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.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Heriberto Hernández and Jakob Marsee hit solo homers, Eury Pérez pitched five innings, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Saturday.
Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne Jr. scored second-half goals three minutes apart and Toronto FC held on for a 2-1 victory over Inter Miami.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
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.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.