Joan Murray
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Miami, FL, United States
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Affordable housing bill moving in the Florida legislature
State lawmakers are on their way to passing an affordable housing bill this session in Tallahassee, championed by Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and Miami Republican Senator Alexis Calatayud. → Read More
Reshaped by Gov. DeSantis, Florida school boards embrace conservative agenda
There has been a shift in South Florida school boards and it's due in part to the governor's influence and groups like Moms for Liberty → Read More
Public schools in Miami-Dade, Broward taking steps to expand mental health help services
Miami-Dade public schools have increased outreach services for those in need of mental health services. → Read More
Group teaches teens mindful meditation to improve mental health
Group offers sessions in Yoga and mindful meditation to help improve mental health in teens. → Read More
Judge rules against clergy members in fight against Florida's 15-week abortion ban
On Friday, a judge in Miami ruled against plaintiffs fighting to block Florida's ban on abortion. → Read More
Broward School Board votes to hire interim Superintendent Dr. Earlean Smiley
FORT LAUDERDALE - The Broward School Board voted Wednesday to hire Dr. Earlean Smiley as interim superintendent for $300,000 a year. The move follows the board's decision to cut ties with Dr. Vickie Cartwright, who was criticized for her leadership style. Cartwright was on the job for a total of 18 months. Dr. Smiley spent 38 years with the district before becoming a superintendent in South… → Read More
Broward School Board, Dr. Vickie Cartwright agree on separation terms
Broward Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright and her lawyers reached an agreement on an exit package with the district Thursday afternoon. → Read More
Indicators point to another strong year for South Florida real estate
While housing costs have cratered in other parts of the country, the South Florida real estate market remains strong and there are indications 2023 will be another good year. → Read More
Are you getting paid? Wage theft not uncommon in South Florida
Wage theft is defined as anytime a worker doesn't receive wages to which he or she is legally entitled for their labor. In general, it applies to 'hourly workers' and not salaried positions. → Read More
Expert: Wildlife population at risk from feral cats in South Florida
Feral cats are becoming a problem for one Broward resident. → Read More
Broward Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright's fate hangs in the balance
On Wednesday, the Broward School Board will look at hiring a firm to search for a new superintendent. → Read More
Latest crash on Ives Dairy Road highlights need for change
The latest crash on Ives Dairy Road on Thursday morning is leaving some asking when are things going to improve. → Read More
Getting rental assistance is not always easy
It started with an email sent to CBS4 from a Miami woman who told us she was behind on her rent and had applied for the Emergency Rental Assistance program in Miami-Dade County. → Read More
Thousands of families suffer after justice delay
The pandemic caused courts to shut down. On top of that, the Florida Supreme Court in March 2020 suspended the constitutional right to a speedy trial, meaning cases were put on hold. → Read More
Handcuffs in hallways: In-depth look at student arrests at Miami-Dade, Broward public schools
CBS4's Joan Murray spoke to school districts, police and parents about student arrests in Miami-Dade and Broward. → Read More
Broward's troubled 911 system at heart of MSD Public Safety Commission
It's been a central issue of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission, fixing Broward County's troubled 911 system. → Read More
Residents return to formerly-deemed unsafe 164-unit condo on Miami Beach
Port Royale rolled out the welcome mat Monday, opening its front doors once more to residents of the 164-unit condo building on Collins Avenue. → Read More
Broward reports widespread beach erosion after Nicole's lashing
Broward beaches took a beating during Hurricane Nicole Wednesday. Relentless pounding waves stripped beaches of sand causing widespread erosion. → Read More
Republican voters build big edge as Floridians cast ballots
Republicans hold a more than 250,000-voter advantage over Democrats in ballots cast through the mail or at early voting sites in next week's elections, according to data posted online Friday by the State Division of Elections. → Read More
Getting bombarded by political messages? Here's how to tell which ones are real
With a week to go until the election, South Florida voters are getting bombarded with phone text messages asking for donations. → Read More