Easy Steps To Prep Your Home For Holiday Guests
If you plan on hosting overnight guests, you are going to need to prep your home for their arrival.
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If you plan on hosting overnight guests, you are going to need to prep your home for their arrival.
Thanksgiving is a day for family, and many of us consider our pets to be a part of that family. As people celebrate with Turkey and all the trimmings, it's only natural for us to want to include the four-legged members of our family.
Halloween is two weeks away, but already the holiday spirit is filling stores and the streets of South Florida, making it feel a lot like Christmas in October.
Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like attending a theater performance. So here are a few holiday-themed plays, ballets, concerts and musicals that will have you humming Christmas tunes all the way home.
Following a Christmas melee in the main street area of Miami Lakes, the mayor is speaking out to assure residents that the city is safe and explaining why there is now a curfew in effect for all teenagers.
A teen curfew goes into effect Friday night in Miami Lakes following a chaotic Dec. 25 melee and shooting that caused police to declare a "countywide emergency" in the suburb off the Palmetto Expressway.
South Florida shoppers are wondering if their neighborhood Sears or K-Mart store will make the hit-list of as many as 120 stores operated by Sears Holdings which may be closed due to poor sales during the 2011 Christmas shopping season.
Retailers are hoping for another Black Friday like bump as thousands of bargain hunters hit the mall to use their holiday gift cards, search for heavily discounted deals and return unwanted gifts.
ust because Christmas is over doesn't mean the holiday spending has come to an end. Across South Florida the stores and malls were mobbed as thousands of people returned unwanted gifts and used gift cards to pick up items Santa may have missed.
Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean the holiday spending has come to an end. Across South Florida the stores and malls were mobbed as thousands of people returned unwanted gifts and used gift cards to pick up items Santa may have missed.
Over the next week or so, the lights will come down and the decorations will be put away as we bid adieu to 2011. Residents of Miami-Dade who are wondering what they're going to do with their Christmas tree have several options.
With the clock creeping closer to Christmas, procrastinators turned into champion shoppers, as everything from big-box retailers to drugstores saw steady business until they closed their doors.
A South Florida group holding a toy giveaway in Coconut Grove Saturday afternoon is grateful for the much-needed donations received after their story aired on CBS4 News.
Anywhere he goes, the jolly man in red lights up the room, with a full grown beard and a contagious smile.
The Miami Heat kick off their long awaited season Christmas Day against the Dallas Mavericks, but Dwyane Wade got into the giving spirit before the big game with CBS4's own Neighbors 4 Neighbors.
Everyone loves getting into the spirit of the holiday season — even pets! Check out the photos of animals in Santa hats, stockings, reindeer antlers and all sorts of holiday fun. Don't forget to send us your picks so we can add them. Just e-mail them to pics@cbsmiami.com.
A South Florida group is grateful for some much-needed donations received one day after their story aired on CBS4 News.
The Miami Rescue Mission, along with Broward Outreach Centers, shared Christmas cheer by feeding the homeless and needy, and it's their biggest holiday celebration to date.
Sunday is Christmas Day but the official holiday is Monday December 26th. Here's an easy look at what is open and closed Friday and Monday, the day after Christmas.
Christmas is just two days away, so for those who haven't finished shopping, you're almost out of time.
Santa Claus might want to leave his thick red coat behind when he travels to South Florida to drop off toys for the tots this weekend.
A South Florida group is looking for help tonight to make sure needy children get at least one toy this weekend. The group's annual give-away helps hundreds of kids, but without your help, they may have to cancel the whole thing.
The holidays are just around the corner and The Salvation Army of Broward County is making sure less fortunate families have something to celebrate. It's giving toys out to more than 3,500 Broward County children through the Angel Tree Toy Shop.
A police pursuit in Southwest Miami-Dade ended with one person in custody on Friday afternoon.
A Fort Lauderdale man has been charged with second-degree murder following the discovery of a body inside a business.
According to RentCafe's 2024 Year-End Report, the rental site ranked Miami as the top rental market in the country for this year.
Alissa "Lisa" Taylor's family mourns her hit-and-run death and is pleading for answers.
Cassel said in a post on X that she supports House Republicans' "vision for a better, more prosperous Florida" and questioned whether the Democratic Party adequately supports Israel.
A police pursuit in Southwest Miami-Dade ended with one person in custody on Friday afternoon.
A Fort Lauderdale man has been charged with second-degree murder following the discovery of a body inside a business.
According to RentCafe's 2024 Year-End Report, the rental site ranked Miami as the top rental market in the country for this year.
Alissa "Lisa" Taylor's family mourns her hit-and-run death and is pleading for answers.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.
Cabrera is county commissioner of District 6, which represents parts of Coral Gables, Hialeah and the City of Miami.
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."