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The Florida Supreme Court said Thursday that unanimous jury recommendations are not necessary before death sentences can be imposed, as justices backed away from a 2016 decision that revamped the state's capital-punishment system.
Athletes at Florida universities and colleges would get a "bill of rights" guaranteeing financial aid and health coverage as part of a House draft proposal intended to allow athletes to cash in on their names and images.
Florida lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation that would allow service members and veterans to receive college credits for their military training, with the goal of saving time and money.
The Trump administration announced Thursday new visa rules aimed at restricting "birth tourism."
Two years ago, blue-green algae suffocated fish by the thousands, killed hundreds of birds, and kept people out of the water.
A Florida inmate caught on camera assaulting a deputy at the Hillsborough County jail is facing additional felony charges.
The Trump administration may crack down on which emotional-support animals can be brought on airplanes.
Rapper Kodak Black's mother and a group of attorneys called a news conference on Wednesday to discuss what they claim is his mistreatment in a federal prison in Miami, only to find out he had been moved to a prison a thousand miles away.
A ticketed passenger at a Florida airport is facing serious charges after being accused of carjacking a vehicle from the departures area of the airport with a mom and child inside the vehicle.
The Florida Senate is poised to approve legislation aimed at preventing local governments from banning the sale of certain types of sunscreen.
State lawmakers have created a task force that will investigate how best to protect Florida's 1,350 miles of coastline amid rising sea levels.
A new potential path to voting rights for former felons is being forged in Florida.
For the first time, we're hearing from Inter Miami's new head coach.
What appears to be a pack of wild dogs running through a driveway, in the middle of the night, outside a home in Palmetto Bay was recently captured by a Ring cam video.
A suspected serial rapist accused of terrorizing dozens of women in South Florida back in the 1980s faced a Miami judge on Wednesday.
CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor has the latest on the high-profile lawsuit.
CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench has the latest on the investigation.
Police say an elderly Davie couple found shot in their home over the weekend died as the result of a murder-suicide. Neighbors say it’s a tragic end to their love story.
South Florida will be at risk of seeing some pop-up showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday before more rain is possible on Thanksgiving and over the weekend.
Jury deliberations in rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation case against a Texas blogger are underway inside a Miami courtroom on Wednesday.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a significant arctic blast as it approaches South Florida in the course of the next few hours.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
Ramesses Vazquez Viana still has a long road ahead of him, but one year after the deadly Northeast Philadelphia medical jet crash, his recovery has been nothing short of a miracle.
Records contradict earlier public statements as the resident at the center of the inquiry says the exchange raises broader concerns.
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 U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado weighs in on her political future in a new interview with "Face the Nation."
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
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.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
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.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes in the UFC 325 main event on what's expected to be an action-packed fight card.
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Rong Niu, known as "Red Panda," fell off her unicycle during her performance at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
