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Trayvon Martin's Parents Give Encouragement & Supplies To Students
Trayvon Martin's parents gave students a helping hand and a back pack filled with supplies on Saturday.
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Trayvon Martin's parents gave students a helping hand and a back pack filled with supplies on Saturday.
A Florida judge has dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by George Zimmerman against NBC. Judge Debra Nelson said in an order made public Monday that Zimmerman had failed to show that the news network acted with malice.
A Seminole County judge will hear arguments Thursday on George Zimmerman's defamation lawsuit against NBC Universal. Attorneys for NBC want it tossed because they say Zimmerman failed to follow Florida's retraction statute and he wasn't harmed by the reports.
The father of Trayvon Martin, Tracy Martin, held a special event for men in downtown Miami Saturday night for fathers and members of the community.
The teenager that was the last to speak with Trayvon Martin graduated from high school Friday.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban apologized Thursday to Trayvon Martin's family over his choice of words in a videotaped interview in which he addressed bigotry and prejudice.
Getting bills passed is an art and a science, the reason people pay lobbyists millions of dollars. But for some young Floridians, the 2014 session was a breakthrough in succeeding in the legislative arena.
A bipartisan bill that would tweak the controversial "stand your ground" self-defense law sailed through the Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Monday, passing unanimously with the backing of both the National Rifle Association and Democratic Congresswoman Corrine Brown.
The parents of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis are scheduled to testify Monday before a legislative committee considering changes to the state's so-called "stand your ground" law.
George Zimmerman continues to embrace his "celebrity" status among gun enthusiasts around the state of Florida. The man known for killing Trayvon Martin appeared at a gun show over the weekend to sign autographs.
When the state's Legislature convenes on Tuesday there will be several gun legislation bills up for consideration. Florida's gun-friendly laws drew national attention after several prominent shootings.
Broward's Sheriff Scott Israel is hoping to build bridges with the county's diverse 1.8 million residents.
Aquitted last year in the death of Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman said he's homeless, jobless and suffers from post traumatic stress disorder.
Seven months after Geroge Zimmerman was acquitted in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin another verdict is raising the same issues. The verdict in the loud music trial is raising the issue of self-defense and race in Florida.
A mistrial has been declared on a murder charge in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a 17-year old after an argument over loud music.
Trayvon Martin's parents offered support on Saturday to the parents of the 17-year old shot and killed after an argument over loud music.
George Zimmerman will break his silence on CNN in an interview set to air primarily on Tuesday.
George Zimmerman has filed a countersuit against his wife after asking a judge to set aside a default judgment in their on-going divorce proceeding.
Celebrity Jamie Foxx joined the family of Trayvon Martin at a gala to celebrate the teenager's life.
A controversial celebrity boxing match between rapper DMX and George Zimmerman, the man acquitted in the death of Trayvon Martin, has been called off.
ormer neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman will step into the boxing ring and back into the spotlight.
The Associated Press has demanded that George Zimmerman halt the sale of one of his paintings because the news agency says it directly copies an AP photo.
Florida courthouses took center stage in 2013, especially with the eyes of the nation glued to the George Zimmerman trial in Sanford.
Bidding on eBay closed Saturday for artwork created by George Zimmerman, the man acquitted in July in the shooting death of a Florida teen.
An original piece of artwork painted by George Zimmerman is selling for nearly $100,000 on eBay only a day after it was put up for sale.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Jamaican-born singer Sean Kingston and his mom, Janice Turner made their first appearance in Miami federal court Friday to face wire fraud charges.
The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer final at South Florida's Hard Rock Stadium.
Police were called to a home due to a violent argument.
Miami-Dade and Broward agencies have been alerted about the outage and immediately warned the public about it.
Jamaican-born singer Sean Kingston and his mom, Janice Turner made their first appearance in Miami federal court Friday to face wire fraud charges.
The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer final at South Florida's Hard Rock Stadium.
Police were called to a home due to a violent argument.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
The last match, hosted by Miami in March, was won by Charleston 1-2.
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.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
The House Oversight Committee refused to push back the date of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony.
Experts say not enough is yet known about the parents of gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who have been cooperating with investigators.
More than two dozen House Democrats and three senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Last year, Florida imposed restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender people. They were blocked by a federal judge.
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.
Amazon Prime Day may be over, but you've still got plenty of deals to shop if you're having some FOMO.
Get ready for back-to-school and discover which Apple iPad models are best suited for college students in 2024.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has ended, but there are still great deals to be had a popular laptops.
Some of Amazon's popular e-readers are still on sale now that Prime Day 2024 has come to an end.
Prime Day may have officially ended, but that doesn't mean there aren't still deals to shop.
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.
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.
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.