Gov. Scott Signs 'Legacy Florida' For Everglades
Governor Rick Scott has signed a bill known as "Legacy Florida" that opens a tap of cash to help restore the Everglades, the state's natural springs and Lake Apopka.
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Governor Rick Scott has signed a bill known as "Legacy Florida" that opens a tap of cash to help restore the Everglades, the state's natural springs and Lake Apopka.
A dismembered body found in a wooded section of central Florida has been identified as woman from Georgia.
Nearly two dozen people have been charged in an international money laundering case that funneled cash to drug trafficking cartels through Miami-based businesses.
Dozens of Cubans have found freedom recently on the shores of South Florida but one recent group of refugees is unique because of who was on board the small boat used to cross the Florida straits.
Governor Rick Scott has signed off on a plan to create a Holocaust memorial at the Capitol.
Newly released video of a group of Cuban migrants sailing to the U.S. has given a glimpse into the dramatic journey like many have never seen before.
Door to door canvassing and an online app will be part of a massive voter registration drive being organized by the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights organization.
Two Firefighters Injured In Tampa Club Fire
About 300,000 Floridians who qualified for food stamps now face a work requirement that went into effect Jan. 1.
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday waded into a constitutional fight about a higher state tax rate for satellite-television companies than for their cable TV competitors.
For the first time since shortly after the Civil War, it is no longer a crime for unmarried men and women to shack up in the Sunshine State.
It's no secret that Governor Rick Scott's approval ratings have been on the low side since he took office, but a woman in Gainesville took it to a whole new level of disapproval when he walked into a Starbucks.
An investigation into U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson's use of a hedge fund merits "further review," the Office of Congressional Ethics said in a report released Tuesday by the U.S. House Ethics Committee.
Florida Supreme Court justices Wednesday tried to sift through arguments about the constitutionality of the state's workers-compensation insurance system -- and whether they should decide the issue.
A jury ordered a Florida cigar maker to pay up to the tune of $44.4 million for unfair business practices.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday said it will let the Trump administration end the Temporary Protected Status program protecting roughly 350,000 Venezuelan migrants.
CBS News Miami's Mike Cugno interviews DJ Genesis, whose job it is to have Florida Panthers' fans pumped up during home games.
CBS News Miami's Jim Berry raps about Pope Leo XIV in his Absolutely Not segment this week.
South Florida’s brutal heat continues this week with highs near 90 and barely any rain until Memorial Day weekend. NEXT Weather's Lissette Gonzalez has the latest forecast.
Cell phone videos captured the moment a powerless Mexican Navy vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two crew members and injuring at least 19 others.
When a 55-year-old woman lost her job and got evicted, she took up residence at the only place she felt she owned, her husband's grave.
Police say the mother turned herself in as investigators continue examining inconsistencies in her statements and the child's grandmother calls for upgraded charges against the boyfriend.
Police say they encountered a man in crisis before the shooting, as neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and investigators worked late into the night.
Because of dwindling enrollment, which has created a major budget shortfall, he says he needs to cut $100 million.
The National Transportation Safety Board announced it has opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis following a series of incidents in Austin involving school buses filled with children.
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.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
