Federal judge takes final step to overturn Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act'
A judge has overturned a Florida law that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces.
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A judge has overturned a Florida law that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces.
Shopping for back-to-school supplies can add up. From new clothes, shoes and a backpack to essentials like pens, notebooks, folders and markers things, can get expensive. In addition to shopping early and looking for deals in stores, those looking to save money are urged to take advantage of the state's back-to-school tax holiday which kicks off Monday, July 29 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 9.
Morgan Rynor reports the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs through Aug. 9
Technology groups have said parts of the law would violate First Amendment rights.
Jim DeFede speaks with State Sen. Book about Gov. DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on Florida's ballot.
Arts organizations all over the state and in South Florida are coming to grips with grant cuts.
The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing.
Day 2 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee saw several former rivals and foes of Donald Trump, including Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, take the podium in full support.
Several big names are on Tuesday night's list of speakers, including former rival Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio are set to take the stage. Meanwhile, former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is reportedly eyeing J.D. Vance's senate seat. We are learning more about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and more.
Political analyst Jim DeFede says Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance is being tapped as the future of the Donald Trump's vision of America.
All around the Sunshine State, Republicans and Democrats are responding with serious concern and condemning the political violence.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede reviewed the messages shared on a WhatsApp messaging board.
President Biden is slated to hold a rare solo news conference to shore up support as calls grow for him to bow out of the presidential race. Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is slated to speak at the Republican National Convention.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now expected to address former President Donald Trump's nominating convention next week.
The amendment would need approval from 60% of voters to pass
It's unclear whether the July 1 total fully reflects the effects of the six-week abortion limit because of lags in reporting
If the rule is approved, it would apply to 36 million workers outdoors and indoor who are exposed to heat nationwide.
Jim DeFede discusses the cuts with former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and Michel Hausmann, the artistic director of Miami New Drama.
The bill would have prevented local governments from inhibiting construction of farmworker housing on agricultural land if the housing met criteria set by the state.
The tax "holiday" will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on a wide range of recreational items and activities throughout July.
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Governor Ron DeSantis had a net worth of $1,773,157 as of Dec. 31, according to a financial disclosure report posted on the Florida Commission on Ethics website.
Intentionally releasing a balloon will soon be illegal in Florida.
A jury has recommended that a former prison guard trainee be sentenced to death for his execution-style murders of five women inside a Florida bank five years ago.
Chadwick Willacy, 58, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on April 21, the sixth warrant DeSantis has signed this year.
According to an arrest form, detectives went to the apartment and saw Maria Otero, 42, walking inside with a patient who was wearing a black robe and compression socks.
The measure, which the governor is expected to sign, is set to go into effect in January 2027, after the midterm elections.
The measure, in part, restricts government contracts with entities in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria --- nations listed by Florida as foreign countries of concern --- and prohibits public officials and employees from accepting gifts from those countries.
Surveillance video shows the driver did not slow down or stop after hitting Antonio Sanchez, 62, who later died at the hospital, according to authorities.
Chadwick Willacy, 58, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on April 21, the sixth warrant DeSantis has signed this year.
According to an arrest form, detectives went to the apartment and saw Maria Otero, 42, walking inside with a patient who was wearing a black robe and compression socks.
The measure, which the governor is expected to sign, is set to go into effect in January 2027, after the midterm elections.
The measure, in part, restricts government contracts with entities in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria --- nations listed by Florida as foreign countries of concern --- and prohibits public officials and employees from accepting gifts from those countries.
Surveillance video shows the driver did not slow down or stop after hitting Antonio Sanchez, 62, who later died at the hospital, according to authorities.
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.
The Kennedy Center is set to close for two years on July 4.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. military had conducted "one of the most power bombing raids" on Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil hub for the country.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
In a wide-ranging CBS News Miami interview with Jim DeFede, Byron Donalds discussed his troubled past, tensions with Gov. Ron DeSantis and his political views.
For the first time, Donalds acknowledges that he didn't just possess marijuana, but that he was also dealing at the time.
The measure was pushed by the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank funded by billionaires, whose intention is to eliminate public sector unions.
Frank Mora noted that the Trump Administration does not want the total collapse of the Cuban government because it could prompt an exodus of refugees from the island to the United States.
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
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 woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.