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Gio Benitez

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CBS4 Reporter Gio Benitez

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Gio Benitez has been a reporter for CBS4 News since June 2009. His first story on the air made television history because it was shot entirely with the iPhone 3GS.

In January 2010, he was the first reporter to arrive in the Florida Keys just minutes after U.S. Marshals captured Paul Michael Merhige, the man accused of killing four members of his family on Thanksgiving Day in 2009. Merhige had been on the run for a month.

Gio also traveled to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to cover relief efforts following the most devastating earthquake to ever hit the region. But instead of making a direct return, the plane was diverted to the island of Curacao, just off the coast of Venezuela, carrying injured evacuees from Haiti. While in Curacao, Gio interviewed the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles.

He joined CBS4 News as an investigative producer with the CBS4 I-Team in May 2008. He worked on stories involving Medicare fraud, daycare safety, toxic soil, government corruption, and public safety.

As a college student, Gio was a work-study scholar at CBS through the Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media, a national organization which prepares minority youth for careers in the media industry. He was honored with the Foundation’s “Student of the Year” national award in his senior year.

Before joining CBS4 News, Gio was a correspondent for the nationally syndicated radio show, “Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline,” covering consumer electronics and technology.

Gio is also the recipient of two regional Emmy Awards from the NATAS Suncoast Chapter.

He graduated from Florida International University’s School of International and Public Affairs with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology.

(Source: Pool) George Zimmerman watches proceedings during hearing to consider a reduction in his $1 million bond.

New Tapes Show Zimmerman Called Sanford PD Lazy

Newly released video and audio of George Zimmerman has some wondering what kind of relationship Zimmerman had with Sanford Police before he shot Trayvon Martin.

CBS4–14 hours ago

Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson announced Tuesday that she will compete for the District 1 commission seat against Barbara Jordan. (CBS4)

Miami Gardens Mayor Launches Campaign For District 1 Commission Seat

Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson hopes to unseat longtime Miami-Dade Commissioner Barbara Jordan by challenging her for the District 1 commission seat.

CBS4–2012/05/22

oj simpson

Controversial Author Says O.J. Didn’t Kill But Knows Who Did

The OJ Simpson murder trial divided the country, but a private eye from North Texas has written a book which points the finger at another possible suspect.

CBS4–2012/05/16

(Source: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue) Capt. Brian Beckmann

Miami-Dade Fire Capt. Demoted For Controversial Facebook Rant

A Miami-Dade fire captain, under fire for his controversial Facebook comments in the Trayvon Martin case has been demoted.

CBS4–2012/05/14

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Exclusive: Florida Investigating Potential Non-Citizen Voters

In a new crackdown, Florida officials are investigating the citizenship of thousands of registered voters.

CBS4–2012/05/09

Luis Moya, 24, is wanted for the a hit & run crash that left UM student Eliza Gresh in a medically-induced coma. (CBS4)

New Details Emerge In Hit & Run That Injured UM Student

New video obtained by CBS4 News shows policing taking a suspicious Mercedes Benz from a Hialeah body shop. That car, police say, was involved in a hit-and-run that put 19-year-old UM student Eliza Gresh in the hospital, and left her in a coma. Police say 24-year-old Luis Moya was behind the wheel.

CBS4–2012/05/07

Luis Moya, 24, is wanted for the a hit & run crash that left UM student Eliza Gresh in a medically-induced coma. (CBS4)

Suspect Identified In Hit & Run That Left UM Student In Coma

The car police say was involved in a hit-and-run accident has been located and the owner of the car has been arrested.

CBS4–2012/05/04

Occupy protesters clashed with police in Downtown Miami on May 1. (CBS4)

Three Arrested During May Day Occupy Protests

Police arrested three Occupy Miami protesters Tuesday on the streets of Downtown Miami.

CBS4–2012/05/01

Zimmerman On The Stand 4/20/12

Zimmerman: “I’m Sorry For The Loss Of Your Son”; Bond of $150K Set

In a surprise move, George Zimmerman took the witness stand at his bond reduction hearing Friday morning and made a brief statement directed at the parents of Trayvon Martin, saying he was sorry for the loss of their son. Minutes later, a judge set a bond of $150 thousand for Zimmerman, setting the stage for his release from jail.

CBS4–2012/04/20

Dick Clark (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ATI)

S. Florida Musicians Remember Their Friend Dick Clark

Many of Dick Clark’s friends now live in South Florida and went on to do great things in the music industry. One friend owns a music studio in North Miami called Audio Vision.

CBS4–2012/04/18

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