Florida tops daily record with over 11,400 new COVID-19 cases
As hospitals are pushed to their limits, Miami-Dade County implemented a curfew ahead of July 4 weekend — continuing indefinitely.
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Florida governor "not going back" on reopening as COVID cases surge
"We're not going back, closing things," Florida Governor Ron DeDSantis said as the state racks up thousands of new cases every day.
Florida breaks daily record with nearly 10,000 new coronavirus cases
Florida continues to shatter its daily increase in coronavirus cases, as the state total passes 132,000.
Florida reports record of more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases
Governor Ron DeSantis isn't rolling back reopening plans as the state sees a record-breaking week.
Florida could be the next coronavirus epicenter, report warns
"The risk there is the worst it has ever been in our projections," the experts said.
Trump threatens to move GOP convention
President Trump is threatening to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina, and both Florida's and Georgia's governors have offered to take over hosting on short notice. Steve Contorno, political editor for the Tampa Bay Times, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about where the convention could end up.
Florida and Georgia governors express interest in hosting RNC
President Trump has threatened to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina.
Federal judge strikes down most curbs on Florida felons voting
Rules requiring them to pay legal fees before they can cast ballots under new law are unconstitutional in most instances, the judge said.
Florida beaches open for holiday weekend
Florida has announced the full rollout of its economic reopening plan ahead of Memorial Day weekend. But Governor Ron DeSantis has been questioned over the state's response to the coronavirus, including damaged tests. Politico reporter Marc Caputo joined CBSN to discuss the latest in Florida and how the DeSantis administration is responding.
Migrants being flown from the border
Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis said he'll fight plans by the Trump administration to fly migrants from the Mexican border to his state. Migrants are already being flown to at least one other state. Nikki Battiste reports.
Pulse nightclub shooting 3 years later
Three years after a gunman massacred 49 people and wounded many others at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, the anniversary was being observed Wednesday with somber memorial gatherings. In a proclamation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered state flags to be lowered to half staff and asked Floridians to pause to remember the victims of the 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub.
DeSantis blasts ousted Florida health official who questioned data
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis insisted an ousted Florida official failed to listen to scientists and superiors.
Some Florida businesses can open at 50% capacity starting Monday
Previously, the businesses could only serve customers at 25% capacity.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club to start reopening this weekend
Members will need to follow social distancing guidelines at all times, and pool noodles are banned.
Tampa mayor on Florida's reopening
Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to begin reopening his state when its stay-at-home order expires Thursday. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, a Democrat, spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about why she thinks her community is ready to start opening and the prospect of hosting the Super Bowl in 2021.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discusses reopening Florida with Trump
DeSantis said the decision to slowly reopen the state will be based on data.
Beaches in Jacksonville, Florida, reopen with restrictions
Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic beach will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WWE deemed an "essential" business during pandemic
The mayor of Orange County, where WWE normally tapes, said it was originally deemed a non-essential business – but the governor changed that
Thousands flock to Florida beaches, ignoring coronavirus concerns
Spring breakers are ignoring social distancing guidelines and flocking to some popular beaches.
Former sheriff campaigns for old job after Parkland controversy
Israel filed his paperwork Monday morning to run for re-election as sheriff in the 2020 Democratic primary
Florida governor signs bill restricting felon voting rights
Republicans interpreted the langauge in a state constitutional amendment to include restitution, court costs, fines and fees imposed by a judge at sentencing
Florida governor signs "sanctuary cities" ban
The bill prohibits local governments from enacting "sanctuary" polices to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation
New bill could limit voting rights of ex-felons who won back right to vote
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled he plans to sign the S.B. 7066, which would require all financial obligations be paid off before an individual can vote
DHS flying migrants out of Texas to locations throughout U.S.
Two south Florida counties were upset with a plan to bring thousands of migrants
Andrew Gillum faces hearing over allegations of improperly accepting gifts from lobbyists
An Ethics Commission says it found probable cause in January to believe the former Tallahassee mayor accepted gifts in violation of civil law
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "We are going to survive"
Search ongoing after debris of plane that went missing off Nantucket found
Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
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