House Passes Abortion Waiting Period Bill
With the Senate also poised to take up the issue, the Florida House on Wednesday approved a bill that would require 24-hour waiting periods before women can have abortions.
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With the Senate also poised to take up the issue, the Florida House on Wednesday approved a bill that would require 24-hour waiting periods before women can have abortions.
Saying that reform must happen, a Florida House panel on Tuesday pushed forward a plan aimed at increasing oversight of the state's troubled prison system but stopped short of endorsing an independent commission included in the Senate's corrections overhaul.
Democrats are looking to big city mayors and their congressional delegation to help pull them out of their slump at the polls.
The Florida Senate passed a bill which would allow gun owners without a concealed weapon permit to take their guns during emergency evacuations.
The Senate, despite continued opposition from some Democrats, is one step closer to passing a National Rifle Association-supported measure that would allow more people to carry concealed weapons during emergency evacuations.
House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner entered the legislative session Tuesday with a set of shared priorities --- dubbed "Work Plan 2015" --- that includes cutting taxes, crafting a water policy and boosting education spending.
The Democrats are already working on a plan to bash Jeb Bush. Their attack involves comparing him to the GOP's 2012 White House nominee – Mitt Romney.
While Republican Rick Scott and Democrat Charlie Crist duke it out for the governor's position, there is no question that the GOP will maintain large majorities in both the state's House and Senate.
First lady Michelle Obama will be making two campaign appearances in Florida on Friday to help support Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist.
Final preparations are underway at Broward College in Davie where CBS4 anchor Eliott Rodriguez will moderate the second gubernatorial debate Wednesday evening.
With the election just three weeks away, the Governor Rick Scott campaign will launch a new ad this week which features former Gov. Jeb Bush touting the current governor because he delivers "results."
With the Florida governor's race in a dead heat, First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are headed to the sunshine state to support Charlie Crist.
The November Election is right around the corner and time is running out if you haven't registered to vote.
The November Election is right around the corner and time is running out for Floridians to register to vote.
With the November elections little more than a month away, Floridians face a Monday deadline to register to vote.
Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and his supporters were busy adding to the campaign's coffers in the last week or two.
Florida Republicans contended Saturday they are ready for the November election.
Republicans have had control of the Florida Legislature and governor's office since 1999 and have used their power to restrict abortions, loosen gun laws, strip state workers of benefits, allow private school vouchers and enact a slew of other policy changes that Democrats opposed but could do nothing to stop.
Former Governor Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination Tuesday against Nan Rich to seek his old job against Governor Rick Scott in the November elections.
Incumbent senators easily won primary contests Tuesday, dominating races that never seriously threatened their bids for re-election.
Poll workers spent most of Monday getting ready for Tuesday's primary election.
The Republican Party of Florida raised about $14.9 million in little less than five months, while the Florida Democratic Party collected $13.1 million, according to newly filed finance reports.
Most Florida voters assume it will be a head to head match up of Rick Scott and Charlie Crist for the Governor's job this November. But before former governor Crist takes on current Governor Scott, he has to get past former Sen. Nan Rich in the August primary
Steve Perman is talking trash. And now he wants Broward County voters to smell what he means. The Coral Springs chiropractor this week unwrapped an odiferous "scratch-and-sniff" mailer --- possibly the first of its kind in the Florida campaign world --- to smoke out Broward County Commissioner Kristin Jacobs in the Democratic primary battle for House District 96.
A coalition issued a sharply-worded motion Monday which called the recently redrawn Florida congressional "brazenly partisan" and claimed it would not fix the problems that prompted a judge to declare the original map unconstitutional in the first place.
A crash involving a Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue vehicle disrupted traffic at Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road on Friday afternoon, closing part of the roadway.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Katherine Altagracia Guerro De Aguasvivas, Miguel Angel Aguasvivas Lizardo's wife, was killed after an April carjacking in Winter Springs.
Lionel Messi is on the cusp of reuniting with his former Argentina national teammate amid Miami coach's departure.
Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will wake up with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s in Miami-Dade while those in the Florida Keys will start in the mid to upper 60s.
A crash involving a Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue vehicle disrupted traffic at Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road on Friday afternoon, closing part of the roadway.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Katherine Altagracia Guerro De Aguasvivas, Miguel Angel Aguasvivas Lizardo's wife, was killed after an April carjacking in Winter Springs.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
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 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.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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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
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.