Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizens' initiative process
Florida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
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Florida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
The governor said an operation involving state and federal officers netted about 800 immigration arrests in less than a week.
Jeffrey Hutchinson, 62, was the fourth person executed this year in Florida under death warrants signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, with a fifth execution set for May 15.
The bill was passed in the Florida Senate on Thursday and is now heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk, awaiting his signature.
Under the 1990 law, people cannot seek what are known as "non-economic" damages in medical-malpractice cases involving the deaths of their parents.
The Florida House passed a bill unanimously protecting state parks from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel developments.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and representatives from ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection spoke at new conference about the success of Operation Tidal Wave which saw the arrests of hundreds of undocumented migrants.
Gov.DeSantis said Thursday that Operation Tidal Wave led to the arrest of over 1,100 undocumented immigrants in the state.
In a post on X, Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Florida is leading the nation in active cooperation with the Trump administration for immigration enforcement and deportation operations!"
"Lucy's Law" stems from the death of 17-year-old Luciana Fernandez, who was killed in a boating accident in South Florida nearly three years ago.
The law created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava expressed deep disappointment Tuesday with the Florida Legislature for passing and sending a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk that effectively bans fluoride from public drinking water.
The Tampa school claims its First Amendment rights were violated by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede interviews former Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees about the state's fluoride controversy.
A lawsuit against Florida's ban on "lab-grown" meat is still alive after a federal judge tossed four parts of the lawsuit but kept a fifth.
The program, launched by the first lady, is rooted in the Department of Children and Families and operates across several agencies.
After weeks of investigation, a state House leader said Thursday his panel is halting a probe into a foundation linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis' signature economic-assistance program, Hope Florida.
The Florida House overwhelmingly approved a plan that aims to ease financial strains on condominium owners.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede explores the growing controversy surrounding Hope Florida.
Jim DeFede explores the growing controversy surrounding Hope Florida, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' signature welfare-assistance program.
The chairman of a foundation tied to Hope Florida — Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' signature welfare-assistance program — said under oath last Tuesday that "mistakes were made" with the foundation's record-keeping, as a skirmish over the group's finances continued to escalate.
The chairman of a foundation tied to Hope Florida — Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' signature welfare-assistance program — said under oath last Tuesday that "mistakes were made" with the foundation's record-keeping, as a skirmish over the group's finances continued to escalate.
The university had scheduled a vigil at 5 p.m. Friday at Langford Green on the FSU campus.
In a video statement, DeSantis said he and his wife, Casey, were mourning the victims and praying for the FSU community.
The law created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homeland Security Bureau announced the arrest of Amir Ayesh in connection with what they say are two battery incidents that occurred within minutes of each other in the area of Northeast 10th Avenue and 171st Street.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
It's unknown how long the closure would last, and drivers are being urged to seek an alternate route.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homeland Security Bureau announced the arrest of Amir Ayesh in connection with what they say are two battery incidents that occurred within minutes of each other in the area of Northeast 10th Avenue and 171st Street.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
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.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.