DeSantis unveils new economic policy that targets China, taxes and regulations
Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is taking aim at China with a 10-point economic plan he's calling a "Declaration of Economic Independence.".
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Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is taking aim at China with a 10-point economic plan he's calling a "Declaration of Economic Independence.".
As a feud continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Co., property owners in a special district that includes Walt Disney World could see a reduction in their property-tax rate.
A government watchdog group is asking federal regulators to investigate a $500,000 contribution to a super PAC backing Miami Mayor Francis Suarez's presidential bid by a shop selling artificial flowers.
Migrant workers and advocates on Monday filed a federal lawsuit challenging part of a new Florida law that makes it a felony to transport into the state people who enter the country illegally, arguing the law is vague and will lead to "unlawful arrest, prosecution and harassment."
Concerning questions Monday about a possible crack on a South Florida highway.
After a decade-long legal fight, a federal judge Friday ordered Florida to make changes to keep children with "complex" medical conditions out of nursing homes and help them receive care in their family homes or communities.
The Republican Party of Florida in June continued to expand its voter-registration advantage over the Florida Democratic Party.
Disney has asked a Florida judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by a board governing Disney World that is made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees.
State and national media organizations and open-government advocacy groups this week urged an appeals court to reject arguments that "executive privilege" shields Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration from releasing records.
For more than five years, the bloodstained halls and classrooms where 17 people died at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has remained locked away and mostly untouched — not even the victims' families were allowed inside.
After a federal judge rejected an earlier version of the case, attorneys for Florida A&M University students this week filed a revised lawsuit alleging that the historically Black university "remains separate and unequal" to other schools in the state.
Florida officials are thinking about charging the parents of children who have drowned.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a measure that will overhaul the state's alimony laws, after three vetoes of similar bills and a decade of emotional clashes over the issue.
Florida medical boards on Friday approved rules related to providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone-replacement therapy to transgender children and adults, carrying out part of a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Florida Department of Health on Monday issued a statewide "mosquito-borne illness" advisory after four cases of malaria were confirmed in Sarasota County.
With Cuba facing deepening turmoil, President Miguel Diaz-Canel says his government will resist mounting U.S. pressure, even as President Trump signals Cuba could become a top priority after Iran. Trump criticizes the island’s leadership, calling Cuba a “failing nation” and blaming decades of mismanagement under Castro.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski is speaking out after President Trump’s sharp criticism of the Pope’s stance on Iran and a controversial AI-generated image depicting Trump as a Christ-like figure. Wenski urges understanding between political and religious leaders, emphasizing the Pope’s mission to spread the Gospel amid heightened rhetoric.
Fright and chaos struck the Taste of Miami Karnival in Little Haiti when gunfire erupted near the main stage, leaving one man dead and two others hospitalized. Miami Police are urging anyone with information or video of the Sunday night shooting to come forward as the investigation continues.
In an emotional exclusive, CBS News Miami follows a Venezuelan mom and her two daughters as they struggle for weeks to self-deport from the U.S., facing bureaucratic hurdles and last-minute paperwork at Miami International Airport. Their journey sheds light on the challenges faced by families trying to leave on their own terms amid confusion over official policies and federal procedures.
The New York International Auto Show dazzled with the latest in automotive design and tech, but many attendees voiced concerns about affordability as new car prices average $50,000 and used cars top $25,000. Industry experts say budget-friendly options are dwindling, leaving many shoppers—especially younger buyers—priced out of the market.
Prosecutors say she used stolen EBT cards to drain funds meant for hundreds of SNAP recipients in an eight-month scheme.
After weeks of trying to return home voluntarily, Yelitza Perez and her daughters finally left the U.S., hoping to avoid formal deportation.
President Trump says he's "not a fan" of Pope Leo XIV while defending a controversial AI image, as Miami's archbishop weighs in on the growing feud.
Plans for a 7-story, 600-bed student housing facility near NSU's sports complex are pulled following pushback from nearby residents.
Major carriers and small business owners alike are passing higher fuel costs onto customers as gas prices soar, squeezing profits for businesses and gig workers across Florida.
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.
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
The average daily ICE detention population declined by 12% from January to March, as a shakeup in DHS leadership suggests a potential shift in enforcement strategy.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
Former state Sen. Lauren Book launched her 11th annual statewide walk, encouraging survivors to share their stories amid renewed attention on the Epstein case.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski is pressing county commissioners to approve a long-delayed mental health center, warning lives are at stake as the building sits empty.
Emily Gregory describes the days following her upset victory in Tuesday's special election as "a little overwhelming, surreal, but exciting."
The Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery, located at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, would be a first-of-its-kind facility that could make a difference in the lives of countless people.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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 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.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Rapper Offset is recovering after a shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where Lil Tjay was among two people detained and later charged.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
