Florida Congressional Candidate Riles LGBT Activists With Gun Giveaway
Sen. Greg Evers is drawing criticism for planning to give away a semiautomatic rifle similar to a gun used in the Orlando nightclub attack.
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Sen. Greg Evers is drawing criticism for planning to give away a semiautomatic rifle similar to a gun used in the Orlando nightclub attack.
It's another's day of waiting for a man – inside an Orlando nightclub when the shooter walked in – killing at least 49 people.
Locals in several South Florida communities came together to remember the victims of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
A South Florida student – transitioning from female to male – knows first-hand the bathroom issue can be tricky.
A North Carolina law that critics say allows discrimination against members of the LGBT community could impact whether the state hosts Atlantic Coast Conference championship events.
The U.S. Justice Department has announced that the North Carolina law limiting protections to LGBT people violates federal civil rights laws.
The Florida Department of Children and Families is under fire for backing off of part a proposal that would protect LGBT kids who live in group homes from discrimination --- including so-called "conversion therapy" aimed at changing their sexual orientation.
The fight over religious freedom making headlines in two states. A major project in North Carolina is being pulled over while Mississippi sees a measure of its own become law.
Caitlyn Jenner is joining the cast of the acclaimed Amazon streaming series "Transparent."
Changes could be coming to some very important Florida laws.
The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted along party lines Wednesday to approve a bill that would allow pastors to refuse to officiate at weddings that violate their religious beliefs.
Several hundred people celebrated in Key West Friday evening after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide.
Say bye-bye Bruce, hello Caitlyn Jenner.
From Key West to Broward County, South Florida is home to some of the best LGBT Pride events in the country and June 2015 is no exception.
The City of Key West has a set of new permanent rainbow crosswalks in the heart of the island's LGBT entertainment district.
Hillary Clinton took the stage at the University of Miami with her daughter Chelsea on Saturday, at the Clinton Global initiative to make another push for equal rights.
Dozens of same sex couples exchanged wedding vows and made their marriages legal making it a historic wedding day in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday.
More than 100 couples made history in Broward County overnight as they were the first to wed legally as same-sex couples.
Now that gay marriage is legal in Florida, the Sunshine State could become a hotspot for same-sex weddings – especially for those in the Deep South where it's still banned.
Rodrigo Lehtinen grew up in a household grounded in Republican politics.
A prominent LGBT leader from Fort Lauderdale died Friday night after he was hit by a car in the Florida Keys.
The LGBT community needs to look no further than Florida when it comes to the promotion of equality. A human rights campaign not only marked Florida above the national average, four cities got perfect scores.
The 2014 election wasn't a good one for Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
A Miami organization that helps victims of sex trafficking is one of four nationwide to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Fort Lauderdale has been named the "Destination of the Year" by the 2014 ManAboutWorld Editors' Choice Awards, recognizing it as the top spot in gay travel.
The committee joined the Hope 4 Venezuela relief campaign.
According to arrest records, Franklin Virgüez, 72, was seen at the Doral Park Country Club in a gray vehicle exposing himself publicly.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Deputies have announced that Kelton Abston, 27, and Mari Zelaya, 42, were taken into custody on Wednesday.
The committee joined the Hope 4 Venezuela relief campaign.
According to arrest records, Franklin Virgüez, 72, was seen at the Doral Park Country Club in a gray vehicle exposing himself publicly.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
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.
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.