As Hurricane Melissa grows in the Caribbean, the Category 4 storm can be felt just as much in South Florida. Throughout the weekend, the hurricane
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South Florida swim school urges teaching children water safety after 2 near drownings in Fort Lauderdale
A South Florida swim school is urging water safety after two small children nearly drowned in Fort Lauderdale this weekend. Both incidents involved kids under
Thousands of Miami-Dade students learn to swim in life-saving county initiative
In Miami-Dade County, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 14, but a year-old county program is making strides
Beach Patrol raises concerns about rip currents ahead of Fort Lauderdale Air Show
Pilots spent Friday practicing death-defying stunts for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show this weekend. But, all the danger is not just above the water. “This
Fort Lauderdale lifeguards warn about ocean currents after teen drowning, 10 people rescued over Easter weekend
Fort Lauderdale lifeguards are warning swimmers about dangerous currents over the Easter holiday weekend. Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue said those currents are why they rescued
Miami-Dade County Commission votes to remove fluoride from water supply
Commissioners in Miami-Dade vote to remove fluoride from water supply Commissioners in Miami-Dade vote to remove fluoride from water supply 02:42 The Miami-Dade County Commission
Boy, 12, hospitalized after nearly drowning in Dania Beach pool, Broward Sheriff’s Office says
CBS News Miami Live FORT LAUDERDALE — A 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after almost drowning in a South Florida pool on Saturday
Miami International Boat Show spotters help keep manatees safe
MIAMI — On the first morning of the Miami International Boat Show, boat captains were urged to take precautions during their “sea trials,” or test drives,
Lauderhill Police rescue 3-year-old girl who ran into lake at 1 a.m.
LAUDERHILL – Officers rescued a 3-year-old girl who had gone into a lake early Thursday from her home. At approximately 1 a.m., officers responded to
Florida man recovering after surviving shark attack at same beach nearly 10 years after first bite
CBS News Miami Live WEST PALM BEACH — A Florida man is recovering and speaking out after surviving a shark attack on the state’s Treasure