Senator Rick Scott vying to replace Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell
Rick Scott previously challenged Mitch McConnell for the leadership position in 2022.
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Rick Scott previously challenged Mitch McConnell for the leadership position in 2022.
The Republican Party of Florida ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler in a special vote on Monday as police investigate a rape accusation against him
A Florida school board voted on Tuesday to recommend the resignation of one of its members because she is embroiled in the fallout of a sexual assault investigation into her husband, the Republican Party state chairman.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to demonstrate his viability against former President Donald Trump in their shared home state.
Sen. Scott said Hamas controls Gaza and the terrorists will end up with the money
Sen. Scott said Hamas controls Gaze and every dime sent to Gaza will go to Hamas.
Sen. Scott discusses the Federal Disaster Responsibility Act
If she gets the Democratic nomination, she would challenge Rick Scott.
Mucarsel-Powell, a Democrat, won a seat in Congress in 2018
Phil Ehr is a retired US Navy commander
Also, in response to the Uvalde shooting, a bill is pending in Texas that would let schools offer stipends of up to $25,000 to staffers who also become armed campus "sentinels."
The bill would create a grant program by the US Department of Justice that would support hiring one or more law enforcement officers to provide full-time security at every K-12 school in the country.
Revised proposal calls for exceptions for Social Security, Medicare, national security, and veterans' benefits
Revised proposal calls for exceptions for Social Security, Medicare, national security, and veterans' benefits
Sen. Scott visited the Keys where there's been an increase in Cuban and Haitian migrants
US Senator Rick Scott was joined by Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay during a trip to the Florida Keys on Thursday where both men agreed that a stronger plan of action was needed to curb the surge of migrants coming from Cuba and Haiti.
Peter D'Oench reports Scott said the Biden administration needs to do a better job of securing the borders.
Sen. Scott kicked off his "Make Washington Work" tour to highlight his priorities in the U.S. Senate.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott made it official on Tuesday: He is going to run for Senate Republican leader against Mitch McConnell.
Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio held a protest against conservative Spanish-speaking radio stations but did not address the January 6 investigation.
Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott dropped his proposal requiring low-income Americans to pay at least some federal income tax in his revised agenda for the country, after facing withering criticism from fellow Republicans in Washington, President Joe Biden and Democrats.
Scott said he hoped the plan would "strike fear in the heart of some Republicans."
South Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez and Florida Senator Rick Scott introduced a new bill to help with the ongoing supply chain concerns.
Florida's two Republican senators are steering clear of voicing support for Rep. Matt Gaetz, branding sex trafficking accusations against him serious but calling it premature to say what should happen to their fellow Floridian and GOP lawmaker.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Republican Sen. Rick Scott this week, a source familiar with the meeting told CNN, at a time when the party is heatedly debating Trump's role in its future.
Broward Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a possible shooting near the 1200 block of East Sample Road in Pompano Beach just after midnight Sunday morning.
A Fort Lauderdale Police Department public safety aide was approached by a woman suffering from a gunshot wound early Sunday morning in the downtown area.
There is a level 1 out of 5 Marginal Risk for severe weather that extends into Broward County and north Miami-Dade County for this afternoon.
Jim takes a look at a proposal that would allow children to work overnight hours on school days.
Jim talks with former Republican congressman David Jolly about his plans to run for governor of Florida as a Democrat.
Broward Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a possible shooting near the 1200 block of East Sample Road in Pompano Beach just after midnight Sunday morning.
A Fort Lauderdale Police Department public safety aide was approached by a woman suffering from a gunshot wound early Sunday morning in the downtown area.
There is a level 1 out of 5 Marginal Risk for severe weather that extends into Broward County and north Miami-Dade County for this afternoon.
Sunday night is the start of a new era at CBS News Miami. Here's a sneak peek.
Jim takes a look at a proposal that would allow children to work overnight hours on school days.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
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.
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
President Donald Trump has spent nearly every weekend in Florida since starting his second term.
The nonprofit institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts globally.
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
The CDC, along with local private partners, operates the program in at least six major airports across the country.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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 actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
President Trump named himself the storied Washington arts center's chairman and replaced board members with Trump allies. Since then, the center has been rocked with cancellations, resignations, and questions about its mission.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."
Gaga, yes! After much anticipation, Lady Gaga is coming back to Miami this summer as part of a new international tour.