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Legislative leaders in the Sunshine State, calling to pull away from a multi-state partnership preparing new tests for student learning, have set off a round of battles over the future of Florida's student testing standards.
About a week after student protesters have situated themselves in a hallway at the state Capitol, Governor Scott, after listening to the protesters last Thursday, asked Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Wansley Walters to meet with the activists Monday.
One "Fantasy 5" player woke up with some spare cash Saturday morning, but not quite the entire jackpot as all the numbers were not matched.
A retired city clerk is giving away all her savings to help volunteer fire departments all over the country.
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.
Thousands of Floridians who pay for health insurance are encountering significant obstacles when attempting to fill prescriptions, as health insurance companies increasingly deny coverage for medications recommended by their doctors.
Ana Margarita Martinez, the ex-wife of Juan Pablo Roque, described a mix of relief and lingering disbelief tied to one of the most painful chapters of her life.
Under the proposal, the civil penalty would jump from $5,130 to $18,000 for immigrants who received an in absentia removal order, which means they were ordered deported because they did not appear before an immigration judge.
The Braves said outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed in the sixth inning of Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins as a precaution because of pain in his left thumb.
Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death.
Thousands of Floridians who pay for health insurance are encountering significant obstacles when attempting to fill prescriptions, as health insurance companies increasingly deny coverage for medications recommended by their doctors.
Ana Margarita Martinez, the ex-wife of Juan Pablo Roque, described a mix of relief and lingering disbelief tied to one of the most painful chapters of her life.
Under the proposal, the civil penalty would jump from $5,130 to $18,000 for immigrants who received an in absentia removal order, which means they were ordered deported because they did not appear before an immigration judge.
The Braves said outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed in the sixth inning of Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins as a precaution because of pain in his left thumb.
Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death.
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 officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death.
The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in planning and orchestrating the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The only remaining roadblock: Miami Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, who has so far refused to say when – or even if – he will allow the full commission to vote on it.
A group of Miami residents, including historian Marvin Dunn, filed suit last week in federal court to block the transfer of land for the proposed library.
CBS News Miami has confirmed from multiple sources that the Miami Dade State Attorney's office is investigating A3.
State Senator Rosalind Osgood is urging Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 22nd Congressional district.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.