Critics Call For Veto Of Massive Education Bill
Opponents of the wide-ranging education bill have turned to Gov. Rick Scott as their last hope to stop the proposal from becoming law.
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Opponents of the wide-ranging education bill have turned to Gov. Rick Scott as their last hope to stop the proposal from becoming law.
Orlando attorney John Morgan, who led last year's passage of a medical marijuana constitutional amendment, has joined growing calls for a special session to finalize rules for its implementation.
FBI Director James Comey's termination has shocked the political world, and local lawmakers are chiming in on the president's decision.
The long awaited Major League Soccer franchise in Miami may be preparing to clear its final hurdles in securing land to build a stadium upon.
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials rescued a baby Key Deer, found without his mom.
Publix Supermarkets has recalled their Publix Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip because it may contain small glass fragments.
The Department of Homeland Security is considering expanding its list of countries where passengers have to check their electronics larger than a cell phone.
In the final day of their extended session, state legislators passed a measure that would eliminate taxes on tampons and other feminine hygiene products.
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for a lawsuit against two South Florida hospitals facing allegations that they did not properly provide interpreter services to deaf people.
Florida lawmakers on Monday approved a budget that will dramatically increase university funding and student financial aid, while leaders defended a performance standard that could impact the University of South Florida.
The Florida Legislature overwhelmingly approved a state budget and ended the annual session Monday, after narrowly avoiding a meltdown over a controversial measure that makes sweeping changes to the state's education system.
There's a high-tech way some pet parents are hoping to ease what their dogs experience when left home alone.
The Miami-Dade Police Department is putting together a blood drive for an officer that was involved in a motorcycle accident on Sunday.
Months after being sacked by President Donald Trump for refusing to defend his travel ban in court, former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates is testifying before a Senate Judiciary Committee.
A ten-year-old girl has quite a tale to tell after she was bitten by a nine-foot gator while swimming in a park's lake over the weekend.
Anglers on Pensacola Beach reeled in a rare 12‑ to 13‑foot great white shark weighing roughly 1,000 pounds, stunning even veteran shark fishermen. It’s the fourth great white caught from beaches in Alabama and Florida in the past four years. The group spent about an hour bringing it in, snapped photos, and released it back into the Gulf.
The FBI has captured former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, one of its most‑wanted fugitives, after finding him in Mexico City following a decade on the run. Prosecutors say the Canadian trafficked roughly 60 tons of cocaine a year into the U.S. and Canada and is also accused of orchestrating multiple murders of victims and government witnesses. He is now being held in Central California and is expected to appear in court Monday.
A North Miami Beach mother has been arrested after turning herself in following the severe beating of her 6‑year‑old autistic son, who remains in critical condition. Police say her statements were inconsistent, and she’s charged with failing to report neglect. Body‑camera video shows officers trying to revive the child, who suffered major internal injuries.
Police in Miami Gardens spent hours investigating after an officer shot and killed a 33‑year‑old man outside a home Friday night. Officers have since cleared the scene and allowed residents back into the neighborhood. Neighbors reported hearing anywhere from a few shots to nearly a dozen before dozens of police cars arrived. Investigators say the man who was killed was experiencing a crisis.
The Broward superintendent is facing criticism from state leaders and some school board members over alleged financial mismanagement, despite the district maintaining an A‑rating. At the same time, parents and students are pushing back against a cost‑cutting plan to move graduations from large venues to school gyms.
The suspect, 31-year-old Moniquie Love Turnbull, of Miami, is facing several charges connected to the incident.
Lionel Messi had a goal and assist as Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw.
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration.
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
