Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition

The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.

• Aug 13

Florida approves bear hunt amid controversy

In a unanimous vote, Florida will open its first bear hunting season in a decade. The state says it's necessary due to the growing population of black bears and dangerous interactions with humans, but as Manuel Bojorquez reports, not everyone agrees.

• Aug 13
• 02:06

3-month-old endangered panther kittens killed by vehicle in Florida

Two panther kittens were found dead in Florida after a suspected vehicle strike, officials said. Their deaths mean at least 12 of the endangered animals were killed this year.

• Aug 13

Some "Alligator Alcatraz" detainees are DACA recipients, have no criminal history

Some "Alligator Alcatraz" detainees are among the more than half a million recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, or DACA.

• Aug 12

Capybara cafe helps animal sanctuary

Capybaras are cute, laid back and the world's largest rodent. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more on how they're helping other wildlife at a Florida animal sanctuary.

• Aug 12
• 02:15

Man survives flesh-eating bacteria infection

Lifelong boat captain George Billiris says he's lucky to be alive after Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria that lurks in warm coastal waters like those along Florida's Gulf Coast, nearly killed him. Cristian Benavides reports

• Aug 12
• 02:46

Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise

Reported cases of flesh-eating bacteria are rising in Florida and Louisiana, with at least nine deaths across the states. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides explains how you can stay safe.

• Aug 12
• 04:38

Redistricting now possible in several states

Texas lawmakers are continuing to feud over redistricting efforts in the Republican-led state. But Texas is not alone: Other states may redraw their congressional maps soon. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.

• Aug 8
• 03:32

Florida may join redistricting battle

Florida Republicans may be the next to seek ways to redraw the state's congressional map. CBS News' Hunter Woodall reports.

• Aug 8
• 02:55

Judge issues temporary restraining order on "Alligator Alcatraz" construction

The temporary restraining order will put a pause on any construction projects, including lighting, paving, excavation, and fencing.

• Aug 8

Phil Morgese, of Daytona Beach, Fla., has always been good with his hands on "guy stuff"

Phil Morgese, of Daytona Beach, Fla., has always been good with his hands on "guy stuff." But when it came to styling his daughter's hair, he struggled to keep up. He watched videos and practiced, eventually mastering his skills, and is now sharing his new braiding knowledge with other dads. Steve Hartman reports.

• May 15, 2016
• 02:42

Florida utility company seeks record $10 billion rate hike

Florida Power & Light is proposing a nearly $10 billion rate hike for electricity over the next four years.

• Aug 7

Robotic rabbits helping Florida catch pythons

Florida is deploying robotic rabbits to help capture invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades. The decoy bunnies attract the pythons, allowing wildlife officers to swoop in and catch them.

• Aug 6
• 01:02

"Alligator Alcatraz" environmental concerns

A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether the Florida migrant detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" by the Trump administration is violating environmental laws. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.

• Aug 6
• 03:06

Florida officials warn about risks of raw milk after 21 people sickened

Florida health officials say 21 people, including six children, were sickened by E. coli and campylobacter bacteria linked to raw milk, and seven were hospitalized.

• Aug 5

Noem says "Alligator Alcatraz" to be model for ICE state-run detention centers

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says possible new locations include Arizona, Nebraska and Louisiana.

• Aug 4

DHS wants more "Alligator Alcatraz" centers

The Department of Homeland Security is hoping to use Florida's so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" as a model for similar facilities, with sites in Arizona, Nebraska, and Louisiana already being looked at as options. Nicole Sganga reports.

• Aug 4
• 02:49

Video shows Florida deputy removing alligator from pool with bare hands

It was all in a day's work for a Florida sheriff's deputy who was called after a young alligator was found in a backyard pool in St. Augustine.

• Aug 4

Ghislaine Maxwell moved, victims fear pardon

Jeffrey Epstein's notorious accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, was moved from a Florida prison to a prison camp in Texas amid her lawyers' push for clemency and following two interviews with U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

• Aug 2
• 02:26

Rare condition made mom feel like she was "walking on a hot bed of Legos"

Amber Meade was diagnosed with a rare pain condition. It took years to find a treatment that could help.

• Aug 2

Florida execution sets record for most there in single year

The execution of Edward Zakrzewski set a record for the most in Florida in a single year, 9, since the death penalty was restored.

• Jul 31

Hulk Hogan's cause of death was a heart attack, medical examiner says

Hulk Hogan, 71, was pronounced dead at a hospital less than 90 minutes after medics arrived at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

• Jul 31

Cold-Blooded Killer

A father goes hunting in a Florida lake and vanishes. Many people thought he was eaten by alligators, but not his mother. Seventeen years later, a stunning confession proves she was right all along. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates.

• Oct 20, 2018
• 43:32

U.S. citizen detained by ICE in Florida speaks out

Immigration advocates in Florida say the expansion of state and local law enforcement's role in illegal immigrant crackdowns contributed to the violent arrest of an American teen. Cristian Benavides spoke to 18-year-old Kenny Laynez.

• Jul 28
• 02:26

Woman caught trying to sneak turtles in her bra, TSA says

The TSA said one turtle died and another was handed off to Florida wildlife officials.

• Jul 26

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