DeSantis signs AI and vape bills
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
A federal judge on Friday heard arguments in a court battle over a law restricting educators' use of personal pronouns and titles in schools, in one of a series of challenges to Florida policies targeting LGBTQ people.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill aimed at quickly removing residential "squatters."
Florida lawmakers for the second year in a row have signed off on expanding the number of medical marijuana licenses earmarked for Black farmers, opening the door for three applicants who lost out earlier.
After ignoring the issue for years, the Florida legislature began to address the mental health crisis in the criminal justice system in its 2024 session.
Jim DeFede interviews State Representative Danny Perez, whose district includes portions of Miami-Dade County. Perez, a Republican, will be the next Speaker of the Florida House.
After speaking behind a placard that said "stop illegal immigration," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed three bills that proponents argue will be deterrents to undocumented immigrants coming to the state.
After ignoring the issue for years, the Florida Legislature started to address the mental health crisis in the criminal justice system.
Jena McClure had Citizens insurance for 17 years on her Cooper City home until recently, "I'm paying 20% more than what I was with Citizens and I have no choice in the matter."
When Florida lawmakers went home after ending the 2024 legislative session Friday, they left behind hundreds of bills that did not pass.
A toned-down but still controversial proposal that would loosen decades-old work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-old youths is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida lawmakers this week approved a watered-down bill targeting vape products geared toward children, setting up a process for Attorney General Ashley Moody to go after illegal electronic cigarette manufacturers and sellers.
Florida lawmakers are heading home after raising the the minimum age for strippers from 18 to 21 and passing a $117 billion state budget on the final day of their 60-day annual session.
In the closing hours of this year's legislative session, Florida lawmakers Friday passed a bill that would prevent strippers under age 21 from working in adult entertainment establishments.
NetChoice said the bill violates First Amendment rights
The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a measure designed to keep "identity politics" out of teacher preparation programs that lead to educators getting their professional certificates, readying the bill to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A controversial proposal designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places while requiring local governments to address the issue is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
With the 2024 Florida Legislative Session winding down, the legislature has days to approve reforms for how Condo and Homeowners' Associations operate.
With the 2024 Florida Legislative Session winding down, the legislature has days to approve reforms for how Condo and Homeowners' Associations operate.
The bill would prohibit children under 14 from opening social-media accounts but would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to open accounts with parental consent.
A key change in the revised plan is allowing parents to give consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to have social-media accounts. Another key is that the revised plan removed age-verification requirements that were in the earlier bill.
Under the bill, the state Department of Education would be directed to "prepare and offer" educational standards related to communism history instruction, and would require certain concepts to be included.
Pembroke Pines Commissioner Angelo Castillo said humans can come up with something better.
Gov. DeSantis has raised questions about the bill that was passed which bans children under age 16 from social media platforms
Jim DeFede speaks to the incoming Senate President and the incoming minority leader about the legislature moving away from divisive issues and why that might be happening.
US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Tuesday evening that a new nuclear-powered attack submarine will be named USS Miami and that Gloria Estefan will be the sub's sponsor.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
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US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Tuesday evening that a new nuclear-powered attack submarine will be named USS Miami and that Gloria Estefan will be the sub's sponsor.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Miami-Dade County commissioners have approved the report on the future of an additional incinerator, but not everyone is on the same page when it comes to location.
After docking in Fort Lauderdale for over three decades, South Florida's Fleet Week is setting a course for Miami this year.
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful [flame retardants]."
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.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
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The "celebration of life service" will be held Saturday at Miami Lakes United Church of Christ
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
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."
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
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.
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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.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
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.