Poll: Scott Approval Rating At 27 Percent
Florida Governor Rick Scott's polling numbers continue to fall harder than the Florida Marlins in the month of June.
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Florida Governor Rick Scott's polling numbers continue to fall harder than the Florida Marlins in the month of June.
Governor Rick Scott invited the Miami-Dade legislative delegation to lunch Tuesday at a restaurant in Sweetwater. But Sweetwater cops providing security appeared to outnumber the luncheon guests.
Governor Rick Scott has made his fair share of enemies in his short time in office. But Wednesday, he was called out by one of the biggest political figures in the country, former President Bill Clinton.
Of Florida's 2,280 public elementary and middle schools, only 17 scored an "F" on the FCAT. Of the state's 270 Charter elementary and middle schools, 15 flunked.
While not exactly claiming poverty, Governor Rick Scott lost about half of his net worth in 2010. But don't cry for him just yet, his income jumped by almost 40 percent during the past year.
The much ballyhooed Florida prescription-drug database is set to being operating in September and October, according to the News Service of Florida.
Gov. Rick Scott told newspaper editors that public records requests have skyrocketed since he has taken office and the fees for documents are needed to make sure taxpayer money isn't wasted.
It's a new month, and the start of a new fiscal year for the stare of Florida, and that means changes in the lawbooks. 160 new laws took effect Friday at Midnight, with something for everyone in the state.
Six months after his swearing in, Governor Rick Scott has signed his first death warrant for a man who killed a Coral Gables police officer 33 years ago.
The end of June marks the final day of work for 123 workers with the South Florida Water Management District. The employees accepted buy-outs instead of facing firings next month.
Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott hosted a reception at the Governor's Mansion to celebrate NASCAR and its economic and historical significance to Florida.
Governor Rick Scott took time out of his schedule over the weekend to attend a retreat held by libertarian activists, the Koch brothers.
Out of work Floridians will now receive fewer weeks of unemployment benefits.
Governor Rick Scott will be making an appearance at the North Broward Academy of Excellence Monday to tout legislation he signed that he claims will "strengthen, expand Charter and Virtual Schools."
When Florida starts its new fiscal year this Friday, 160 new laws will hit the books. Many of those laws, as well as the budget, carry out the conservative governing philosophies of Republican Gov. Rick Scott and the GOP-majority Legislature.
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed a bill that will provide a $30 million cut in corporate-income taxes, a relatively small step in Scott's campaign to phase out the tax.
Gov. Rick Scott has signed two abortion bills into law. Among the other laws Scott signed Friday was a law that would set limits on lawsuits against nonprofit Florida teaching hospitals and their staffs.
Governor Rick Scott has faced problems since he took office that he couldn't fully tap the Tallahassee power structure. That may be about to change as Scott named Steve MacNamara as his new chief of staff Friday.
Despite a lawsuit from the Florida Education Association and countless other public worker unions, Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 2100 into law, meaning all government employees to contribute 3 percent of their salaries to the Florida Retirement System.
There may be some changes to school nutrition after Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill giving the state's agriculture commissioner authority over school food programs. Scott also signed a bill limiting lawsuits against automakers.
Governor Rick Scott has signed a bill that will cut property taxes paid to state water management districts. But, while some taxpayers may get a refund, it will come at a cost in jobs.
Governor Rick Scott has given former Miami mayor Maurice Ferre a new title.
Maggie Vancol Pena, wearing a red, "Save Jackson" T-shirt, sat on a bench at the hospital during her day off Tuesday and explained to CBS4 why she has put her name on a lawsuit challenging Governor Rick Scott.
Florida has a new state education commissioner. Virginia's secretary of education, Gerard Robinson, was picked Tuesday to run Florida's public school system by the Florida Board of Education
State officials are anxiously awaiting more rain to help them battle hundreds of brush and wildfires.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Davie on Monday
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.
One pedestrian was killed and another was injured in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
A possible kidnapping attempt is under investigation in Broward County, officials say.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Davie on Monday
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.
One pedestrian was killed and another was injured in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
A possible kidnapping attempt is under investigation in Broward County, officials say.
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.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Davie on Monday
"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."
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.
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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.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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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."
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