Florida Senate To Consider Teachers As Armed 'Guardians'
The Senate Education Committee next week will take up a school-safety bill that would allow trained classroom teachers to carry guns as school "guardians."
The Senate Education Committee next week will take up a school-safety bill that would allow trained classroom teachers to carry guns as school "guardians."
A Parkland survivor has been invited to attend Tuesday's State of the Union Address.
Florida's new school "guardian" program has faced reluctance from many school districts, leading Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday to propose using $57 million that's gone unspent to try to get more districts to participate.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he does not have the power to remove Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie.
The Florida Capitol will be bathed in orange light the week of Feb. 10 to honor the 17 students and faculty members who were massacred last February at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
With a state commission saying classroom teachers should be allowed to be armed "guardians," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday backed the possibility of more school employees being able to carry guns.
A California man accused of threatening families of the victims of the Parkland massacre made an appearance in federal court in Fort Lauderdale on Monday.
The Coconut Creek police officer who arrested confessed Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz was honored by the police department for his bravery.
A Broward Sheriff's Office detective told investigators the former deputy entrusted to protect a high school where 17 people died in a mass shooting last year gave an initial statement filled with inaccuracies about his actions.
A Broward judge has ruled that the Broward Sheriff's Office will not be held in contempt of court for releasing self-confessed Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz's medical records to a state investigative commission.
Some Parkland students and teachers have released a book about living through the tragedy.
Confessed Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz was back in court Friday morning for more motions from defense lawyers who say his confidential medical records should not have been shared with a state investigative panel.
The Broward County School Board and Superintendent Robert Runcie are scheduled to give an update on recommendations in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission Report Thursday afternoon.
A horror movie called "Happy Death Day 2U" is getting a new release date following complaints its original release date coincided with the Florida school shooting anniversary.
The group Concerned Citizens of Broward County' is expected to present the Broward County School Board a petition with thousands of signatures requesting the removal of School Superintendent Robert Runcie.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was asked Wednesday whether he plans to suspend Broward Sheriff Scott Israel.
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit by Zachary Cruz, the younger brother of self-confessed Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz, against the Broward Sheriff's Office can go forward.
On the day that Florida's new governor was sworn into office, Broward County's top may be heading out the door.
More fallout from the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last February.
The commission investigating the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre has turned in its recommendation that teachers who volunteer and undergo training be allowed to carry guns.
Audio has emerged of comedian Louis C.K. apparently mocking the students-turned-activists from the Parkland school shooting.
Changes are coming to the Broward Sheriff's Office in response to the handling of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland.
Many of the Florida school shooting survivors are preparing to head off to college.
Authorities say a man sent a threatening letter to the mother of a Parkland mass shooting survivor and gun control activist.
A recommendation by President Trump's Federal Commission on School Safety to arm teachers and school staff is a non-starter with Schools Superintendents in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
Helene made landfall on Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane and was downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday morning.
Storm surge from the massive storm caused damage up and down the state's Gulf Coast.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Airports across Florida were reporting flight delays and cancellations after Hurricane Helene made landfall.
South Florida is under a heat advisory through 6 p.m.
Strong winds from Hurricane Helene cut power to more than 1 million homes and businesses across Florida, according to the tracking site poweroutage.us.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Helene made landfall on Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane and was downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday morning.
Storm surge from the massive storm caused damage up and down the state's Gulf Coast.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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.
Suspect Ryan Routh was charged last week with two federal firearms charges after allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump.
Visa exploits its market dominance to stifle competition, costing consumers and merchants billions in extra fees, feds allege in a lawsuit.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
34 laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes drawing the most attention.
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons.
In a follow-up to last week's special edition of Facing, Jim talks to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D - R.I., who is the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
In about a month and a half Florida voters will decide Amendment 4, which would eliminate the state's six-week abortion ban and would return Florida to what it was like before the U.S. Supreme Court struck Roe v. Wade.
Research shows that an overwhelming majority of likely Florida voters believe global warming is real.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede discusses the latest update with Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman and county Commissioner Raquel Regalado.
Martin Karp is running against Joe Geller for a Miami-Dade School Board seat.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Teva will stop selling the painkillers on September 30.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Ringing in your ears? These are the best hearing aids for dealing with tinnitus in 2024.
Don't want to wait for Amazon's October Prime Day sale? These top Amazon air purifiers deals are available now.
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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