Florida flag bill gets Gov. DeSantis backing, stalls in Senate
Under the bill, government agencies, public schools, colleges and universities would be prohibited from flying any flag that "represents a political viewpoint"
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Under the bill, government agencies, public schools, colleges and universities would be prohibited from flying any flag that "represents a political viewpoint"
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration quietly reversed a policy that allowed Floridians to obtain driver's licenses that reflected their gender identity
The measure has drawn objections, especially from LGBTQ advocates
The Defense Department announced last year it would begin "proactively" reviewing the discharges of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military.
In an 11-4 vote, the Florida House Select Committee on Health Innovation voted in favor of House Bill 1639, a piece of legislation that would require transgender people to list their birth sex on their state ID's.
A Florida House panel on Monday backed a measure that would require state-issued identification cards to reflect a person's sex assigned at birth and impose requirements for insurers who cover gender-affirming care.
Supporters said the bill is aimed at preventing "indoctrination" at places such as schools. But Rep. Dotie Joseph, D-North Miami Beach, said the bill "validates hate" and poses constitutional questions.
The family of a transgender volleyball player has added the Broward School District as a defendant in a federal lawsuit that challenges a 2021 state law banning transgender girls from playing on female sports teams, claiming school officials have placed the family in danger.
A Senate Republican proposed a measure that would place restrictions on government agencies in the use of personal pronouns.
A House Republican on Monday filed a proposal that would prevent local governments, schools and colleges from flying flags that represent "a political viewpoint," including flags related to "sexual orientation and gender" or race.
Three teachers on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit alleging a new state law restricting titles and pronouns at schools unconstitutionally discriminates against transgender and nonbinary educators.
With the mother of a transgender girl testifying that it would be "devastating" if the child could not get treatment, a federal judge Wednesday began a trial in a constitutional challenge to Florida restrictions on such things as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender people.
Monarch High School has been placed on probation and fined for allowing a transgender student to play on the girls' volleyball team.
State regulators and the Hyatt Regency Miami have reached a settlement in a dispute about minors attending an event last year titled "A Drag Show Christmas."
In what could fuel a new round of legislative battles about gender identity, a House Republican on Tuesday filed a bill that would place restrictions on government agencies in the use of personal pronouns.
A federal judge has rejected a challenge to a 2021 Florida law banning transgender female students from playing on women's and girls' sports teams.
Players are now able to represent social causes with stick tape during warm-ups, practices, and games, a complete reversal from earlier this month.
Florida's attorney general on Tuesday asked the US Supreme Court to allow a law that a federal court judge says amounts to a crackdown on drag shows to go back into effect while legal challenges play out.
Republican attorneys general from across the country and major medical organizations are trying to sway a federal appeals court as it considers Florida restrictions on treatments for transgender people
The ruling blocks a Florida law aimed at preventing children from attending drag show
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
The teacher refused to call a trans student by their preferred pronouns saying "I'm a Christian and my God makes no mistakes"
In a partnership with local businesses, the Wilton Manors police department is implementing a new "Safe Place" program.
New law includes requiring the designation of restrooms for "exclusive use by females" and "exclusive use by males"
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
"The Defendant cannot be expected to, nor will he, comply with the order of not communicating with other inmates," wrote Israel Encinosa, Sabatino's attorney.
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Monarch Air Group is a private aviation company based in Fort Lauderdale
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
The call came in around 6 a.m. Sunday.
"The Defendant cannot be expected to, nor will he, comply with the order of not communicating with other inmates," wrote Israel Encinosa, Sabatino's attorney.
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Monarch Air Group is a private aviation company based in Fort Lauderdale
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
The call came in around 6 a.m. Sunday.
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah.
Alex Saab, 54, was deported in May by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez to the U.S.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Families say months without court-ordered treatment can worsen psychiatric crises behind bars.
The Democrat says rapidly advancing technology requires Congress to act before safeguards fall behind.
A former Republican Congressman turned Democrat, Jolly is running as a moderate voice, arguing that it is time for change after decades of Republican rule in Tallahassee.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
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.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.