FHP Begins July 4th Holiday Crackdown
The Florida Highway Patrol has stepped up the number of troopers on patrol for the July 4th holiday.
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The Florida Highway Patrol has stepped up the number of troopers on patrol for the July 4th holiday.
Tolls. Traffic. High gas prices. Traveling in Florida has its share of problems. If your Fourth of July plans take you upstate, however, road closures from Debby will not be one of them.
The past few days have been mostly cloudy, windy and rainy at times due to Tropical Depression Debby. Thankfully, we are now done with Debby since the final advisory was issued Wednesday and what's left of the storm is now moving out into the open waters of the Atlantic according the CBS4 meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez.
Hoping not to have a repeat of last year when fireworks sparked four brush fires and injured one person, Coral Springs police plan to be out in force this year to help ensure that city residents celebrate the Fourth of July safely.
Fireworks displays happen everywhere on July 4th. But some cities and towns put a unique spin on this American holiday.
4th of July means barbeques and fireworks. But it's also arguably the most important day in our country's history. Learn why.
A day of fun in the sun requires some planning. Here's a handy checklist for a day at the beach, the lake or the local pool.
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Recording released provide for the first time the voices of the witnesses to a horrible Miami Beach police ATV accident that seriously injured two beachgoers last July 4th weekend.
One officer was fired, 3 more were demoted, and two others were suspended without pay as the Miami Beach Police Department meted out punishment for an incident that started at a bachelorette party, and ended with a police officer driving his department ATV into a group of tourists,
A third police officer now faces dismissal from the department in the fallout from the July 4th ATV crash on Miami Beach.
A young boy visiting South Florida from the Bahamas drowned off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea during a Fourth of July event.
South Floridians marked the 235th anniversary of independence in ways as varied as there are Americans.
While the 4th of July fireworks displays may leave you in awe; it could be a frightening experience for your pets. But there are some simple ways to help you and your pooch safe during 4th of July festivities.
A Dania Beach girl was injured late Sunday night when she was hit by a chunk of concrete when a firework exploded.
Joey Chestnut has scarfed down 62 wieners to win his fifth consecutive July Fourth hot dog eating contest at New York's Coney Island.
This Independence Day will be one that several members of the armed forces will never forget as they are sworn in as U.S. citizens in Homestead.
A day on the water can be a lot of fun over the July 4th holiday weekend, but state and local enforcement agencies want all boaters to play it safe.
In honor of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, nearly 200 Miami area children visited their incarcerated parents and learned about the virtues of "being an American."
Miami-Dade police detectives are investigating a stabbing at a strip mall in West Miami-Dade on Tuesday night.
The cold front CBS News Miami's NEXT Weather team has been tracking for the past several days will move through South Florida on Wednesday.
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS News Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
The community is frustrated after another violent weekend in South Miami-Dade claimed the lives of two people.
Miami-Dade police detectives are investigating a stabbing at a strip mall in West Miami-Dade on Tuesday night.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS News Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
The cold front CBS News Miami's NEXT Weather team has been tracking for the past several days will move through South Florida on Wednesday.
The community is frustrated after another violent weekend in South Miami-Dade claimed the lives of two people.
Mark Scheifele had his ninth career hat trick, Morgan Barron added two empty-net goals and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Florida Panthers 6-3 to end a two-game skid.
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.
Florida's incoming legislative leaders have formally taken their oaths of office.
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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.
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.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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
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.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Walk into any supermarket and you can usually buy a banana for less than $1.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."