Man sentenced to 40 years in murder of Ole Miss student
A man pleaded guilty to murder and tampering charges and was sentenced to 40 years in the killing of a University of Mississippi graduate who was a prominent figure in the LGBTQ community.
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A man pleaded guilty to murder and tampering charges and was sentenced to 40 years in the killing of a University of Mississippi graduate who was a prominent figure in the LGBTQ community.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
St. Petersburg is considering approval of two flags after DeSantis ordered similar street murals erased because of supposedly political messages.
The Supreme Court heard a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.
Under a school system policy guide at the time, the parents were not informed of the social transition at school.
The removal comes after the City of Miami Beach lost its appeal to keep its rainbow sidewalk permanent.
The murals included bright geometric patterns and depictions of musical instruments.
An Orlando restaurant owner has turned 49 parking spots outside her eatery into art spaces.
The crosswalks, widely seen as symbols of inclusion and belonging, were painted over during overnight operations.
The challenge contends that the memorandum and letters constituted rules under state law and that the department needed to go through a formal process to adopt them.
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the rainbow crosswalk is a distraction and a safety hazard.
The demonstration, called the "Forever Proud March," was organized by Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez and the Greater Miami LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
State officials have warned cities that if they fail to remove the street art, they could lose millions in funding.
Commissioners voted unanimously to file an administrative appeal against an order to cover four street art installations in the city, including a large rainbow-colored LGBTQ+ pride flag.
An emergency meeting is planned for Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale as that city and others across Florida are facing state orders to remove rainbow crosswalks by early next month.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has ordered municipalities to remove crosswalks and street art with what it calls "social, political or ideological messages."
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and others reacted to the removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub, the site of a massacre in 2016.
Key West received a letter from the Florida Department of Transportation stating that its rainbow crosswalk must be removed by Sept. 3.
CBS News Miami shared the stories of protesters who said they're worried about several issues facing the country.
A U.S. district judge said a 2023 Florida law restricting pronouns that transgender teachers can use to identify themselves violates a federal civil-rights law — but the outcome of the issue might ultimately hinge on an appeals-court ruling in a Georgia case.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dropped the specialized option for LGBTQ+ youth, known as the "Press 3" option.
Puerto Rican Gov. Jennifer Gonzalez signed a bill into law that bans hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people under 21.
In their brief, Florida's lawyers acknowledged that the case involves adults and minors but said that "doesn't matter."
A jury is in week two of hearing testimony to decide whether Jason Banegas should get the death penalty or life in prison for killing a police officer.
Broward school officials say declining enrollment and budget shortfalls are the reasons behind the consideration.
Walls was convicted in the July 22, 1987, murders of Edward Alger and Ann Peterson after breaking into their home in the early morning hours.
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
The Broward Sheriff's Office and bail bonds agents are warning the public about what they call "an emerging scam."
A jury is in week two of hearing testimony to decide whether Jason Banegas should get the death penalty or life in prison for killing a police officer.
Broward school officials say declining enrollment and budget shortfalls are the reasons behind the consideration.
Miami voters will decide Tuesday between two mayoral runoff candidates offering sharply different plans for tackling housing, flooding and other priorities in the city.
Walls was convicted in the July 22, 1987, murders of Edward Alger and Ann Peterson after breaking into their home in the early morning hours.
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
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 provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the president's authority to remove members of many independent agencies that Congress has sought to insulate from political pressure.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
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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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.