DeSantis signs animal cruelty bills into law
One of the laws is named after Trooper, a dog found by FHP after being tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton and later adopted.
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One of the laws is named after Trooper, a dog found by FHP after being tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton and later adopted.
Florida lawmakers sent Gov. DeSantis bills to ban student cellphone use during the school day and to make restraining dogs during natural disasters a felony.
A North Miami man has been charged with animal cruelty after police said he was seen stomping on a white kitten and attempting to wedge it into a metal drainage grate.
Alison Lawrence is accused of drowning her dog Tywinn after being denied boarding due to improper paperwork.
The man is accused of dragging a white pit bull into the ocean and pushing the dog's head underwater several times.
Dante Antepara faces a felony charge of animal cruelty. The dog had be to euthanized.
Authorities in Cooper City are seeking information after an off-road vehicle reportedly killed approximately 30 Egyptian geese.
Delaine Abee Lowry, 72, faces charge of breaking in SPCA building.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Law Enforcement is investigating.
The video shows the dog standing in rising water. The video also got the attention of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A man accused of throwing a dog at a police officer is facing animal cruelty charges.
A man accused of throwing a dog at a police officer is facing animal cruelty charges.
Investigators said three dogs at Pawsitively Paradise in Palm City died of blunt force trauma.
Animal rights activists have vandalized a new portrait of King Charles III on display at a London gallery.
A South Florida man is facing serious charges after being accused of leaving 10 dogs in a non-ventilated storage unit without food and clean water.
The North Miami Police Department arrested Juan Pablo Arce, 23, on Thursday after being accused of punching his do several times.
A man is caught abusing a dog in a Miami-Dade neighborhood.
It's the latest of several cases of alleged horse slaughtering in the area.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
I Heart Animal Rescue has been a staple in South Florida for nearly 10 years and has helped several dogs and other "last-chance" animals in need and hail mary medical cases.
No animals were being held inside the home and all the pets that were there were safely returned to their owners.
Miami-Dade police investigators are asking for the public's help after two horses were slaughtered and found in pieces in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade police are investigating the slaughter of horses in Southwest Miami-Dade.
A woman who was found to have collected over 60 cats was ordered Wednesday to serve three years in prison after being convicted on animal cruelty charges.
Court documents stated that she allegedly attacked her dog because the animal damaged her sliding porch door.
Mehki Stevenson was shot and killed on November 29, 2022, while doing homework inside his North Miami home.
The Trump administration is considering a regulation that would prevent most asylum-seekers from getting work permits
They got together to reflect on their harrowing pasts and express growing concern over the resurgence of antisemitism.
President Trump signed a proclamation to ban travel from certain countries, citing national security risks. It's set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
It happened in the area of the 2000 block of NW 43 Terrace.
Mehki Stevenson was shot and killed on November 29, 2022, while doing homework inside his North Miami home.
The Trump administration is considering a regulation that would prevent most asylum-seekers from getting work permits
They got together to reflect on their harrowing pasts and express growing concern over the resurgence of antisemitism.
President Trump signed a proclamation to ban travel from certain countries, citing national security risks. It's set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
The weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
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.
President Trump signed a proclamation to ban travel from certain countries, citing national security risks. It's set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
It's the latest criticism from the Trump adviser toward the sweeping policy bill aimed at advancing the president's domestic priorities.
The Trump administration is considering a regulation that would prevent most asylum-seekers from getting work permits.
Two South Florida shark divers convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a fisherman's longline several miles from shore have been pardoned by President Trump.
It was not clear to staff whether FEMA's David Richardson meant it literally or as a joke, but current and former employees who spoke with CBS News said the comment flustered many.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jared Moskowitz on a variety of topics, with a focus on the congressman's belief that cuts made to FEMA will hinder its ability to be ready to respond what hurricane season might bring.
Jim talks to Sui Chung, the executive director of Americans for Immigrant Justice.
The 60-day legislative session has come and gone, and lawmakers are nowhere close to a budget deal.
There is now a criminal investigation into Gov.Ron DeSantis' decision to divert $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation, money that eventually ended up in a political action committee he controlled.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to a sit-down interview with Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. During the interview, Jim breaks the news that Vindman is considering a run to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) brings hope to families but at a cost many cannot afford.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami is among the only pediatric facilities in the country performing deep brain stimulation (DBS) for children.
"This is a setback of probably a decade for HIV vaccine research," one scientist said.
The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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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.
Devin Harjes, the actor who appeared in the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest," has died due to complications from a battle with cancer.
Valerie Mahaffey died in Los Angeles Friday after battling cancer, her publicist said.
Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the cast for the 50th season of "Survivor" featuring fan favorites as returning players.