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Senators on Tuesday gave initial approval to a controversial proposal that critics have dubbed the "don't say gay" bill because it could curtail school discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Senate is set Tuesday to wade into a fight about a controversial proposal that critics have dubbed the "don't say gay" bill because it could affect discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity in schools.
Get ready to spend more money on that special someone this Valentine's Day. Prices on everything from flowers to candy are on the rise.
A woman walking her bike across a drawbridge that connects the mainland to Palm Beach fell to her death Sunday when it began to rise.
As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and fellow Republicans propose the creation of a special police force to investigate election fraud, voting rights advocates are worried that the new unit could target minorities and confuse voters.
The Florida Lottery has hit a new milestone in its contributions to education.
After Democrats lost their traditional edge in voter registration in Florida, party leaders on Monday announced a $2.5 million effort to boost registration numbers before the November elections.
Six of the ten Cuban migrants rescued off the Florida Keys after they were spotted in a sinking boat have been repatriated.
The shooting happened Friday, February 4th, around 7: 15 p.m. in the 500 block of SE 1st Street, Belle Glade.
A Florida man accused of stealing a car was able to jump from it moments before it was hit by a train, which sent it flying into a nearby house.
Florida port officials will head to California this month to push for more cargo ships to come to the Sunshine State to help ease global supply-chain issues.
Gas prices in Florida have jumped another 12 cents a gallon and are at their highest level since July 2014.
The companies said Monday that the transaction will provide more low-cost fares for more travelers to destinations in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean.
The number of patients in Florida hospitals who have tested positive for COVID-19 continues to drop.
Trayvon Martin, who was from Miami Gardens, was shot and killed 10 years ago this month. Saturday would have been his 27th birthday.
Police in Davie say one person was killed and another injured in a shooting outside a beauty school in Broward County. Investigators spent hours at the Aveda Institute parking lot, where a Kia Soul with a bullet hole in the driver’s-side window was towed from the scene and detectives examined a second vehicle nearby. By late evening, the crime scene tape was removed and officers cleared the area, saying they are not searching for any additional suspects as the investigation continues.
Authorities in Minneapolis say a man rushed the stage during an event and sprayed an unknown liquid on Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, using what appeared to be a syringe before being tackled and taken into custody. Omar, who had been speaking when the man approached, returned to the podium afterward and said she felt okay but would seek medical evaluation. She added that incidents like this should not intimidate elected officials or the public from fighting for their constituents and their country.
Miami’s archdiocese and local leaders are urging the Trump administration to keep TPS protections for Haitians, warning that ending the program would force families back into dangerous conditions and strip long‑time residents of legal status and work permits.
Miami Gardens police have a person of interest in custody after a Florida Memorial University student reported being raped on campus early Sunday morning. Neighbors say they saw suspicious people in the area days before the attack and are now forming a neighborhood watch group. School officials have increased security with added patrols, more staff at entrances, and additional cameras as the investigation continues.
Police in Davie say one person is dead and another critically injured after a shooting outside the Aveda Institute cosmetology school. The scene has calmed somewhat since earlier in the evening, though crime‑scene tape still surrounds the area. Davie police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the investigation remains contained to the institute.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
Pearce is facing charges of two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, as well as aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren.
The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.
The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring an active wildfire in northwestern Broward County named the "Buggy Fire".
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 criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
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.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
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.
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.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
