Teens help save man having a heart attack

Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.

• May 14

Survivors of plane crash off Florida coast were on raft for hours, military says

The nail-biting incident took place about 80 miles east off the coast of Melbourne, Florida, which is about 175 miles north of Miami.

• May 13

New video shows dramatic Air Force rescue

The U.S. military rescued a small plane that crashed off Florida's East Coast on Tuesday. The passengers were stranded at sea for hours. Cristian Benavides reports.

• May 13

DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would close.

• May 13

11 rescued from plane crash off Florida

A small plane from the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic on Tuesday off the coast of Florida. Officials say all 11 people on board the plane were rescued and brought to shore for medical treatment.

• May 13

Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" could close in June, sources say

The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.

• May 12

"Alligator Alcatraz" to close, sources say

The immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is set to close less than a year after it opened, sources told CBS News.

• May 12

Small plane crashes in Atlantic Ocean

A small plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, 50 miles off Vero Beach, Florida, with 11 people on board. Cristian Benavides reports.

• May 12

ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"

The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.

• May 11

After struggling for years to make ends meet, a daughter opened her home to her mother

Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.

• May 8

Daughter finds a place with mom after homelessness

Twenty-six-year-old Ana Duarte said that as a child, she and her mother were homeless in Florida. Now, she has found an apartment for her and her mom. Steve Hartman has the story.

• May 8

Trump-appointed council proposes major redesign of FEMA response role

A council appointed by President Trump has proposed major changes to FEMA's disaster relief response.

• May 7

Tennessee, Alabama considering redistricting

The nationwide partisan congressional redistricting push has come to Tennessee and Alabama. CBS News' Nicole Valdes and Shawna Mizelle report.

• May 5

2 die in Florida in suspected rip currents

Local authorities in Florida say two people died over the weekend after drowning in suspected rip currents. Cristian Benavides shows how to spot a rip current and what to do if you get caught in one.

• May 4

The decline of Florida's citrus industry

The fruit that was once synonymous with the sunshine state is slowly disappearing. Cristian Benavides reports on the uphill battle against disease, development and natural disasters that Florida citrus farmers are facing.

• May 3

Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing doctoral student

Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were last seen​ in the Tampa area on April 16. Limon's roommate has been charged with their murders.

• May 1

Missing Florida doctoral student's body found

A body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing student from the University of South Florida, according to the sheriff, who called their killings a "monstrous crime." Cristian Benavides reports.

• May 1

Body of 2nd missing doctoral student found

Officials identified human remains that kayakers found in Tampa Bay as those of a second missing University of South Florida student. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.

• May 1

Florida GOP chair defends redistricting effort

Florida is moving forward with Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to redraw its congressional map that would likely give Republicans more seats. Evan Power, chair of the Florida Republican Party, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Apr 30

New Florida congressional map clears hurdle

The Florida legislature passed a new congressional map proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.

• Apr 30

Florida Legislature approves redistricting bill to give GOP up to 4 more seats

The votes happened hours after the Supreme Court narrowed a section of the Voting Rights Act.

• Apr 29

Breaking down Florida's proposed redistricting

Florida is the next state considering making changes to its congressional map ahead of the November midterms. Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a map that could give Republicans four more seats in the House. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede has more.

• Apr 28

Rep. Castor slams DeSantis' redistricting plan

The nationwide redistricting fight is now in Florida, where lawmakers are weighing Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal to redraw the state's congressional map. Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor, whose district would be redrawn if the map is approved, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her opposition to the effort.

• Apr 28

Florida to consider new House map to give GOP potential 24-4 advantage

Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has a proposed a new congressional map to net Republicans up to four more seats.

• Apr 28

DeSantis unveils redistricting map proposal

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a GOP-leaning redistricting proposal in the wake of high-stakes redistricting efforts in Texas and California. CBS News contributor and election law expert David Becker joins with more.

• Apr 28

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