Gary Nelson
Gary Nelson has been a member of the CBS4 News team since September, 1992, coming on board in the days following Hurricane Andrew, a storm that ripped a swath of devastation across our community and ripped the roof off Gary’s house.
Gary’s colorful style and memorable story-telling ability have helped CBS4 News stand apart in South Florida television. It is a style Gary has been developing and sharing over 42 years of broadcast news experience. While Gary has lived and worked his entire life in Florida – beginning in his hometown of Gainesville – his many assignments across the United States and overseas have contributed to the numerous Emmy and Associated Press awards he has received for everything from spot news to feature stories to investigative reporting. He has also won the Edward R. Murrow award.
Gary is a member of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences
Born and raised in Gainesville, Gary, of course, bleeds Orange and Blue as a big fan of the Florida Gators. Gary enjoys fishing, scrabble and quality time with his wife, Mary Jane. His son, Niles, is a cryptologist/linguist for United States Navy Security, who reads, writes and speaks Chinese.
Second Trial Underway For Man Accused Of Shooting Detective
Openings statements got underway Wednesday in the retrial of a man accused of the armed robbery and attempted murder of an off-duty police detective but the state has changed its strategy.
Hit & Run Driver Kills Poodle And Nearly Kills Owner
A Fort Lauderdale woman was struck and injured by another car in a hit and run crash while trying to save her runaway poodle.
Former S. Miami Mayor: “I’m Not THAT Julio Robaina”
Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” Well, a lot, it would appear if the the name is Julio Robaina.
Miami Plastic Surgeon Claims Mistress Trumped Up Abuse Charges
A Miami-Dade surgeon jailed on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping and aggravated battery of his ex-paramour says the woman made up the case against him.
Attempted Murder Suspect Rolls Dice On New Trial
With a judge warning him to be careful what he wishes for, a convicted armed robber and attempted murderer was granted a new trial in Miami-Dade Monday.
Woman Who Flipped Off Joakim Noah Identified
A picture of what you may call a very passionate Heat fan at Wednesday night’s playoff game has gone viral.
Dolphins Vote Won’t Count But Will Be Counted
Nearly 60,000 people voted absentee or early on whether the Miami Dolphins should get tourist taxes for a major facelift of Sun Life Stadium.
Port Tunnel Drill Heading Towards The Light
In a few days, perhaps sometime Monday, a huge drill bit – a round, iron digging device more than four stories high – will pop out of the earth on Watson Island, completing the second leg of the Miami Tunnel, the roundtrip, underground route connecting the mainland to Port Miami.
Exclusive: Assault Rifle At Center Of Opa-locka Cop’s Proposed Firing
Police Lt. Alexander Hernandez pulled back the chambering lever on the AR-15 assault weapon and it slapped forward with a loud clack, reverberating around the conference room. The menacing-looking weapon was exhibit A at a hearing Wednesday as the Opa-Locka Police Department argued Sgt. German Bosque should be fired for leaving the rifle with his girlfriend’s father while out on leave last year.
Survivor Describes Ft. Lauderdale Boat Blast And Fire
Seriously burned in a boat explosion and fire last week in Fort Lauderdale, the skipper Tuesday described the ordeal from his bed in the burn unit at Ryder Trauma Center.
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