Florida's biggest legal battles to watch in 2026
From immigration detention and gun laws to book bans, marijuana and social media, a wide range of legal battles in Florida remain unsettled as the state heads into 2026.
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From immigration detention and gun laws to book bans, marijuana and social media, a wide range of legal battles in Florida remain unsettled as the state heads into 2026.
Justices will hear oral arguments on the marijuana proposal on Feb. 5, according to a schedule posted on the Supreme Court's website Thursday.
A judge's decision upholding Florida state election officials' invalidation of 200,000 petition signatures for a proposed constitutional amendment allowing recreational marijuana in the Sunshine State will not be appealed.
Siding with Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration, a Leon County circuit judge on Friday ruled that state officials did not err when ordering supervisors of elections to scrap more than 200,000 petition signatures supporting a proposed constitutional amendment to allow recreational marijuana.
The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration in the state's Supreme Court.
The revamped measure would allow adults ages 21 and older in Florida to purchase and possess marijuana.
Nearly 56 percent of Florida voters supported a measure that would have allowed recreational use of marijuana for adults, but that wasn't enough to push the proposed constitutional amendment over the finish line.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
If passed, Amendment 3 would allow adults who are 21 or older to possess, purchase and use marijuana for recreational reasons.
The ad warned about the dangers of driving after using marijuana.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede hosted a debate on recreational marijuana on Wednesday evening.
Trulieve, Inc. accused the Republican Party of launching a "deceptive campaign" to mislead voters.
Florida’s largest medical-marijuana company filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday accusing the state Republican Party of launching an “intentionally deceptive campaign” to mislead voters about a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana.
They said their priority is the safety and security of their communities.
The initiative will appear on the November ballot as Amendment 3
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede reviewed the messages shared on a WhatsApp messaging board.
Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
Ads aimed at boosting support for a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida
Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo says it's not necessary because that ordinance already exists
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.
The governor called the recreational marijuana measure "weed one" and said it would go beyond decriminalizing marijuana
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Monday afternoon that recreational marijuana will be on the November ballot.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede on Florida Supreme Court's rulings on marijuana and abortion.
The Florida Supreme Court issued rulings Monday allowing the state's voters to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational use of marijuana.
Political committees behind the two proposed amendments have submitted enough petition signatures to reach the ballot
Cold Weather Advisories have been issued in parts of South Florida in advance of falling temperatures.
Commuters are flocking to the three‑county rail line for affordability and reliability, even as Tri‑Rail's director says state budget cuts could shut the system down by 2027.
A cold weather shelter is opening in Broward County on Thursday as South Florida prepares for falling temperatures.
Juliana Peres Magalhães testified that she turned against her former lover in a double homicide scheme involving his wife because she "wanted the truth to come out."
Gubernatorial candidate James Fishback says a tax would deter creators and fund schools, while OnlyFans star Sophie Rain argues many rely on it to support their families.
Cold Weather Advisories have been issued in parts of South Florida in advance of falling temperatures.
Commuters are flocking to the three‑county rail line for affordability and reliability, even as Tri‑Rail's director says state budget cuts could shut the system down by 2027.
A cold weather shelter is opening in Broward County on Thursday as South Florida prepares for falling temperatures.
Juliana Peres Magalhães testified that she turned against her former lover in a double homicide scheme involving his wife because she "wanted the truth to come out."
Gubernatorial candidate James Fishback says a tax would deter creators and fund schools, while OnlyFans star Sophie Rain argues many rely on it to support their families.
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.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
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.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
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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.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
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.
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