Florida lawmakers look for property insurance answers
Florida House members Friday began digging into questions about property-insurance companies sending money to affiliated firms and shareholders while arguing the industry was losing money.
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Florida House members Friday began digging into questions about property-insurance companies sending money to affiliated firms and shareholders while arguing the industry was losing money.
The bill is rooted in the coverage of a Miami man who was arrested after being accused of molesting a child at a pool party. Prosecutors later dropped charges against the man, who was awarded damages by a jury after filing a defamation lawsuit against relatives of the child.
The bill would expand the utility commission and make other changes.
Under the 2023 law, high schools could not start earlier than 8:30 a.m.
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
Sen. Joe Gruters filed a bill that would rename U.S. 41, which runs from Miami-Dade County to Hillsborough County, the "Gulf of America Trail."
Measures include the creation of an immigration enforcement board and stiffer penalties for undocumented people who commit crimes.
Bill moving forward that would prevent building such things golf courses, pickleball courts and hotel-style lodges in state parks.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
Jim talks to State Senator and Minority Leader Democrat Jason Pizzo, who represents voters in Miami-Dade County, about the special legislative session, requested by Governor Ron DeSantis and scheduled to begin this coming Monday.
State Senator Joe Gruters joins Jim DeFede from D.C., where he will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration.
In 2018, lawmakers raised the minimum age to buy rifles to 21 after the Parkland shooting.
Florida's 2025 legislative session will begin with 26 new lawmakers in the 120-member state House and nine new Florida senators out of 40.
Republican Sen. Rick Scott defeated Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a closely watched race.
A defense attorney finished cross-examining Alex Rodriguez, a so-called "ghost candidate," in the trial of Frank Artiles.
The defense cross-examined Alex Rodríguez, so-called "ghost candidate," during conspiracy trial of Frank Artiles.
With the 2024 Florida Legislative Session winding down, the legislature has days to approve reforms for how Condo and Homeowners' Associations operate.
Bills seek to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places
The Senate voted 23-14 to approve the bill (HB 1), which includes preventing children under 16 from creating accounts on at least some social media platforms.
A key Florida Senate committee Tuesday signed off on a bill that would impose limits on the amounts of euphoria-inducing THC in pot products if voters pass a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational marijuana.
Gov. DeSantis is concerned about the constitutionality of the bill
Morgan Rynor reports critics contend it would violate First Amendment rights.
For the second year in a row, the Florida Senate appears poised to reject a proposal that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to purchase rifles and shotguns in the state.
The House and Senate say a package of tax breaks will be crafted alongside the budget
Senators who supported the bill cited their work experiences as teens
Investigators say a man tried to kill two people with a knife early Sunday morning.
As a precaution, the police officer involved in the crash was also taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The USCG said its air and surface teams are actively searching for 24-year-old Jack Levine, who "reportedly failed to resurface while diving" about two miles off Pompano Beach.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 31 points, Desmond Bane added 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Memphis Grizzlies led from start to finish in a 125-91 victory over the Miami Heat.
Cole Caufield scored his team-leading 33rd goal and added an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 3-1.
Investigators say a man tried to kill two people with a knife early Sunday morning.
As a precaution, the police officer involved in the crash was also taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The USCG said its air and surface teams are actively searching for 24-year-old Jack Levine, who "reportedly failed to resurface while diving" about two miles off Pompano Beach.
The layoffs are part of a broader effort led by Elon Musk's DOGE to shrink the federal workforce.
To win, you have to be lucky.
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.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Presidents are given the extraordinary power by the 227-year-old law to order the arrest, detention and deportation of noncitizens who are 14 years or older and come from countries staging an "invasion or predatory incursion" of the U.S.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
President Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Houthis cease shipping attacks.
President Trump directed his administration to reduce the functions of several agencies to the minimum required by law.
On his Truth Social platform Friday night, President Trump wrote that "the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed."
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions.
Trader Joe's says some bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water may be cracked or damaged and should be discarded carefully.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
CBS News Miami explored why some people are willing to pay the price to skip the doctor's waiting room.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
In her long-awaited return to fiction, the author of "Americanah" presents her intricately-woven novel that explores love, ambition, family expectations, and the forces that shape women's choices.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
Gene Hackman died of heart disease and Betsy Arakawa's cause of death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, officials said.
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the brilliant career of Gene Hackman, and talks with Brad Dourif (Hackman's co-star in "Mississippi Burning") and Hollywood Reporter chief film critic David Rooney about a star who refused to be typecast.