Gov. Scott On Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l Shooting: We 'Won't Tolerate Senseless Acts Of Evil'
Florida Gov. Rick Scott says "the citizens of Florida won't tolerate senseless acts of evil."
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott says "the citizens of Florida won't tolerate senseless acts of evil."
Gov. Rick Scott made several stops across the state on Thursday to tout his request of nearly $6 million to bolster anti-terrorism squads across Florida.
State corrections officials have adopted a new lethal-injection procedure.
The Florida Supreme Court rescinded an order Wednesday that would have barred prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in capital cases.
In the wake of last year's massacre at the Pulse night club in Orlando in which 49 people were killed, Governor Rick Scott wants to boost the number of state agents dedicated to counterterrorism efforts.
A potential fight at the state Supreme Court about Florida Power & Light's proposal to build two nuclear reactors in Miami-Dade County focuses on whether the utility could be required to bury dozens of miles of transmission lines underground, according to an initial brief.
Florida Governor Rick Scott sent a letter to Cuba's president urging him to bring freedom and democracy to the island.
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday requested the resignation of the state's tourism-marketing leader amid a controversy over an expired $1 million contract with a Miami hip-hop artist whom the governor praised for his "devotion to our great state."
For the first time since taking office in 2011, Governor Rick Scott has picked a new Supreme Court justice.
Preliminary forecasts show Florida's economy is growing, but probably not enough to solve the state's looming budget constraints.
While Florida declared its crisis with the local transmission of Zika over for the season in a welcome announcement ahead of peak tourism months, health authorities warn that travelers could continue bringing the disease into the state.
They say that 'no news is good news.'
After an increase last year, Florida's amount of debt has dropped.
Gov. Rick Scott has urged legislators to back his proposed 5 percent pay raises for state law enforcement officers in the 2017-18 budget and hinted the plan could grow to include corrections officers.
The state plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit a case in which justices struck down as unconstitutional Florida's death-penalty.
In case you haven't heard, Florida Gov. Rick Scott is big on jobs.
Governor Rick Scott announced Friday that the Zika transmission zone has been lifted for Little River.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers, wildlife officers and state law-enforcement agents will be getting a raise next year if Governor Rick Scott gets his way.
The Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission sent a list of judges to Gov. Rick Scott late Monday.
Fifty-five percent of Florida's working-age population should have college degrees or professional certificates by 2025.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott released a statement following the death of former Cuban Leader Fidel Castro.
The 11 candidates hoping to join the Florida Supreme Court present a stark contrast to Justice James E.C. Perry.
Governor Rick Scott stopped into Miami Beach on Tuesday and brought some good news.
Florida continued to bring in a record number of tourists during a year in which we had two hurricanes hit and federal officials telling pregnant women to avoid Miami because of the Zika virus.
New numbers released Friday revealed Florida's unemployment rate has ticked up.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
A federal judge revoked the citizenship of Renzo William Alegre, 25, after he admitted to obtaining U.S. naturalization through fraud while engaging in child exploitation crimes.
The Florida governor joked about delivering the wager payoff straight to Marco Island, where he says many Hoosiers spend the winter.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Students and parents say the district's cost‑cutting plan creates inequities, while officials argue class size determines which schools get larger venues.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
A federal judge revoked the citizenship of Renzo William Alegre, 25, after he admitted to obtaining U.S. naturalization through fraud while engaging in child exploitation crimes.
The Florida governor joked about delivering the wager payoff straight to Marco Island, where he says many Hoosiers spend the winter.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Students and parents say the district's cost‑cutting plan creates inequities, while officials argue class size determines which schools get larger venues.
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.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term before departing for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
More than 10 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
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.
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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.
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."
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."