Florida plans to end all childhood vaccine mandates, first state to do so
Florida and other states have required several vaccines for kids attending school for decades. They protect against diseases like measles, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis B.
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Florida and other states have required several vaccines for kids attending school for decades. They protect against diseases like measles, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis B.
The settlement ended almost two years of litigation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the Republican presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump after falling short of lofty expectations at the 2024 Iowa caucuses.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finished second in the Iowa caucuses, CBS News projected.
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
Capital punishment could emerge as a major campaign issue in the U.S. presidential race for the first time in 30 years, with top GOP candidates already one-upping each other by touting tougher, more far-reaching death penalty laws.
The accident occurred in Tennessee, where Florida Ron DeSantis is attending a pair of private fundraisers.
"As a naval officer, if I would have taken classified [documents] to my apartment, I would have been court-martialed in a New York minute," DeSantis said.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has filed paperwork declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a historic challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a campaign launch event on Twitter with the site's CEO Elon Musk, but it did not go according to plan.
The announcement will be at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday and hosted by David Sacks, a technology executive who is close to Musk and a DeSantis supporter, the sources said.
The NAACP and two other groups warned potential tourists of Florida's hostility "toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals."
Disney's Lake Nona development, which would have brought 2,000 new jobs, is scuttled amid a year-long battle with Governor Ron DeSantis.
A bill that would ban nearly all diversity and inclusion training requirements at Ohio's public colleges and universities has cleared the GOP-dominated Ohio Senate.
In Israel on Thursday, DeSantis said Disney is "upset because they're actually having to live by the same rules as everybody else."
Under the law, anyone performing an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy could be charged with a third-degree felony.
Prominent politicians made stops in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
President Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made stops in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
The move is intended to punish Disney over opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Gun owners in Florida may soon be able to carry concealed firearms without a license.
The course was first announced last August but the final framework was released on Wednesday.
The race for governor of Pennsylvania featured a big out-of-state name on Friday.
The race for governor of Pennsylvania featured a big out-of-state name on Friday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19 for the event.
A man is facing charges of indecent assault and stalking after police said he followed young girls around a Giant Eagle store in Washington County and touched one of them inappropriately.
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Allegheny County won $1 million.
With extreme heat in the forecast this weekend, the furries are back in town, and organizers say they're ready.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to be in the 90s for multiple days this week.
The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. along Wilner Drive.
A man is facing charges of indecent assault and stalking after police said he followed young girls around a Giant Eagle store in Washington County and touched one of them inappropriately.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
We've been keeping a close watch on Pittsburgh's Jeff Koontz while he pedaled from coast-to-coast. Now he joins us live, after completing 3,000 miles in just 12 days. Jeff rode in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund...and you can still donate now at kdkaturkeyfund.com.
Heather brings her TALK Pittsburgh segment "Home Sweet Heather" to PTL to show off her newest viral recipe recreation.
Boaz is taking our America 250 celebration to new heights as he shows us a new feature to the fireworks viewing experience.
As our countdown to America's 250th continues, we're taking a sneak peek at how Latrobe is preparing for their big 4th of July celebration.
AI Love Island? It's a thing and Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley talk about it!
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Free agency opened at noon on July 1; here's a list of players the Penguins have signed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Our Waiting Child loves a good challenge, so we take him to one of the best places in town to get a truly immersive experience.
We've been keeping a close watch on Pittsburgh's Jeff Koontz while he pedaled from coast-to-coast. Now he joins us live, after completing 3,000 miles in just 12 days. Jeff rode in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund...and you can still donate now at kdkaturkeyfund.com.
Heather brings her TALK Pittsburgh segment "Home Sweet Heather" to PTL to show off her newest viral recipe recreation.
Boaz is taking our America 250 celebration to new heights as he shows us a new feature to the fireworks viewing experience.
As our countdown to America's 250th continues, we're taking a sneak peek at how Latrobe is preparing for their big 4th of July celebration.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
