How to stay safe from the biggest danger at the beach
The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn't a shark — it's a rip current.
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Man allegedly flew to Florida to attack gamer after online dispute
Edward Kang allegedly flew from Newark to Jacksonville to confront a fellow gamer for being "a bad person online."
What to do if you're caught in a rip current
Rip currents in the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are being blamed for at least eight deaths since last week. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports on how Florida is reacting. Then, Wyatt Werneth, public service spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, explains how to identify the beachside danger and what to do if you're caught in one.
2 hearings in Trump documents case
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon resumed a hearing Monday over special counsel Jack Smith's involvement in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case. She is also hearing arguments on whether to issue a limited gag order against Trump in the case. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
Treasure hunters pull hundreds of silver coins from iconic shipwrecks
On July 31, 1715, a powerful hurricane devastated 11 Spanish galleons, sending the ships and their precious cargo to the ocean floor.
Florida rapper Julio Foolio shot and killed at Tampa hotel, lawyer says
His lawyer, Lewis Fusco, confirmed his death to CBS News affiliate WTSP in Tampa.
3 caught in Florida Panhandle rip current die a day after couple drowns off state's Atlantic coast
Authorities say three Alabama men are dead from likely drowning after becoming distressed while swimming at a Florida Panhandle beach.
Florida family whose roof hit by debris from space station sues NASA
A metal support used to mount old batteries on a cargo pallet for disposal tore through the house in Naples, Florida on March 8.
Judge hearing arguments over Jack Smith special counsel appointment
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon heard from outside groups about whether Jack Smith should be allowed to prosecute Trump.
Deadly rip currents, and other top headlines
Here are some of the top headlines for Friday, including deadly rip currents in Florida, a scary scene in Oklahoma City as a Southwest Airlines flight flew unusually low over houses on its approach, and record-breaking travel as summer officially kicks off. Manny Bojorquez, Carter Evans and Kris Van Cleave have more.
Hearing on Jack Smith's removal in Trump case
Should special counsel Jack Smith be removed from former President Donald Trump's classified documents case? That question was at the center of a pretrial hearing in Florida on Friday. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman was inside the courtroom and has the details.
Federal judge weighs Jack Smith removal
U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon is weighing if special counsel Jack Smith was correctly appointed to serve in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has more.
New storm systems forming near Florida, Mexico
Gulf Coast residents may not have much time to dry out from the flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Alberto as the National Hurricane Center is tracking two new storm systems forming near Florida and Mexico. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more from Corpus Christi, Texas.
Woman ID'd 21 years after body found; search underway for killer
The body was identified as that of a woman who had never been reported missing.
Judge weighs Jack Smith removal in Trump case
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's classified documents case will hear arguments Friday about whether special counsel Jack Smith should be removed from the prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with a preview of the hearing.
Juneteenth: Historian sheds light on emancipation in Florida
Emancipation in Florida predates Juneteenth and is characterized by a rich historical complexity.
Boaters find over $1 million of cocaine floating at sea off Florida Keys
Officials said the drugs, which were found in the water about 7 miles off Islamorada, Florida, were handed over to U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Florida plastic surgeon arrested after wife died following procedure
Benjamin Brown was arrested after an "extensive investigation" by the sheriff's office, the medical examiner's office and the state attorney's office.
Why Trump met with Speaker Johnson
Former President Donald Trump met with House Speaker Mike Johnson Monday behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago. On the agenda were House Republicans' razor-thin majority and the uphill climb to retain control of the chamber next year. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has details.
Parkland shooting site demolition begins
Family members of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victims watched as crews began demolishing the site of the 2018 massacre. CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten reports from Parkland, Florida.
South Florida compared to a "zombie movie" amid widespread flooding
More downpours are expected in South Florida Friday, forecasters said, and could bring "catastrophic" flooding to some areas.
Maps and photos show massive rainfall in Florida
A relentless string of powerful storms soaked much of South Florida this week.
Entire Florida neighborhoods underwater
Florida residents are still reeling from flooding in cities across the state that saw multiple days of devastating rainfall. In Miami, cars remain submerged and several families evacuated from their homes. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
South Florida flooding prompts state of emergency
Heavy rainfall slammed South Florida for the fourth day in a row Thursday, dumping an average of four inches of rain per hour in some areas, and leaving parts of Miami-Dade County impassable. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
South Florida rainfall floods streets
Rain slamming the Florida peninsula is creating dangerous conditions for some near Miami and the Gulf Coast to the west. Video and photos show cars stranded in waters that flooded some neighborhoods. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more from Hollywood, Florida.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Trump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
Zach Bryan wears "Free Palestine" shirt during concert at Gillette Stadium
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
