Gov. Scott Approval Rating Up
There's good news and bad news for Gov. Rick Scott in the latest round of poll numbers from Quinnipiac University. The good news is approval rating is up.
There's good news and bad news for Gov. Rick Scott in the latest round of poll numbers from Quinnipiac University. The good news is approval rating is up.
Florida Democrats gathered in Hollywood Saturday evening for their annual Jefferson Jackson dinner.
Florida Democrats gathered in Hollywood Saturday evening for their annual Jefferson Jackson dinner. During the fundraiser, Sen. Bill Nelson, congresswoman and Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and state party Chairwoman Allison Tant criticized Gov. Rick Scott for his changing positions on Medicaid expansion, cutting education spending his first year in office and cutting early voting days two years ago before restoring them this year.
With hurricane season 2013 set to officially begin on June 1st, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson says it's imperative for the United States to upgrade two supercomputers that forecast major weather events.
Florida's Democratic Party is considering who will be their best candidate to challenge Republican Gov. Rick Scott next year.
There has been a growing chorus of U.S. senators who have recently come out in support of marriage equality, Florida's senior senator is not one of them.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died Tuesday afternoon after more than a decade in office and a lengthy fight with cancer. The death of Chavez, who has been virulently anti-American, was greeted with hope for the future from local politicians.
FBI agents conducted a late night raid of the office of a prominent doctor and political donor.
Senator Bill Nelson donned his boots and jeans Thursday as he joined an entourage of rock star snake hunters. The Senator was hoping to bring attention to a month long state tournament aimed at wiping out pythons.
From a political standpoint, 2012 proved to be another raucous year in South Florida. Amid echoes of, "Let people vote!" in our ears, with the images of long lines still haunting our memories, Florida was once again the center of attention.
It's coming down to the wire in a tight Florida Senate race which pits a Democratic incumbent against a Republican challenger.
Some waited an hour. Some waited six hours. Voters were grateful the weather cooperated as they waited in line to cast their ballots on the last day of early voting Saturday. Meanwhile, Gov. Rick Scott stood firm against calls from Democrats and independent groups to give residents one more day to vote before Tuesday.
"Bill Nelson…Fighting for Florida," that's the tag line for Senator Bill Nelson's television ad campaign in his race for the senate. The two term senator is also fighting to keep his job. He's up against Republican Congressman Connie Mack, right now…polls show the race is pretty tight.
Florida Senator Bill Nelson is known as a moderate in the Senate. But at his only debate with Republican Congressman Connie Mack, Nelson pulled no punches, accusing Mack of being a congressional no show.
The latest poll from Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling finds Republican Mitt Romney has taken a one point lead in Florida over President Barack Obama one week after a weak debate performance from the president.
A citrus-destroying disease that a University of Florida study concluded has cost the state nearly $4 billion and 6,600 jobs since 2006 is one step closer to being under control.
Republican U.S. Representative Connie Mack IV's Senate campaign is struggling in recent polling and has put in a call to the GOP bullpen to get some help, namely popular Florida Senator Marco Rubio.
Representative Connie Mack IV jumped into the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate late, but quickly became the nominee. But, he's found a much tougher road in his general election matchup with incumbent Senator Bill Nelson.
Fresh off an easy victory in Tuesday's primaries, U.S. Rep. and Florida U.S. Senate candidate Connie Mack will speak at the Republican National Convention next week.
Florida Senator Bill Nelson and GOP challenger Connie Mack IV have both sailed to easy wins in their primary races.
This Tuesday voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in Florida's Primary Election. However, outside of some local, legislative and congressional races, the election could be a bit of a snoozer.
South Florida lawmakers are sticking to the party line when it comes to reacting to Mitt Romney's selection of Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate.
In a sign of support from those who put him into the Oval Office four years ago, President Barack Obama has regained his lead over Mitt Romney in the latest Quinnipiac University poll of Florida voters.
As U.S. Senator Bill Nelson continues to pull in more money for his general campaign, it's looking more and more like his Republican opponent will likely be Representative Connie Mack IV.
The latest polling numbers for Florida's U.S. Senate race in November is giving incumbent Senator Bill Nelson some reason to breathe a little easier, at least in the short-term.
One Broward neighborhood is a good example of why buried power lines were the way to go during any storm.
Some South Florida parents are breathing a sigh of relief after their kids decided to ride out Hurricane Helene in Tallahassee.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Two adults were found dead after officers responded to a "suspicious call" involving gunshots Friday morning, Miramar police said.
Strong winds from Hurricane Helene cut power to more than 1 million homes and businesses across Florida, according to the tracking site poweroutage.us.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
One Broward neighborhood is a good example of why buried power lines were the way to go during any storm.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
Some South Florida parents are breathing a sigh of relief after their kids decided to ride out Hurricane Helene in Tallahassee.
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.
Suspect Ryan Routh was charged last week with two federal firearms charges after allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump.
Visa exploits its market dominance to stifle competition, costing consumers and merchants billions in extra fees, feds allege in a lawsuit.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
34 laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes drawing the most attention.
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons.
In a follow-up to last week's special edition of Facing, Jim talks to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D - R.I., who is the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
In about a month and a half Florida voters will decide Amendment 4, which would eliminate the state's six-week abortion ban and would return Florida to what it was like before the U.S. Supreme Court struck Roe v. Wade.
Research shows that an overwhelming majority of likely Florida voters believe global warming is real.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede discusses the latest update with Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman and county Commissioner Raquel Regalado.
Martin Karp is running against Joe Geller for a Miami-Dade School Board seat.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Teva will stop selling the painkillers on September 30.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Ringing in your ears? These are the best hearing aids for dealing with tinnitus in 2024.
Don't want to wait for Amazon's October Prime Day sale? These top Amazon air purifiers deals are available now.
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
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
In her new film, the actress plays an aging TV star who finds a sinister potion that can give her a younger, more perfect version of herself, but at a horrifying price. Moore, now 61, talks about having suffered due to the entertainment industry's toxic expectations of beauty.
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Alec Baldwin, lead actor and co-producer on "Rust," was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza.