Gun Legislation Passes Florida House, Goes To Governor
Florida lawmakers spent another divisive day arguing about a wide-ranging proposal sparked by last month's shooting spree at Marjory Douglas Stoneman High School.
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Florida lawmakers spent another divisive day arguing about a wide-ranging proposal sparked by last month's shooting spree at Marjory Douglas Stoneman High School.
CBS4's Jim DeFede talks exclusively to Donna Shalala one day before formally announcing she's running for the Congressional seat being vacated by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.
They call him the 'face biting killer'. Austin Harrouff, 21, remains in a South Florida jail awaiting trial for murder.
In a sleep deprived nation, we're about to lose a little more this weekend thanks to the arrival of Daylight Saving Time.
Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson outlined a plan Wednesday to provide federal grants to states for establishing gun violence restraining orders.
A day full of emotions for several teens from South Florida.
Florida is a step closer to living up to its nickname as "The Sunshine State."
The latest snapshot of the opioid epidemic shows things are actually getting worse despite the growing national attention.
The Broward Sheriff's Office released a document countering claims about the shooting it says are simply not true.
At least one person is dead and more than a dozen injured after a crash on Alligator Alley.
Police have quelled what was a dangerous situation in Little Havana after a van was found packed with a large amount of gasoline.
The NFL standout Cory Liuget quietly announced he is founding a scholarship program in honor of their late coach
Just ahead of International Women's Day, Barbie introduced a batch of new dolls based on real-life figures.
Taking a page from Wendy's playbook, McDonald's will soon be using fresh, not frozen, ground beef to make their Quarter Pounders.
The Florida Senate narrowly passed a bill that would create new restrictions on rifle sales and allow some teachers to carry guns in schools, now it's time for the House.
South Florida is set for a warm, calm Thanksgiving with mostly clear skies and favorable holiday weather. Only a slight chance of showers arrives later in the weekend.
A new study published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science finds fluoride in drinking water does not impair cognitive abilities and may even boost them. Using test scores from nearly 27,000 Americans, researchers reported that students with full childhood exposure to recommended fluoride levels scored higher than those without, with no evidence of cognitive decline later in life. The findings challenge earlier government research that linked fluoride to lower IQ.
New research finds that even light smoking — just two to five cigarettes a day — raises the risk of heart failure and death by more than 50%, with elevated risks lasting up to three decades after quitting, though health outcomes improve over time.
New research shows ultra‑processed foods are linked to higher risks of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, fueling chronic illness worldwide. Experts suggest policy changes such as healthier options in schools and hospitals and taxes on unhealthy products. Nutritionists recommend simple meals like oats, beans, vegetables and fish, noting condiments and sauces can be hidden sources of processed ingredients.
With holiday shopping less than a week away, the National Retail Federation projects spending could top $1 trillion for the first time. Consumers are being warned to expect higher prices on popular gifts such as toys, apparel and electronics, partly due to tariffs. Experts say cost‑conscious shoppers can still stretch their dollars, but shortcuts may backfire, and manufacturers are adjusting products to keep expenses down.
Mauricio Jimenez, 48, is facing organized fraud and first-degree grand theft charges for allegedly running this scheme for 28 months, from December 2023 until April 2026, according to his arrest report.
Friends of the Everglades, one of the groups leading the legal challenge, argues the facility is harming the Everglades ecosystem and insists the fight is far from over.
Further investigation revealed that the dispute was between father and son, resulting in the son being shot and killed.
The school board was set to vote Wednesday night on a preliminary search plan that includes a $50,000 budget.
Travel experts say this potential bailout could be a good deal for consumers, but not for taxpayers.
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.
After paying the $10,440 fee on Wednesday at the Division of Elections office in Tallahassee to run as a Democrat, Vindman acknowledged he faces an uphill climb for a seat in a state that has tilted toward Republicans in recent years.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
The focus on immigration and law enforcement comes one year after the department terminated or delayed funding for victims services, criminal justice researchers and more.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
The center – which was promised to voters back in 2004 – would take mentally ill individuals out of the jail and move them into a place where they can receive comprehensive treatment and support.
Luna said she expects Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to be the next member who either resigns or gets expelled.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
Former state Sen. Lauren Book launched her 11th annual statewide walk, encouraging survivors to share their stories amid renewed attention on the Epstein case.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski is pressing county commissioners to approve a long-delayed mental health center, warning lives are at stake as the building sits empty.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Rapper Offset is recovering after a shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where Lil Tjay was among two people detained and later charged.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
