Experts Become Focus In Battle Over Florida Gun Law
A legal battle over a Florida law that raised from 18 to 21 the age to purchase rifles and other long guns has ramped up this month.
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A legal battle over a Florida law that raised from 18 to 21 the age to purchase rifles and other long guns has ramped up this month.
Florida lawmakers could consider a proposal aimed at ensuring employers provide accommodations for pregnant women.
Attorney General Ashley Moody on Monday warned Floridians to be leery of stimulus-related scams, a day after President Donald Trump signed a massive coronavirus relief package.
Sports wagering is back on the board for state lawmakers.
More than 122,000 Floridians received COVID-19 vaccinations during the first two weeks that the long-awaited shots were available, according to numbers posted Monday on the Florida Department of Health website.
Health officials warned people not to travel during this holiday season, but many traveled anyway.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 8,198 new coronavirus infections.
The COVID related changes we saw during the shopping season continue as people start returning holiday gifts.
With steady increases in recent months, more than 6,000 people were hospitalized Monday in Florida with "primary" diagnoses of COVID-19.
A bill dealing with a voter-approved prohibition on public officials and employees using their offices to benefit themselves, their families or employers is among four new laws that will take effect this week.
President Donald Trump has signed a bill that includes $250 million in funding for Everglades restoration.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 7,391 new coronavirus infections.
Dr. Inaki Bent is one of several doctors and organizations reaching out to Black South Floridians, encouraging them to sign up for the vaccine.
A spokesman for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has deactivated his Twitter account after he posted a tweet that said each photo of a dead COVID-19 victim should be balanced with 99 photos of people who survive the disease.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 17,042 new coronavirus infections over the last two days.
Newly released cockpit audio captures Alaska Airlines pilots urgently working to keep a plane in the air after off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson tried to shut down the engines mid-flight in 2023. Emerson, seated in the cockpit jumpseat, pulled emergency fuel cutoff handles, forcing an emergency landing in Portland with 83 people aboard. He later pleaded guilty to interfering with a flight crew and was sentenced to supervised release.
A pretrial hearing began Tuesday for Luigi Mangione, accused in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The hearing, which comes a year after Mangione’s arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, featured testimony from arresting officers and body camera footage. Defense attorneys are seeking to exclude evidence found in Mangione’s backpack.
Community safety was highlighted in Broward County as Hollywood Fire Rescue showcased all four hazardous materials response teams, demonstrating new technology, specialized suits, and equipment designed for rapid emergency response.
Hialeah police are warning about a dangerous social media “door kick challenge” spreading into South Florida. Authorities say a group of teens recently damaged doors and windows, though victims chose not to press charges. Parents are covering the costs, and police stress this should serve as a warning about the risks and potential charges tied to such illegal trends. They urge parents to talk to their children about the dangers.
Neighbors are divided over a proposed farmers market at Continental Park, with some residents welcoming the idea as a community event while others raise concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety. Organizers say they want the market to be inclusive, but tensions are growing as weekly events are debated.
It was an emotional day inside a South Florida courtroom on Wednesday after a Miami Gardens teen's best friend was sentenced for killing him nearly three years ago.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
A bank was robbed in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday morning, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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 said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
The standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton escalated after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
