New Florida invasive species is a 10-foot-long river monster

The arapaima is one of the world's largest predatory fish. Its scales are said to be as impenetrable as armor.

• Mar 19, 2021

Florida officials killed four bears after a woman was mauled in her suburban yard, near Orlando

Florida officials killed four bears after a woman was mauled in her suburban yard, near Orlando. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Apr 14, 2014
• 02:09

Armed protesters and militia members from around the country continue to arrive in Nevada to join the showdown between a cattle rancher and the federal government

Armed protesters and militia members from around the country continue to arrive in Nevada to join the showdown between a cattle rancher and the federal government. Some protesters have come from as far away as Montana and Florida. Vinita Nair reports.

• Apr 12, 2014
• 00:47

Veronica Limia, now 31 and an attorney, discusses how two felonies from when she was 17 still come back to haunt her

Veronica Limia, a 31-year-old lawyer who "grew up in the juvenile court system," was prosecuted in adult court at age 17 and will carry two felonies on her record for the rest of her life. She speaks with CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz about how her past still comes back to haunt her.

• Apr 10, 2014
• 01:19

Human Rights Watch's Alba Morales discusses the organizations recently released report that claims Florida is unfairly prosecuting juveniles in criminal court

A recently released report from Human Rights Watch claims the state of Florida is arbitrarily and unfairly prosecuting children as adults under its Direct File statute. Human Rights Watch criminal justice researcher and author of the report Alba Morales speaks with CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz.

• Apr 10, 2014
• 02:33

One child has died from a hit-and-run crash at a daycare center outside Orlando, Fla. Law enforcement are searching for the suspect

One child has died from a hit-and-run crash at a daycare center outside Orlando, Fla. Law enforcement are searching for the suspect. WKMG-TV's Nicole Pesecky reports.

• Apr 10, 2014
• 02:16

A Florida family is celebrating its first month home after a groundbreaking five-organ transplant surgery saved their 3-year-old boy's life

A Florida family is celebrating its first month home after a groundbreaking five-organ transplant surgery saved their 3-year-old boy's life. Mark Rivera reports.

• Apr 8, 2014
• 01:42

Three Pinellas County, Florida deputies rescued a 24 year old man from a suicide attempt

Three Pinellas County, Florida deputies rescued a 24 year old man from a suicide attempt as he was standing on the Bay Pines Bridge. The man told deputies he was upset about financial and relationship issues.

• Apr 8, 2014
• 00:21

Benjamin Johnson has been serving meals for 60 years and says he no plans to retire

Benjamin Johnson, 80, was honored in the Piccadilly Cafeteria, in Florida, as the chain's longest-serving employee. Johnson has been serving meals for 60 years and says he no plans to retire. WKMG's Julie Broughton reports.

• Dec 31, 1969
• 01:41

Two red-shouldered hawks are protecting their young outside a library in Port Orange, Fla.

Two red-shouldered hawks are protecting their young outside a library in Port Orange, Fla. The hawks have dive-bombed patrons walking in and out, as well as one library employee. Of the six attacked, three people suffered scratches to their heads. Kristin Giannas reports.

• Apr 2, 2014
• 01:22

Thousands of dead and dying starfish are washing ashore Alabama and Florida

Thousands of dead and dying starfish are washing ashore in Alabama and Florida. Marine experts say the reason is most likely recent strong storms that have pushed the starfish over sandbars and onto the beaches.

• Apr 2, 2014
• 01:23

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and a tornado warning ripped through Central Florida. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, heavy rain also moved through, causing flood concerns for areas dealing with melting snow. Eric Fisher of WBZ-TV reports.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and a tornado warning ripped through Central Florida. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, heavy rain also moved through, causing flood concerns for areas dealing with melting snow. Eric Fisher of WBZ-TV reports.

• Mar 29, 2014
• 01:10

Marc Hardekopf has some tips from his own experience

Marc Hardekopf retired in 2013 in his mid-thirties. CBS News' Alexander Trowbridge reports on how he pulled it off.

