Report: Emergency contracts after hurricane cost Florida millions
Florida Gov. Rick Scott defending actions after Hurricane Irma hit state last year
Florida Gov. Rick Scott defending actions after Hurricane Irma hit state last year
An investigation by CBS Miami station WFOR-TV has uncovered millions of dollars in wasteful spending after Hurricane Irma. Before the 2017 storm, companies were ready to remove debris at rates that had been reached through competitive bidding. After the storm hit the Florida Keys, Gov. Rick Scott went in a different direction. WFOR-TV's Jim DeFede reports.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office page shared a live video of Scott receiving the endorsement of Sheriff Tom Knight and 54 other Florida sheriffs
"I have declared a state of emergency across FL to ensure our state has the resources they need to keep their families safe and prepare for the torrential rain and severe flooding," said Gov. Rick Scott
Florida's primaries are still months away, but Gov. Rick Scott is already mounting a strong campaign against incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. Marc Caputo, author of Politico's Florida Playbook, joins CBSN to discuss the state of politics in Florida.
Scott, a Republican, announced that he is challenging Democrat Bill Nelson in the Senate race
Sen. Marco Rubio has introduced legislation that would allow the entire country to adopt year-round daylight savings
The NRA says the age restriction violates the Second Amendment
Florida Gov. RIck Scott met with families of victims from the school shooting in Parkland and signed a new safety school bill which will raise the minimum limit to buy rifles from 18 to 21 years old and ban bump stocks. It also gives an option for some teachers to be armed. Watch his remarks.
Florida state lawmakers passed a gun reform bill in the name of the 17 people who died at a Parkland school shooting last month. Florida Gov. Rick Scott has not said if he will sign it. Adriana Diaz reports.
The FBI received a tip in January about suspected Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz. A person close to Cruz told the tip line she thought Cruz was going to "explode." CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez discusses the latest news from the ongoing investigation.
A mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, left 17 people dead. Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, Miami FBI special agent Rob Lasky, Broward County Superintendent Robert Runcie and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi offer some details on the investigation.
The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed last year against Florida Gov. Rick Scott
The odds of it sparking a frenzy of new oil exploration in the nation's ocean waters are extremely low
The decision comes after pressure from Republican Gov. Rick Scott
White nationalist slated to speak at Univ. of Florida Thursday but Gov. Rick Scott, anticipating possible violence, acts in advance
"Some of these deaths would naturally occur, storm or no storm," state Sen. Dennis Baxley said
34-second video shows residents at Hollywood Hills Rehabilitation Center suffering in sweltering heat
Hurricane Irma claimed at least 10 lives in Cuba. CBS News producer Portia Siegelbaum joins CBSN from Havana with more details on the destruction.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott joins "CBS This Morning" over the phone on his way to the Keys to survey damage from Hurricane Irma.
Mayor Randall Henderson of Fort Myers, Florida, joins CBSN by phone. Mayor Henderson says he's ready to get to work after the storm. First responders and law enforcement are safe and seeking shelter at the moment. When the storm passes, first responders will assess damage.
CBS News Radio correspondent Steve Futterman joins CBSN by phone from Naples, Florida, where he reports power shortages, strong winds and limited visibility. Futterman says a main concern is when the storm surge will hit. Officials expect a 15-foot wave to hit and major flooding to follow.
Hurricane Irma weakened to a Category 2 storm when it made landfall on Sunday, but it's not done leaving a path of destruction. Georgia is expected to be impacted and Atlanta is under its first ever tropical storm warning. Anthony Mason reports.
The attention has been focused on the southern tip of Florida, but people in the northern part of the state will feel Irma's wind and rain as well. Jericka Duncan reports near Jacksonville.
Hurricane Irma killed more than two-dozen people in the Caribbean last week, and at least 2,200 Americans who were vacationing there are still stranded. Tony Dokoupil has one couple's story.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the fourth and final night of the 2024 RNC, when Donald Trump addresses the convention.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said President Biden should not seen another term in the White House.
Many protesters stayed away, but one group found a unique way to draw attention to the climate crisis during the RNC in Milwaukee.
Israel's military said that they were reviewing the explosion and increasing air patrols after the incident, which its initial inquiries determined was caused by "an aerial target."
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Legendary comedian Bob Newhart, known for his trademark deadpan delivery, has died at the age of 94.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, David Wroblewski, read an excerpt from his long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
Keith Edmund Gavin was pronounced dead at 6:32 p.m. CT following a chemical injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Former President Donald Trump made a dramatic entrance on the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, walking on stage with his last name behind him in bright lights.
Michigan pastor Lorenzo Sewell addressed the 2024 Republican National Convention on Thursday, one month after former President Donald Trump visited his church in Detroit. "He came to the hood because he cares about average, everyday Americans," Sewell said.
Melania Trump made her first appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention on Thursday night. The former first lady has been largely absent from the campaign trail this election cycle. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.
Former President Donald Trump closed Day 4 of the 2024 Republican National Convention with a speech, his first major public remarks since the assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Watch his full remarks.
During his speech at the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, spoke about why his father decided to run for president in 2016. Eric Trump denounced the criminal investigations against his father, claiming he's being persecuted.