Florida and trans Medicaid patients clash over Supreme Court rulings in coverage dispute
In their brief, Florida's lawyers acknowledged that the case involves adults and minors but said that "doesn't matter."
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In their brief, Florida's lawyers acknowledged that the case involves adults and minors but said that "doesn't matter."
The pronoun restrictions were part of a series of controversial measures that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers have approved in recent years that focus on transgender people — and have drawn legal challenges.
From Washington, D.C., to Kathmandu and beyond, enormous crowds gathered to celebrate the LGBTQ community at Pride parades across the globe.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Authorities said Michael Monheit, 31, did not have a valid concealed carry license. His permit had been revoked after he was previously committed under Florida's Baker Act.
Police said 31-year-old Michael Monheit attempted to enter through the east security checkpoint at around 8 p.m.
Among the sea of rainbow flags and glowing lights will be people like Andres and Maria Wilken, a father and daughter proudly showing their support.
Survivors and family members of the Pulse nightclub massacre nine years ago are getting a chance to walk through the long-shuttered, gay-friendly venue this week.
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, backed the Central Florida venue Hamburger Mary's in a First Amendment challenge to the law.
In the wake of the cancellations, Washington's Capital Pride Alliance has disassociated itself from the Kennedy Center.
Attendees said that this year's parade has a different feel since it's happening during a flurry of policy changes coming out of Washington, D.C.
The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library, a vital institution preserving LGBTQ+ history, is struggling to keep up with an influx of donated materials as financial challenges mount.
The financial troubles began when both state and federal grants were cut off, leading to a domino effect that also saw corporate donations disappear.
Police Chiefs Manny Morales and Wayne Jones revealed to reporters more details on how they managed to track down Zsolt Zsolyomi, saying how they believed he had been targeting elderly gay men.
The requests by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mark a major departure from its prior interpretation of civil rights law.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order prohibits federal funding for puberty blockers, hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries for those under 19.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.
Attorneys for the state of Florida argued before a federal appeals court Wednesday that a lower-court judge was wrong to block a law last year that bans gender-affirming care for minors and restricts similar care for adults, though a pending U.S. Supreme Court case creates uncertainty.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
A Florida senator filed a bill that would restrict the types of flags that can be displayed at government buildings.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Wednesday marks Trans Day of Remembrance, a time to honor members of the trans community who were murdered.
A Broward sheriff's deputy was injured after getting dragged by a vehicle during a repossession in Pembroke Pines on Wednesday, according to officials.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
A warrant has been issued for professional boxer Gervonta "Tank" Davis following an alleged domestic violence incident that took place in October.
Amid heavy opposition from the horse-breeding industry, a Florida House panel backed a proposal to eliminate a requirement that the state's two remaining thoroughbred tracks hold races to be able to offer other types of gambling.
Classes at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami are canceled Tuesday.
A Broward sheriff's deputy was injured after getting dragged by a vehicle during a repossession in Pembroke Pines on Wednesday, according to officials.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
A warrant has been issued for professional boxer Gervonta "Tank" Davis following an alleged domestic violence incident that took place in October.
Amid heavy opposition from the horse-breeding industry, a Florida House panel backed a proposal to eliminate a requirement that the state's two remaining thoroughbred tracks hold races to be able to offer other types of gambling.
Classes at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami are canceled Tuesday.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The bills, which contain funding for the State and Treasury Departments, could stall if the House GOP has attendance issues or defections.
The meeting came one day after Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
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.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
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.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
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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.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."