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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A teen was shot Sunday in northwest Miami-Dade after fleeing from a vehicle police tried stopping. Investigators said they were pursuing the vehicle at around 12:45 a.m. when the driver lost control and crashed near NW 54 Street and NW 22 Avenue. READ MORE: Tornado Watch In Effect: Severe Weather Sunday In South Florida Miami-Dade PD said several people inside the vehicle bailed out. Police began chasing the driver and at some point shots were fired. Investigators said the 15-year-old, who was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition, was wanted on several charges. READ MORE: COVID-19 Testing Site Finder A firearm was recovered at the scene. The other suspects remain at large. MORE NEWS: COVID-19 Vaccine Site Finder If you have information that can help the police with this investigation, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS. … [Read more...] about Teen Shot In NW Miami-Dade After Fleeing From Vehicle Officers Tried Stopping

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of South Florida, including Broward and Miami-Dade, until 3 p.m. this Sunday. A line of severe storms is marching through South Florida early Sunday afternoon. READ MORE: Teen Shot In NW Miami-Dade After Fleeing From Vehicle Officers Tried Stopping There have already been a couple of Tornado Warnings issued during the late morning for parts of the southwest coast of Florida, including in the Fort Myers and Naples areas. Tornado Watch in effect for parts of South Florida, including Broward and Miami-Dade through 3 pm Sunday, January 16, 2022. (CBS4) A report of a tornado spotted near the Artesia community in the Naples area came in at 9:50 a.m. Sunday morning. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for a small portion of Broward County, which is in effect until 12 p.m. Tornado Warning including Broward County, FL, Collier County, FL, Hendry County, FL until 12:00 PM EST … [Read more...] about Tornado Watch In Effect: Severe Weather Sunday In South Florida

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Florida scientists have found more evidence face masks help reduce the spread of airborne diseases like COVID-19. In a study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, they found face masks cut the distance airborne pathogens can travel in half. READ MORE: 'Sick To My Stomach': Dollar Tree Fanatics Protest New $1.25 Prices They also found three feet of distance with a mask is better than six feet unmasked. READ MORE: Add Over-The-Counter Medicine To List Of Growing Shortages In another study, this one from the CDC looking at data from the 2019-2020 flu season, researchers found the vaccine protected children from serious illness. And that’s even if they came down with a flu virus that was different from the one in the vaccine. MORE NEWS: Miami-Dade Police Confirm Shooting Death Of Rapper Wavy Navy Pooh Near Zoo Miami Health experts say it’s even more evidence children should get the flu shot in addition to a COVID-19 vaccine this season. … [Read more...] about Study Finds Face Masks Cut Distance Airborne Pathogens Can Travel In Half

SUNRISE (CBSMiami) – As the Panthers begin a new week, it’s the same old story. The Cats are the best team in hockey. And the team doesn’t just beat opponents, they dominate. Florida is on the best offensive run over the last eight games the NHL has seen in more than a quarter century. READ MORE: 'Sick To My Stomach': Dollar Tree Fanatics Protest New $1.25 Prices Overall, the Panthers are 8-0-1 in their last nine games and are outscoring opponents by more than double. Now, the Cats hit the road. We Want 10 If you have been to a Panthers game the last few weeks, you heard the chant. If you watched games, you heard it on the broadcast. The franchise record for goals in a game is 10, set back in 1997 at Miami Arena. This year’s team is scoring so many goals that the fans are pushing for a new record. During this nine-game point streak, the Panthers have come close, scoring nine goals twice. They scored 16 goals on consecutive days the past two games. The fans are having … [Read more...] about CBS4’s Steve Goldstein Has The Latest On The High-Flying Panthers

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Empty store shelves in South Florida are a common sight lately as the omicron variant and common winter illnesses spread at a rapid rate. For weeks, Linda Kelley has tried getting her husband his much-needed aspirin. READ MORE: 'Sick To My Stomach': Dollar Tree Fanatics Protest New $1.25 Prices And for the first time in a long time, she was at the right store at the right time – just before the shelf cleared out completely. “I was able to get aspirin and there was only three bottles on the shelves. And thank goodness I could get one bottle,” she said. READ MORE: Study Finds Face Masks Cut Distance Airborne Pathogens Can Travel In Half A small victory that didn’t use to be such a hassle. But with the omicron variant bringing coughs, fevers, headaches and the sniffles to so many people at once, the medicine that helps with those symptoms are disappearing all at once too, making it harder to take care of yourself and others at home. “If it came down … [Read more...] about Add Over-The-Counter Medicine To List Of Growing Shortages

ORLANDO (CBSMiami/AP) — Four young manatees have been flown from Florida to Ohio for treatment. SeaWorld Orlando transferred the manatee calves to free up space to treat more of the threatened sea mammals that have been dying in Florida at an alarming rate. READ MORE: 'Sick To My Stomach': Dollar Tree Fanatics Protest New $1.25 Prices SeaWorld said DHL Express transported the manatees from its rescue and rehabilitation center to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Saturday. DHL donated its services, including the flight. SeaWorld said it has been getting a record number of manatees needing treatment at its center, one of only five critical care facilities for manatees in the U.S. More than 1,000 manatees died in Florida during 2021, mostly from starvation. Water pollution from agricultural, urban and other sources has triggered algae blooms that have decimated seagrass beds on which manatees depend. READ MORE: Add Over-The-Counter Medicine To List Of Growing Shortages … [Read more...] about SeaWorld Orlando Transfers 4 Manatee Calves To Ohio For Treatment