DeSantis takes steps to again send migrants to Democratic-led cities
Florida has selected multiple companies to execute the next phase of DeSantis' migrant relocation program
Florida has selected multiple companies to execute the next phase of DeSantis' migrant relocation program
Several companies have been selected to help find volunteer migrants to transport.
Vanessa Joseph, supervising attorney with Catholic Legal Services, said it's about to become more difficult for asylum seekers.
The rule represents a major pivot by President Biden, a Democrat who campaigned on restoring access to the U.S. asylum system.
Florida Center for Government Accountability filed a lawsuit alleging DeSantis administration had not turned over requested records
Slosar said the USBP encountered migrants from China, Ecuador, Cuba, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
The U.S. will set up migrant processing centers in Latin America, increase deportations and expand legal migration pathways to reduce the number of unlawful border crossings.
The lawsuit was based on a now-moot part of the state budget that was used to fund the flights
Federal appeals court overturned a ruling by a South Florida district judge that blocked parts of the controversial law
It's titled Senate Bill 1718 -- a proposed law that would make it a felony for anyone in the state of Florida to transport an undocumented migrant.
In one wreck alone at least 20 migrants died with more than 60 people still missing.
An open-government group is appealing a Leon County circuit judge's dismissal of a lawsuit that alleged the Florida Department of Transportation and a contractor did not fully comply with public records requests about controversial state-funded flights of migrants to Massachusetts.
Sweeping proposal being considered in the House would restrict asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border
Officials feared the death toll could top 100 since some survivors indicated the boat had as many as 200 passengers when it set out from Turkey.
DeSantis wants lawmakers to pass the measures during the legislative session that will start March 7.
Arguing that the case is "moot" because of a bill passed during a special legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed after the state flew about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September.
After a sometimes-emotional debate about immigrants and the nation's border policies, state lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a plan that likely will lead to Florida transporting more migrants to "sanctuary" areas of the country.
After a sometimes-emotional debate about immigrants and the nation's border policies, state lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a plan that likely will lead to Florida transporting more migrants to "sanctuary" areas of the country.
They were taken to a local Border Patrol station where they will be medically screened and processed.
US Customs and Border Protection said more than one hundred migrants were on the boat.
They were taken to a local Border Patrol station where they will be medically screened and processed
Democrats have heavily criticized the governor's migrant flight program and argued Wednesday that DeSantis was making political pawns out of migrants.
Cristian Benavides reports an uptick in dangerous migrant crossings is increasing the risks for trouble at sea.
Florida House members Monday started moving forward with a proposal that could help set the stage for more migrant flights.
Trish Christakis reports the US Border Patrol called it a "smuggling event."
The incident is still under investigation.
The hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
The shooting happened late Thursday at an apartment complex
The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.
There have been several injuries linked to tornadoes on Friday, but no fatalities have been reported.
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The shooting happened late Thursday at an apartment complex
The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.
Miami FC returns to FIU Stadium for a match against Western Conference opponent San Antonio FC on Saturday.
There have been several injuries linked to tornadoes on Friday, but no fatalities have been reported.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
As a qualifying period ended Friday for this year's congressional elections, U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., said he will not seek another term and backed former state Senate President Mike Haridopolos as a successor.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Border officers have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion of a crime.
Jim DeFede talks to former state senator Jeff Brandes, who runs the Florida Policy Project, which has been exploring solutions that include the role of vouchers and something called "upzoning."
Jim DeFede continues scrutinizing the three-plus decades during which Katherine Fernandez Rundle has led the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. This week, Jim's guest is South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez.
Jim DeFede talks to the CEO of Trulieve, the cannabis company that spent $40 million to gather the signatures to get the measure on the ballot.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the political and community activist and former rap superstar, who talks about making a run for the Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's seat.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks to attorneys about Rundle's tenure as Miami-Dade State Attorney.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
The company will keep its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh, but the United Steelworkers union voiced opposition to the deal.
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
For the first time in more than a year, the monthly board meeting of Walt Disney World's governing district was back to being what many municipal government forums often are — boring.