When you think of games being played at the AmericanAirlines Arena, you probably picture basketball players flying through the air trying to hit the perfect dunk. But a different kind of competition that requires strict training and intense concentration has several teams trying to take a seat. Full Story »
An art display that's part of Art Basel is turning a lot of heads and raising the hackles of some people who walk by the display. The bare facts are that the exhibit is in a gallery window on Flagler Street and it's causing some to debate the naked truth of the meaning of art. Full Story »
A Deerfield Beach teen who was severely burned after he was doused with rubbing alcohol and set on fire in October is expected to undergo his second skin graft operation Friday, according to officials at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Michael Brewer, 15, underwent his first skin graft procedure last week and is currently listed in stable condition. Full Story »
The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 10 percent in November as employers cut the smallest number of jobs since the recession began. The better-than-expected job figures are a rare note of encouraging news for the labor market. Full Story »
Just in time for Art Basel weekend, showers and thunderstorms have rolled back into South Florida. Wet weather may put a damper on your weekend plans throughout Saturday afternoon. Full Story »
The reward for information leading to the arrest of Paul Michael Merhige, the man suspected of killing four relatives on Thanksgiving night in Jupiter, has increased once again. The reward has gone up from $25,000 to $35,000 for information leading to his arrest. The additional $10,000 comes from the donation of a Jupiter business. The business and its owners told police they want to remain ... Full Story »
Many people will be out holiday shopping this weekend, so it's a good time to remember those less fortunate than yourself. If you want to help a family in need, don't forget that the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt-A-Family toy drive is in full swing and needs donations of unwrapped toys and gift cards for needy family this holiday season. Full Story »
According to a new report based on 2008 crime data, Coral Springs is the place to be in Florida. The city was ranked number one in the state according to "City Crime Rankings 2009-2010: Crime in Metropolitan America," which is put together by criminologists. Full Story »
Just days after 14 members of the Miami Police senior staff were demoted, two outsiders and 18 others will be promoted to help run the department at a 2 p.m. ceremony Friday in the auditorium of the new Miami Police College. Full Story »
Freshly cut Christmas trees will soon be on their way from South Florida to troops overseas to brighten up Christmas for thousands of servicemen and women. The program is called "Trees For Troops". It's a way to make military bases overseas feel more like home. Full Story »
Art Basel continues to dazzle art lovers, but it also caught the eye of federal authorities. A federal judge issued a court order for marshals to seize four paintings at the Art Basel festival, according to CBS4 news partner the Miami Herald. Full Story »
If you plan on driving in Broward County Sunday morning, be on the look-out for thousands of wild hogs. They could slow down traffic, police say, but the whole thing is for a good cause, as motorcycle enthusiasts ride to collect toys for needy children in the annual Motorcycle Toys in the Sun Run . Full Story »
Police have arrested a Miami man on a grand theft charge after authorities say he stole 10 paintings worth more than $1 million. But the artwork 47-year-old Jorge Alberto Gonzalez is accused of stealing is nowhere to be found. Full Story »
While the Cash for Clunkers program gave car buyers an instant influx of cash, if you're one of the many Americans considering buying energy-efficient appliances, the rebate won't be available until April. Plus, the rebates won't be retroactive if you buy appliances before then, according to CBS4 news partner the Miami Herald. Full Story »
Florida Governor Charlie Crist and Alabama Governor Bob Riley have once again decided to place a friendly wager on their respective state teams to win the SEC Championship. Full Story »
A CBS4 I-Team and 60 Minutes joint investigation into Medicare fraud is now prompting calls for action. The calls come from South Florida Congressmen and Medical specialty groups who want to see changes in Federal Medicare law. I-Team investigator Stephen Stock uncovered the details on how those changes might reduce the massive Medicare fraud that costs you, the taxpayer, $60 billion a year. Full Story »
The reward for information leading to the arrest of Paul Michael Merhige, the man suspected of killing four relatives on Thanksgiving night in Jupiter, is on the rise. Jupiter Police held a news conference Thursday morning and announced that the U.S. Marshal's service has increased their reward from $10,000 to $25,000. Full Story »
Thursday President Barack Obama addressed the U.S. work force as the country awaits the government report on unemployment. CBS4's David Sutta caught up with some South Floridians who are looking for jobs and some who help people get hired. Full Story »
A choir from the New World School of the Arts in Miami will be traveling to Washington D.C. to perform by the national Christmas tree this weekend. The public school group, which is the first in recent memory to be chosen from South Florida, will head to the nation's capital on Friday and perform Sunday from 8 to 8:30 p.m. south of the White House. Full Story »
The Plantation Council decided did not approve the exhibition of a nativity scene outside a city fire station, but one man vows to continue taking his fight to local churches. Full Story »
The pictures and the headlines blend together in and endless montage. That's the 24/7 news cycle we live in. This week you're as likely to see Tiger Woods dominating the headlines as you are to see President Obama outlining a stepped up offensive in Afghanistan. Full Story »
Art is all over South Florida this week from Wynwood to the Design District. The biggest event of all – Art Basel -- opened Thursday night in Miami Beach. Scope Miami may look like nothing more than a tent outside Wynwood. But inside emerging artists are showing off their talent. Full Story »
Tens of thousands of fans areexpected to descend on Land Shark Stadium in January and earlyFebruary because three big postseason football bowls are headed to Miami: the OrangeBowl, Pro Bowl and Super Bowl XLIV. Now, preparations are underway to make sure each fan stayssafe. Full Story »
Queen Brown says she'll never forget the day her son Everton was gunned down on October 26,2006. Brown joined more than 150 Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Project at the Miami-Dade School Board Auditorium on Thursday to focus on what they described as "the violence that is plaguing our school district" following recent incidents at Coral Gables, Booker T. Washington and Norland Senior ... Full Story »
The Cash for Clunkers program has lead a South Florida business to give customers money for makeup. The makeup can be used and old and people can still get a discount on a brand new item. Full Story »
Holiday lights illuminate the Denver City/County Building in downtown Denver. AP Photo/David Zalubowski
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