Florida lawmakers start session, considering 6-week abortion limit
The bills also will make abortion one of the most-contentious issues of the 60-day legislative session.
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The bills also will make abortion one of the most-contentious issues of the 60-day legislative session.
Joe Gorchow reports the speech kicked off this year's legislative session.
Jim DeFede says the Republican majority will get to work and push through bills that are their top priorities.
Two House Republicans on Monday filed a proposal that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other "long" guns, potentially scrapping a high-profile change passed after the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The Florida Senate is moving forward with proposals to better protect mangrove forests and clean up waters where millions of used tires were sunk in the past as part of an artificial-reef project.
A bill filed in the Florida Senate five days ago targets political bloggers and it has vocal critics.
A state lawmaker has authored a bill that would require bloggers who write about Gov. Ron DeSantis or other Florida elected officials to register with the state.
Florida lawmakers Monday started a special legislative session that likely will lead to passing priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has expressed support for the idea in the past
Measure would define certain acts as hate crimes and increase criminal penalties
CBS4's Joe Gorchow reports on how Florida lawmakers approved spending $1.25 billion during a special session devoted mostly to issues about property insurance.
The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state's property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.
Tuesday marked Day 2 of the Florida Legislature Special Session on property insurance.
CBS4's Jim DeFede talks about the special Florida legislative session aimed at fixing property insurance system.
The Florida Legislature is meeting in a special session to deal with property insurance.
Trish Christakis reports the Florida House and Senate released proposals that would make far-reaching changes in the state’s troubled property-insurance system.
With Florida's property-insurance system in turmoil, state lawmakers could be poised to take major steps to try to stabilize the market during a special legislative session next week.
Passidomo also stressed a need to expand parental rights, address workforce housing and respond to Hurricane Ian
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, and Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, said Tuesday that a special legislative session will be held the week of Dec. 12 to Dec. 16.
Book will go into the 2023 session with only 12 Democrats in the 40-member Senate
With lawmakers already expected to hold a special session next month, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said he's working on a "robust" agenda with legislative leaders that could mean more special sessions in advance of the 2023 regular session.
CBS4's Ted Scouten reports on how BSO Deputy Maury Hernandez is hoping that the Florida Legislature and Governor will approve a $10 million "claim bill."
Amid debates across the country about abortion rights, a political committee has proposed a ballot initiative in Florida that would recognize a "God-given right to life of the preborn individual."
It's a move that could leave millions of homeowners statewide paying more.
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 35 bills, including a law allowing local governments to ban smoking on beaches,
The trial of real estate developer George Pino reached a pivotal point Wednesday as the defense rested its case in the vessel homicide and manslaughter trial related to the 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez.
The situation has caused significant distress for those visiting medical offices within the building, particularly the elderly and those with limited mobility.
Darvin Williams, who was appointed city manager earlier this year, denies the allegations against him.
Instructor James Warwick, who leads the "Drawing for Longevity" course, says the primary goal is to build muscle memory and enhance cognitive performance.
Residents of a condominium complex near Doral are appealing for help after being stranded on upper floors for more than a month, with an out-of-service elevator.
The Quarry 2 Fire is now roughly the size of the city of Hialeah.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
The trial of real estate developer George Pino reached a pivotal point Wednesday as the defense rested its case in the vessel homicide and manslaughter trial related to the 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez.
The situation has caused significant distress for those visiting medical offices within the building, particularly the elderly and those with limited mobility.
Darvin Williams, who was appointed city manager earlier this year, denies the allegations against him.
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.
ICE has moved detainees out of a controversial soft-sided detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson said, citing safety concerns around hurricane season.
President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to address constraints in the production of munitions, according to a presidential memo released Tuesday.
The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
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.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
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."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
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.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."