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Push underway to curb fentanyl related deaths in South Florida
Betty Nguyen reports the challenge this year is that higher doses of the life-saving medicine called Narcan are needed to revive overdose victims.
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Betty Nguyen reports the challenge this year is that higher doses of the life-saving medicine called Narcan are needed to revive overdose victims.
Investigators say the baby had stopped breathing and went into a full cardiac arrest after being exposed to fentanyl.
Nicole Lauren reports 2.556 people in South Florida had a fentanyl-related death from 2019 to 2022.
The parents of a 1-year-old Deerfield Beach child have been arrested for his death.
Wendy Previl, 30, and Shaneka Dean, 33, have been charged with aggravated manslaughter
Wendy Previl, 30, and Shaneka Dean, 33, have been charged with aggravated manslaughter
Another example of dangers on the job in law enforcement as a Central Florida officer came into contact with fentanyl.
The concern here for officials is that fentanyl-laced candy could accidentally end up as a Halloween treat.
Michael George reports more than 107,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2021, up 15% from the year before. Two-thirds of those deaths are linked to fentanyl and similar synthetic opioids.
Broward schools are sending an alert to parents in the district about rainbow fentanyl.
In August 2022, DEA and law enforcement partners began seizing brightly-colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills in 18 states. Dubbed “rainbow fentanyl” in the media, this trend appears to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people.
What is often called "rainbow fentanyl" has been seized by law enforcement agencies in 18 states just this month, the DEA reports.
The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration said two Mexican cartels are behind the deadly influx of fentanyl in the U.S.
Moody's request of the president cites an incident in Wilton Manors over spring break.
Walter and Janett Carter are both charged with child neglect.
Walter and Janett Carter are both charged with child neglect.
Police were called to a home due to a violent argument.
Travelers were urged to check with their airline.
The Big Red Bus, a blood donation mobile center, is at the animal adoption shelter in Doral.
Miami Beach police announced Friday the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a woman in South Beach last Tuesday morning.
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Police were called to a home due to a violent argument.
Travelers were urged to check with their airline.
The Big Red Bus, a blood donation mobile center, is at the animal adoption shelter in Doral.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
The last match, hosted by Miami in March, was won by Charleston 1-2.
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 U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
The House Oversight Committee refused to push back the date of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony.
Experts say not enough is yet known about the parents of gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who have been cooperating with investigators.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Last year, Florida imposed restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender people. They were blocked by a federal judge.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
Jim DeFede reacts to the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump during his rally in Pennsylvania.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The CDC says several states are seeing "consistent increases in COVID-19 activity" this summer.
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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
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.