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Florida Man Spots Family Of Elusive Florida PanthersRare sighting took place in the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve Park
Pivoting In The PandemicIt was touch and go for Captain Marlin Scott and FishMonster Charters
Attorneys Blaming Uber Eats For Teen's Death"You have an Uber Eats driver... that was trying to beat the light"
ADL: FBI Arrested 'White Supremacist'Paul Milleris charged with possessing a firearm by a felon
COVID In FloridaThe Florida Department of Health reported another 6,014 new cases Wednesday
Local News
Miami Beach Pride Announces Dates For Pride 2021, Launches New WebsiteOn Wednesday, Miami Beach Pride organizers announced dates for Pride 2021, as well as, a newly revamped website.

Staying In Touch With Customers On Social Media Keeps Keys Charter Boat Operator Afloat During PandemicIt has not been easy for Florida Keys charter boat captains to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

Animal Rescue Organizations Say Pandemic Has Changed Their Industry For The BetterThe pandemic has impacted how animal rescue organizations operate. Many in the industry think the changes are here to stay, and it's for the best.

'Grandparent Tuition Waiver' Moves In The Florida LegislatureA proposal is advancing in the Florida House that would allow high-performing students who live outside of Florida to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities if their grandparents reside in the Sunshine State.

Woman Charged With Shooting Man In Front Of Daughter At Miami HootersA Tampa woman went before a Miami judge Wednesday morning after police say she shot a man several times in front of his 8-year-old daughter.

Attorneys Say Pressure To Deliver Caused Uber Eats Driver’s Crash That Resulted In South Florida Teen’s DeathFriends and loved ones gathered Wednesday to honor a South Florida teen, killed just off the University of Florida’s campus.

Politics
'Parents' Bill Of Rights' AdvancesProposals to codify in state law a “Parents’ Bill of Rights” related to what families are entitled to know about their children's education and health care are advancing in the House and Senate, as the 2021 legislative session gets underway.

Florida Legislators Propose Crackdown On Big Tech Companies Amid Legal QuestionsAfter Twitter permanently removed former President Donald Trump from its site and social media platforms began slapping warnings on posts by other politicians, Republican state leaders are punching back.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Addresses COVID-19, Jobs, Schools & Economy During State Of The StateGov. Ron DeSantis formally launched the 2021 legislative session Tuesday with a State of the State address that touted the state’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and touched on hot-button issues that lawmakers will face over the next 60 days.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' State Of The State AddressGov. Ron DeSantis' state of the state address.

Mason-Dixon Poll: Gov. DeSantis Would Win Re-Election If Challenged By Nikki Fried, Charlie CristA new Mason-Dixon poll shows Governor Ron DeSantis would win re-election if he ran against state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried or former governor and current U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist.

Lots Of Local Political Futures Up In The AirEven in the midst of a pandemic, politics is in play with plenty to watch here in South Florida.

Entertainment
Miss Universe Competition To Air Live From Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino In Mayhe center of the universe will be in Hollywood, Florida in May as the Miss Universe competition returns with a live telecast from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

73rd Emmy Awards Will Broadcast Sunday, September 19th On CBS And Paramount+The last time the Emmy Awards aired on CBS was September 17th, 2017. Stephen Colbert served as the show's host.

New IMAX Film Explores The Breathtaking Beauty Of "Ancient Caves"It’s a world most of us have never seen as “Ancient Caves” takes viewers far beneath the surface of the Earth.

'We Need Happiness': Drew Barrymore Discusses New Show & Her Passion To Help OthersCBS4's Lisa Petrillo had a chat with Drew recently about the show and how it's changing her life for the better, while she strives to help others.

Dine Out Takeout: Taste of the Town Returns With A TwistIt’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a year since we’ve shot our last “Taste of the Town” segment due to the pandemic. We’ve all faced so many challenges this past year – but few more than the hospitality industry.

Kal Penn On The Opportunity To Join 'Clarice': 'I Jumped At The Chance, It's So Different'Kal Penn discusses his role on 'Clarice' and creating a show around such a well-known story.

Health
COVID In Florida: 6,014 Additional Cases, 132 Deaths Reported WednesdayThe Florida Department of Health reported another 6,014 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.

Miami-Dade College‘s North Campus Vaccination Site Opens, Begins Administering Johnson & Johnson VaccineThe first federal vaccination site in Miami-Dade is now open and it is among the first in the nation to administer the Johnson & Johnson single dose COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID In Florida: 7,179 Additional Cases, 140 Deaths Reported TuesdayThe Florida Department of Health reported another 7,179 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.

Jackson Health Expands COVID-19 Vaccinations As Overtown Welcomes New Vaccine LocationJackson Health System will begin vaccinating law enforcement officers, firefighters, and K-12 school personnel ages 50 and older starting Wednesday, March 3.

Florida Health Insurance Efforts Get A BoostA Florida organization will get a $250,000 infusion to help uninsured residents find health-care coverage over the next 10 weeks.

Rabies Alert Issued For Part Of Fort Lauderdale After Racoon Tests PositiveA rabies alert has been issued for a portion of Fort Lauderdale after a racoon tested positive on March 1.

Tech
Florida Healthy Kids Website BreachedHundreds of thousands of Floridians who applied for coverage or were enrolled in a children’s health insurance program between 2013 and 2020 are being encouraged to take steps to protect themselves financially after a cyberattack.

Tesla's Elon Musk Wants To Dig Tunnels To Alleviate Miami's Congested TrafficTraffic in Miami is terrible. We all know that. According to a new report, Miami was just named one of the most congested cities in the U.S. in 2020. But Tesla Inc founder Elon Musk says he wants to dig tunnels with the Boring Company, one of his many business ventures, to help alleviate Miami's notoriously congested traffic.

Consumer Electronics Show Goes Virtual, Many Products Designed To Protect Against COVID-19The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), was held this week and offered the very latest in tech. It was virtual this year because of the pandemic, and many of the products revealed were designed to protect against COVID-19.

'Legal Equalizer' App Helps People Know Their Rights, Safely Interact With Police: 'Accountability On All Sides For Everybody'The Founder and CEO of the Legal Equalizer app hopes that it will help to de-escalate situations between police and citizens by providing accountability on all sides.

Belgian Engineers Build UV Zapper Machine To Disinfect Shopping CartsWiping down shopping carts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a bright idea from a team of Belgian engineers.

Zoom Experiencing Major Outages In US, WorldwideAs video conference calls have taken the center stage for work, education, and many other aspects of life, Zoom is experiencing major outages on Monday.

CBS National News
Blockchain company pulls Banksy into digital art marketA Banksy piece called "Morons (White)" was intentionally destroyed, then digitized as a non-fungible token, or NFT.
Cuomo refuses to resign amid sexual harassment claimsNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo pushed back against calls to step down after multiple women allege that he sexually harassed them. Cuomo said he was embarrassed by the matter, but added that he would not resign. Jericka Duncan reports.
Representative Ronny Jackson made sexual comments and drank on duty, report saysA Pentagon watchdog report found former White House physician Ronny Jackson, now a Texas congressman, bullied subordinates and broke rules about drinking on the job.
Mother raises money for laptops for students without accessThe Census Bureau estimates 4.4 million households with students lack consistent access to a computer
Economic fallout from pandemic disproportionately hits LatinasLatinas have been especially hard hit by the pandemic, with many having their children as their only lifeline.
13 killed in SUV crash came through hole in border fenceThirteen people killed in the crash were among 44 people who entered the U.S. through a hole cut into Southern California's border fence with Mexico, the Border Patrol said.
Democrats limit eligibility for stimulus checks in Senate COVID billPresident Biden agreed to a demand by moderate Democrats to begin phasing out stimulus checks at a faster rate.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus checkMillions of households may get cut out of the next round of stimulus checks amid deal to lower the income phaseout.
"Embarrassed" Cuomo apologizes for "pain I've caused" and says he won't resignNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he won't leave his post amid sexual harassment allegations.
CBS World News
Migrants smuggled through border fence before SUV crash in CaliforniaBorder Patrol says 13 people killed in a crash in Southern California entered the U.S. through a hole cut into the border fence.
Iraq military base used by U.S. troops hit in rocket attackNo U.S. military casualties reported after at least 10 rockets target Ain al-Asad base, the same one hit last year in an attack that brought the U.S. and Iran to the brink of war.
Suspect arrested after injuring 8 with ax in Sweden: policePrime Minister Stefan Lofven said a possible terrorist motive was being investigated.
Indian journalist speaks out against threats for reporting on protestsIndian journalist Barkha Dutt is speaking out against intimidation and death threats she and other journalists have faced while reporting on the months-long protests by farmers.
"48 Hours" Presents: The Spymasters - CIA in the CrosshairsPart 1: All 12 living CIA directors share their passionate disagreements about the agency's past, its current mission, and its future | Part 2 | Complete coverage
"48 Hours" Presents: The Spymasters - CIA in the Crosshairs - Part 2All 12 living CIA directors share their passionate disagreements about the agency's past, its current mission, and its future | Complete coverage
Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by EarthThe largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
U.S. trial to resume for woman who killed British teen in car crashThe family of Harry Dunn, who was hit in a head-on crash by Anne Sacoolas in England, says they're still suffering "beyond belief" as a Virginia court takes the case back up.
COVID "vaccine passports" could be "Pandora's box" for privacySome governments, including the U.S., are considering COVID-19 immunity certificates to inject the tourism industry back to life and revive businesses.
