Gambling Deal Coming? Florida Legislators Trade Offers
State legislators are moving closer to a gambling deal which could result in a new casino in South Florida and give the Seminole Tribe the right to offer craps and roulette at their casinos.
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State legislators are moving closer to a gambling deal which could result in a new casino in South Florida and give the Seminole Tribe the right to offer craps and roulette at their casinos.
Wells Fargo's top management faced shareholders and protesters and apologized for the recent scandal over sales practices and ultimately kept their jobs.
An issue that has long been argued inside and outside of Florida courtrooms is again coming to a head.
A 71-year-old Florida man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of his step-son.
Two brush fires in Collier County have led to mandatory evacuations, burn bans and children being moved to other schools.
The severe drought continues across part of the state with the latest drought monitor showing 34 percent of the state under a severe drought.
Florida's governor is meeting with President Donald Trump to sign a bill aimed at veterans.
It's a group of people that put their lives on the line for the betterment of U.S. citizens.
At least 126,000 acres have burned in wildfires across Florida since January.
One of Florida's favorite sea creatures may be about to receive some more protection.
A water shortage warning has been issued to 8.1 million residents from Orlando to the Florida Keys.
Falling water levels and extremely dry conditions that are expected to continue has led the South Florida Water Management District to issue a water shortage warning.
President Donald Trump is making his seventh trip this weekend to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. This means government watchdogs and Democrats are once again seeing dollar signs: namely, $3 million.
Florida's governor declared a State of Emergency due to recent wildfires and the potential for more across the state in the coming months.
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos made her rounds for the second day in South Florida.
The recent string of threats at Jewish Community Center's and day school's across the country has been well documented.
This past November, medical marijuana was legalized in Florida.
A judge approved an agreement for President Donald Trump to pay $25 million to settle lawsuits over his now defunct Trump University.
It's a hot question that has been asked in many different forms in the Florida capital lately.
A government watchdog will investigate the taxpayer-funded travel costs of President Donald Trump's trips to Mar-a-Lago in Florida and the security surrounding those trips.
A Mexican woman who was smuggled across the border for forced labor is finally seeing justice - almost four years after her nightmare began.
It's one of the more controversial topics not only in the state of Florida, but nationwide.
Florida lost about 5,000 jobs in February while the state's overall unemployment rate remains unchanged.
Officials closed a Florida 911 call center after a foul odor sickened seven employees.
A longstanding Florida law dating back to the days of prohibition is about to be changed.
Newly released surveillance and police video shows officers apprehending the man accused of sexually assaulting an FMU student.
The Republican controlled subcommittee voted 11-6 to approve the measure before the state's minimum wage is set to increase to $15 in September.
Immigration may have been a political liability for Democrats in 2024. But two years later, it's shaping up to be a top issue they're relying on to galvanize support and mobilize their base.
Rep. Carlos Gimenez argued tougher pressure is necessary to weaken the communist regime and force a democratic transition.
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
Newly released surveillance and police video shows officers apprehending the man accused of sexually assaulting an FMU student.
The Republican controlled subcommittee voted 11-6 to approve the measure before the state's minimum wage is set to increase to $15 in September.
Immigration may have been a political liability for Democrats in 2024. But two years later, it's shaping up to be a top issue they're relying on to galvanize support and mobilize their base.
Rep. Carlos Gimenez argued tougher pressure is necessary to weaken the communist regime and force a democratic transition.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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.
Immigration may have been a political liability for Democrats in 2024. But two years later, it's shaping up to be a top issue they're relying on to galvanize support and mobilize their base.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
A federal appeals court said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acted illegally when she ended legal protections giving hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela permission to live and work in the U.S.
A newly released video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents, a Pretti family representative confirmed to CBS News.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
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.
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."