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 federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
The suspect is now facing several charges.
A Ross Township man who investigators said bought over 200 guns is accused of trafficking after six of the firearms he bought were recovered by law enforcement in different states with obliterated serial numbers.
Officers are reminding residents to lock their vehicles, secure their valuables, and not leave their keys in their vehicles.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
The suspect is now facing several charges.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A Ross Township man who investigators said bought over 200 guns is accused of trafficking after six of the firearms he bought were recovered by law enforcement in different states with obliterated serial numbers.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The “Fried Up 4” has been revealed. Now, it’s up to you to pick the winners!
Even though the days are warming up, it’s not quite prime planting season yet! No worries, though. Our garden guru, Doug Oster, is here to show which flowers you can plant right now that’ll actually thrive in this early-spring weather.
Easter’s almost here, and the pressure to bring the perfect dish is on. Chef Crystal Baldwin is here to show us a one-pan casserole that’s big on wow and low on effort.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Meg St-Esprit from Kidsburgh is showing us how to dye Easter eggs using fruits and vegetables with the help of her daughter, Naarah.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, and the Penguins rallied to defeat the Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Sidney Crosby returned to the lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins' game on Monday night against the New York Islanders.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Mikey Hood and Mary Ours talk about today's topics.
The “Fried Up 4” has been revealed. Now, it’s up to you to pick the winners!
Even though the days are warming up, it’s not quite prime planting season yet! No worries, though. Our garden guru, Doug Oster, is here to show which flowers you can plant right now that’ll actually thrive in this early-spring weather.
Easter’s almost here, and the pressure to bring the perfect dish is on. Chef Crystal Baldwin is here to show us a one-pan casserole that’s big on wow and low on effort.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
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.
