Psychologists Explain Why HB 1557, Dubbed 'Don't Say Gay,' Is Unhealthy For Children
Psychologist say "Don't Say Gay" legislation undermines all the work that has been done towards acceptance.
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Psychologist say "Don't Say Gay" legislation undermines all the work that has been done towards acceptance.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a date to vote on the confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
The Biden administration plans to keep a close eye on Florida's Parental Rights in Education law, dubbed by critics as 'Don't Say Gay', when it's implemented to evaluate whether it violates federal civil rights laws.
With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, known to its critics as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, into law.
Calling it a move toward "curriculum transparency," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will intensify scrutiny of school library books and instructional materials and impose 12-year term limits on school board members.
Opponents of a bill that would change nursing-home staffing standards are ratcheting up efforts to convince Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto it.
The Florida Legislature wrapped up its 60-day session last week unable to pass the needed reforms.
Ted Deutch, who has served in Congress since 2010, will not run for re-election and will resign his House seat before the end of his term so he can take a leadership position with a major Jewish American advocacy group
A federal judge considering a constitutional challenge to a 2021 state elections law ordered attorneys Monday to quickly file briefs about the potential effects of a bill that the Legislature passed this month to make further changes in the elections system.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced he's approving $800 million to increase the average minimum salary of teachers to at least $47,500.
An attorney for Gov. Ron DeSantis drew skepticism Thursday from a federal appeals court during arguments in a challenge to a controversial law that enhanced penalties and created new crimes in protests that turn violent.
In response to Disney CEO Bob Chapek's slow response to criticize Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, known to its critics as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, workers at the company's theme parks and hotels are planning walk outs during their breaks every day this week.
The U.S. Senate has voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, it passed unanimously with bipartisan support.
The residents of Surfside have spoken and now have a new mayor.
This spring will mark the final time that public-school students will have to take tests known as the Florida Standards Assessments.
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Relatives are questioning the use of deadly force after deputies responded to a mental health crisis call, as state officials launch an investigation.
Miami airport sees a surge in Valentine's Day flower imports, as demand outpaces rising tariffs and shipping costs, officials report.
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.
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.
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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.
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
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 took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed 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.
