Bill banning social media for kids under 16 in Florida heads to Gov. DeSantis' desk
A Florida bill banning social media use for minors heads to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk. It would be among the nation's most restrictive for kids under 16.
A Florida bill banning social media use for minors heads to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk. It would be among the nation's most restrictive for kids under 16.
The transcripts of a 2006 grand jury that investigated Jeffrey Epstein's sexual assaults of underage girls would be released to the public under a bill heading to Florida's governor after it was unanimously passed by the Legislature.
A key Florida Senate committee Tuesday signed off on a bill that would impose limits on the amounts of euphoria-inducing THC in pot products if voters pass a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational marijuana.
While there are several rules about dog attacks at the local level, the statewide bill would force owners of dangerous dogs to register their pets and strengthen penalties against them — and their animals.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday raised legal concerns about the "breadth" of a bill that seeks to prevent children under age 16 from having social media accounts.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday raised legal concerns about the “breadth” of a bill that seeks to prevent children under age 16 from having social media accounts.
The Florida Department of State informed the political committee known as Floridians Protecting Freedom that the organization had secured the requisite amount of valid signatures to put the measure before voters during the fall election.
In part of a series of legal battles about Florida election law changes, a three-judge panel of a federal appeals court on Thursday heard arguments in a challenge to a 2023 law that imposed restrictions on groups that collect voter registration applications.
The Florida State Guard, revived by Gov. Ron DeSantis, could operate outside Florida and be called into service anytime he "deemed necessary," under a bill approved Thursday by a House panel.
In an 11-4 vote, the Florida House Select Committee on Health Innovation voted in favor of House Bill 1639, a piece of legislation that would require transgender people to list their birth sex on their state ID's.
An effort to prevent the removal of historical monuments and memorials started to advance Monday in the Senate as cities such as Jacksonville fight over Confederate statues.
A proposal designed in part to keep "identity politics" out of teacher-preparation courses began moving forward Monday in the Senate, with opponents arguing it could drive teachers away from Florida.
A Florida House panel on Monday backed a measure that would require state-issued identification cards to reflect a person's sex assigned at birth and impose requirements for insurers who cover gender-affirming care.
City and county boards would face a higher threshold for approving property tax hikes, under a proposal that started moving forward Monday in the Legislature.
In a priority of Speaker Paul Renner, the Florida House on Tuesday will take up a bill that would prevent minors under age 16 from creating social media accounts.
Longstanding child labor laws could be changing with Florida lawmakers considering an overhaul of state laws.
Morgan Rynor reports this comes amid a nationwide rise in antisemitism after the Hamas October 7th attack against Israel.
Cindee Murphy, the mother of Tristin Murphy who killed himself while in custody, talks about her son's ordeal and her visit to the Florida Legislature.
State Road A1A would become Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway under one bill. The other bill would create a specialty license plate with the word “Margaritaville."
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede reports from Tallahassee on the 2024 Florida Legislative session.
A new bill would provide mental health counseling sessions for jurors.
Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address, ahead of heading back to Iowa, as the Florida Legislature opened its annual 60-day session.
In a priority of House Speaker Paul Renner, two House Republicans have filed a bill designed to prevent minors under age 16 from having social media accounts.
A Miami-Dade Florida House representative has filed a bill that would effectively ban all abortions from the moment of fertilization, with no exceptions.
A Miami-Dade Florida House representative has filed a bill that would effectively ban all abortions from the moment of fertilization, with no exceptions.
A four-year-old French bulldog was called S'more after being picked up in an El Portal neighborhood early Friday morning. He's now named Grogu after the "Baby Yoda" character from Star Wars.
At this time, fire and law officials have not identified the person burned in the fire.
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey says recovery from a May 10 tornado outbreak has cost Florida's capital city $50 million so far.
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
A four-year-old French bulldog was called S'more after being picked up in an El Portal neighborhood early Friday morning. He's now named Grogu after the "Baby Yoda" character from Star Wars.
At this time, fire and law officials have not identified the person burned in the fire.
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey says recovery from a May 10 tornado outbreak has cost Florida's capital city $50 million so far.
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a contender for Donald Trump's running mate, said Sunday that November's election will not be decided by the former president's guilty conviction in the New York "hush money" trial.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a contender for Donald Trump's running mate, said Sunday that November's election will not be decided by the former president's guilty conviction in the New York "hush money" trial.
Being found guilty of 34 felony counts would normally mark the end of someone's political prospects. But this week's conviction is not stopping Trump (who has built his career, and brand, on grievances) from running for another term in the White House.
Half the country says Trump is not fit to be president; Republicans call the trial unfair, according to CBS News poll.
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
Jim DeFede speaks to Susan Glickman, the vice president of the CLEO Institute.
Mayor Manny Cid talks with Jim DeFede about issues plaguing the county and why voters should choose him.
Jim DeFede talks to Evan Power, the chair of the Republican Party of Florida, about a variety of topics.
Jim DeFede talks to former Democratic congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, who wants to unseat Rick Scott as Florida's junior senator.
Nikki Fried, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party, joins Facing South Florida to discuss the latest CBS News poll results.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
The health centers' lifeblood is revenue received from Medicaid, the state-federal subsidized health coverage for people with low incomes or disabilities.
Royal Caribbean required Michigan man to pay his onboard medical bills in full as he was being evacuated urgently from ship.
CBD gummies and edible cannabis have been seen as the go-to remedy for many
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The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Listen up, Barbz! Nicki Minaj is coming to South Florida this fall.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Singer Lizzo reveals how she feels about that 'South Park' obesity episode.