Gov. Scott Heads To Paris On Trade Mission
Governor Rick Scott will head out of state on a week-long trade mission to Paris where he hopes to drum up more jobs for the Sunshine State.
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Governor Rick Scott will head out of state on a week-long trade mission to Paris where he hopes to drum up more jobs for the Sunshine State.
Gov. Rick Scott has signed four new bills, one of which makes it tougher for local governments to issue tickets to drivers turning right on red.
Miami Children's Hospital has been given the green light by the state to add a specialized labor and delivery unit.
Stores selling certain hardware typically used for smoking marijuana have until July 1 to unload those items.
A bill that would grant infants who survive abortion procedures the same rights as natural-born infants was signed by Governor Rick Scott Wednesday.
Almost three months after she resigned in the wake of a gambling probe into an organization that had been one of her business clients, there is still no replacement for former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll.
Governor Rick Scott has signed off on a $200 million plan in order to fund a variety of housing programs.
Lawsuits filed by the operators of two Broward County senior arcades aimed at blocking key parts of a new law that cracks down on so-called internet cafes have been rejected by a federal judge.
A group of teens who helped rescue several people from a rolled over van have received a special recognition award from Gov. Rick Scott.
Governor Rick Scott signed a bill into law Thursday to bring relief to victims of human trafficking.
Hurricane season starts Saturday and Governor Rick Scott, along with other state and South Florida officials, want you to be prepared.
Florida welfare recipients who use EBT cards are no longer allowed to use them at "adult entertainment establishments" like strip clubs and casinos.
It's been a few years since Steve Spurrier was honored in the Sunshine State, but Governor Rick Scott did just that Thursday when he named Spurrier a "Great Floridian."
Another set back for a Gov. Rick Scott's state employee drug testing program.
Florida's new texting while driving ban became official on Tuesday at Gov. Rick Scott's bill signing ceremony in Miami.
A tax on farmers in the northern Everglades will continue to pay for the long-term costs of the restoration of the River of Grass under a bill signed into law by Governor Rick Scott Tuesday.
Florida's new texting while driving ban will become official on Tuesday at Gov. Rick Scott's bill signing ceremony in Miami.
A leading Florida Democrat is crying foul about a deal made with Citizens Property Insurance and another insurance company which is getting paid to absorb 60,000 policies.
When it comes to what Florida spends on its students the state doesn't make the grade, according to data compiled by the U.S. Census.
In an effort to avoid the long lines and days of counting delays experienced during the 2012 presidential election, Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill which will allow elections supervisors to expand early voting days and sites.
As Governor Rick Scott signed the state's $74.1 billion spending plan on Monday, he also used his veto power on a total of $368 million in spending projects.
Florida shoppers hoping to get a break from sales tax on certain items will have their chance in August.
Miami-Dade was the big winner when it came to state money handed out to counties after Gov. Scott signed the new $74.5 billion budget on Monday.
As Governor Rick Scott considers a bill which would speed up death penalty executions by creating tighter timeframes for appeals and post-conviction motions, he's signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
With the stroke of a pen, Governor Rick Scott signed the 2013-2014 $74.5 billion budget into law on Monday.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a warming trend across South Florida with the potential for near-record heat on Sunday.
A man is dead following a major crash on the Dolphin Expressway that caused major traffic issues on Saturday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection, a U.S. official with knowledge of the incident told CBS News.
Federal agents in Minneapolis have shot and killed another person in south Minneapolis Saturday morning. The shooting comes as tensions over a surge in ICE enforcement actions have the area on high alert.
The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with Russia and Ukraine.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a warming trend across South Florida with the potential for near-record heat on Sunday.
A man is dead following a major crash on the Dolphin Expressway that caused major traffic issues on Saturday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection, a U.S. official with knowledge of the incident told CBS News.
Federal agents in Minneapolis have shot and killed another person in south Minneapolis Saturday morning. The shooting comes as tensions over a surge in ICE enforcement actions have the area on high alert.
More than 200 million people are under winter storm threats as officials brace for power outages and travel difficulties.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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.
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
The 5-year-old immigrant boy taken into ICE custody alongside his father in Minnesota has an active immigration case and cannot be legally deported yet, records reviewed by CBS News indicate.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
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.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
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.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.