Miami-Dade Florida House Representative files bill banning virtually all abortions
A Miami-Dade Florida House representative has filed a bill that would effectively ban all abortions from the moment of fertilization, with no exceptions.
A Miami-Dade Florida House representative has filed a bill that would effectively ban all abortions from the moment of fertilization, with no exceptions.
As the 2024 state legislative session opens on Monday, Jim DeFede speaks with two prominent lawmakers about what to expect.
Civilians charged with investigating police misconduct could lose that power under a bill proposed in the Florida legislature. If passed, the bill also bans municipalities from passing measures to handle officer conduct.
Civilians charged with investigating police misconduct could lose that power under a bill proposed in the Florida legislature. If passed, the bill also bans municipalities from passing measures to handle officer conduct.
Florida for the first time is offering a back-to-school tax "holiday" as students return from the winter break.
Florida lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session could look to address the problem of chronic absenteeism among public school students.
Several changes in Florida laws will take hold as 2024 begins, from an expansion of the "move over" traffic law to stricter rules involving investments in Iran.
A new bill introduced in the Florida legislature could open the door to more casinos in South Florida.
Volunteers in Florida are now sending stacks of petitions to a clearinghouse center in Sarasota.
Florida lawmakers have restarted a move to impose annual registration fees on electric vehicles amid pushback over the proposed amount.
State regulators and the Hyatt Regency Miami have reached a settlement in a dispute about minors attending an event last year titled "A Drag Show Christmas."
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.
When officers responded, the suspect allegedly rammed a police car with officers still inside, prompting police to fire their weapons.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
For the second consecutive year and the third time in franchise history, the Florida Panthers will play the Boston Bruins in the playoffs.
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
When officers responded, the suspect allegedly rammed a police car with officers still inside, prompting police to fire their weapons.
For the second consecutive year and the third time in franchise history, the Florida Panthers will play the Boston Bruins in the playoffs.
Entering its third year, Miami has been chosen as one of the only six venues to host an F1 Sprint in 2024, meaning there will be an extra race held that Saturday and guaranteeing high-octane action throughout the weekend.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Miami-Dade Police's Traffic Homicide Unit is currently investigating the incident.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
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.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
The queen, who is of Palestinian descent, has criticized the reaction to the war by the U.S., saying it's caused a "loss of credibility."
Since Florida enacted a six-week abortion ban, clinics in several other Southern and mid-Atlantic states have sprung into action.
The former president will be the main attraction at a fundraiser luncheon hosted at his Mar-a-Lago club, where he will court his deep-pocketed supporters as he attempts to catch up to the Biden campaign's ever-growing war chest.
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
Lauren Pastrana and her guest discuss the options currently being discussed, possible solutions and how all this might impact students, their teachers and their parents.
Lauren Pastrana does a deep dive with perspective from leaders of local Jewish and Muslim groups for their take and perspective on the protests, the fallout and the fear and threats they are creating.
Jim DeFede catches up with State Senator Lauren Book to talk about the looming six-week abortion ban while she is making her annual walk across Florida to bring attention to child sexual exploitation.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede devotes the bulk of this week's program to Florida's six-week abortion ban, which takes effect in a few days.
Jim DeFede talks to former state senator Jeff Brandes, who runs the Florida Policy Project, which has been exploring solutions that include the role of vouchers and something called "upzoning."
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
Experts tip their hats and share their picks for the 2024 Kentucky Derby, plus how to watch or stream the race.
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
The company will keep its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh, but the United Steelworkers union voiced opposition to the deal.
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey fired back at fresh allegations of sexual harassment and assault from men who will feature as part of a documentary on British television.
The 2024 Met Gala theme is "The Garden of Time" — to go along with the spring exhibition, titled "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."