Gov. Scott Signs Rape Kit Testing & Needle Exchange Bills
Florida Law enforcement will soon have to turn over rape kits withing 30 days for testing and the state will start its exchange pilot program for drug users.
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Florida Law enforcement will soon have to turn over rape kits withing 30 days for testing and the state will start its exchange pilot program for drug users.
A 12-year-old girl is facing misdemeanor battery charges after she pinched a boy's butt in school.
Nine years after a woman was murdered and shoved out of a vehicle in Delray Beach - her family is still asking for the public's help to find her killer.
Thousands of children of legal immigrants will be closer to obtaining subsidized health insurance this summer, after the Legislature passed a long-debated expansion of the state's KidCare program.
Beer and chips are usually considered a good thing when you're watching the game or hanging out at a backyard barbeque.
Fresh supplies are rocketing toward the International Space Station.
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has formally endorsed GOP presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz.
The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments June 8th in a challenge to a state law that bars people from openly carrying firearms.
Legislative leaders have sent 20 bills to Governor Rick Scott, including a measure that would repeal a 19th Century law that makes it a crime for men and women to live together if they are not married.
Broward County and major hospital systems in Jacksonville and Miami are challenging the Florida Department of Health about a proposed change in the way trauma centers are divvied up among various parts of the state.
Gawker Media plans to appeal a multi-million dollar judgement against it for publishing a sex tape of former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan.
The International Space Station will be getting some fire supplies Tuesday night. To be clear, literal fire-making supplies, not the slang term for something incredible.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has appointed his new chief of staff - Kim McDougal.
After awarding former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan $115 million in a trial over the release of a sex tape involving him, a jury will now consider punitive damages.
A day after a big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat celebrated their 19th annual Family Festival at the American Airlines Arena.
The crash happened around 5 p.m. on Wednesday along Southwest 174th Street. The family says they were preparing for a Christmas Eve gathering when they heard what sounded like an explosion.
A Palmetto Bay family is demanding action after a Corvette crashed through their fence a day before Christmas, leaving behind major damage and renewed concerns about speeding on their street.
As South Florida prepares to ring in the new year, first responders are urging residents to celebrate safely and avoid dangerous traditions like fireworks misuse and celebratory gunfire.
Three teenage boys have died after a two-vehicle crash Monday night on North Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, forcing the roadway to shut down as investigators worked the scene, authorities said.
A Miami man has been arrested after police say he broke into a man's home, touched him inappropriately while victim slept and then urinated on him before fleeing.
One organizer said he learned after returning home that 47 people had been killed and 50 kidnapped.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
A brother and sister shared what they heard and experienced.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
An investigation is now ongoing.
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 judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
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.
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.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
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.
