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Florida Public Bathroom Bill Upsets Transgender People
A newly passed bill may limit transgender men and women wanting to use a certain bathroom.
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A newly passed bill may limit transgender men and women wanting to use a certain bathroom.
The death of a 46-year-old transgender woman at her home in Southwest Miami-Dade is being investigated as a homicide, according to Miami-Dade Police sources.
In early December, the Miami-Dade County Commission is set to vote on whether to include transgender protection in the Human Rights Ordinance. That ordinance currently makes it illegal to discriminate against an individual based on age, gender, race and sexual orientation. Jim discusses this with former Miami-Dade commissioner Katy Sorenson, who is the original sponsor of the ordinance, and Anthony Verdugo, who is the executive director of the Christian Family Coalition. First we air an expanded version of Jim's sit-down interview with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, her husband Dexter Lehtinen, and their transgender son Rodrigo.
Rodrigo Lehtinen grew up in a household grounded in Republican politics.
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.
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.
A new book that tackles the topic of transgender children is co-authored by a teenager from South Florida who has first-hand experience with the often misunderstood issue.
A transgender protection ordinance won a preliminary vote on Tuesday in Miami-Dade.
The City of Doral has become the latest South Florida city to approve domestic partnership benefits for city employees.
A seemingly normal taxi ride took a violent turn in Oakland Park when Broward Sheriff's Office detectives said a transgendered person robbed the driver at knifepoint.
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 man suspected of stabbing a transgendered prostitute to death last March has been taken into custody.
Sex therapists in South Florida say they are seeing an increasing number of patients using sexual surrogates to overcome intimacy and performance problems.
LGBT employees working for the city of Coral Gables will now get the same benefits as straight employees.
David Richardson has become Florida's first openly gay Florida legislator.
Religious leaders and LGBT activists, along with former CBS News reporter Aleen Sirgany gathered at Temple Beth Moshe in North Miami on Thursday.
With debate and votes taking place around the state and polls showing a growing acceptance, the issue of same-sex marriage and domestic partner rights will likely be among a host of second tier issues that could determine which presidential candidate takes the state.
Alleged victims of a South Florida transsexual who claim they were injected with "super glue" and flat-tire repair materials in botched illegal cosmetic surgery procedures will be featured on Thursday episode of Dr. Phil.
The lumpy cheeks, misshapen chin and ballooning upper lip are still visible on Rajee Narinesingh's face; more than two years after she says she received a backroom cosmetic procedure from a man police say performed numerous, botched, unlicensed procedures.
With Election Day just three weeks away, it appears the race for a Miami commissioner could be a historic one.
Transgender students at the University of South Florida in Tampa are now being offered a new housing option.
A mother celebrates outside the Broward County School Board, clutching a photo of her daughter, who was actually born a boy.
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A law enforcement source said that the raid is tied to the investigation of the plot to kill Alex Vega.
It's super easy to shop online at Warby Parker for custom prescription eyewear or contact lenses.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
Convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein's 'Little Black Book' is up for auction in Maryland, according to the Alexander Historical Auctions
A law enforcement source said that the raid is tied to the investigation of the plot to kill Alex Vega.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
Convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein's 'Little Black Book' is up for auction in Maryland, according to the Alexander Historical Auctions
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
Join CBS Miami at Toyota of Hollywood for the chance to become a contestant on The Price is Right.
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.
An unfounded claim that election workers will invalidate ballots by writing on them is prompting election clerks in Florida to correct the record ahead of next week's state primary.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance agreed to participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Oct. 1 in New York City.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Broward School Board Chair Lori Alhadeff on a number of topics.
Jim DeFede focuses on the controversy with Miami-Dade Commissioner and former Doral Mayor JC Bermudez.
Jim DeFede focuses on the crisis in Venezuela with the director of the well-respected website Caracas Chronicles.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the congresswoman on two major issues.
Jim DeFede sits down with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava who is running for reelection.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
No plug? No problem! MagSafe accessories are made to stick around.
It's super easy to shop online at Warby Parker for custom prescription eyewear or contact lenses.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says you should have these go-bag essentials prepared for a major disaster.
This affordable cookware set with detachable handles will free up space in your kitchen. Get it now for 42% off.
Discover how to easily keep food fresh and drinks cold in your car during a commute, road trip or tailgate party.
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
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.
"To have all this taken away by some men being so fueled by hatred for no reason at all makes me so beyond angry I can't put it into words," one fan said on social media.