VP Candidate Paul Ryan Talks Of Broken Economy In RNC Speech
Despite Hurricane Isaac barreling down on the Gulf Coast, the Republican National Convention continued as scheduled in Tampa Wednesday.
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Despite Hurricane Isaac barreling down on the Gulf Coast, the Republican National Convention continued as scheduled in Tampa Wednesday.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio says his party, as well as the Democrats, need to do more to address the needs of Hispanic Americans.
Speaking a breakfast for Florida delegates to the Republican National Convention, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio tried to frame the debate in this year's elections as being about the role of government.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will introduce GOP nominee Mitt Romney at the Republican National Convention, convention officials said Tuesday.
Gov. Rick Scott told a crowd of supporters in St. Augustine that Florida's economy is getting better and will improve even more if former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is elected president.
For the first time since the big announcement presidential hopeful Mitt Romney sat down with his vice presidential pick Rep. Paul Ryan on CBS' 60 Minutes on Sunday.
South Florida lawmakers are sticking to the party line when it comes to reacting to Mitt Romney's selection of Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani knows who he'd pick to be Mitt Romney's running mate if he was advising the presidential candidate.
The list of high-profile Republican politicians set to speak at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa continued to grow Wednesday.
In an increasingly rare bit of bipartisanship in Washington, President Barack Obama said he would sign a bill if it came to his desk to give Olympic athletes tax relief on the winnings they receive from winning a medal.
As American athletes are giving their all to win medals at the 2012 Olympics, Uncle Sam will have a little bill waiting on them when they return stateside.
Senator Marco Rubio. Senator Rob Portman. Senator Kelly Ayotte. All of them have political pundits guessing who will be Republican nominee Mitt Romney's running mate. Now, there's an app for that.
Potential Republican running mate U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio rallied hundreds of supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and criticized President Barack Obama in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Marco Rubio is ready to be vice president, according to Jeb. Bush. The former Florida governor said that he pitched Rubio to presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney as a running mate.
Democrats have placed much of the problem of gridlock in Washington at the feet of Grover Norquist. The Democrats have an unusual ally in their assessment, former President George H.W. Bush.
Within minutes of the Supreme Court's decision, Florida Democrats and Republicans began firing off statements either labeling the Affordable Care Act as either a burdensome new tax or lauding it is as monumental ruling in American history.
Manuel Roig-Franzia of The Washington Post wrote an unauthorized biography of Senator Marco Rubio. The timing is impeccable, considering Rubio's own memoir "American Son" just came out. Manuel spoke with us about the book.
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation of women is a major issue across the country and especially in South Florida.
President Barack Obama is basking in Latino enthusiasm in the aftermath of his breakthrough directive on illegal immigration and pressing his jobs agenda before a meeting of Hispanic leaders, one day after they gave a cool reception to GOP presidential challenger Mitt Romney and his newly softened stance on immigration.
Senator Marco Rubio has been near the top of almost every potential list of vice-presidential picks for Republican Mitt Romney this year. But, it appears Senator Rubio may not be on the short list after all.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is often mentioned as a potential vice presidential choice for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, and when asked if he was being vetted for the job, he did not deny it.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio spent Tuesday traveling to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba where he toured the U.S. Naval Station and learn more about the facility and its role in the detention of "enemy combatants."
Indiana state treasurer Richard Mourdock rode a tea party furor to an unlikely upset of longtime Indiana Senator Richard Lugar. Now, a Florida senator is lending Mourdock a hand.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said Tuesday he wants all of the fines collected from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico BP oil spill to only go to the states directly affected by the spill.
Florida US Senator Marco Rubio has had his hand slapped by the Federal Election Commission for accepting what the FEC said almost a quarter million dollars in improper contributions during the campaign that put him in the Senate.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
A bank was robbed in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday morning, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The proposal would prohibit vehicles with "permanently installed mobility access equipment" from being towed or ticketed if they take up more than one parking spot.
Amid opposition from a tech-industry group and a push by President Donald Trump for nationwide regulations, a proposed state "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights" started moving forward Wednesday in the Florida Senate.
A Miami-Dade man was arrested after being accused of killing a puppy on Tuesday, according to officials.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
A bank was robbed in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday morning, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The proposal would prohibit vehicles with "permanently installed mobility access equipment" from being towed or ticketed if they take up more than one parking spot.
Amid opposition from a tech-industry group and a push by President Donald Trump for nationwide regulations, a proposed state "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights" started moving forward Wednesday in the Florida Senate.
A Miami-Dade man was arrested after being accused of killing a puppy on Tuesday, according to officials.
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.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
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.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."