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Florida House tax package bill gets unanimous support
The bill offers shoppers a series of expanded sales-tax “holidays” on back-to-school items, hurricane-preparedness supplies, summer activities, and tool purchases.
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The bill offers shoppers a series of expanded sales-tax “holidays” on back-to-school items, hurricane-preparedness supplies, summer activities, and tool purchases.
Miami-Dade and Broward's tenant bill of rights at risk of elimination
On Wednesday, the state's House passed a controversial bill that would lead to state law trumping local regulations governing landlords and tenants. The Senate will take up its version of the bill on Friday.
The Florida House on Wednesday is expected to pass three fiercely debated bills about transgender people, targeting drag shows, treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers and bathroom use.
The Florida House could give final approval to a controversial plan that would bar doctors and other healthcare providers from offering treatments to transgender minors
Pregnant women who receive deferrals would be placed on probation until they are incarcerated
Steps to help communities brace for future natural disasters and recover
The House could vote on it Friday
A controversial proposal that would allow people to carry guns without state concealed-weapons licenses is poised to pass the House on Friday.
The Senate on March 8 unanimously passed a similar bill
Jacqueline Quynh reports Democrats say there is little they can do to stop it from advancing further.
Opponents say many women don't know they are pregnant at six weeks
Controversial proposal would make it easier for people to sue news organizations for defamation
A proposal that would make all Florida students eligible to receive taxpayer-backed school vouchers is headed to the full House, after getting some changes Friday.
Lawmakers will consider the requests as they negotiate a budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year
Democrats have decried it as another attack on the public education system
Florida lawmakers began moving quickly Monday to pass major property-insurance changes, with supporters saying the plan would stabilize the troubled system and critics saying it would hurt consumers.
With a special legislative session poised to start, the Florida House and Senate late Friday released proposals that would make far-reaching changes in the state's troubled property-insurance system.
Taddeo was Crist's running mate in his failed bid for governor in 2014.
In an interview with CBS News Miami, Taddeo said she made the decision following the recent mass shootings.
Florida House members overwhelmingly gave final approval Wednesday to a measure that seeks to stem property-insurance problems.
The Florida House gave final approval Thursday to a congressional redistricting plan that is expected to help Republicans and reduce the number of Black Democrats representing the state.
A proposal to set up a new resiliency office directly under Gov. Ron DeSantis is headed to the governor.
With a week to go in the 2022 legislative session, Florida lawmakers are considering a series of measures to propel Republican leaders' years-long battle to make it harder for groups to change the state Constitution.
With certified nursing assistants a key issue in the debate, the House on Friday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would change staffing standards in nursing homes.
A neighborhood brothel bust has landed three people in jail.
Two people were shot Wednesday afternoon in Opa-locka.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
A Florida man was arrested Monday and charged with making threats against President Biden and other federal officials, the Justice Department said.
A Hollywood resident is upset after video captured a maintenance crew intentionally dumping debris.
A neighborhood brothel bust has landed three people in jail.
Two people were shot Wednesday afternoon in Opa-locka.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
A Florida man was arrested Monday and charged with making threats against President Biden and other federal officials, the Justice Department said.
A Hollywood resident is upset after video captured a maintenance crew intentionally dumping debris.
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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
A Florida man was arrested Monday and charged with making threats against President Biden and other federal officials, the Justice Department said.
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
He is expected to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
Jim DeFede reacts to the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump during his rally in Pennsylvania.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The CDC says several states are seeing "consistent increases in COVID-19 activity" this summer.
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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
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo was critical of the extended halftime planned for Sunday night's Copa America final to allow a concert by Shakira.