Obama Declares Emergency In South Carolina
President Barack Obama has declared an emergency in South Carolina and ordered federal aid to help respond to the threat of Hurricane Matthew.
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President Barack Obama has declared an emergency in South Carolina and ordered federal aid to help respond to the threat of Hurricane Matthew.
Police are patrolling the country's oldest city, announcing through a bullhorn that St. Augustine is in a mandatory evacuation zone as Hurricane Matthew approaches the state.
As Matthew slowly moves northward as a Category 4 hurricane, a Hurricane Warning and Watch have been issued for the Bahamas.
Powerful Hurricane Matthew is finally moving but slowly a Haiti braces for life-threatening rainfall.
Matthew hasn't stopped gaining strength and is now a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic since 2007.
Hurricane Matthew is gradually becoming better organized.
At Miami International Airport, hundreds of passengers spent the night on the floor or sleeping in chairs as scores of flights were delayed or cancelled by bad weather.
Pockets of severe weather left some damage behind across South Florida.
A passenger - on board a ship battered by a major storm while in the Atlantic Ocean- has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean in Miami federal court, his lawyer said Thursday.
Severe weather hit parts of South Florida Tuesday morning including parts of Miami-Dade County that were hit by a tornado.
Severe thunderstorms and high gusty winds downed power lines, toppled trees and damaged roof tops in Broward County Tuesday morning.
Severe weather in Miami-Dade and Broward County Tuesday morning, made for some scary moments captured on camera by those who experienced it.
An area of severe storms roared into South Florida early this morning with reports of tornadoes, wind damage, and flooding.
Severe weather roared across South Florida early Sunday leaving behind destruction in several neighborhoods.
Several parts of central and southern Florida were hit by severe storms early Sunday morning.
In trying to figure out what makes some hurricanes strengthen into catastrophic monsters, researchers have created a lab that allows them to generate tropical storm conditions with the flip of a switch.
When it comes to storm surge, there are two important points those living in flood zones should know: how far from the beach the water will spread and how high that water will rise.
After an afternoon of gusty winds and severe thunderstorms, the weather has calmed down.
Three men were struck by lightning as a thunderstorm moved over parts of Miami-Dade County Monday.
We have all seen the devastation left in the wake of an EF-5 tornado that tore through Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon. Miami has the occasional tornado, but Oklahoma is in the middle of tornado alley which set the stage for Monday's twister.
From a major winter storm to possible tornadoes on Christmas Day, the weather is keeping travelers across the country on their toes this holiday season.
The CBS4 Mobile Weather Lab is a unique way to take the viewer to the bad weather. Instead of waiting for thunderstorms or tropical storm squalls to arrive at a weather site, we now have the ability to meet the wind, rain, or extreme weather where it is happening.
Tropical Storm Isaac gained some strength Friday evening as it marched toward Haiti; and ahead of it in South Florida, tropical storm watches have been issued for most of South Florida.
While it is looking more and more like South Florida will not be in the direct path of Tropical Storm Isaac, that doesn't mean we won't feel its effects.
With stacks of bottled water in her garage, Thereasa Bowens is ready if Isaac moves her way, through her Florida City neighborhood.
Miami-Dade Police said the 15-year-old was shot in the shoulder.
Months after her resignation, Alina Hudak is now taking on the sports world in a new role.
Miami-Dade Police say they were trying to take Kevin Paul Prater into custody when he sped off with his father.
Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 33 points, leading the Miami Heat to a 123-118 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
Miami-Dade Police said the 15-year-old was shot in the shoulder.
Months after her resignation, Alina Hudak is now taking on the sports world in a new role.
Miami-Dade Police say they were trying to take Kevin Paul Prater into custody when he sped off with his father.
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.
Helene ransacked western North Carolina on Sept. 27, leaving a path of devastation, death and an economic calamity from which the state will need years to recover.
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to an interview with Miami State Representative Danny Perez who was sworn in this week as the Speaker of the Florida House.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to an interview with Miami State Representative Danny Perez who was sworn in this week as the Speaker of the Florida House.
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.
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
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.