State's 30-Year Gambling Deal Gives Seminole Tribe Exclusive Rights To Sports Betting
Florida lawmakers are on their way home after approving a massive, 30-year gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
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Florida lawmakers are on their way home after approving a massive, 30-year gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 2,811 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
From the only in Florida file, a married couple in Ocala has pleaded guilty to using doughnuts and pastries to lure black bears in rural Florida, allowing packs of dogs to attack them and then posting the gruesome videos on social media.
The Florida House has given final approval to a gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that would include allowing sports betting in the state.
A Florida man is under arrest in the Panhandle charged with attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old girl and the entire incident was caught on video.
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a massive $515 million after nobody won the top prize on Tuesday night.
As a new gaming compact takes another big step towards become a reality in Florida, some changes were made to the bill on Tuesday, including how much money the cities of Hollywood and Davie would get.
Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed to block businesses from requiring customers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, but legislation he recently signed included a carve-out for the health-care industry.
With little debate, the Florida Senate approved a massive 30-year gaming deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida on Tuesday.
In an effort to give Democrats a boost in a competitive 2022 race that could decide control of the Senate, Rep. Val Demings is planning to challenge Sen. Marco Rubio.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 2,805 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
Florida man Captain John Moore is no stranger to sharks. He is a boat captain for a shark diving company in Riviera Beach, but his recent close encounter with a pregnant and very large bull shark and the amazing photographs he took are going viral.
A Miami-Dade judge who reportedly made his staff run personal errands and repeatedly skipped work has accepted responsibility for his actions and resigned.
Continuing to add thousands of customers a week, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. was approaching 600,000 policies at the end of April.
A proposal that would have allowed pari-mutuel facilities to offer bingo games stalled Monday in a Senate committee.
More than 3,500 are dead and thousands missing nearly two weeks after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. Miami has opened a new donation site, sending plane loads of supplies and volunteers to help survivors. Relief groups urge South Floridians to continue donating as the need remains urgent and growing.
A two-year-old in Hallandale Beach is the second toddler in a week to die after being left in a sweltering car. As police investigate, authorities urge parents and caregivers to stay vigilant during extreme heat to prevent these heartbreaking tragedies.
Dramatic video shows a car engulfed in flames after a lightning bolt struck in Miramar, igniting a natural gas leak underneath the vehicle. Firefighters and hazmat crews rushed to the scene on Dahlia Drive, where quick action prevented further disaster. Neighbors recount the frightening moments as the blaze threatened nearby homes.
A busy afternoon of showers and thunderstorms brought heavy rain, street flooding, and frequent lightning to Miami, Broward, and the beaches. Meteorologists track the storm cells and warn that more wet weather could be on the way, though rain chances are set to drop later in the week.
Peptide injections are exploding on social media, with influencers touting benefits from muscle growth to anti-aging. But while some users claim life-changing results, medical experts warn that the science is still unsettled and the long-term risks could outweigh the rewards. CBS News Miami investigates the hype, the dangers, and the FDA’s upcoming review.
Millions of voters across Florida headed to the polls on Tuesday to make their voices heard in the state primary.
All 16 Florida House incumbents facing primary challengers won Tuesday, while several House members moved closer to seats in the state Senate.
The Florida primary has set the stage for November, with nominees now decided in several major races.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
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 Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
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.
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.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
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.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
