Insurer: Miami Is More Vulnerable To Hurricanes Like Andrew
More than 20 years after devastating Hurricane Andrew struck Miami, the city's vulnerability to major storm damage has only grown.
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More than 20 years after devastating Hurricane Andrew struck Miami, the city's vulnerability to major storm damage has only grown.
On the first day of hurricane season, the HistoryMiami Museum has opened an exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew.
Twenty four years ago, the most destructive hurricane at the time changed the landscape of South Florida and the lives of hundreds of thousands of people forever.
As the Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, it marks the 10th consecutive year that Florida has avoided a direct hit.
A new study on whether the busy Atlantic hurricane seasons are coming to an end is causing some major debate among scientists.
Hurricane Andrew slammed into Florida on August 24th, 1992. The storm changed the landscape of South Florida and the lives of hundreds of thousands of people forever.
A long anticipated El Nino has finally arrived. While it may be good news for South Florida because the El Nino phenomenon is said to decrease hurricane activity in the Atlantic, Gulf and Caribbean Sea, it's too little too late for drought-struck California, according to meteorologists.
It's official, the Miami Marine Stadium at Virginia Key will host the Miami International Boat Show for 2016 and years to come.
For the first time in 20 years, the hurricane-damaged seats at the Miami Marine Stadium could be filled with spectators, as the Miami Marine Stadium enters into a tentative deal to host the Miami International Boat Show for at least 2016 and 2017.
The storm changed the landscape of South Florida and the lives of hundreds of thousands of people forever.
The upcoming hurricane season is just weeks away, but Florida is entering the new storm season with positive news.
Miami-Dade County has one of the toughest building codes in the country. Doors and windows on newly constructed homes can withstand hurricane force winds, thanks in large part to longtime Building Director Charles Danger. But even though plenty of danger remains from hurricanes, Miami-Dade County will be without Charlie Danger when he retires this week after three decades on the job.
Hurricane Andrew forever changed the landscape and lives in South Florida 21 years ago, Saturday.
Make history on a day that does the same: serve people in crisis by donating to Neighbors 4 Neighbors on 12/12/12, Give Miami Day. During Give Miami Day, your donation of $25 or more will be matched by The Miami Foundation.
Two decades after experiencing a nearly total loss in Hurricane Andrew, investigative reporter Al Sunshine shares his personal experience and veteran advice to those on the East Coast recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
After a hiatus last year, the Wings Over Homestead air show returns this weekend for an estimated 400,000 people.
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
Many in South Dade are preparing for Isaac with another storm in mind. The community of Country Walk marked the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Andrew Friday with a party. The hurricane devastated that community, but it has since rebuilt.
While South Florida watches Tropical Storm Isaac extremely closely this Friday, August 24th, 2012 it was August 24th, 20 years ago that changed the landscape of South Florida and the lives of hundreds of thousands of people for ever.
Hurricane Andrew was a nightmare for anyone who went through it. It was a life-changing event that's not easily forgotten as we mark the 20th anniversary of the day it roared ashore.
Out of the crisis of Hurricane Andrew aftermath an organization committed to restoring the community was born. Those affected by the storm needed help and those spared wanted to help, so this TV station, then WCIX, took action.
n the wake of Hurricane Andrew, not everyone fled north. For those who stayed behind to rebuild South Dade, the road has been tough and quite unpredictable. Much of the area looked like a bomb had gone off. As one person walked around surveying the damage in 1992 they told a CBS4 camera crew, "It's more like a third world country down here."
Florida International University's International Hurricane Research Center put its Wall of Wind to the test Tuesday afternoon, demonstrating a category five hurricane with wind-driven rain inside their laboratory.
Marilyn Soltanipour's little piece of paradise is in Pembroke Pines, a community that saw tremendous growth after Hurricane Andrew devastated parts of Miami-Dade County 20 years ago.
Ninety-year-old Ruth Campbell and 10 other people and an organization received "Kindness Awards" from the City of Homestead on Tuesday in a ceremony at the Homestead-Miami Speedway Champion's Club. It honored good deeds and acts of kindness just days before the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Andrew.
Beijing fires back at Trump's latest tariffs with a matching 34% tax on all U.S. imports and tightened export controls on rare earth elements.
The shooting happened a few blocks away from Jackson Memorial Hospital.
While it may be a tough time to sell, experts say it's not necessarily a bad time to buy, if you're informed.
The victim was taken to HCA Kendall Hospital for emergency brain surgery due to a brain bleed, police said.
Trump and his party, including his daughter Ivanka, quickly transferred to a backup helicopter and continued to the event without issue.
Beijing fires back at Trump's latest tariffs with a matching 34% tax on all U.S. imports and tightened export controls on rare earth elements.
The shooting happened a few blocks away from Jackson Memorial Hospital.
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Sunday night is the start of a new era at CBS News Miami. Here's a sneak peek.
The victim was taken to HCA Kendall Hospital for emergency brain surgery due to a brain bleed, police said.
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 Department of Education sent letters to state education commissioners overseeing K-12 education agencies asking them to certify compliance with federal civil rights law.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."
America's global trading partners are bristling at President Trump's tariff tactics, but many also stress a desire to strike new deals with the U.S.
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
The CDC, along with local private partners, operates the program in at least six major airports across the country.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
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Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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 Tate Modern art museum has unveiled one of the most significant gifts it has received in years.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
President Trump named himself the storied Washington arts center's chairman and replaced board members with Trump allies. Since then, the center has been rocked with cancellations, resignations, and questions about its mission.