Teen charged as adult for allegedly rigging Homecoming court
Emily Rose Grover and her mother, who is an assistant principal in the school district, allegedly cast hundreds of fraudulent ballots.
Florida
Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist launches third gubernatorial bid
Crist, who is running as a Democrat, last served as governor as a Republican.
Florida and Texas Republicans target voting laws
Republicans in several state legislatures are pushing efforts to change election laws, including adding new restrictions on voting by mail. Meanwhile, former President Trump is sparring with GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney about his false claim of fraud in the 2020 election. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Florida governor suspends all local COVID emergency mandates
"I think that's the evidence-based thing to do," Governor Ron DeSantis said.
More states move to lift COVID rules
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order overturning all local COVID-19 emergency orders in the state. Other states and cities are also easing restrictions as more people get vaccinated and outbreaks decline. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports for CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Oregon restores restrictions as COVID cases rise
New coronavirus shutdowns are going into effect in Oregon, as the state leads the nation in new infections for a second week in a row. Meanwhile, Florida and New York are lifting most restrictions. CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Jonathan Vigliotti report on the developments from coast-to-coast. Then, Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
How Florida election bill will affect voting
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he plans to sign a new election bill into law after the Republican-led state legislature passed the legislation that would make significant changes to mail-in voting procedures. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN to discuss the impact it could have.
Federal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz
Federal investigators are reportedly looking into Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz's connections to the medical marijuana industry as part of a probe into possible corruption. Politico reporter Marc Caputo joined CBSN with more.
Florida passes election bill that would make changes to mail voting
The bill would add voter ID requirements to mail voting and add limitations to the use of drop boxes.
Police reform bill moves through Florida state house
A bill focusing on a number of controversial police tactics is currently making its way through the Florida statehouse. Fentrice Driskell, Florida representative and member of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, joins CBSN to explain what this legislation would do.
Liz Cheney says McConnell, McCarthy lead GOP
House Republicans are clashing over the party's future as they wrap up a major political conference in Florida. Former President Trump was notably absent, and Congresswoman Liz Cheney appeared to deepen the divide by saying Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy are the party's leaders. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joins CBSN AM to discuss.
3-year-old shot and killed at his birthday party in Florida
Police are offering a $15,000 reward for information on the shooter, who killed a toddler during his birthday party.
Val Demings on Ohio shooting
Florida Congresswoman Val Demings, a former Orlando police chief, said "it appears that the officer responded as he was trained to do" in the fatal Ma'Khia Bryant shooting.
Transcript: Val Demings on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Florida Congresswoman Val Demings, that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Renewed calls for police reform in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an "anti-riot, pro-law enforcement" bill, one day before the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict was announced. This comes as Black lawmakers in the state renew calls for police reform. Politico reporter Giulia Heyward joined CBSN from Miami to discuss the latest.
Florida signs "anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement" bill into law
Opponents call the bill racist, saying that it seeks to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist in Florida.
Republican lawmakers in Florida send "anti-riot" bill to governor
The measure was sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, as new protests erupted this week in a Minneapolis suburb after another fatal police shooting of a Black man.
4/4/2021: A Fair Shot, Darren Walker, Survival
Inside Florida's chaotic vaccine rollout; How Darren Walker, the head of the Ford Foundation, wants to change philanthropy; And, survivors recount being stranded on an island as teens 50 years ago.
Father and son to be honored for saving teen's life
A father and son were driving home when they spotted an overturned car in a Florida canal with a teenager stuck inside. The son climbed in and pulled the other teen to safety.
New details about Gaetz's Bahamas trip
Prosecutors are continuing to investigate Florida Representative Matt Gaetz for federal sex crimes, and the details of a 2018 trip to the Bahamas could be crucial to their probe. The Republican is accused of violating sex trafficking laws and having an inappropriate sexual relationship with an underage girl. Gaetz denies all allegations, and last week called them quote "wild conspiracy theories." Marc Caputo, a national political reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
DeSantis vows to close Piney Point for good after breach
As the nearby marine ecosystem displays the effects of elevated levels of nutrients from the leak, the governor said the state will spend millions of dollars to treat the remaining wastewater at the facility.
Piney Point wastewater dumped into Tampa Bay
Environmental activists are angered and concerned after more than 200 million gallons of pollutants from the Piney Point wastewater pond were dumped into Tampa Bay. Janet Shamlian has more.
Nearly "catastrophic" wastewater leak could devastate marine life
The millions of gallons of water pumped into Tampa Bay could further devastate an already struggling manatee population — and when hurricane season hits, things may only get worse.
Trump to give keynote speech at GOP donor retreat
The Republican National Committee's private donor retreat takes place this weekend in Palm Beach, just a few miles from Mar-a-Lago.
Potentially more legal issues for Rep. Gaetz
A new report could add to the mounting legal troubles facing Rep. Matt Gaetz . It comes as a close associate may be striking a plea deal. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports.
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