Pants No Longer On The Ground
For five years, Sen. Gary Siplin has fought to pass a bill that requires school districts to develop school dress codes that prohibit saggy pants.
For five years, Sen. Gary Siplin has fought to pass a bill that requires school districts to develop school dress codes that prohibit saggy pants.
A measure that makes it a crime to engage in sexual activities with animals has finally passed the Florida Legislature after years of inaction.
The Florida House and Senate continue to disagree on a bill that would reduce unemployment compensation benefits.
The Republican mantra of get tough on criminals gave way slightly this year to measures aimed at helping some criminals and ex-offenders break the cycle of crime while saving the state money.
A bill that would require Florida high school students to take some of their courses online has passed in the House which sends the bill next to the Governor's desk for signing.
The Florida House has voted to move oversight of school nutrition programs from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
A bill that allows highly-rated charter schools to more easily expand enrollment and add new grades passed the House in a 87-27 vote Wednesday, sending it to the governor for final approval.
If you have a University of Miami doctor at Jackson Memorial who commits malpractice, the Florida Legislature has one word for you, tough.
A bill that would make it harder for injured drivers to win liability damages from auto makers and other manufacturers is on its way to Governor Rick Scott for his signature.
A bill which would scale back unemployment compensation benefits has passed in the Florida Senate and is now on its way back to the House for final approval.
Florida's Senate want to beef up the penalty for any caught with a stolen credit or debit card.
When it comes to teens 'sexting' Florida lawmakers agree that the penalties should be reduced for minors.
Florida budget leaders have reached a deal on the state's $68 billion spending plan setting the stage for an on-time finish to the annual legislative session on Friday.
A bill that would repeal the law which allows city's to use cameras at intersections to catch red light runners has narrowly passed in the Florida House.
There could be a fundamental shift in the Miami-Dade School Board if the Florida Senate follows the lead of the Florida House of Representatives.
A measure that would require state high school students to take some of their courses online has passed a vital test in the Florida House.
A proposed amendment to Florida's constitution which would help homeowners not covered by the current Save Our Homes tax break has cleared the Florida House.
A bill that would exempt online hotel booking companies from having to pay state taxes on price mark ups they term service fees has easily passed in the Florida House.
The GOP-led Florida Senate passed a powerless piece of legislation Monday that would prohibit Floridians from being required to purchase health insurance.
The state Senate has passed a bill expanding Florida's school voucher program for students with disabilities. Now it goes to Gov. Rick Scott.
After joint conference committees hammered out most of the details last week, the Florida Legislature's top two budget leaders are trying to work out final details of a compromise spending plan.
A measure that could hasten the end of greyhound racing in Florida passed the Senate on Friday after a clash over amendments and the chamber's process.
The Republican-controlled state House has passed a bill that would prohibit Floridians from being required to purchase health insurance.
The Florida Senate voted to extend the state's anti-child pornography law to include intentionally looking at such images even if one does not download them.
The Florida House has voted to scale back environmental regulations to make it easier for developers and business to get permits for new projects.
South Florida dog owners claim their beloved bulldog Gordo died while being taken care of by a "trainer."
The Broward County School Board passed a cell phone ban for students on Tuesday afternoon.
University of Florida trustees Tuesday brought back former President Kent Fuchs to lead the school on an interim basis
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South Florida dog owners claim their beloved bulldog Gordo died while being taken care of by a "trainer."
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
The Broward County School Board passed a cell phone ban for students on Tuesday afternoon.
University of Florida trustees Tuesday brought back former President Kent Fuchs to lead the school on an interim basis
We are hearing from a loved one after 3-year-old Rylo Yancy was shot and killed late Sunday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
Technology groups have said parts of the law would violate First Amendment rights.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Members of Florida's delegation to the Democratic National Convention threw their support to Kamala Harris.
Vice President Kamala Harris could be the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to lead a ticket.
In her immigration role, Vice President Kamala Harris has mainly focused on convincing companies to invest in Central America and promoting democracy and development.
Jim DeFede speaks with State Sen. Book about Gov. DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on Florida's ballot.
Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
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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
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author's award-winning novels and adventure-filled life.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"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.