House GOP Overhauls Speaker Election Rules
Republicans hoping to become leader of the Florida House would face restrictions aimed at slowing down the selection of future speakers.
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Republicans hoping to become leader of the Florida House would face restrictions aimed at slowing down the selection of future speakers.
The Trump administration is taking shape less than a week after election day among those is the topic of the future of abortion in the United States.
Juvenile arrests dropped 7 percent during the 2015-2016 fiscal year, Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday.
South Floridians will hold a public memorial for former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno - the first woman in U.S. history to become the government's top lawyer.
Early morning beachgoers got quite the sight Monday - a large, dead hammerhead shark on shore.
Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant will leave the job when her term expires.
We spend so much time on social media these days, it's almost like a job. So we should be getting paid for it, right?
A Swedish runner has won the overall men's half-marathon title at the eighth annual Key Largo Bridge Run in the Florida Keys.
Officials in Miami trying to stop the outbreak of Zika are exploring the use of mosquitoes infected with bacteria that prevent the insects' ability to transmit the virus.
Dozens of cities across the country are installing colorful benches in their parks that do more than just draw curious stares.
American paused Friday to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.
The team that will help President-elect Donald Trump transition into the White House has some very familiar faces.
Hundreds of women took to social media worried about what will happen to birth control under President-elect Donald Trump.
South Florida will soon be in for another celestial treat with a showstopper of a supermoon but the beautiful sight in the sky may also bring some flooding to South Florida with the arrival of the November King Tides.
The co-founder of food delivery service Grubhub suggested supporters of President-Elect Donald Trump should resign.
Dunkin’ brought Halloween cheer to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, hosting a festive event where young patients decorated donuts, enjoyed coloring books, and indulged in sweet treats. The joyful celebration created lasting memories and plenty of smiles.
A crocodile named Britney Spears is showing signs of recovery at Zoo Miami after being rescued with a fishing spear lodged in her head and a bullet wound to the eye. Despite permanent vision loss in her left eye, veterinarians hope to release her back into the wild once she’s strong enough to return safely to her natural habitat.
South Florida is enjoying clear skies and perfect weather for outdoor activities and tonight’s Dolphins game, with no rain expected until early morning. A cold front following Hurricane Melissa has brought cooler, breezier conditions, with temperatures dropping into the upper 60s tonight and low 60s by tomorrow morning — ideal hoodie weather for the kids.
Fort Lauderdale is hosting the Pickleball World Cup, drawing teams from 68 countries and creating a vibrant, international atmosphere. The event, combined with the city’s boat show, marks a major week for tourism and local excitement. Players and spectators alike are energized by the scale and diversity of the competition, celebrating pickleball as America’s fastest-growing sport.
The Royal Caribbean Group faces a wrongful death lawsuit over alcohol served on a Taylor Swift-themed cruise.
In just a few years, the series has logged 80 million views with a worldwide audience and has helped the city's YouTube channel reach 100,000 subscribers.
It has been nearly three weeks since the airline shut down operations, and hundreds of employees say they are still waiting for their last paycheck.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Elie Dorcius, 62, faces charges of molestation and indecent exposure. He went before a judge on Wednesday and was ordered held without bond.
The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.
These kinds of intelligence forecasts attempt not only to show the immediate consequences of an American action, but the chain of reactions that may follow.
Former CIA Director John Brennan is the subject of two criminal probes being led by the Miami-area U.S. Attorney's Office.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Raúl Castro and five others have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in Florida, according to court filings made public Wednesday.
The only remaining roadblock: Miami Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, who has so far refused to say when – or even if – he will allow the full commission to vote on it.
A group of Miami residents, including historian Marvin Dunn, filed suit last week in federal court to block the transfer of land for the proposed library.
CBS News Miami has confirmed from multiple sources that the Miami Dade State Attorney's office is investigating A3.
State Senator Rosalind Osgood is urging Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 22nd Congressional district.
In an interview on Facing South Florida, Wasserman Schultz said the Governor's efforts to redraw the maps will almost certainly violate the Fair Districts constitutional amendment voters in Florida passed in 2010.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" edges out "Mortal Kombat II" at the North American box office this weekend.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
