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A Florida House Republican on Tuesday proposed giving the state control of investigating complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers, taking away authority from local officials.
In what could fuel a new round of legislative battles about gender identity, a House Republican on Tuesday filed a bill that would place restrictions on government agencies in the use of personal pronouns.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed four bills passed during a special legislative session last week, including measures to provide hurricane relief, bolster security at Jewish day schools and expand school vouchers.
Off the table in this special session is property insurance. Local state lawmakers tell CBS News Miami they'll continue to work on ways to help homeowners in the regular session in 2024.
Teri Hornstein reports issues being brought up include school vouchers and support of Israel.
Teri Hornstein reports they will also take up a disaster relief bill for those impacted by Hurricane Idalia.
Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to call a special legislative session to bolster state sanctions against Iran
Attorney General Ashley Moody will try to block a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to ensure abortion rights in Florida, according to a filing Monday at the state Supreme Court.
An administrative law judge Friday rejected a challenge by police and firefighter unions to the way the state is carrying out a new law that placed additional restrictions on unions representing government employees.
Wildlife officials want to speed up the process of removing abandoned and storm-damaged boats from state waters, while complimenting residents for efforts to secure vessels ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Florida electric vehicle owners would pay a registration fee aimed at helping make up for lost gas-tax dollars
"If you look at the services he's been providing and all these distractions he's causing, he probably should step down," shared House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell.
CBS News Miami spoke with Democratic leaders who did not mince words when discussing the allegations surrounding State Rep. Fabian Basabe.
A former intern and a legislative aide for Fabian Basabe are accusing the Republican State Representative of making repeated, unwanted sexual advances on them.
A bill sits on Governor Ron DeSantis' desk to override local regulations involving landlords and tenants. The bill (HB 1417), which lawmakers passed in April, would lead to the state law trumping - or "preempting" - the local ordinances.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration and the legislature are trying to fend off a lawsuit by arguing the U.S. Constitution trumps that part of the state amendment.
Construction workers say many employees have not showed up to work because they fear deportation.
One of the projects is upgrading the I-95 Golden Glades interchange
Jim DeFede breaks down what did and didn't get done.
Florida lawmakers on Friday finalized a $117 billion budget and an accompanying $1.3 billion tax package to end a legislative session that carried out many of Gov. Ron DeSantis' priorities
Gov. DeSantis' unapologetic conservative shift over the years positions him well among GOP presidential primary voters
The Florida Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would lead to many high-school students seeing later school start times in the future.
Teeing up the issue for Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers on Thursday passed a plan that would prevent doctors and other healthcare providers from offering treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors.
New legislation is making its way through the Florida legislature that would place new rules on where you can purchase a home, if you're a resident of Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies target "woke" ideology, the Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that includes preventing colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Police were searching for clues after the body of a man was found early Tuesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade
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Seven carriers last week assumed a total of 92,886 policies as part of an effort to reduce the number of homes insured by Citizens
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Accused gunman John Paul reportedly told police he shot at the strangers because "I felt like they was trying to get me"
Police were searching for clues after the body of a man was found early Tuesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade
Seven carriers last week assumed a total of 92,886 policies as part of an effort to reduce the number of homes insured by Citizens
The reassignment stems from the violation of a recent state law that governs sports and gender
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Accused gunman John Paul reportedly told police he shot at the strangers because "I felt like they was trying to get me"
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
A tribute service will be held on Tuesday, and her husband of 77 years, former President Jimmy Carter, is expected to attend.
"Magic, wonder and joy" is the holiday theme at the White House.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to complete his tour of all 99 counties in Iowa in early December, while Trump has only held 17 events in the state.
Jim DeFede and the State Senator discuss mental health and the criminal justice system.
For the first time, CBS News Miami hears from the judge who sentenced Tristin Murphy to state prison.
DeFede was the first to break the story against the Miami Beach Republican.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks with Anna Hochkammer about Florida Abortions.
Jim DeFede has an in-depth conversation with the congresswoman about the Israel-Hamas war.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
Brian Wallach has beaten the odds after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) six years ago. Since then, he and his wife, Sandra, have successfully lobbied Congress for funds for promising drugs and treatments.
From national issues to rising prices, a survey found Americans are feeling an additional strain this year
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
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CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park.
Some less scrupulous individuals are out to make a quick buck at the expense of those who are experiencing hardship during natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left a federal courtroom in handcuffs Friday when a judge revoked his bail after concluding that the fallen cryptocurrency wiz had repeatedly tried to influence witnesses against him.
Cold drinks are hotter than ever
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who built her legacy on such hits as "I'm Every Woman" and "I Feel for You," talks about her friendship with Prince, her past struggles with addiction, and how her music is being discovered and celebrated by new generations.
The director of such classics as "Alien," "Blade Runner," "Thelma & Louise " and "Gladiator" is back, taking on - at age 85 - one of the most controversial figures in history: the French emperor who dominated European battlefields but found defeat at Waterloo.
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving while impaired, authorities said.
A claim filed Wednesday alleges Combs drugged and sexually assaulted a woman in 1991.