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The effort to make schools safer brought walk-through metal detectors to Broward County Public Schools this school year, but parents in Miami-Dade shouldn't expect to see the same. Instead, the district tested new AI technology over the summer.
Lawyers for the state raised the gun-show issue because they said the rule is reducing tax revenue from purchases of admission tickets.
The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
Walk-through metal detectors are on the books for next school year and Broward students are looking forward to their implementation.
A Hollywood man is facing serious charges after police say his 6-year-old son got a hold of a gun and shot himself.
From 2003 to 2021, 1,262 unintentional gun deaths of children were reported in the U.S.
Both boys are in stable condition and receiving medical attention.
More than half of all U.S. gun deaths are suicides — and suicide by gun is even more frequent among veterans.
Safety, security and mental health are a concern for FMU, one of four historically Black colleges in the state.
Public school students in Broward County will only be allowed to carry clear backpacks and bags on school campuses beginning with the start of the 2023/24 school year.
People of color were more likely to have experienced gun violence, according to the study.
Last March, Anthony Alexander Jr. was honored for his bravery after he saved two children who fell into an icy pond
"We will regret our absence on this day for the rest of our lives," said the family in a statement.
Of those guns taken at airport security checkpoints, 88% were loaded, the agency said.
Early Sunday in New Orleans, police say a gunman opened fire on a crowd in the city's French Quarter, injuring multiple people.
President Joe Biden: ''The idea we still allow semiautomatic weapons to be purchased is sick, it's just sick.''
Mom Kadion Jamieson and her husband own firearms. "My kids need to be well-versed because we have them in the home, and I don't want accidents happening," said Jamieson. "It's as simple as that."
Mom Kadion Jamieson and her husband own firearms. "My kids need to be well-versed because we have them in the home, and I don't want accidents happening," said Jamieson. "It's as simple as that."
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
The goal is to prevent accidental shootings
First major federal gun safety legislation to become law in nearly 26 years.
CBS4's Jacqueline Quynh reports on advocates who rallied outside of Sen. Marco Rubio's office for gun reform Friday.
As a national debate rages over gun laws after last month's mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, proponents of "red-flag" policies point to a Florida law as a model for states seeking to strip deadly weapons from people who could cause harm.
The Sunshine State passed such legislation following the 2018 Parkland school shooting.
Those who do and don't own guns were there with the common goal of putting policies in place that could save lives.
The Miami Springs Police Department is searching for a man who attempted a sexual assault on a store clerk.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by an SUV Thursday morning.
The U.S. Department of Labor estimated 6,013 first-time unemployment claims were filed in Florida
Joshua Joseph Notarianni, of Naples, is facing three charges, including prostitution proceeds.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The Miami Springs Police Department is searching for a man who attempted a sexual assault on a store clerk.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by an SUV Thursday morning.
The U.S. Department of Labor estimated 6,013 first-time unemployment claims were filed in Florida
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.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
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.
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.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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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
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.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.