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The students occupying Gov. Rick Scott's office waiting area were back to their routine Friday, telling personal stories of experiencing racism, despite Scott refusing their demands Thursday night for a special session about the "stand your ground law."
A 54-year-old Florida woman, while diving with a group in the waters off the Keys, struggled and later died shortly after removing her scuba gear.
Gov. Rick Scott rejected a call for a special session on the "stand your ground" law as he met late Thursday with student protesters who have spent most of the past three days camped outside his Capitol office.
Four days after the "not guilty" verdict was read in the trial of George Zimmerman, the man charged in the fatal shooting of unarmed Miami Gardens teen Trayvon Martin, people from all over, of all ages, continue to protest.
With the peak of the 2013 hurricane season approaching, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is urging congress to end National Guard furloughs which started July 8th and are set to continue through September.
George Zimmerman trial witness Rachel Jeantel described to CBS4 how Trayvon Martin sought "to try to lose" the community watch member in the neighborhood.
Due to the fact that lionfish in the Atlantic don't have predators, eat whatever fits in their mouths, and are naturally fast-breeders, wildlife officials have encouraged people to catch what they can, but recently a deep water expedition has raised concerns, revealing that the invasive species may be beyond a diver's reasonable reach.
After the jury returned a not guilty verdict in the case of Trayvon Martin's death, trial witness Rachel Jeantel's family had a harsh reaction: "We didn't get no justice.... We lost another child."
It may be just mid-July, but football season is right around the corner and that's on display in Hoover, Alabama Tuesday as the annual Southeastern Conference media days kickoff.
A man, who referred to himself as "The Joker," was arrested Friday for vandalizing a deputy's patrol car twice while parked and burglarizing another home in the neighborhood.
The 2012-2013 school year is all done, and the students' report cards are old news, so now it's time for one Florida teacher to be honored with the of the sunshine state's Teacher of the Year award.
Wrestling superstars will get their start right here in the Sunshine State.
Ernest Wallace, suspected of playing a role in the high-profile murder case that ensnared a former NFL star allegedly told a suspected co-conspirator that Aaron Hernandez was responsible for the murder of Odin Lloyd in Massachusetts last month.
A recent national foreclosure report published by CoreLogic reports Florida is still at the top of the list for foreclosure inventory.
A disease known around the world, but only recently prevalent on Florida citrus trees in the United States has now shown up in a second state.
How can a drop in crime have a negative impact on law enforcement? Believe it or not, that is happening in Florida.
As people in Arizona mourn the deaths of 19 firefighters killed during a raging wildfire, Florida's State Forester will lead the investigation into the tragedy
Citizens, Florida's largest property insurance provider, has approved yet another round of rate hikes that could affect over a million policy holders.
If you receive a letter from "LOTTO CLAIMS ASSOCIATE & SWEEPSTAKE INC" asking for info to claim a prize, before you get excited, Florida Lottery officials want you to know that it's actually a scam.
Florida, with the lowest error rate in the nation when it comes to its food stamp program, will receive a hefty bonus.
Three days after the death of his father, Barry Zito will take the mound as scheduled for the struggling San Francisco Giants.
One Mega Money player, after the numbers were drawn Friday night, will collect the half-million dollar jackpot.
Florida voters like U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and former Gov. Jeb Bush. But if either of the Republicans decides to run for president in 2016, Floridians could back Democrat Hillary Clinton instead.
After listening to more than a hundred emotional opinions, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this week voted to move forward with a controversial proposal to modify the type of gear used to catch tarpon in the state, also making tarpon a catch and release fish for the first time ever.
Two people, and the Florida company they were associated with, have been convicted and sentenced for trafficking juvenile nurse sharks and oversized angelfish that were illegally harvested in the Keys.
Jayden DeJesus, 19, and Trevon Quinones, 19, are accused of killing Hunter Howell, 22, and leaving his body in a car at a boat ramp off US-27 in the Everglades on February 1st.
More chilling 911 audio from both the families of Fort Lauderdale victim Larisa Blyudaya and the suspected gunman, Russell Kot were released by police, plus more details on the other victims in this tragedy.
Police tell us that the man was transported to Ryder Trauma Center, and it "doesn't look good."
Multiple agencies, including Hialeah police and ICE, responded to the operation, arresting multiple cafeteria workers.
Juan Perez told Miami Police that he was arguing with the victim when she grabbed him.
Jayden DeJesus, 19, and Trevon Quinones, 19, are accused of killing Hunter Howell, 22, and leaving his body in a car at a boat ramp off US-27 in the Everglades on February 1st.
More chilling 911 audio from both the families of Fort Lauderdale victim Larisa Blyudaya and the suspected gunman, Russell Kot were released by police, plus more details on the other victims in this tragedy.
Police tell us that the man was transported to Ryder Trauma Center, and it "doesn't look good."
Multiple agencies, including Hialeah police and ICE, responded to the operation, arresting multiple cafeteria workers.
Juan Perez told Miami Police that he was arguing with the victim when she grabbed him.
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.
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
A judge dismissed charges against two men charged with assaulting ICE officers after the Justice Department said "newly discovered evidence" was "materially inconsistent" with the allegations.
Attorneys say detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" still struggle to reach their lawyers, despite state claims that access problems are fixed.
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
A U.S. destroyer and a supply ship collided Wednesday during a replenishment at sea.
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.