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Floridians can expect a quick start to the Ron DeSantis administration, with the new governor ready to make key appointments to the state Supreme Court, announce a major environmental initiative and try to improve the medical-marijuana system.
With little discussion, a Senate committee Monday approved a bill that would provide a sales-tax exemption for diapers and incontinence products.
A Senate Republican on Wednesday filed a proposal that would make it illegal for people to smoke on public beaches.
It's a story that could easily have taken place in a movie theater instead of a courtroom.
Black bears whose cubs weigh less than 100 pounds would be off-limits if the state conducts bear hunts in the future, under a measure revived by Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando.
On Tuesday, family members whose loved ones were murdered in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre spoke to state lawmakers.
Snipes rescinded her previous resignation and will now be "fighting this to the very end," her attorney said during a Saturday news conference.
Florida lawmakers will be asked to tackle how elections are run, after the chaos of this year's elections led to a federal judge calling the state's process "the laughingstock of the world."
New details are emerging following a deadly shooting in Florida's capital.
A brooding military veteran and former teacher appeared to have made videos in which he railed at women and blacks.
Authorities are working to answer the many questions remaining after a shooting in Florida's capital.
A shooter killed one person and critically wounded four others at a yoga studio in Tallahassee before killing himself Friday, officials said.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron Desantis will make a campaign stop in Hialeah Friday afternoon.
Text messages and other documents surrounding trips made by gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum are being turned over as part of an ongoing ethics investigation.
Hurricane Michael upended the governor's race in the battleground state of Florida, and one of the beneficiaries could be Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee who spent days in the storm's path.
A Tallahassee judge agreed Wednesday to block state health officials from moving forward with the application process for highly sought-after medical marijuana licenses.
Laws will take effect next week that will add benefits for first responders who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder and impose harsher penalties on people who abuse animals.
Florida's Democratic gubernatorial candidate is out to show he has nothing to hide.
An ongoing federal investigation into public corruption in Tallahassee, threatens to damage the nascent campaign of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum, the city's mayor.
Siding with the Miami Herald, a Tallahassee judge Tuesday ordered state transportation officials to hand over records related to a March bridge collapse at Florida International University that resulted in six deaths.
Nearly 20 weeks have passed since the deadly bridge collapse at Florida International University.
Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott filed financial information with the state that lists his net worth at more than $232 million, or an increase of more than $83 million from a year ago.
A Florida judge is dismissing felony hazing charges against four men in the death of a university student.
Five men have accepted a plea deal and will serve jail time for the hazing death of a Florida State University student, who is from South Florida.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's time running the state is nearing its end.
Just before 5 a.m. Tuesday, BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to a 911 call concerning a baby not breathing.
During the week-long event, there will be special tributes commemorating the Navy's 250 years of defending the nation.
Army Cpl. Albert J. Estrada was a member of the 7th Infantry Division and fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
There is a high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches due through Friday due to the easterly wind.
Just before 5 a.m. Tuesday, BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to a 911 call concerning a baby not breathing.
During the week-long event, there will be special tributes commemorating the Navy's 250 years of defending the nation.
Two people were killed and six others were hospitalized after a Thursday shooting at Florida State University.
Army Cpl. Albert J. Estrada was a member of the 7th Infantry Division and fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
There is a high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches due through Friday due to the easterly wind.
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.
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
President Trump again lashed out at Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" and urging the Fed Chair to immediately cut interest rates.
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen with her bag.
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
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.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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 WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
David Beckham says Miami has become his second home, reflecting on his love for the city, his soccer ventures, and new wellness brand.