Florida Senate Ready To Consider Elections Changes
The Florida Senate is ready to take up a plan to revamp elections laws, the latest chapter in a heavily partisan battle that has raged since 2020.
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The Florida Senate is ready to take up a plan to revamp elections laws, the latest chapter in a heavily partisan battle that has raged since 2020.
Florida had 4,941 first-time unemployment claims last week, according to an estimate by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister said early Thursday morning that Russia had launched a "full-scale invasion," and President Joe Biden accused Vladimir Putin of personally choosing to carry out "a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering."
Florida was the first state to enact a "stand your ground" law in 2005 and at least 27 other states now have similar laws.
Scheduled to speak Thursday afternoon during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has quickly become a favorite of the Republican base.
The Florida House is ready to consider a bill (HB 1115) that would require high-school students to take a course in financial literacy as a condition for graduation.
Newly released video shows the moment when a drawbridge was raised while a car was still on it.
A Jamaican police officer is facing serious charges after being accused of smuggling cocaine to the US inside her body.
As Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration moves forward with trying to shut down shelters that provide housing and other services for unaccompanied immigrant children, the stripping of licenses might be more rhetorical than effective, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Florida House is set to consider a bill aimed at replacing the standardized Florida Standards Assessments with a "progress monitoring" system in public schools.
The Florida Senate has confirmed Dr. Joseph Ladapo as the state's surgeon general.
Miami is a burgeoning tech hub. And in order for it to meet the demands of tomorrow, it has to grow its workforce today. A $15 million donation to Miami Dade College is planned to help.
Broward Sheriff's Office firefighters made a life-saving rescue on Wednesday.
A strain of avian influenza has been detected in several species of birds in several Florida counties, wildlife officials said.
CBS News Miami just got a video showing a very frightening incident on a drawbridge in Lantana back in October.
Starting Oct. 1, Florida state law requires that all license plates on vehicles need to be fully visible, legible and unobstructed.
Police in Providence, Rhode Island, released a new image and what they described as "enhanced" videos of a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University as the search for the gunman entered the fourth day.
Police said more people are expected to be arrested in an undercover sting the department called “Operation Primo”.
Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances for the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home over the weekend, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced.
Former Miami-Dade schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho praised longtime CBS Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez as a steady, principled voice who helped shape how South Florida understood major moments, elevated the stories of public schools and students, and served the community with integrity for nearly five decades.
A body was found on the sand on Hollywood Beach early Friday morning, Hollywood police say.
A Salvation Army bell ringer caused a disturbance outside a Florida Publix, allegedly confronting shoppers and attacking a store manager.
A deadly fire is under investigation in Davie, officials say.
South Florida will enjoy sunny, dry weather through the weekend before arctic air arrives Tuesday, bringing cooler New Year's Eve and New Year's Day temperatures.
A neighbor dispute escalated into a fatal shooting at a Lauderhill apartment complex late Christmas night, police said.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami City Ballet breathes life into George Balanchine's timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
