GLAAD president and CEO discusses transgender athlete bill in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill into law banning transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams. The Fairness in Women's Sports Act will go into effect July 1. The governor argues that it will protect "fairness and integrity of women's athletics." Florida is now the ninth state to have such a law on the books. GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her perspective.

• Jun 2, 2021
• 07:13

Florida bans trans athletes in school sports

The Human Rights Campaign announced it's filing a lawsuit challenging Florida's new law that bans transgender people from competing in women's sports at public high schools and colleges. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign, about the new law and what it means for the transgender community.

• Jun 2, 2021
• 07:25

Florida governor signs transgender athlete bill

On Tuesday, the first day of Pride Month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that bans transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams at the high school and college level. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.

• Jun 1, 2021
• 00:49

Florida Gov. says he'll pardon people charged with breaking COVID protocol

"Floridians should not be penalized for rejecting the overreach of local authorities through unnecessary mask mandates," DeSantis tweeted Thursday.

• May 13, 2021

Air travel surges over Mother's Day weekend

With COVID-19 vaccinations rising and cases falling, travel is slowly getting back to pre-pandemic levels. But a fight is brewing in Florida - Norwegian Cruise Lines says it may pull its ships from the sunshine state after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's new law prevented them from requiring proof of vaccination. Errol Barnett reports.

• May 10, 2021
• 01:56

New Florida voting laws signed

A controversial new voting law has been signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantic. Critics argue it will make it harder for people to vote, particularly voters of color. Politico's Gary Fineout joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look.

• May 6, 2021
• 04:06

Florida becomes latest state to restrict voting

A controversial Florida law limits mail-in voting, restricts drop box hours and has new ID requirements for mail-in ballot requests. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.

• May 6, 2021
• 02:06

DeSantis signs sweeping bill revising Florida's election rules

Opponents argue that the bill disproportionately affects Democratic voters.

• May 6, 2021

New Florida voting laws signed

Florida Governor Ron Desantis has signed comprehensive and controversial new voting restrictions into law Thursday. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at what the changes mean going forward

• May 6, 2021
• 04:34

Florida governor suspends all local COVID emergency mandates

"I think that's the evidence-based thing to do," Governor Ron DeSantis said.

• May 4, 2021

More states move to lift COVID rules

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order overturning all local COVID-19 emergency orders in the state. Other states and cities are also easing restrictions as more people get vaccinated and outbreaks decline. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports for CBSN's "Red & Blue."

• May 3, 2021
• 01:54

Oregon restores restrictions as COVID cases rise

New coronavirus shutdowns are going into effect in Oregon, as the state leads the nation in new infections for a second week in a row. Meanwhile, Florida and New York are lifting most restrictions. CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Jonathan Vigliotti report on the developments from coast-to-coast. Then, Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.

• May 3, 2021
• 10:15

How Florida election bill will affect voting

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he plans to sign a new election bill into law after the Republican-led state legislature passed the legislation that would make significant changes to mail-in voting procedures. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN to discuss the impact it could have.

• May 3, 2021
• 06:36

Federal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz

Federal investigators are reportedly looking into Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz's connections to the medical marijuana industry as part of a probe into possible corruption. Politico reporter Marc Caputo joined CBSN with more.

• May 3, 2021
• 08:29

Local Matters: Florida governor to visit Pennsylvania

Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis will reportedly head to the key battleground state of Pennsylvania in May to speak at a local Republican Party event. It comes amid growing speculation over whether or not the rising GOP star is considering a presidential run in 2024. Jonathan Tamari, national political reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the impending visit and how Pennsylvania Republicans are preparing for the governor and U.S. Senate races in 2022.

• Apr 26, 2021
• 06:59

Renewed calls for police reform in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an "anti-riot, pro-law enforcement" bill, one day before the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict was announced. This comes as Black lawmakers in the state renew calls for police reform. Politico reporter Giulia Heyward joined CBSN from Miami to discuss the latest.

• Apr 21, 2021
• 09:03

Florida signs "anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement" bill into law

Opponents call the bill racist, saying that it seeks to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist​ in Florida.

• Apr 20, 2021

Republican lawmakers in Florida send "anti-riot" bill to governor

The measure was sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, as new protests erupted this week in a Minneapolis suburb after another fatal police shooting of a Black man.

• Apr 16, 2021

DeSantis vows to close Piney Point for good after breach

As the nearby marine ecosystem displays the effects of elevated levels of nutrients from the leak, the governor said the state will spend millions of dollars to treat the remaining wastewater at the facility.

• Apr 13, 2021

"60 Minutes" on its story about vaccine distribution in Palm Beach County

"60 Minutes" reported on lack of vaccine access in an underserved community in Palm Beach County.

• Apr 8, 2021

Florida sues federal government over cruise industry shutdown

The suit follows weeks of legal threats against the CDC's no-sail order, which the agency implemented last March in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

• Apr 8, 2021

"Catastrophic flood situation" in Florida

Officials in Florida are warning of "a catastrophic flood situation" amid fears over possible flooding of contaminated water in the Tampa Bay area. A reservoir at an old phosphate plant is threatening to overflow into neighboring communities and potentially into the Gulf. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports while WTSP-TV reporter Thuy Lan Nguyen joins CBSN from Palmetto, Florida. Read more here.

• Apr 5, 2021
• 07:17

"Vaccine passports" spark controversy

Some conservatives are reacting with fury to the idea of "vaccine passports" that would allow businesses to screen patrons' immunization status. An opinion piece in The Washington Post says "vaccine passports are the new masks" — another front in the culture wars. The article's author, Molly Roberts, joins Nancy Chen on CBSN AM to discuss.

• Apr 5, 2021
• 04:15

ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes

Inside Florida's chaotic vaccine rollout; How Darren Walker, the head of the Ford Foundation, wants to change philanthropy; And, survivors recount being stranded on an island as teens 50 years ago.

• Apr 5, 2021

How the wealthy cut the line during Florida's frenzied vaccine rollout

Sharyn Alfonsi reports on corruption allegations clouding Florida's efforts to vaccinate its residents.

• Apr 5, 2021

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