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At Least 6 Firefighters Test Positive For COVID At Surfside Condo Collapse Search Site

It's not known if any of the rescue team members had been quarantined.

Surfside Collapse Search Involves Hundreds Of Rescue Personnel, Surgeons, Structural Engineers

Florida CFO and Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis say there are more than 300 search and rescue team members at Surfside site.

Former Miami-Dade Fire Chief Dave Downey On Rescue Efforts

Downey said it will be a meticulous process.

Pop-Up COVID Vaccination Site Pops Up At Broward Transportation Site

It's believed this would be the perfect location for a pop-up site and it just might help Broward get to the 70% mark by July 4.

Community Health Of South Florida Welcomes New Class Of Residents

The non-profit today welcomed a new class of residents. mong them, a woman who went from homeless to doctor.

Royal Caribbean's ‘Freedom Of The Seas' Completes Simulated Cruise, Returns To PortMiami

The ship had 650 employees and their guests onboard. As required by the Centers for Disease Control, all were over 18 and fully vaccinated.

Broward Mayor Steve Geller Encourages Those To Get Vaccinated As We Are In The Middle Of Hurricane Season

As we head deeper into hurricane season, Broward mayor encourages more people to get their COVID vaccinations.

‘We Need To Get To 70 Percent By July 4th': Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Hopes To Meet Biden Admin. Goal

“People are still needing to take the shot,” said Levine Cava on Wednesday morning at a vaccination event.

Miami Cancer Institute Physicians to Speak at LUNG FORCE Expo

Miami Cancer Institute Physicians to Speak at Virtual LUNG FORCE Expo to Educate Healthcare Professionals About Lung Cancer, COVID-19

Miami-Dade, Broward County Public Schools To Continue Free Summer Food Distribution

The free meal distributions will take place at various locations.

Vax305: Bike Ride Aims To End Cycle Of Vaccine Hesitancy Among South Florida Communities Of Color

The group gathered in Overtown, and spent several hours riding through neighborhoods, including Wynwood.

UM Doctors Part Of Team That Discovered New Drug To Treat Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers say the drug targets the disease in a way that’s never been done before. “It treats the underlying course of the disease."

5 Florida Cities Ranked Among Worst Places For Mosquitoes

The 50 cities where pest control company Orkin got the most calls about mosquitoes from April 2020-March 2021 includes 5 Florida cities.

Residents Gather Virtually, Raise $190,000 to end Lung Cancer

200 South Florida Residents Gather Virtually to Fund $190,000 in Lung Cancer Research

FPL ‘Light the Way’ Procession For Those Impacted by Lung Cancer

FPL ‘Light the Way’ Procession Honors Four South Floridians Impacted by Lung Cancer

South Florida's 14-Day COVID-19 Positivity Rate Under 3%

“Our vaccination efforts are working and because of it, we're bringing this pandemic to an end. If you haven't already, go get the shot."

Frost Science Museum's Award-Winning Program Upward Bound Helps Create Environmental Stewards

The museum is also the center of important research work which helps South Florida further careers in science and environmental stewardship.

Memorial Cancer Institute’s Medical Director to be Honored

Memorial Cancer Institute’s Medical Director Honored with American Lung Association 2021 Distinguished Physician Award

Miami-Dade Homeless Trust Administers Johnson & Johnson Vaccine At Camillus House, Other Homeless Hot Spots

On Thursday morning, several homeless people got the chance to get their COVID-19 vaccine.

Miami-Dade Mayor Says County To Follow CDC On New Mask Guidelines For Fully-Vaccinated Individuals

“This is truly the day we've been waiting for. And I feel confident that we're reaching the light at the end of a very dark tunnel."

Student Vaccines Available Through County, Schools Partnership

Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade County Public Schools are partnering to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to public schools.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held Tuesday To Mark Reopening Of Bunche Park

The park now features a two-story sports building that will include a multi-purpose gym and an elevated running track.

Prominent South Florida Pediatrician Shares What To Expect Following FDA's Approval Of Pfizer Vaccine For Kids 12 To 15

CBS4's Lauren Pastrana spoke with Dr. Ronald Ford, the chief medical officer at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

Reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi Visits Brickell Bakery To See Firsthand How It Helps Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Tunzi, saw firsthand how the bakery has hired individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Two Coronavirus Vaccination Sites Open At Miami International Airport

They will be open this week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nurse Concerned About Working Conditions At Tropical Park COVID Test Site

The nurse, who did not want to be identified, concerned about the amount of time they spend in the sun.

Vaccine Clinics Planned At Airport For Travelers, Employees

The Miami International Airport will host a Pfizer vaccine clinic for its employees and passengers living in Florida.

What Killed Them? Thousands Of Exotic Fish Die In Several South Florida Residential Ponds

Staff collected well water samples Wednesday at Simpson Park near downtown Miami, as well as a pond that had experienced a fish kill.

Cleveland Clinic Florida Experts to Speak at National Event

Cleveland Clinic Florida Experts to Speak at National American Lung Association Lung Cancer Patient Virtual Meetup

Local Leaders, Doctors Encourage African-American Community To Get Vaccinated

In South Florida, some people are still unsure about the COVID vaccine.

South Florida Turns Turquoise to End Lung Cancer

Week-long Turquoise Takeover strives to provide hope to those facing lung cancer, fund life-saving research

City Of Miami Opens Indoor Facilities At Parks

Parkgoers will be required to wear facial coverings when indoors at parks buildings and outdoors, too, when not doing strenuous exercise.

Broward School District Bringing COVID-19 Vaccinations To All Of Its High Schools Over Eight Day Span

The vaccine will be administered by the county's health department on a walk-up basis, officials said.

Good Samaritan Jumps Into Action, Rescues Woman From Sinking Vehicle In Miami-Dade Canal

“I left my stuff, went in the water and I was able to pull the woman out." But he looked back and the that the man was still inside the car.

Critical Mass Bike Ride Returns To South Florida

For some, it is a comeback that brings hope as South Florida continues to get back to normal. For others, it means being stuck in traffic.

Miami-Dade County Prepares Ahead Of Peak Mosquito Season

South Florida's rainy season is just about here and that means mosquito season is coming.

County Vaccine Sites Start Accepting Walk-Up Patients

Appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are no longer needed in Miami-Dade County. Walk-up patients are now welcome.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Urges People To Continue To Wear Masks & Social Distance Around Strangers

For many vaccinated people, the easing back of masks outside is a breath of fresh air.

Miami-Dade County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

This is how the Miami area compares to Florida and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.