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Less than a week after Florida Governor Rick Scott asked for more names to be submitted for the Broward County Medical Examiner's job; the current Broward County Medical Examiner announced his resignation at the end of October.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida has filed suit in federal court against a new state law that requires welfare recipients to pass a drug test.
The courts have cleared the way for the state of Florida to execute a man who has outlived for more than three decades a death sentence for a killing a Coral Gables police officer.
Drilling for oil in the Florida Everglades has become a slippery slope for Gov. Rick Scott.
Florida Governor Rick Scott isn't even through his first year in office, but an opposition candidate for the 2014 race may be getting closer to challenging Scott.
Once again, the courts have stepped in to extend the life of a man who has outlived for more than three decades a death sentence for killing a Coral Gable cop. This time, a court has delayed Tuesday's planned execution of Manuel Valle over a clemency hearing he claims he was denied.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has asked for more names to be submitted for the Broward County Medical Examiner's job. Currently, Dr. Joshua Perper is Broward County's M.E.; but Governor Scott hasn't made a decision on whether to keep Perper on the job.
Gov. Rick Scott is hoping to cash in on the U.S. Department of Education's Race to the Top early learning challenge.
The Broward School Board was busy Monday when it welcomed its two newest members and narrowed down the candidates for Superintendent to seven semi-finalists.
The two open spots on the Broward School Board were filled late Friday afternoon by Florida Governor Rick Scott, who named former Broward Katherine Leach and real estate agent Donna Korn to fill the vacancies left by the resignation of Jennifer Gottlieb and Dave Thomas.
A man convicted of killing a Coral Gables police officer in 1978 is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his Sept. 6 execution.
Citing increasingly apparent "differences in philosophy and management styles" with the administration, Corrections Secretary Edwin Buss resigned abruptly on Wednesday, after less than eight months on the job.
Gov. Rick Scott said a massive South Florida prison privatization plan won't fly if it doesn't save the state money.
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday ordered an investigation into the deletion of emails written by the governor and some members of his transition team.
Gov. Rick Scott's administration acknowledged this week that the email accounts of Scott when he was governor-elect and most of his transition team were deleted after he took office, possibly erasing public records illegally.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has been rebuked by the Florida Supreme Court for putting a halt to rulemaking in the state.
Governor Rick Scott has been trying to rehabilitate his image since being ranked one of the most unpopular governors in the country. Monday, Governor Scott's office sent out an out-of-focus picture and asked that all media agencies use the fuzzy image for all graphics.
Despite numerous campaigns to educate the public about he dangers of prescription pill abuse, drug deaths in Florida increased nearly 9 percent last year compared to 2009.
Gov. Rick Scott dropped his line in the water off the Florida Keys to promote tourism in the Conch Republic.
Taking advantage of his swing through South Florida, Governor Rick Scott plans to do a little fishing on Thursday in the Florida Keys to promote tourism.
Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday defended his decision to hire tea party activist Robin Stublen as a new "deputy director of public liaison" at $70,000 a year, pledging to "hold him accountable" to the taxpayers.
The former executive director of the College Board Florida Office has been tapped as Monroe County's new Superintendent of Schools.
Gov. Rick Scott said Friday that he would support making personal injury protection auto insurance coverage, or PIP, optional.
Governor Rick Scott has weighed in with his thoughts on the federal debt ceiling. Scott is in favor of letting the U.S. default instead of raising the debt ceiling.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has become arguably the most unpopular governor in the United State just six months after taking office. But Scott seems immune to the reality and vows to continue on the same path he charted in the 2010 election.
A possible kidnapping attempt is under investigation in Broward County, officials say.
It was a wet and cloudy start to the week in South Florida and temperatures are expected to drop toward the end of the week.
An ICE protest is being held in the Florida Keys on Monday after rallies were held in several South Florida communities over the weekend.
A burglary investigation in Margate led to four arrests on Sunday night.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
A possible kidnapping attempt is under investigation in Broward County, officials say.
It was a wet and cloudy start to the week in South Florida and temperatures are expected to drop toward the end of the week.
An ICE protest is being held in the Florida Keys on Monday after rallies were held in several South Florida communities over the weekend.
A burglary investigation in Margate led to four arrests on Sunday night.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
As the Golden Globes return Sunday night on CBS, CBS Miami is inviting viewers to vote in an online poll and predict who they think should win.