Judge Rules Against Drug-Test Program
A federal judge has ruled that a 2011 law requiring welfare applicants to undergo drug tests is unconstitutional, striking a blow to Gov. Rick Scott's administration over the controversial tests.
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A federal judge has ruled that a 2011 law requiring welfare applicants to undergo drug tests is unconstitutional, striking a blow to Gov. Rick Scott's administration over the controversial tests.
Florida narrowed in on New York's spot as third most populated state in the nation but did't quite get there, leaving it in the number four spot.
It's was a close race but it turns out Florida just missed ending 2013 by overtaking New York as the nation's third most populous state.
Eight young whooping cranes, that are supposed to be on their way to Florida, remain grounded Friday in Alabama due to flying conditions.
Damontre Harris is on the move again.The former South Carolina starter has left No. 16 Florida and been granted permission to transfer anywhere he would like.
Once the Winnipeg Jets put together a fast start, it was all over. TheFlorida Panthers were just too tired to keep up.
New York Jets wide receiver David Nelson will host a foster child from Florida who made national headlines with his plea to be adopted.
Two convicted killers, a couple months ago, were let out of prison early with forged documents. On Thursday the state's Department of Law Enforcement will announce more arrests in the case.
Florida's Supreme Court has unanimously agreed to the use of a new drug in executions. The argument was made by an inmate on death row who killed a prison guard while in prison for two other murders.
Did you purchase a Mega Millions ticket in Miami Beach? You may want to check your ticket.
For the first time in decades, the University of Florida Gators football team will play an out-of-conference game outside the state of Florida.
Tomas Fleischmann, Sean Bergenheim and Brad Boyes scored and the Florida Panthers topped the slumping Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Wednesday night.
The clock is ticking for supporters of medical marijuana in Florida.
Another quarterback is leaving Florida after the program's first losing season since 1979.
No. 19 Florida could have highly touted freshman Chris Walker in the rotation soon.
One of the largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history climbed even higher Saturday after no ticket matched all six numbers to win the $425 million top Mega Millions prize.
Sony Michel and Isaiah McKenzie had three touchdowns apiece as Plantation American Heritage defeated Green Cove Springs Clay, 66-8, in the Florida Class 5A state football championship game.
Want to test your luck? How about purchasing a Mega Millions ticket for Friday the 13th's drawing for your chance at the mega jackpot of $400 million—the largest it's ever been since Florida joined the game.
A boat captain made a gruesome discovery in the Keys last week, and now wildlife officials are looking for whoever is responsible for slashing the pouches of several pelicans.
With less than a year left until elections, Governor Rick Scott wants to cut registration fees for the state's motorists--a move that could help his run for re-election.
Ten World War II veterans from Florida who fought alongside French troops will be honored with France's highest distinction.
An attempt to provide Florida's inmates with the documents they need to get jobs when they get out of prison moved a step closer to reality.
Americans hoping to escape winter weather can enjoy a tropical Christmas in Hawaii or Florida at places such as Honolulu, Lahaina, Waikiki and Key West.
Elian Gonzalez the Cuban boy who survived a boat sinking during his journey to South Florida but was later taken at gunpoint by US agents from Miami relatives, took his first trip overseas since being reunited with his father in Cuba back in 2000.
Another bear has been trapped and euthanized in a central Florida neighborhood where a woman walking her dogs was mauled.
47-year-old Justin Messingham is being charged with 15 counts of making or attempting to make an obstructive device and one count of resisting an officer without violence.
Three former Miami-Dade police officers are hoping to be granted immunity from the "Stand Your Ground" law, but first one of them had to testify before a Broward County Judge.
The Rader Memorial United Methodist Church was a staple in the El Portal community, but soon the land will become a private school. Residents, however, are very unhappy with the plans and want to preserve the church instead, but demolition has already begun.
Haitians living in South Florida under TPS still fear ICE deportations even though a federal judge had temporarily blocked the White House from ending it.
Six people in Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are dead in what police say is a cross-state murder spree by the same suspect Wednesday morning. The suspect was also found dead, authorities said.
47-year-old Justin Messingham is being charged with 15 counts of making or attempting to make an obstructive device and one count of resisting an officer without violence.
Three former Miami-Dade police officers are hoping to be granted immunity from the "Stand Your Ground" law, but first one of them had to testify before a Broward County Judge.
The Rader Memorial United Methodist Church was a staple in the El Portal community, but soon the land will become a private school. Residents, however, are very unhappy with the plans and want to preserve the church instead, but demolition has already begun.
Haitians living in South Florida under TPS still fear ICE deportations even though a federal judge had temporarily blocked the White House from ending it.
Six people in Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are dead in what police say is a cross-state murder spree by the same suspect Wednesday morning. The suspect was also found dead, authorities said.
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.
Florida lawmakers are proposing a bill that would prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving worker's compensation.
A proposal that would further limit the number of out-of-state and international students at some Florida universities continues to gain steam in the House.
The SAVE America Act would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced contentious questioning from House Democrats about the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
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.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
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.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.