Tougher Gun Laws Could Cause Florida Legislative Divide
As state lawmakers prepare for Tuesday's start of the 60-day legislative session, Republicans are split on how to address one of the nation's most divisive political and policy issues: guns.
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As state lawmakers prepare for Tuesday's start of the 60-day legislative session, Republicans are split on how to address one of the nation's most divisive political and policy issues: guns.
Background checks would be required for delivery employees after the murder of a 75-year-old Boca Raton woman in August, under a bill filed Tuesday by Rep. Mike Caruso from Delray Beach.
As Florida lawmakers prepare to start the 2020 legislative session, the state is being confronted with a $70.4 million loss in the coming months in the amount of Medicaid money it gets to fund hospitals, train future physicians and treat people who are mentally ill.
Students would get a day off from school to come down from their Halloween sugar highs under a bill filed by state Senator Annette Taddeo from Miami.
A change of heart for Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding the 2020 census.
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake and several other strong tremors rocked Puerto Rico Tuesday morning, killing one man and injuring at least eight others. It happened just one day after a 5.8 magnitude quake shook the island, according to the US Geological Survey.
Major retailers Macy's and Pier 1 Imports have announced they will be closing a number of stores in the coming year.
And then there were four. Over the weekend, two more Chinese nationals were arrested for illegally taking pictures at the Naval Air Station in Key West.
Federal officials said a dishonorably discharged Marine was arrested after he lied to bypass Palm Beach International Airport checkpoints an hour before President Donald Trump's flight.
Only in Florida! Seriously! A Florida woman was jailed after tossing human feces at her landlord and somehow ended up with dried excrement smeared all over her own face, authorities said.
Here are the 10 big issues to watch during Florida's 60-day legislative session which starts on Jan. 14.
As sales boom in retail establishments throughout Florida, state regulators are now keeping tabs on CBD products that marketers claim can ease arthritis, anxiety and sleeplessness.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appears poised for a victory as he seeks environmental money to combat water-quality problems that plague the state.
Nearly two years after a six-minute shooting spree at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School left 17 people dead and 17 others injured, the issue of school security continues to gnaw at Florida lawmakers.
Efforts to save the life of an abused dog continue in Brevard County after the dog was found starved so badly she couldn't walk and was eating a blanket in desperation.
In the CBS News Miami mayoral debate, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former City Manager Emilio González discussed the challenges of managing personalities and power dynamics within the city commission, concerns about whether past conflicts could resurface, and proposals to expand the body from five members to seven or nine.
In the CBS News Miami mayoral debate, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former City Manager Emilio González discussed Miami’s permitting and procurement systems, the perception of inefficiency and corruption, and the need to address delays that hinder business openings and infrastructure projects.
In the CBS News Miami mayoral debate, former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and former City Manager Emilio González discussed the governor’s proposal to eliminate homesteaded property taxes, the potential $100 million impact on Miami’s budget, and broader issues such as permitting delays and the city’s rapid spending growth.
In the CBS News Miami mayoral debate, former City Manager Emilio Gonzalez said a proposed Trump Presidential Library would bring jobs and tourism. Former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins welcomed the idea of a presidential library but questioned the land giveaway.
In the CBS News Miami mayoral debate, former City Manager Emilio Gonzalez defended PAC donations from a business partner, saying they reflected support rather than business interests. Former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins emphasized she would not hold outside employment if elected, ensuring her focus remains solely on the city.
A freeze warning is in effect for parts of South Florida as the NEXT Weather Team tracks a significant arctic blast approaching the region.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights outside Valley View Elementary School on Saturday, where 5-year-old Liam Ramos was taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month.
Farmers and growers spent Saturday preparing their products for when the temperatures drop.
Mark Scheifele scores the go-ahead goal, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers.
In a Saturday press release, Miami Police said the five suspects were arrested after a thorough investigation into the shooting of 39-year-old Desiree Gonzalez, as well as a separate shooting that happened on Jan. 22 that involved some of the suspects.
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.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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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.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
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.
