U.S. to increase citizenship application fees
The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to make it more expensive for immigrants to become U.S. citizens. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
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"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
Seaweed invasion on Florida beaches
A record amount of sargassum seaweed has washed ashore on Florida beaches, bringing with it an unpleasant smell. Cristian Benavides shows how it's impacting coastal communities.
Revisiting the besties who say they are twins
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" again with a pair of twins, who aren't really twins. Just don't try to tell them that.
Florida man blames wrongful arrest on "error-prone" AI facial recognition
The wrongful arrest is just one of over a dozen in recent years linked to facial recognition technology.
Florida Supreme Court keeps redistricted congressional map in place
In a 6-1 ruling, the court determined the First District Court of Appeal should consider the merits of the case before it weighs in on the matter.
Florida man fights off shark
Warning: disturbing video. A Florida man is in critical condition after fighting off a shark in the Panhandle. Cristian Benavides reports.
Air traffic controller calls pilot "insane" after close call at Florida airport
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Florida sues OpenAI over alleged harms caused by ChatGPT
Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman
Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Could vultures help fight invasive pythons? Study documents rare attack
Researchers say vultures feeding on Burmese python eggs in the Everglades marks the first documented case of native birds preying on a python nest in Florida.
Woman without right hand on traffic stop
Katie Thomas, a Florida woman who is missing her right hand, is reacting to a stunning traffic stop video that emerged showing an encounter where an officer alleged she was texting and driving - using her right hand. Cristian Benavides has more.
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida
Blue Origin, which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was gearing up for a June launch to put a batch of Amazon "Leo" internet satellites into orbit.
Woman missing right hand speaks out about viral traffic stop video
Kathleen Thomas, who is missing her right hand, thought it was a misunderstanding when a deputy pulled her over for allegedly holding her phone with that hand while driving. Bodycam video shows the viral interaction.
Florida driver speaks out after ticket
Police body camera footage of a Florida woman's traffic stop went viral after she was accused of holding a phone in her right hand while driving. The issue is that she doesn't have a right hand. Court records show the citation has been dismissed at the officer's request. CBS News' Cristian Benavides spoke exclusively with the driver, Katie Thomas.
Video: Driver missing hand pulled over for phone use
Kathleen Thomas was issued a citation in February after a Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy pulled her over for allegedly using a phone with her right hand. But Thomas doesn't have a right hand. The week, the officer requested that the citation be dismissed. Here's the uncut bodycam footage of the traffic stop.
Florida man executed for fatal stabbing of woman and her 4-year-old daughter
This was Florida's seventh execution so far this year, following a state record 19 executions in 2025.
Raúl Castro indictment's significance
President Trump said he does not think there will be any additional escalation following the Justice Department's indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano breaks down the situation.
U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro and 5 others
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others were indicted by a U.S. grand jury in Florida, according to court filings made public Wednesday. CBS News' Cristian Benavides, Olivia Gazis and Jake Rosen have the latest.
From 1996: Dan Rather interviews Fidel Castro
In July of 1996, CBS News' Dan Rather traveled to Cuba to interview Fidel Castro. The two discussed a number of subjects about the country and Castro's life.
From 1996: Cuba shoots down 2 civilian planes
On Feb. 24, 1996, Cuba shot down two civilian aircraft, prompting global outcry. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath.
Hero pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic Ocean
Ian Nixon, a veteran pilot from the Bahamas, put the plane he was flying down in the ocean without anyone suffering serious injuries.
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.
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.
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.
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