
Florida Senate Passes Bill Known As 'Miya's Law;' Measure Would Require Background Checks
A bill known as 'Miya's Law' has passed in the Florida Senate.
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A bill known as 'Miya's Law' has passed in the Florida Senate.
Less than a year after a federal judge struck down a similar measure, the Florida Senate on Monday approved a campaign-finance measure designed to make it more difficult for groups to place proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot.
With legislative leaders trying to meet a Tuesday deadline for finishing a new state budget, Gov. Ron DeSantis will get more money than he requested for a reactivated Florida State Guard and to relocate undocumented immigrants out of the state.
The Florida Senate passed a voting law package Friday that was pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and would create a police force dedicated to pursuing election crimes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Friday that he will sign legislation that would prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
The Florida Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill aimed at ending the Florida Standards Assessments in public schools and replacing the standardized exams with a "progress-monitoring" system.
The Florida Senate late Thursday approved a measure aimed at boosting immigration enforcement that critics maintain could have far-reaching implications for migrants in the state, such as people seeking asylum from Communist regimes and children awaiting reunification with their families.
In one of the most bitterly disputed issues of the 2022 legislative session, the Florida Senate has passed a bill prohibiting doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
The Florida Senate is on the verge of passing a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, one of the most bitterly disputed issues of the 2022 legislative session.
The Florida Senate moved forward Tuesday with contentious education measures that would increase scrutiny of school library books and limit how certain race-related concepts are taught, though senators tweaked one of the bills passed by the House last month.
A proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis to help recruit law enforcement officers from other states was picked up Monday by the Senate.
A controversial House bill that would impose eight-year term limits on school board members and increase scrutiny of school library books and instructional materials has temporarily stalled in the Senate.
A measure that would allow local governments to restrict smoking at beaches and public parks is headed to the Florida Senate floor, though signs would have to be posted to let people know they could smoke cigars or pipes.
Florida's spending plan would hit a record $108.6 billion under a proposal rolled out Friday by the Senate.
The measure has emerged as one of the most controversial issues of the 2022 legislative session, drawing heavy opposition from Democrats and other abortion-rights supporters.
A move to end the state's decades-old no-fault auto insurance system started again Wednesday in the Florida Senate, after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the effort last year.
Florida senators next week will start considering a proposal that would prevent physicians from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, one of the most controversial issues of the 2022 legislative session.
The Florida Senate has unanimously passed a measure that would expand doctors' ability to prescribe certain controlled substances when treating patients through telehealth.
Florida already has a state pie — key lime — and the Senate on Thursday unanimously voted to make strawberry shortcake the official state dessert.
A Senate bill that would require school districts to identify shortages of school employees such as bus drivers and food service workers and take steps to fill vacant positions was approved in its first committee hearing Tuesday.
Three years after Florida lawmakers became embroiled in a fierce debate about so-called "sanctuary cities," the Senate on Monday began moving forward with another attempt to ratchet up immigration enforcement in the state.
On Monday, a Senate committee could start moving forward with a proposal to ratchet up immigration enforcement in Florida.
The Florida Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved maps in the once-a-decade redistricting process, despite concerns from Democrats that a surge in Hispanic population doesn't appear to be fully represented with the changes.
The Florida Senate on Wednesday cut in half the amount of money it would put into a new emergency fund that critics called a "blank check" for Gov. Ron DeSantis
The Florida Senate is set to vote Thursday on new congressional districts that, at least for now, don't follow lines proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration.
The deal opened the door for the first time to sports betting in the state
Echaverry was shot Monday while trying to arrest a suspect tied to an armed robbery.
The shooting happened Thursday, around 10:30 p.m., in the 4500 block of NW 19th Street
Friday will be a transitional day as the winds start to shift more out of the southeast.
The beloved dive bar and restaurant Fox's Lounge has just reopened its doors.
The firefighter has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of an investigation.
The crash happening just days after a multimillion-dollar announcement from Brightline about safety updates.
Ranier Figueroa has been charged with attempted murder and armed robbery.
It's a new look for US Congressional District 23, it stretches up the coast from Fort Lauderdale to Boca Raton and covers much of North Broward and South Palm Beach.
The deal opened the door for the first time to sports betting in the state
Echaverry was shot Monday while trying to arrest a suspect tied to an armed robbery.
The shooting happened Thursday, around 10:30 p.m., in the 4500 block of NW 19th Street
Friday will be a transitional day as the winds start to shift more out of the southeast.
The beloved dive bar and restaurant Fox's Lounge has just reopened its doors.
U.S. investigators say they have noticed an uptick in the amount and caliber of weapons being smuggled from Florida to Haiti in recent months.
About six hours after he was suspended Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Andrew Warren insisted he was still Hillsborough County's top prosecutor — and that the governor was trying to "overthrow" democracy.
A Florida woman who was acquitted of murdering her husband, a prominent official at the University of Central Florida, was sentenced Friday to a year of probation for tampering with evidence.
Florida likely will see lower-than-expected revenues from a landmark settlement with the tobacco industry because fewer people are smoking or smokers are cutting back.
Members of the Florida medical boards are considering restrictions on "Brazilian butt lifts."
It's a new look for US Congressional District 23, it stretches up the coast from Fort Lauderdale to Boca Raton and covers much of North Broward and South Palm Beach.
DeSantis said most of the individuals were in Miami-Dade and Broward
On the Republican side, it's a crowded primary field with 7 candidates. Six of those candidates agreed to talk to CBS4.
The hearing was convened Thursday after several news organizations sought to unseal additional records.
It's a crowded primary field with 6 candidates.
That's down 14 cents from a week earlier and 68 cents from a month earlier, according to AAA.
In Miami on Monday, the average was $3.89 a gallon, Fort Lauderdale's average was $3.86.
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month ago.
In Miami on Monday, the average was $4.03 a gallon and Fort Lauderdale's average was $4.04
Laura Hernandez says this all started when she received a text message from scammers.
Researchers found an increased risk of developing conditions for up to two years after COVID-19 infection
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
When it comes to safety protocols, one parent says he's not feeling very confident in the school district.
More than 410 people have drowned in Florida pools in the last three years. Nearly half of them were children.
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors and a viewer are stepping up to help a family for the holiday after a blaze ripped through their apartment.
Time is running out for you to open your heart and help a family in need this holiday season. Only 16 families left before Monday's deadline for the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family for the Holidays program.
A South Florida family who lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami home, is thankful for the generous support of the South Florida community in an effort to get them back on their feet.
Just days before Thanksgiving, Zoila Monzon and her children lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami apartment.
Among the topics of discussion: the teacher shortage, teacher salaries and school safety.
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
State Senator Annette Taddeo is running against Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell.
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for U.S. Congress District 27
Celebrities we've lost this year.
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Award-winning Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's motto is clear "Good pasta, Good people"
"Having kids involved in this is wrong," said Gov.DeSantis