Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to parents of victims of online exploitation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
An effort to put more teeth into Florida's ban on texting while driving continued its Senate journey Monday, after lawmakers stripped out proposals that could have allowed police to pull over motorists for potential distractions such as talking on cell phones, eating hamburgers or self-grooming.
A controversial gun-rights proposal that was sidetracked last year in the wake of the mass shooting at a Broward County high school started moving in the Senate on Monday.
The quiet ending to a federal sex abuse probe is now getting a probe of its own.
Florida's Constitution Revision Commission would no longer be able to place items on the ballot that contain more than one subject under a bill approved by a Senate committee.
Lying to Florida lawmakers could become punishable by a $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail under a bill unanimously approved by a Senate committee.
Quarreling and confusion marked the Senate hearing Tuesday for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
FBI Director Christopher Wray went to Capitol Hill Monday to answer lawmakers' questions about last week's watchdog report about the Hillary Clinton e-mail probe.
Changes could be coming to some very important Florida laws.
A Senate Judiciary Committee is not likely to take up a proposal that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to pack heat while on college and university campuses.
A Southwest Florida lawmaker is renewing a push to better protect elderly Floridians from unscrupulous guardians who take control of seniors' assets.
Two Republican lawmakers Monday filed proposals that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns on college and university campuses, setting the stage for a renewed debate about the controversial issue.
A Senate bill that would allow school superintendents to tap employees or volunteers to carry concealed weapons on school property was effectively killed by a committee Wednesday, meaning that two high-profile proposals blending firearms and education could fail during the legislative session.
A Senate panel on Thursday unanimously approved a bill aimed at protecting Florida seniors from predatory "professional guardians," described by one lawmaker as "cockroaches."
Allowing illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates cleared what was expected to be a major hurdle in the Senate, with the Judiciary Committee giving overwhelming approval Tuesday to the election-year proposal that has divided Republicans.
Attorney General Eric Holder says the Justice Department is committed to tracking down those responsible for stealing information from millions of Target customers.
Cyberbullying is serious business to Florida lawmakers and a bill meant to crack down on cyberbullying has cleared committee review and is headed to the Florida Senate.
The Florida Senate is one step closer to passing a bill that would for the first time include cyberbullying under the state's anti-bullying law.
A Senate bill was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday that would prevent local governments and voters from setting policies on items like earned sick leave.
A U.S. Senate panel this morning approved a landmark privacy bill that would curb law enforcement's warrantless access to the contents of e-mail, private Facebook posts, and other data that Americans store in the cloud.
The state's Senate Judiciary Committee has voted down a bill which would have allowed certain illegal immigrants to pay the in-state tuition rate at Florida's public colleges and universities.
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has passed a bill to the floor that would make illegally streaming copyrighted content a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
After more than three decades behind bars, the Menendez brothers have shot at freedom.
Ivan Diez was arrested Thursday and is accused of billing $172,000 worth of work that was allegedly never done.
Fifty years after a San Francisco man was killed during a trip to Florida, authorities are asking for the public's help in solving the cold case murder.
Three out of the five Miami commissioners had said "yes" to override the veto, but that did not happen. Instead, a heated exchange between the two of them happened right after the vote.
Federal officials have filed charges against Ryan Routh, but Florida Attorney Ashley Moody contends that a state probe could lead to additional charges, potentially including attempted murder.
After more than three decades behind bars, the Menendez brothers have shot at freedom.
Ivan Diez was arrested Thursday and is accused of billing $172,000 worth of work that was allegedly never done.
Fifty years after a San Francisco man was killed during a trip to Florida, authorities are asking for the public's help in solving the cold case murder.
Three out of the five Miami commissioners had said "yes" to override the veto, but that did not happen. Instead, a heated exchange between the two of them happened right after the vote.
Federal officials have filed charges against Ryan Routh, but Florida Attorney Ashley Moody contends that a state probe could lead to additional charges, potentially including attempted murder.
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 insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
DeSantis administration accuses the group sponsoring the Amendment 4 proposal of spreading "false factual information."
More than 28 million people have cast ballots — either in-person or by mail — in the 2024 general election in early voting.
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned for the election in Georgia with former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen.
Workers in four battleground states earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Labor advocates say that's a recipe for poverty.
John Kelly, Trump's longest-serving White House chief of staff, also said his former boss "didn't want to be seen with" veterans who had their limbs amputated.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
Jim goes one-on-one with Dr. Grazie Christie, a radiologist who is opposed to Amendment 4 on the right to abortion.
Jim interviews former State Sen. Jeff Brandes about the economic effects Hurricane Milton might have in Florida.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Organizers haven't said whether theme park will return in 2025.
The prosecutor's office said that any information about Liam Payne's death will be released through official channels.
Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair.
Taylor Swift is performing at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens this weekend as part of her Eras Tour.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.