Florida Lawmakers Debating Senate Proposal For Lottery Addiction Warning
Booze and beer don't carry similar cautions, but some Republican lawmakers want people playing the state lottery to be warned that the games may be addictive.
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Booze and beer don't carry similar cautions, but some Republican lawmakers want people playing the state lottery to be warned that the games may be addictive.
Warnings about the addictive nature of gambling would be slapped on all Florida lottery tickets, under a bill approved Thursday by the House Commerce Committee.
Florida Lottery officials say they don't anticipate problems as a multimillion-dollar upgrade of a vending system goes into place this month.
No need to be sad about not hitting Saturday's Powerball jackpot.
The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing will be at least an estimated $625 million after no ticket bought for Wednesday night's drawing matched all six winning numbers.
Lottery fever is gripping the country and the only cure appears to be at least one winning ticket.
Don't look now but the Powerball jackpot is going up again.
The Florida Lottery is launching a new $30 scratch off ticket to join its Gold Rush Family.
The Florida Lottery is launching a new game. It is called Jackpot Triple Play with Combo.
It was not a Merry Christmas for lottery players hoping to hit it big.
Santa Claus could get a run for his money this year, with money being the operative word.
Call it the world's largest lottery prize that wasn't.
If you had dreams of winning the Mega Millions' jackpot, we hate to break it to you - sorry.
If you felt a little down in the dumps after learning that you didn't win Tuesday night's humungous Mega Millions jackpot, cheer up - there's always the Powerball drawing tonight.
The new numbers are in for the Mega Millions drawing worth an estimated jackpot of $1.6 billion!
The Mega Millions jackpot currently stands at an astounding world record of $1.6 billion and you can watch the drawing live at 11pm on CBS4 News.
So you're ready to win the Powerball and Mega Millions?
No one won the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to a staggering $1.6 billion.
Anticipation is building for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing with the game's largest jackpot ever - a billion dollars.
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing is now at $970 million.
The Mega Millions jackpot is now a monster-sized $900 million.
Tonight is the night someone could become very rich! The Mega Millions jackpot is now $667 million, which is the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever. The lump sum cash payout is $380 million.
Share these tips with your lottery-dreaming family and friends to save everyone from wealth trouble after your big win.
Tonight is the night someone could become very rich! The Mega Millions jackpot is currently the fourth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history at an estimated $654 million.
The fourth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history is up for grabs in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.
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Miami-Dade Police said the 15-year-old was shot in the shoulder.
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Melody Alana Rose Duran's mother spoke with CBS News Miami, saying that Melody was her "whole world."
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They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
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Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
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In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
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The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
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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.
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
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.
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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
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