Bill Would Provide Feminine Hygiene Products In Schools
Calling it the "Learning with Dignity Act," a Senate Democrat on Thursday proposed a bill that would require public schools to provide feminine hygiene products free to students.
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Calling it the "Learning with Dignity Act," a Senate Democrat on Thursday proposed a bill that would require public schools to provide feminine hygiene products free to students.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 11,335 new coronavirus infections and 135 additional deaths in the state.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has released body camera video of the raid of Rebekah Jones's home. She is the fired COVID-19 data scientist turned whistleblower.
Saying drivers and delivery people have been a "lifeline to their communities," Uber's chief executive officer on Thursday asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to prioritize the COVID-19 vaccine for the online platform's workers.
A puppy rescued from the jaws of an alligator was sworn in this week as an honorary deputy of the Lee County Sheriff's Department.
Tis the season of good cheer, or maybe that should good "cheers" in Florida which a survey found to be among the drunkest states over the holiday season.
In order to keep collecting a man's Social Security benefits, a Florida woman stuffed his body into a trash can after he died, according to investigators.
A coronavirus-fighting robot is poised to begin patrolling Key West International Airport after hours, emitting high-intensity ultraviolet UVC light that kills harmful pathogens in the air and on surfaces.
A friendly act turned into a gruesome discovery for one Florida man.
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is speaking out over the investigation into a fired state COVID-19 analyst.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined 47 other states Wednesday in a lawsuit against Facebook, accusing the social media giant of exploiting its dominance in the digital marketplace and engaging in anti-competitive practices.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 9,592 new coronavirus infections and 89 additional deaths.
NASA has named the 18 astronauts who will train for its Artemis moon-landing program.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Wednesday joined 16 other states in backing a last-chance effort by Texas to get the U.S. Supreme Court to block election results in four swing states where the vote went in favor of President-elect Joe Biden.
Vice President Mike Pence spent the afternoon in Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center.
Miami’s Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins used her first press conference to outline plans to overhaul the city’s permitting system and tackle the affordability crisis. Higgins said residents should no longer face years‑long delays for home renovation permits, calling the current process “terrible.” She also pledged to prioritize affordable and workforce housing by leveraging city‑owned land, arguing the solution already exists within Miami’s resources.
Davie police are investigating a domestic violence incident involving a mother and her baby inside a car; both are being evaluated, and no arrests have been made, though a suspect has been identified.
President Trump announced the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, offering no details beyond saying it was for a “very good reason.” The move comes amid heightened tensions, with American forces expanding operations against suspected drug boats and flying fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela.
Authorities are investigating an apparent drowning at a home in Pompano Beach. Detectives said no foul play is suspected, pending autopsy results from the medical examiner’s office.
South Florida is expected to see some cooler mornings over the next few days before rain chances increase at the end of the weekend.
The Miami Dolphins will introduce the team's new head coach and general manager on Thursday.
It's been a soggy start to the day in parts of South Florida on Thursday, and more rain is likely as we head into the afternoon hours.
Joseph Bongiovanni was accused of authoring bogus DEA reports, stealing sensitive files, throwing off colleagues and outing confidential informants.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
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 could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
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.
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
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.
