Florida Senate set to block proposal lowering long-gun purchase age
Senate Rules Chairwoman Kathleen Passidomo said Monday her committee won't take up a House measure that would lower the minimum age to 18.
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Senate Rules Chairwoman Kathleen Passidomo said Monday her committee won't take up a House measure that would lower the minimum age to 18.
Development such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks under legislation passed Wednesday by the state House.
The Florida House unanimously approved a bill that would expand a law that prohibits the use of wireless devices at schools during "instructional time."
Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the House and suggested the inquiry was intended to derail a possible gubernatorial run by his wife.
New proposal includes a one-time credit on annual vehicle registration fees and extending the current freeze on cellphone taxes.
The inquiry into DeSantis administration spending has raised questions about potentially missing state-owned vehicles, agency leaders earning six-figure salaries while living in other states.
They have a little more than three weeks to mesh their spending goals and reach an agreement on tax cuts.
There was widespread opposition last year to the plan dubbed the "Great Outdoors Initiative" by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The House Ways & Means Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a $5.43 billion package dominated by House Speaker Daniel Perez' proposal to lower the state's sales-tax rate from 6% to 5.25%.
Under the proposal, the state's sales-tax rate would go from from 6% to 5.25%
Housing, Agriculture and Tourism Chairwoman Michelle Salzman told her subcommittee that the biggest goal of the bill is "public safety."
The House will consider the bill on Thursday during a floor session that also will include numerous other issues.
House Speaker Daniel Perez said the sales tax proposal is tied to efforts to reduce state agency spending.
The House passed repeal bills in 2023 and 2024, but they did not get through the Senate.
The Florida House on Wednesday approved repealing a law that prevents people under age 21 from buying rifles and other long guns. It's unclear if the state Senate will take up the issue.
The bill aims to give condo owners a smoother financial path without compromising safety.
A Senate bill that would prevent insurers from using artificial intelligence as the sole basis for denying claims.
The bill would repeal a law passed after the Parkland shooting that prevents people under age 21 from buying rifles and shotguns.
The proposal would repeal a controversial 2022 law that provided exemptions to public records and public meetings laws for presidential searches.
Florida House members Friday began digging into questions about property-insurance companies sending money to affiliated firms and shareholders while arguing the industry was losing money.
CBS News Miami reviewed the bill and spoke to condo owners dealing with the fallout from state reforms since the Surfside collapse.
Florida House Republicans back a proposal that would repeal part of a law that prevents people under the age of 21 from buying rifles and shotguns.
Granny flats are independent living spaces added to homes or properties. Current law says local governments can allow granny flats, but the new legislation would require them to do so.
Under the 2023 law, high schools could not start earlier than 8:30 a.m.
CBS News Miami's Joe Gorchow reports on why the Miami Republican believes now is the time to look into insurance companies.
Two high school students from Massachusetts were killed in a car crash in the Florida panhandle during their spring break.
Just before 5 a.m. Tuesday, BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to a 911 call concerning a baby not breathing.
During the week-long event, there will be special tributes commemorating the Navy's 250 years of defending the nation.
Army Cpl. Albert J. Estrada was a member of the 7th Infantry Division and fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Two high school students from Massachusetts were killed in a car crash in the Florida panhandle during their spring break.
Just before 5 a.m. Tuesday, BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to a 911 call concerning a baby not breathing.
Two people were killed and six others were hospitalized after a Thursday shooting at Florida State University.
During the week-long event, there will be special tributes commemorating the Navy's 250 years of defending the nation.
Army Cpl. Albert J. Estrada was a member of the 7th Infantry Division and fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
President Trump again lashed out at Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" and urging the Fed Chair to immediately cut interest rates.
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen with her bag.
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
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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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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 WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
David Beckham says Miami has become his second home, reflecting on his love for the city, his soccer ventures, and new wellness brand.