Marriage Bill Passes Allowing Pastors To Refuse Gay Weddings
The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted along party lines Wednesday to approve a bill that would allow pastors to refuse to officiate at weddings that violate their religious beliefs.
The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted along party lines Wednesday to approve a bill that would allow pastors to refuse to officiate at weddings that violate their religious beliefs.
Several hundred people celebrated in Key West Friday evening after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide.
Say bye-bye Bruce, hello Caitlyn Jenner.
From Key West to Broward County, South Florida is home to some of the best LGBT Pride events in the country and June 2015 is no exception.
The City of Key West has a set of new permanent rainbow crosswalks in the heart of the island's LGBT entertainment district.
Hillary Clinton took the stage at the University of Miami with her daughter Chelsea on Saturday, at the Clinton Global initiative to make another push for equal rights.
Dozens of same sex couples exchanged wedding vows and made their marriages legal making it a historic wedding day in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday.
More than 100 couples made history in Broward County overnight as they were the first to wed legally as same-sex couples.
Now that gay marriage is legal in Florida, the Sunshine State could become a hotspot for same-sex weddings – especially for those in the Deep South where it's still banned.
Rodrigo Lehtinen grew up in a household grounded in Republican politics.
A prominent LGBT leader from Fort Lauderdale died Friday night after he was hit by a car in the Florida Keys.
The LGBT community needs to look no further than Florida when it comes to the promotion of equality. A human rights campaign not only marked Florida above the national average, four cities got perfect scores.
The 2014 election wasn't a good one for Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
A Miami organization that helps victims of sex trafficking is one of four nationwide to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Fort Lauderdale has been named the "Destination of the Year" by the 2014 ManAboutWorld Editors' Choice Awards, recognizing it as the top spot in gay travel.
The City of Doral has become the latest South Florida city to approve domestic partnership benefits for city employees.
The Stonewall Pride Wilton Manors brought together the LGBT community Saturday to celebrate diversity.
This year's annual five-day Key West Pride celebration culminated with an all-welcome parade down Duval and Whitehead streets Sunday evening which featured a 100-foot-long rainbow flag, a joint U.S. military color guard, "brides" promoting marriage equality and marchers in bright-colored tutus.
Charlie Crist has been endorsed by Florida's largest gay rights group in his run for Governor.
When you think of Key West, what drink comes to mind? A Massachusetts bartender answered the question with a concoction that won a national contest staged on the island city's Duval Street.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist has apologized for backing a state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in 2008. Crist made the apology to Watermark Online, an Orlando LGBT publication.
It's that time of year again, time for the annual Fantasy Fest in Key West.
The Panthers team is one of the first teams to incorporate a new "You Can Play" project that was introduced by the NHL.
The Florida Panthers may be struggling on the ice, but when it comes to bringing fans to the BB&T Center, the Cats organization thinks out of the box becoming one of the first teams to incorporate a new "You Can Play" program that was introduced by the NHL.
you're wondering why so many people are sporting their lavender hues today, it's because it's Spirit Day, the annual GLAAD event that encourages people to wear purple as against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
A prisoner had complained of chest pains.
Quarterback Cam Ward threw four touchdown passes, wide receivers Sam Brown, Jr. and Xavier Restrepo each topped the 100-yard receiving mark for Miami.
More than 6,000 people participated in the More Than Pink Walk in Hialeah.
United Teachers of Dade reached a tentative agreement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools after months of negotiations.
Hurricane Oscar, which the hurricane center characterized as "tiny," formed Saturday off the coast of the Bahamas.
A prisoner had complained of chest pains.
Quarterback Cam Ward threw four touchdown passes, wide receivers Sam Brown, Jr. and Xavier Restrepo each topped the 100-yard receiving mark for Miami.
United Teachers of Dade reached a tentative agreement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools after months of negotiations.
CBS Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede moderated the debate.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
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.
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.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
A voter at the Univision town hall Wednesday challenged Trump to win back his vote by answering a question about Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot. Trump said it was a "day of love."
An independent panel probing the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, found "deeper systemic issues that must be addressed with urgency."
Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.
Florida elections officials are seeking accommodations from Gov. Ron DeSantis after multiple counties were devastated by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Jim interviews former State Sen. Jeff Brandes about the economic effects Hurricane Milton might have in Florida.
Jim goes one-on-one with Joe Saunders, a former member of the Florida State House. The Democrat represented the Orlando area from 2012 to 2014. Saunders is on the November ballot, hoping to defeat incumbent Fabian Basabe in District 106.
Jim goes one-on-one with former state Rep. Joe Geller who is a candidate for the Miami-Dade School Board's District 3.
Attorney John Morgan funded and pushed the campaign for medical marijuana back in 2016. Now he is advocating on behalf of Amendment 3.
Democrat Lucia Baez-Geller is challenging Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar for her 27th District seat.
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
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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
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
Taylor Swift is performing at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens this weekend as part of her Eras Tour.
Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.