Florida bill targets "diversity, equity, or inclusion" at colleges
The bill would ban public colleges and universities from using funds to "promote, support, or maintain any programs or campus activities that promote" DEI.
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DEI funding for Florida public colleges under attack
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is aiming to eliminate funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the state's public universities. Students across the state have staged walkouts in protest of a bill that is currently being debated by Florida lawmakers. Cristian Benavides has the details.
Florida legislature debates bill to eliminate funding for college DEI programs
The bill has the support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida principal resigns after complaints over "pornographic" David sculpture
Parents complained when sixth-grade students were shown photos of Michelangelo's "David" statue during an art history lesson.
DeSantis' time as Navy lawyer at Guantanamo
In a rare comment on his time serving in Guantanamo, Ron DeSantis described to CBS News in 2018 his role doing legal review as commanders contemplated force-feeding detainees on hunger strikes. Five years later, he said he had no authority to make that call. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede, who interviewed DeSantis on the subject, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Florida teen gets life in prison for stabbing young classmate to death
The victim's sister, Alexis Bailey, began her statement by dropping 114 aqua-colored stone hearts into a jar — one for each stab wound her sister suffered.
Disney World raising minimum wage to $18 an hour by year-end
Labor pact will hike the pay of thousands of costumed performers, theatrical workers and other employees at the theme park.
Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
Video shows bouncers stop armed man from entering strip club
Video shows security guards holding down the armed man and potentially saving "dozens of lives."
Security stops armed man with devil mask
Security guards stopped an armed man with a devil mask from entering a Tampa, Florida, strip club on Sunday. Police say the guards potentially saved "dozens of lives" in the process.
Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
GOP lawmakers respond to possible Trump indictment
House Republicans were attending a retreat in Florida on Monday as a possible indictment of former President Trump loomed. Many were critical of the possibility of criminal charges, with several sending a letter to the Manhattan district attorney demanding documents and testimony regarding the investigation. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joined Caitlin Huey-Burns on "Red and Blue" to discuss how lawmakers are responding.
2 fatal shootings in Miami Beach over spring break
The city of Miami Beach declared a state of emergency and enacted a curfew over the weekend following two fatal shootings. The city has for years had trouble dealing with the large crowds that come for spring break. CBS Miami's Gabby Arzola has the latest.
Pence says Trump "let him down" on Jan. 6
Former Vice President Mike Pence called the possible indictment of ex-boss former President Donald Trump "politically charged," but also criticized Trump for "letting him down" on Jan. 6. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing criticism from some Republican lawmakers for his stance on the war in Ukraine. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro discusses with Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers.
Red tide and seaweed threaten Florida beaches
Holly Smith, the mayor of Sanibel, Florida, joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano to discuss the environmental issues that are posing threats to beaches across the Sunshine State. These include a red tide and a massive seaweed blob. She also discusses her city's recovery following Hurricane Ian.
Injured deputy walks daughter down aisle
Master Deputy Harold "Hal" Davis was seriously injured when a tree limb fell on him in 2022, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. He was temporarily paralyzed and received a year of intense physical therapy. Earlier this month, he reached his goal – walking his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.
3 men found guilty in 2018 murder of rapper XXXTentacion
A jury in Broward County, Florida, returned guilty verdicts today for all three men on trial for robbing and killing the late artist.
A Black community's history up for sale
Eatonville, Florida, one of the first Black towns to incorporate following the Civil War, is also one of the few to have survived, but barely. And now, 100 acres of land in Eatonville, near Orlando, are expected to be sold off to developers, a move being fought by local activists seeking to preserve their community. Correspondent Martha Teichner reports.
1 dead, 1 hurt after spring break shooting in Florida
The shooting happened on South Beach's Ocean Drive, which is closed to vehicle traffic along its busiest stretch as hundreds of people gather to celebrate spring break.
The Saturday Six: Florida beaches may be at risk, huge diamond found and more
In case you missed it, more Americans are unable to pay their bills and a professor's viral videos are encouraging women to pursue careers in science.
Army investigating after elite parachutist dies fron training jump
Sgt. Kettenhofen jumped on Monday, had a "hard landing" and died from his injuries on Tuesday, officials said.
Red tide swamps Florida beaches
Florida beaches could be in for a one-two punch of a red tide and a massive seaweed patch. Experts have warned of health concerns from both phenomena as spring breakers and tourists head to the state. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Two planes have close call at Florida airport, NTSB says
A passenger jet was cleared by air traffic controllers to land on the same runway that a second plane had also been cleared to take off from, officials said.
NTSB investigating close call at Florida airport
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a close call between planes that occurred last month at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Florida. One plane was cleared to land on the same runway that another plane was also cleared to take off from, officials said.
Sen. Marco Rubio on U.S. tensions with Russia
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on U.S.- Russia relations and his reintroduction of a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent.
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