Florida House Approves Reduction Of Sexting Penalties
The Florida House approved a bill Friday that would lower the penalty for minors who are caught "sexting," or sending sexually explicit photos or videos of oneself.
The Florida House approved a bill Friday that would lower the penalty for minors who are caught "sexting," or sending sexually explicit photos or videos of oneself.
A temporary ban on a synthetic designer drug known as MDVP or "bath salts" is one step closer to becoming a permanent ban.
The Florida Senate got hopping on a new resolution that will definitely keep you "ribbet"ed.
A wide ranging property insurance bill that re-enacts major portions of a bill vetoed by a former governor last year passed the Senate on Thursday over objections from lawmakers in areas that have seen lots of sinkhole claims.
The Florida Senate is poised to approve a bill that would crack down on unscrupulous pain-management clinics, after a debate Thursday about the possible trampling of privacy rights.
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a trio of bills, two of which now go to the governor, that expand citizens' guns rights.
A revised plan to loosen Florida's class size limits has passed the state Senate with little of the opposition that's accompanied past proposals. It would reduce the number of core courses covered by class size requirements from 849 to 304.
The Florida Senate has approved a proposed state constitutional amendment and a bill to ban abortion funding with public and insurance exchange dollars.
House and Senate negotiators were divided Thursday morning about a proposal to cut $50 million from cancer-research programs, with a House leader arguing the money needed to be diverted to the deficit-plagued Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
A sweeping property insurance package is poised for final passage in the Florida Senate after Senators Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a measure (SB 408) that makes a number of changes that were vetoed last summer by former Gov. Charlie Crist.
Candidates vying for the spot as Miami-Dade's next mayor participated in the county's mayoral debate Wednesday. It was their first official debate, and it was a cordial affair with little disagreement on the issues.
While hundreds of thousands of Floridians remain out of work, and the state's infrastructure continues to crumble; the Florida House is prepared Wednesday to approve a large number of abortion restrictions including a requirement that women undergo ultrasounds before they can have an abortion.
The Florida House has approved a bill that would allow greyhound dog tracks to continue offer gambling without having to hold live dog racing.
The Florida House continued to focus on ancillary issues, compared to unemployment, jobs, and health care, Tuesday night by passing two measures supported by the National Rifle Association.
Former radio talk show host Nicole Sandler was arrested Tuesday night after a raucous South Florida GOP meeting.
Across the tropics, newly formed Tropical Storm Oscar will pose no threat to Florida
Arrest records show Malinowsky was arrested for trespassing and failure to appear in court on previous charges of operating an unregistered vehicle and having no valid driver's license.
Early voting has been an option for Florida voters since 2002.
CBS Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede moderated the debate.
Taylor Swift is performing at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens this weekend as part of her Eras Tour.
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
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
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.