State Says Uber Drivers Are Independent Contractors
On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott's administration said Uber drivers should be considered independent contractors instead of company employees.
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On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott's administration said Uber drivers should be considered independent contractors instead of company employees.
A revised proposal stopping local governments from regulating popular app-based ride-sharing services, like Uber and Lyft, picked up its first victory in the Florida House Wednesday.
Holiday-themed plays, musicals and ballets abound even in the snow less areas of the country. Here are some of the best performances to get you in the mood for the holiday season right here in sunny South Florida.
The "EASE Foundation" was founded in 1988 and is here today because of the business community and residents of Davie.
A fan favorite for getting from Point A to Point B in Miami-Dade is about to get cheaper and help a bit to unclog the county's traffic congestion.
Captain Barrington Irving arrived at Royal Palm Elementary School in Lauderhill the only way he knows how - by air.
A major company is offering dozens of jobs for veterans in South Florida.
Scams are a growing business for criminals but now the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is providing a new tool that can help consumers from being scammed.
Monday morning started with a slow commute for drivers in coastal parts of South Florida as King Tides flooded many streets.
Since 2006, the annual "Taste of the Island" event in Wilton Manors is a foodie lover's dream come true.
A Broward County man accused of smuggling synthetic heroin to people in South Florida pleaded not guilty to federal drugs smuggling and dealing charges.
Uber is headed back to Broward after commissioners voted 6-2 on Tuesday in favor of allowing the ride-sharing company to legally operate in the county.
Opening statements were underway in the trial of a former Broward County principal facing drug and DUI charges.
Those responsible for making your trip to Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport more efficient and comfortable could soon be seeing a little more in their paychecks.
A man shot up at a Plantation used car business is expected to be okay but investigators are still trying to figure why someone opened fire.
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office are trying to figure out what led to a shooting at a used car business on Peters Road near State Road 7 on Tuesday afternoon.
Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating a shooting that broke out at a busy shopping center that sent one man to the hospital and grazed another.
On Tuesday, Broward County Commissioners will consider an ordinance allowing police and sheriff's deputies the option of issuing a ticket to individuals caught with a small amount of marijuana rather than formally arresting them.
The first thing that Jose Perez did when he could finally touch his son Joey Perez after more than 40 years was kiss his head. Jose Perez said that's the last thing he did when he last saw his baby son back in 1974.
A new ruling by a judge in Miami-Dade County could mean drivers ticketed after caught on camera for driving through a red light will get the ticket dismissed.
Broward County commissioners grappled late into the night Thursday trying to find a compromise to get ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft back on the road.
CBS4 News has obtained copies of seven search warrants filed in Broward County Court regarding the death of a Coral Springs mother, Magdalena Weich.
Taxicab companies in Broward County and Tallahassee filed their second lawsuit against the state in as many days, this time accusing app-based transportation services like Uber and Lyft of operating without proper insurance in Florida.
As the state Department of Children and Families convened its annual child-protection summit Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott signed an executive order aimed at better coordinating mental health services --- something DCF Secretary Mike Carroll said will help his agency provide improved care for children.
Broward County prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against a Sunrise Police Officer arrested for aggravated assault.
Investigators noted that two of these columns had begun to deteriorate approximately three weeks before the collapse.
Fans from Scotland have taken over the Fort Lauderdale Beach area, with chants of "No Scotland, no party!" ringing out at Marina Village on Tuesday.
A family in the North Lake neighborhood is searching for answers after a burglar broke into their home on June 11, stealing irreplaceable family heirlooms and leaving them shaken.
A judge decided the case of Precious Bland on the second day of her bench trial, meaning without a jury, agreeing with the defense that she was experiencing a psychotic episode related to COVID-19.
With 2,440 wildfires occurring across the state since the start of the year, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Tuesday urged caution with fireworks and asked people to follow local burn regulations.
Investigators noted that two of these columns had begun to deteriorate approximately three weeks before the collapse.
Fans from Scotland have taken over the Fort Lauderdale Beach area, with chants of "No Scotland, no party!" ringing out at Marina Village on Tuesday.
A family in the North Lake neighborhood is searching for answers after a burglar broke into their home on June 11, stealing irreplaceable family heirlooms and leaving them shaken.
George Pino was found not guilty in charges related to the 2022 boat crash that killed one teenager and left another disabled.
A judge decided the case of Precious Bland on the second day of her bench trial, meaning without a jury, agreeing with the defense that she was experiencing a psychotic episode related to COVID-19.
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 Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
President Trump's construction projects include restoring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, building a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom and a 250-foot triumphal arch.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.