaried positions.
Embattled school Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright on Tuesday agreed to a mutual separation with the Broward County School Board.
Feral cats are becoming a problem for one Broward resident.
Plans are underway to build a public memorial to honor the 17 students and staffers who were killed five years ago during a Valentine's Day shooting rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
On Wednesday, the Broward School Board will look at hiring a firm to search for a new superintendent.
Preliminary statistics show 800 recorded manatee deaths last year in Florida, compared to more than 1,100 in 2021
Surveillance video shows a man police said was shoplifting, running to the front door of a business, dropping clothes and kicking the front door of a Lauderdale Lakes store after realizing the door had been locked.
The latest crash on Ives Dairy Road on Thursday morning is leaving some asking when are things going to improve.
It started with an email sent to CBS4 from a Miami woman who told us she was behind on her rent and had applied for the Emergency Rental Assistance program in Miami-Dade County.
The pandemic caused courts to shut down. On top of that, the Florida Supreme Court in March 2020 suspended the constitutional right to a speedy trial, meaning cases were put on hold.