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What happens when tons of Federal money is handed out without any required accountability? CBS4 Investigator Jim Defede examines a tutoring program in Miami-Dade County under a criminal probe for allegedly bilking taxpayers for "ghost" students.
When it comes to physical education, most of us think of running laps, playing kickball, or other mundane activities. But, a new program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools is putting a creative touch on physical education.
When Miami-Dade students go back to school on Monday, some of them will notice their cafeterias have undergone high-tech, healthy makeovers and it's all about battling childhood obesity in South Florida.
Hundreds of part-time Miami-Dade County Public Schools food service employees have gotten a crash course on healthier food.
Bond was lowered Friday to $100,000 for a Miami-Dade health clinic owner who was arrested, along with two Miami-Dade public school employees after allegedly defrauding the county's medical insurance plan.
Two Miami-Dade public school employees were arrested for allegedly defrauding the county's medical insurance plan.
Miami-Dade County Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and United Teachers of Dade president Karen Aronowitz announced an agreement on the 2011-2012 school year that will prevent any teachers, and many clerical and school support workers from being laid off.
Miami-Dade and Broward's school districts have once again made the grade and are being considered for one of the nation's most prestigious education awards in the country.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has recommended that school district administrators and high-level clerical employees be given a pay cut.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools lead the way in the national "Let's Move" campaign, encouraging kids to achieve their physical fitness goals.
The meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center, began two hours late after commissioners first convened on another issue.
With three minutes left on the clock, the Miami Dolphins' comeback attempt was cut short when a late interception sealed their 31-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The City of Miami owns the land, but museum leaders ordered the 10-story sign built outside the building PAMM rents.
The trainer and her attorney declined to comment when contacted by CBS News Miami.
UPS driver Frank Ordonez and another innocent bystander, Richard Cutshaw, who was stuck in traffic, were killed in the hail of bullets.
The meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center, began two hours late after commissioners first convened on another issue.
With three minutes left on the clock, the Miami Dolphins' comeback attempt was cut short when a late interception sealed their 31-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The City of Miami owns the land, but museum leaders ordered the 10-story sign built outside the building PAMM rents.
The National Hurricane Center expects Gabrielle to become a hurricane by Sunday.
The trainer and her attorney declined to comment when contacted by CBS News Miami.
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.
Trump administration figures have vowed to pursue anyone who mocks or celebrates Kirk's death, alarming First Amendment advocates.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
The U.S. government is adding more questions to the civics test that applicants need to pass to become American citizens.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jennifer Jenkins, a Democrat from Brevard County who has just announced her candidacy to challenge Florida's junior Senator, Republican Ashley Moody, in 2026.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with state Sen. Joe Gruters, who is also the chair of the Republican National Committee about the assassination about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
Jim DeFede interviews Paul Renner about his newly announced run for governor and his reasons for seeking the job.
Florida is facing heated debate after Gov. DeSantis and Surgeon General Ladapo announced plans to end vaccine mandates.
Jim goes one-on-one with the attorney opposing the proposed Florida Power & Light rate hike, which totals nearly $10 billion over the next four years.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Steve Tellefsen makes the rounds at Memorial Health Care's chemo unit, visiting people who are fighting cancer as an understanding ear.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
CBS News Miami is highlighting upcoming free mammogram events across South Florida, where women must register online in advance to receive screenings.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
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The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
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.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
The show won for outstanding drama series and Noah Wyle won his first Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.