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.
Gov. DeSantis said Florida has the emergency-response infrastructure and financial reserves available in case the state doesn't catch a break and FEMA scales back.
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.
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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Thomas Gudinas, convicted of a 1994 rape and murder in Orlando.
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.
Under the law, boaters in counties with populations of 1.5 million or more can no longer anchor overnight in the same location.
The measure will take effect July 1.
It adds to safety changes made since the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland that killed 17 people.
State lawmakers in DeSantis' own party have been scrutinizing the program and its nonprofit foundation.
Attorneys challenging the law argue it should remain blocked until the legal battle plays out.
The measure (SB 1388), which will take effect July 1, will require Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers to have probable cause to halt boaters.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Thursday prohibiting local governments from adding fluoride to their water systems, making it the second state in the country after Utah to implement a statewide ban on the mineral.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that prohibits local governments from adding fluoride to water systems.
Convicted killer Glen Rogers, once speculated to have ties to the O.J. Simpson case, was executed for the 1995 murder of a woman in a Tampa motel.
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez described a proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis to send $1,000 checks to homeowners as an "irresponsible idea."
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, backed the Central Florida venue Hamburger Mary's in a First Amendment challenge to the law.
The victim, 23-year-old Carmen Gayheart, was abducted while loading groceries into her vehicle on her way to pick up her two young children from daycare.
The law, passed during a February special legislative session, created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.
Many residents said the timeline and lack of transparency from their condo board have added stress to an already desperate situation.
DeSantis has proposed providing one-time, $1,000 property-tax rebates this year to homeowners as a prelude to asking voters in 2026 to cut property taxes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has had firm support from Florida's legislative body for six years.
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is used to getting his way in Tallahassee, with a tight grip on the GOP-controlled Legislature, where once-pliant lawmakers hustled his priorities and helped him build his national brand.
The House voted 106-0 and the Senate voted 34-1 to approve the bill, which is ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Tristin Murphy's story was chronicled in the 2023 CBS Miami documentary, "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
Ransom Everglades Middle and High Schools, along with Carrollton of the Sacred Heart, were placed on lockdown after the threat was made.
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate have been charged in Britain with rape and other crimes, prosecutors said Wednesday.
CBS News Miami showed the footage to travelers, who described the incident as "unacceptable, scary and concerning."
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.
Sunrise Police said the stabbings happened just before 2 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Ransom Everglades Middle and High Schools, along with Carrollton of the Sacred Heart, were placed on lockdown after the threat was made.
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate have been charged in Britain with rape and other crimes, prosecutors said Wednesday.
CBS News Miami showed the footage to travelers, who described the incident as "unacceptable, scary and concerning."
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.
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.
"Your parents are going to be free and clean," President Trump told the couple's children in a phone call.
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy issued a nationwide injunction in the dispute over deportations to third countries last month.
The State Department said that it does not have an operating embassy or consulate in Venezuela and warned of "severe risks" there.
The Trump administration is planning to expand social media screenings for international students applying for visas.
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
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.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks with State Senator Jennifer Bradley about the condo reform bill, the passage of the Tristin Murphy Act and more.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede takes a moment to share his personal and professional connections to the new American Pope Leo XIV and the late Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
People infected with salmonella can often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Laid-off employees ranged from those working in firefighter health programs, to those approving new respirators.
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the cast for the 50th season of "Survivor" featuring fan favorites as returning players.
"Your parents are going to be free and clean," President Trump told the couple's children in a phone call.
The 2025 American Music Awards aired on CBS television stations and streamed on Paramount+ Monday night.
Following a two-year hiatus, the 2025 American Music Awards will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ from Las Vegas on Memorial Day.
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the "Duck Dynasty" family, died at age 79 a few months after his son revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.