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 cause of the fire is under investigation.
An early Tuesday morning double shooting that left one man dead and another injured in Florida City was captured live on Facebook, according to investigators and family members.
According to the sheriff's office, 18-year-old Richard Manuel Alcocer, 16-year-old Miguel Montez and 15-year-old Ruben Baltazar were killed when the vehicle they were in crashed into a vehicle, and then a bus stop, concrete light pole and a tree.
Visitors flock to Hollywood Beach to escape freezing temps up north, while shelters prepare for nights in the 30s and 40s.
The Trump administration has not disclosed any more details about the strike. On Tuesday, Col. Allie Weiskopf, a spokesperson for U.S. Special Operations Command said in a statement, "Special Operations did not support this operation to include intel support."
A brother and sister shared what they heard and experienced.
An investigation is now ongoing.
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
A Nepali Army spokesperson said early Saturday that helicopter operations were on hold until weather conditions improved.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed everyone inside was safe after the crash on SW 22nd Street.
Mahogany is a threatened species in Florida, and FDOT says it did not order the removal.
CBS Miami's Mike Cugno highlighted Garcia's story during the team's pregame coverage against the Atlanta Falcons, showcasing the bond between Garcia and the players.
About 4,000 people registered for a Fort Lauderdale airport job fair with more than 300 positions open.
LaCurtis Knight's body was found Sunday near Fairview Park; detectives say they have no suspects or witnesses.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
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.
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.
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.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
