Senate Votes To Weaken Growth Controls
The Florida Senate approved a bill Friday that could lead to more construction work, or lead to more urban sprawl.
The Florida Senate approved a bill Friday that could lead to more construction work, or lead to more urban sprawl.
The Florida Senate has approved a bill that will privatize the state's Medicaid program. The changes will mean 3 million poor Floridians will now be getting their health care from HMO's.
Trying to shed Florida's reputation as a pill-mill capital, the Senate unanimously approved a wide-ranging bill Friday to stiffen penalties against bad doctors and place new limits on dispensing controlled substances.
Former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has criticized the United States for how Special Forces and the C.I.A. killed 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.
A proposed constitutional amendment that would repeal Florida's ban on state aid to churches and other religious organizations faces a final vote in the Senate Friday.
This is the last day of the 2011 Florida legislature, and by the end of the day, it's expected that lawmakers will do the only thing constitutionally required of them every year - pass a budget.
During the Miami Heat's most recent playoff game, no one was more excited to see the Heat play than six year old Cole Wilburn.
Highly partisan bills limiting abortions are now headed to the desk of Governor Rick Scott, who is expected to sign both.
A bill from the Florida Legislature that will require drug testing of welfare applicants is heading to Governor Rick Scott's desk after it passed the Florida Senate on a straight party-line vote.
The $2 billion in high-speed rail funding rejected by Florida Governor Rick Scott is turning into a treasure chest for other states, most notably Illinois.
South Florida's seniors may be able to breathe a slight sigh of relief Thursday after senior Republicans in Washington said a controversial plan to overhaul Medicare and Social Security is likely off the table, according to the Washington Post.
The Florida Senate is expected Thursday to take up one of its top priorities of the session, an enormous overhaul of the Medicaid system.
The Florida Senate rejected a slate of Democratic amendments to a massive elections bill Wednesday, setting up a potentially divisive debate over the measure in the waning days of the legislative session.
For five years, Sen. Gary Siplin has fought to pass a bill that requires school districts to develop school dress codes that prohibit saggy pants.
The Florida House and Senate continue to disagree on a bill that would reduce unemployment compensation benefits.
Taylor Swift is performing at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens this weekend as part of her Eras Tour.
Carolyn Acosta is on a mission to raise awareness about the mental health struggles many first responders face in silence.
Only Fans model Courtney Clenney was back in a Miami courtroom as her lawyers fought for her to be released on bond.
CBS Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede moderated the debate.
Family members are expressing their grief and disbelief after a dad was charged with the murder of his 7-month-old son.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
A voter at the Univision town hall Wednesday challenged Trump to win back his vote by answering a question about Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot. Trump said it was a "day of love."
An independent panel probing the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, found "deeper systemic issues that must be addressed with urgency."
Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.
Florida elections officials are seeking accommodations from Gov. Ron DeSantis after multiple counties were devastated by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Jim interviews former State Sen. Jeff Brandes about the economic effects Hurricane Milton might have in Florida.
Jim goes one-on-one with Joe Saunders, a former member of the Florida State House. The Democrat represented the Orlando area from 2012 to 2014. Saunders is on the November ballot, hoping to defeat incumbent Fabian Basabe in District 106.
Jim goes one-on-one with former state Rep. Joe Geller who is a candidate for the Miami-Dade School Board's District 3.
Attorney John Morgan funded and pushed the campaign for medical marijuana back in 2016. Now he is advocating on behalf of Amendment 3.
Democrat Lucia Baez-Geller is challenging Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar for her 27th District seat.
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Taylor Swift is performing at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens this weekend as part of her Eras Tour.
Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.