Florida swimming lessions vouchers proposed
The bills direct the state's Health Dept. to develop a program that would contract with vendors to provide swimming lessons to children ages 4 or younger
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South Florida workers already feeling heat of immigration bill
Construction workers say many employees have not showed up to work because they fear deportation.
Florida lawmakers back scrapping Disney agreements
Republican Sen. Joe Gruters voted against the bill, saying they "should be finding ways to support our job creators."
Later School Start Times Pass
The Florida Senate gave final approval to a bill that would lead to many high-school students seeing later school start times in the future.
Florida Senate votes to expand Parental Rights in Education law
In one of the most-controversial education issues of the 2023 legislative session, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a measure that would expand last year's "Parental Rights in Education" law — known to critics as "don't say gay."
Florida Senate set to remove hurdle to Gov. DeSantis' White House bid
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried slammed the state's GOP for doing DeSantis' bidding
Florida Senate to "clarify" state's resign to run law
The amendment would add language basically saying Florida’s "resign to run" law doesn't apply to those campaigning for President or Vice President.
Reedy Creek proposal emerges in Florida Senate
The proposal is aimed at undoing an agreement between Disney and the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board
Florida Senate releases proposed tax breaks
The Senate on Monday released a tax package that includes sales-tax holidays, along with breaks on baby and toddler products, Energy Star appliances, oral hygiene products and gas stoves.
Florida Senate approves bill aimed at drag shows
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 28-12 along party lines to pass the bill
Fight over "baby boxes" brewing in Florida Senate
New bill would give fire stations, hospitals the option to install climate-controlled boxes where parents could drop off babies
Fight over Safe Haven Baby Boxes brewing in Florida Senate
A new bill, supported by the Indiana-based Safe Haven Baby Boxes, would give fire stations and hospitals the option to install the group’s ventilated and climate-controlled boxes, where parents could drop off their babies without interacting with fire or hospital employees.
Florida Senate panel advances sweeping elections package
The bill addresses changes in 43 sections of state's election laws
More election changes working their way through Florida Senate
Jacqueline Quynh reports the bill would impose further restrictions on voter registration groups, create a new crime for harassing election workers and relax campaign finance reporting rules.
Florida lawmakers cracking down on catalytic converter thefts
Thieves cut catalytic converters off vehicles and sell them for their precious metals
Florida Senate targets treatments for trans minors
The Florida Senate on Tuesday passed a plan that would bar doctors and other healthcare providers from offering treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors.
Florida Senate set to block treatment for trans youths
Last summer, the DeSantis administration asked the medical boards to ban gender-affirming care for youths
Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis
The Florida Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks, a measure supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican prepares to launch his expected presidential candidacy.
Florida Senate passes major death penalty change
Measure eliminates the requirement for unanimous jury recommendations before judges can impose death sentences
Desantis signs affordable housing plan
New law has drawn criticism from some groups because it will bar local rent controls
Florida Senate ready to take up 6-week abortion limit
Opponents say the bill would effectively end legal abortions in Florida
Florida Senate set to take up 6-week abortion limit
Opponents say the bill would effectively end legal abortions in Florida
Florida Senate to take up death penalty revamp
The bill would reverse changes made in 2017 that required a unanimous juror vote
Senate panel backs bill that cracks down on undocumented migrants
Jacqueline Quynh reports the changes could potentially put hundreds of thousands of Floridians at risk of becoming criminals if they are caught with people who are in the country illegally.
Florida Senate panel backs immigration crackdown plan
Opponents have called it an attack on the state's migrant community
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CBS News Miami investigation: 988 suicide crisis line answer rates lag in Florida
In July 2022, the 988 system was unveiled across the country so that anyone thinking about suicide or having a mental health problem could call a simple three-digit number for help.
Art of Hip Hop Exhibit in Wynwood looks back at 50 years of music genre
During this Miami Art Week, a new exhibit is taking you back through 50 years of hip hop at the Art of Hip Hop Exhibit in Wynwood.
MDPD: Struggle over bottle leads to shooting outside NW Miami-Dade liquor store
Miami-Dade police said a struggle over a bottle led to a liquor store clerk being shot Thursday afternoon.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Expert on Florida population growth: "It's the highest number it's ever been"
Florida continues to grow as it attracts people from other parts of the U.S., but that growth is projected to slow in the coming years as groups that have been moving to Florida in droves get older, according to state economists.
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CBS News Miami investigation: 988 suicide crisis line answer rates lag in Florida
In July 2022, the 988 system was unveiled across the country so that anyone thinking about suicide or having a mental health problem could call a simple three-digit number for help.
Art of Hip Hop Exhibit in Wynwood looks back at 50 years of music genre
During this Miami Art Week, a new exhibit is taking you back through 50 years of hip hop at the Art of Hip Hop Exhibit in Wynwood.
MDPD: Struggle over bottle leads to shooting outside NW Miami-Dade liquor store
Miami-Dade police said a struggle over a bottle led to a liquor store clerk being shot Thursday afternoon.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Expert on Florida population growth: "It's the highest number it's ever been"
Florida continues to grow as it attracts people from other parts of the U.S., but that growth is projected to slow in the coming years as groups that have been moving to Florida in droves get older, according to state economists.
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U.S. Supreme Court to discuss social media law
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.
Florida tourism numbers dip in second quarter
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. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
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.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools to offer new, free food options
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.
Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about male penguins
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.
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Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
Trump returns to court as New York fraud trial nears end
Former President Donald Trump has attended the trial eight times and testified on Nov. 6. He is also expected to be the final defense witness next week.
Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
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Facing South Florida for Dec. 3: The Florida HOA Crisis
We devote the entire half hour to the HOA crisis in South Florida and elsewhere in the state.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 19: One-on-One with State Sen. Jennifer Bradley
Jim DeFede and the State Senator discuss mental health and the criminal justice system.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 19: 'Warehoused' Judge Speaks Out
For the first time, CBS News Miami hears from the judge who sentenced Tristin Murphy to state prison.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 12: State Rep. Fabian Basabe Investigation
DeFede was the first to break the story against the Miami Beach Republican.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 12: Anna Hochkammer speaks about Florida Abortion
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks with Anna Hochkammer about Florida Abortions.
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day. Experts say addressing this major public health crisis requires ending the shame that can be attached to talking about mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding help.
This company says it has the secret to longer life for larger dogs
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
COVID variant BA.2.86 triples in new CDC estimates
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
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Best kitchen cookware deals you can get before Christmas
Christmas baking season is here, and so are the kitchen cookware deals on pans, mixers, small appliances and more.
Best winter decor for your home this Hanukkah and Christmas 2023
From Hanukkah lights to Christmas village scenes, you can't go wrong with these winter decor ideas.
Harry and David National Cookie Day Sale: Get this BOGO deal on holiday gift baskets
Shop the Harry and David sale to save on holiday gift baskets -- buy one and you'll get a second for half price.
How to watch today's 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals: Start times, schedule and which teams remain
And then there were four. Find out which teams remain in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament and how to watch today's semifinals.
These extended Black Friday deals are still happening on Apple tech, Roomba vacs and more
These extended Cyber Monday 2023 sales are still going on now. Shop the best deals at Walmart, Amazon and more.
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Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts that can fail after US opens investigation
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.
Beware of price gouging and scams in wake of Hurricane Idalia
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 jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
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.
It's iced coffee season all year long now
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Sean "Diddy" Combs denies accusations after new gang rape lawsuit
A woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and two other men of gang raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
Daddy Yankee says he's retiring from music to focus on his faith
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" tops Billboard chart for first time
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."