Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, 1954-2013
The people of Venezuela react to the news that President Hugo Chavez's poor health turned fatal. The leader died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 after and long and documented battle with cancer.
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The people of Venezuela react to the news that President Hugo Chavez's poor health turned fatal. The leader died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 after and long and documented battle with cancer.
New charges have been filed against ten former Florida A&M University band members accused in the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion.
In recent days there have been at least eight people shot in the City of Miami, including three teenagers. Two of the teens were killed.
They hold their breath for minutes at a time... diving deep into our ocean out of curiosity and to hunt. Recently, we showed you how ordinary people are taking up the extreme sport of freediving.
Funeral services have been arranged for Dave Game, a longtime member of the WFOR/CBS4 news family who passed away after a long illness on February 5, 2013.
Dave Game, a longtime member of the WFOR/CBS4 news family, passed away after a long illness on February 5, 2013.
Notre Dame said a story that star Manti Te'o's girlfriend had died of leukemia — a loss he said inspired him all season and helped him lead the Irish to the BCS title game — turned out to be a hoax apparently perpetrated against the linebacker.
Conrad Bain, a veteran stage and film actor who became a star in middle age as the kindly white adoptive father of two young African-American brothers in the TV sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," has died.
On Friday afternoon, the imposing Broward Crime Scene Unit van was still on the scene of a double murder that claimed the lives of an elderly couple.
A Hallandale Beach woman made a grisly discovery Thursday afternoon when checking on the welfare of her elderly neighbors.
Broward Sheriff's Office investigators are trying to determine how an Amtrak train and a car collided Wednesday in Pompano Beach, killing the motorist.
A former Sweetwater cop is scheduled to die Tuesday.
Florida A&M university is being blasted by the lawyer for a student who died during a band hazing incident who said a proposed settlement in his death is unacceptable.
Parents and students at Coral Reef Senior High were put on high alert Friday after a fellow student contracted and died from bacterial meningitis.
State health officials have confirmed the first death in Florida related to the meningitis outbreak that has affected several U.S. states.
Federal officials say ricotta cheese shipped to some Florida retail stores and restaurants is tainted with listeria bacteria and is responsible for 14 illnesses and at least one death.
A Connecticut woman on vacation with her husband was killed during a freak parasailing accident Wednesday afternoon off Pompano beach.
A year ago, Isaiah Laurencin was practicing for a spot on the Miramar High School football team. Suddenly, he collapsed during conditioning drills and died. Now, as his mother mourns, she blames the school system and thinks they should pay for the death of her son.
South Florida State Hospital is under investigation by the Florida Department of Children and Families after three patients died last summer.
Miami-Dade police are investigating the death of two people found in a Homestead house. They have not shared information about their identity or how they died, and say they are still searching for answers.
The death of woman in a Davie mobile home park has been ruled suspicious, according to police.
Veterinarians at Zoo Miami were forced to humanely euthanize Machito, a 32 year old African elephant, after a mysterious illness ravaged his body. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Actress Doris Singleton, who played Lucy and Ricky Ricardo's neighbor on "I Love Lucy," has died. She was 92.
Former NFL executive Eddie Jones, who spent 10 years as president of the Miami Dolphins, has died. He was 74.
The debate over where to build Miami-Dade County's new trash incinerator has taken a surprising turn.
As South Florida home prices and costs of living soar, many families are choosing to rent instead of buying.
The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
The South Florida law enforcement community is mourning the loss of two veteran Palm Beach County deputies who were killed in a tragic crash on Thursday morning, with a third deputy remaining in critical condition.
The debate over where to build Miami-Dade County's new trash incinerator has taken a surprising turn.
As South Florida home prices and costs of living soar, many families are choosing to rent instead of buying.
The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
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.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
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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
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.