• Mar 27, 2014
• 02:35

So far, no one has come forward to claim the prize

There are two grand-prize winning tickets in the latest Mega Millions lottery worth $400 million. So far, no one has come forward to claim the prize. Anthony Mason reports.

• Mar 19, 2014
• 00:38

After being thrown out of a Palm Coast, Fla. bar, Daniel Allen Noble returned to the establishment brandishing a machine gun and large hunting knife. Noble allegedly threatened customers at the bar, before being wrestled to the ground and knocked out

After being thrown out of a Palm Coast, Fla. bar, Daniel Allen Noble returned to the establishment brandishing a machine gun and large hunting knife. Noble allegedly threatened customers at the bar, before being wrestled to the ground and knocked out. The 37-year old is now under arrest for attempted murder. WKMG-TV's Evan Lambert reports.

• Mar 17, 2014
• 01:18

Susan Spencer looks at one detective's search for a killer

This weekend, "48 Hours" looks at the cases of two women that moved to Florida, then vanished. Susan Spencer looks at one detective's search for a killer.

• Mar 14, 2014
• 03:52

"48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer describes key evidence that led investigators to close in on a suspect in a 1982 Florida cold case.

"48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer describes key evidence that led investigators to close in on a suspect in a 1982 Florida cold case.

• Aug 16, 2014
• 00:41

House Speaker John Boehner blames the GOP's Tuesday victory in a special congressional election on a pro-growth, anti-Obamacare message

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, blames his party's Tuesday victory in a special congressional election on a pro-growth, anti-Obamacare message.

• Mar 12, 2014
• 01:33

Representative-Elect David Jolly, R-Fla., who won a special congressional election in Florida on Tuesday, discusses the role of outside money in his closely watched race

Representative-Elect David Jolly, R-Fla., who won a special congressional election in Florida on Tuesday, discusses the role of outside money in his closely watched race.

• Mar 12, 2014
• 01:24

Hampton, Florida has 30 days to prove it can be trusted after questions surfaced about the use of funds from a highly-lucrative speed trap

Hampton, Florida has 30 days to prove it can be trusted after questions surfaced about the use of funds from a highly-lucrative speed trap. CBS News' Manual Bojorquez reports on why state officials are threatening to wipe the town off the map.

• Mar 12, 2014
• 03:43

Politicians around the country are closely watching a special congressional election in Florida’s 13th district

Politicians around the country are closely watching a special congressional election in Florida’s 13th district. Both parties see the race as a referendum on President Barack Obama's health care law and want to show they've got momentum heading into the midterm elections. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Mar 11, 2014
• 01:39

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Florida state capitol demanding changes to the state's Stand Your Ground law

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Florida state capitol demanding changes to the state's Stand Your Ground law. But the legislature is now considering taking the law a step further to allow people in fear of their lives to fire a warning shot at their attacker. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 10, 2014
• 02:00

Video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Dept. shows a Fla. mom driving along the beach and then steer into the waves. Beach safety officers and bystanders were able to brave the surf to save the woman's young son and two daughters

Video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Dept. shows a Fla. mom driving along the beach and then steer into the waves. Beach safety officers and bystanders were able to brave the surf to save the woman's young son and two daughters. The mother claimed she was trying to take her children "to a better place."

• Mar 10, 2014
• 02:02

Mark Strassmann sat down with the mothers of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis for their first TV interview together

In Florida, protesters are demanding the repeal of the "Stand Your Ground" law, which has come under scrutiny after the shooting deaths of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis. Mark Strassmann sat down with the mothers of those teenagers for their first TV interview together.

• Mar 10, 2014
• 02:59

The former House speaker thrilled the 2014 CPAC crowd with a sassy “endorsement” of the president

The former House speaker thrilled the crowd at the 2014 Conservative Political Action Conference with a sassy “endorsement” of the president.

• Mar 8, 2014
• 01:21

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