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Sen. Scott discusses the Federal Disaster Responsibility Act
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If she gets the Democratic nomination, she would challenge Rick Scott.
Mucarsel-Powell, a Democrat, won a seat in Congress in 2018
Phil Ehr is a retired US Navy commander
Also, in response to the Uvalde shooting, a bill is pending in Texas that would let schools offer stipends of up to $25,000 to staffers who also become armed campus "sentinels."
The bill would create a grant program by the US Department of Justice that would support hiring one or more law enforcement officers to provide full-time security at every K-12 school in the country.
Revised proposal calls for exceptions for Social Security, Medicare, national security, and veterans' benefits
Revised proposal calls for exceptions for Social Security, Medicare, national security, and veterans' benefits
Sen. Scott visited the Keys where there's been an increase in Cuban and Haitian migrants
US Senator Rick Scott was joined by Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay during a trip to the Florida Keys on Thursday where both men agreed that a stronger plan of action was needed to curb the surge of migrants coming from Cuba and Haiti.
Peter D'Oench reports Scott said the Biden administration needs to do a better job of securing the borders.
Sen. Scott kicked off his "Make Washington Work" tour to highlight his priorities in the U.S. Senate.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott made it official on Tuesday: He is going to run for Senate Republican leader against Mitch McConnell.
Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio held a protest against conservative Spanish-speaking radio stations but did not address the January 6 investigation.
Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott dropped his proposal requiring low-income Americans to pay at least some federal income tax in his revised agenda for the country, after facing withering criticism from fellow Republicans in Washington, President Joe Biden and Democrats.
Scott said he hoped the plan would "strike fear in the heart of some Republicans."
South Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez and Florida Senator Rick Scott introduced a new bill to help with the ongoing supply chain concerns.
Florida's two Republican senators are steering clear of voicing support for Rep. Matt Gaetz, branding sex trafficking accusations against him serious but calling it premature to say what should happen to their fellow Floridian and GOP lawmaker.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Republican Sen. Rick Scott this week, a source familiar with the meeting told CNN, at a time when the party is heatedly debating Trump's role in its future.
Florida's two Republican senators are making their critiques known about the Biden administration on day one – even before inauguration activities wrapped up.
Republican Senator Rick Scott is urging President Donald Trump to change his mind and attend President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20th.
Amid increasing pressure from outgoing President Donald Trump, Florida Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are staying tight-lipped on how they will vote Wednesday when Congress is set to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.
U.S. Senator Rick Scott has tested positive for COVID-19.
After coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, Senator Rick Scott spent the weekend in self quarantine.
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., sent a letter Thursday to federal Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and governors throughout the country asking for detailed information about the distribution of rapid "antigen" tests for COVID-19.
Americans with student loan debt will need to begin repaying their loans starting on Sunday after a hiatus of more than three years.
The fire started around 6 a.m. in the popular Teatre nightclub and quickly tore through the venue, according to Spain's state news agency EFE.
The Powerball jackpot soared past the $1 billion mark after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday night.
Attorneys for New College of Florida, the traditionally progressive public liberal arts college that was taken over by allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis as part of his "war on woke," is threatening to sue a group of former faculty members and students.
The Miami Marlins are capping off their breakthrough season with a playoff berth.
Americans with student loan debt will need to begin repaying their loans starting on Sunday after a hiatus of more than three years.
The Powerball jackpot soared past the $1 billion mark after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday night.
The Miami Marlins are capping off their breakthrough season with a playoff berth.
Attorneys for New College of Florida, the traditionally progressive public liberal arts college that was taken over by allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis as part of his "war on woke," is threatening to sue a group of former faculty members and students.
BSO deputies are investigating what led to the incident.
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.
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
Attorneys for New College of Florida, the traditionally progressive public liberal arts college that was taken over by allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis as part of his "war on woke," is threatening to sue a group of former faculty members and students.
"I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid," Rep. Matt Gaetz said of his plan to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role.
Celebrating the longest-lived U.S. president this way was inconceivable not long ago.
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Some less scrupulous individuals are out to make a quick buck at the expense of those who are experiencing hardship during natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left a federal courtroom in handcuffs Friday when a judge revoked his bail after concluding that the fallen cryptocurrency wiz had repeatedly tried to influence witnesses against him.
Cold drinks are hotter than ever
U.S. officials approve first over-the-counter birth control pill, a move that will broaden access for women and teens, the Associated Press reports.
For many, it can be fun waiting for the next lightning deal or scooping up things you want at crazy sale prices. But for others, it's not fun at all.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and while those who have it often report being in pain, millions have the trait and don't even know it
The Buffalo Bills host the undefeated Miami Dolphins in what could be the NFL game of the weekend.
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We've found an air fryer for a whopping 56% off ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day deals.
Here's when you'll find the best price on the Apple Watch 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
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COVID concerns are rising, along with deaths and hospitalizations from the virus, and Florida leads the way.
Jim DeFede interviews State Senator Joe Gruters in the aftermath of the second GOP Presidential candidate debate.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede interviews former Florida surgeon general Dr. Scott Rivkees for his opinion.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks with the next Speaker of the Florida House on a number of issues and policies.
Jim also interviews the presidents of the Broward and Miami-Dade teacher unions about educators' concerns
The legal fights between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up this week.
Facing backlash, Walt Disney World's governing district will pay a stipend to employees whose free passes and discounts to the theme park resort were eliminated under a policy made by a new district administrator and board members who are allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.