Florida House Passes Tax Package As Negotiations Loom
Readying for negotiations with the Senate, the Florida House approved a tax package Friday that some Democrats decried as being too focused on giving breaks to special interests.
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Readying for negotiations with the Senate, the Florida House approved a tax package Friday that some Democrats decried as being too focused on giving breaks to special interests.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference Friday to talk about coronavirus testing from the Florida Department of Health in Naples.
Boynton Beach police are on the scene of a small plane crash that went down behind a home.
White House officials said President Donald Trump will be meeting with the president of Brazil this weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach.
Several major cruise lines are temporarily allowing passengers to cancel trips for full refunds or providing penalty-free changes, due to coronavirus fears and also implementing temperature checks for both passengers and crewmembers.
As fears over the coronavirus continue to rise, so are the number of scammers who are trying to exploit the situation. From cheap and shoddy merchandise to phishing emails and fake charitable causes, criminals are cashing in on this epidemic.
With the measure dubbed "Alyssa's Law" after a victim of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting, the Florida Senate on Friday passed a bill that would require panic alarms in public schools throughout the state.
People looking to buy a home or refinance their current mortgage are in luck. Mortgage rates have dropped again, and financial experts say the coronavirus is one of the reasons why.
The new coronavirus is rapidly spreading around the world and in the U.S., which has many people asking themselves basic questions about what to do if they start to feel sick.
New cases of the coronavirus are surfacing every day. From Florida to around the world. we will be keeping track of the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance to keep you up-to-date and informed.
Instead of singing The Happy Birthday song while washing your hands to avoid the coronavirus, why not try some of these tunes from these chart-topping Miami artists.
The Senate and House are poised to approve legislation that would require schools to install panic alarms for emergencies such as school shootings.
New cases of the coronavirus are surfacing every day. From Florida to around the world. we will be keeping track of the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance to keep you up-to-date and informed.
A forensic psychological evaluation report reveals disturbing insight into the mental state of the man accused of the horrific double murder of a Florida couple.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is arming consumers with a list of disinfectants that people can use to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus.
A South Florida woman charged with drowning her infant daughter is mounting a rare legal defense, claiming COVID-19 triggered a psychotic episode that left her temporarily insane. Precious Bland, who rejected a plea deal, is hoping this argument leads to her acquittal. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri details new evidence supporting her insanity claim and the expert evaluations that could shape the outcome of her upcoming trial.
CBS News Miami’s Manuel Bojorquez reports from Little Havana, where residents express growing unease over a new report that Cuba has acquired 300 military drones and discussed potential U.S. targets amid deepening ties with Iran. While officials say there’s no immediate threat, Florida lawmakers and experts warn of the national security risks posed by the Cuban regime just 90 miles from U.S. shores. Hear local perspectives and analysis on what this means for Miami and beyond.
One of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s closest allies, Alex Saab, appeared in Miami federal court today after being deported by Venezuela. The Colombian-born businessman faces renewed U.S. criminal charges, including conspiracy to launder money, bribery, and misappropriation of funds. Saab’s attorneys offered few comments, while officials say he may be asked to testify against Maduro, who awaits trial in New York. CBS News Miami’s Ivan Taylor reports live from outside the courthouse with the latest developments.
It's going to stay warm and breezy across South Florida through Monday afternoon, and the region will continue to see a rick of seeing showers and thunderstorms.
Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel took to social media on Monday morning to address a report that the island nation was stockpiling military drones and was planning a possible attack on the U.S., saying the country doesn’t pose a threat or had any aggressive plans. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has the latest.
Florida voters can use their county Supervisor of Elections website to find their assigned Election Day polling location for the Aug. 18, 2026 primary.
Hundreds of people recently attended a free EKG screening event in Aventura.
A newly renovated water park in Hialeah is closed again just days after its grand reopening, following state reports of unsafe pH levels and multiple permit violations.
Two Senate Republicans released a set of 2021 texts that show Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing how to "weigh the potential risks against the benefits" of pregnant women taking COVID-19 vaccines.
South Florida leaders and GEM are organizing relief efforts after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused widespread destruction in western Colombia.
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.
Two Senate Republicans released a set of 2021 texts that show Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing how to "weigh the potential risks against the benefits" of pregnant women taking COVID-19 vaccines.
President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Iran as the stalemate continued and Tehran laid out new conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.
Sen. Bernie Sanders highlighted the hundreds of millions of dollars spent by outside organizations during the 2026 midterm cycle.
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.
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.
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.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
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.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
