Gov. Ron DeSantis Appeals Judge's Ruling Reversing Executive Order On Masks
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appealed a judge's ruling that stopped him from blocking mask mandates imposed by local school districts.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appealed a judge's ruling that stopped him from blocking mask mandates imposed by local school districts.
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his stance against vaccine passports.
A new specialty license plate is ready for Florida roads ahead of plans by Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
An appeal filed Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration put on hold a Leon County circuit judge's ruling against the state in a battle over school mask mandates.
Absent for nearly two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights kicks off Friday for its 30th year.
It's the Labor Day holiday weekend, with many people planning backyard barbecues, some time at the beach, or taking their boats out on the water.
Larry is expected to intensify into a Category 4 Hurricane this weekend as it moves west-northwest over the central Atlantic.
If you would like to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, there are organizations gathering funds and supplies to help those in need on the island.
The governor's lawyers took their case Thursday to the 1st District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee.
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
While Gov. Ron DeSantis said people shouldn't "read too much into" the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to block a Texas law that bans almost all abortions, Republican legislative leaders indicated Thursday they will determine if Florida can enact similar restrictions.
The coronavirus pandemic has made it possible for millions of employees to work remotely for the first time in their lives and now most are saying they don't want to go back to the old way of doing things.
As Florida schools opened their doors to students --- some maskless --- the number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 has increased more than tenfold.
Broward Sheriff's Office detectives responded Thursday afternoon to a waste facility in Pompano Beach after a human skull was found.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis joined monoclonal antibody treatment recipients in Palm Beach County to discuss the therapy.
With coconut water and oil in high demand, some South Florida homeowners say thieves are targeting their palm trees—sometimes using cherry picker trucks. Residents are on alert, watching for trespassers and urging neighbors to report suspicious activity.
After nearly five decades inspiring South Florida and championing wildlife conservation, beloved Zoo Miami icon Ron Magill is stepping down from his legendary role. Magill reflects on a career that shaped the zoo and the community, as he begins a new chapter as goodwill ambassador and conservation liaison.
The Dolphins made headlines by releasing star wide receiver Tyreek Hill and several others, freeing up millions in cap space. The move comes as Hill recovers from a season-ending injury and signals big changes ahead for the team’s roster.
Gunfire erupted during an attempted armed robbery at Regency Pointe Apartments in West Little River, leaving a security guard and two suspects hospitalized. Police spent hours investigating the violent scene, which began in the parking lot and spilled into surrounding streets.
Breaking news from Southwest Miami-Dade: Police shot and killed two dogs after a violent attack left one man severely injured and sent multiple people to the hospital.
Chadwick Willacy, 58, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on April 21, the sixth warrant DeSantis has signed this year.
According to an arrest form, detectives went to the apartment and saw Maria Otero, 42, walking inside with a patient who was wearing a black robe and compression socks.
The measure, which the governor is expected to sign, is set to go into effect in January 2027, after the midterm elections.
The measure, in part, restricts government contracts with entities in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria --- nations listed by Florida as foreign countries of concern --- and prohibits public officials and employees from accepting gifts from those countries.
Surveillance video shows the driver did not slow down or stop after hitting Antonio Sanchez, 62, who later died at the hospital, according to authorities.
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.
The Kennedy Center is set to close for two years on July 4.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. military had conducted "one of the most power bombing raids" on Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil hub for the country.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
In a wide-ranging CBS News Miami interview with Jim DeFede, Byron Donalds discussed his troubled past, tensions with Gov. Ron DeSantis and his political views.
For the first time, Donalds acknowledges that he didn't just possess marijuana, but that he was also dealing at the time.
The measure was pushed by the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank funded by billionaires, whose intention is to eliminate public sector unions.
Frank Mora noted that the Trump Administration does not want the total collapse of the Cuban government because it could prompt an exodus of refugees from the island to the United States.
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
