Psychologists Explain Why HB 1557, Dubbed 'Don't Say Gay,' Is Unhealthy For Children
Psychologist say "Don't Say Gay" legislation undermines all the work that has been done towards acceptance.
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Psychologist say "Don't Say Gay" legislation undermines all the work that has been done towards acceptance.
On Thursday, a hearing is scheduled to discuss the proposed $83 million settlement for those who lost their homes and all their belongings in the Surfside building collapse.
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office announced a major campaign ahead of the highly anticipated Miami Grand Prix.
You may be wondering why the Sunshine State has come under intense national scrutiny over legislation that critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.
The newly elected mayor of Surfside is making the town's response to the deaths of 98 people in the collapse of their oceanfront condominium a top priority in his new administration.
As if home prices weren't already out of reach, they continued to surge higher in January.
The Biden administration plans to keep a close eye on Florida's Parental Rights in Education law, dubbed by critics as 'Don't Say Gay', when it's implemented to evaluate whether it violates federal civil rights laws.
With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, known to its critics as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, into law.
Florida gas prices have been on a downward trend the past two weeks. In fact, some drivers in the state have found prices below $4 a gallon. However, that downward trend may level out, after the price of oil rebounded last week.
The body of a one-year-old boy who went missing in Florida over the weekend was found in a septic tank in his own yard.
In some of these stores, Walmart has added more self-checkout registers, as well as other items such as grab-and-go food or candy in place of cigarettes, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Florida's west coast has an unexpected spring breaker - a large great white shark.
What could be jai alai's curtain call is playing out at Magic City Casino, the last place the game is played as a professional sport.
The parents of a Missouri teen who fell to his death from an Orlando amusement park ride have hired attorneys.
The 200th anniversary of Key West being formally claimed as a U.S. territory was celebrated this weekend, highlighted by a drone "fireworks" display over the Southernmost City in the Continental U.S.
Pres. Donald Trump has signed a bill that orders the Justice Department to release all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion is back in a federal courtroom in Miami and is expected to testify in the federal defamation trial against a blogger.
Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick released a statement after she was indicted for allegedly stealing FEMA funds and using them for her campaign. She calls it “an unjust, baseless, sham indictment.”
The father of a missing Margate girl spoke out on Wednesday and made a heartbreaking plea for help in an attempt to locate her.
A family of manatees was seen playing with a dolphin in West Florida.
The Florida Panthers blew another 2-0 home lead, losing 5-3 to the Calgary Flames after a decisive Calgary rally.
A pre-dawn fire at a Deerfield Beach townhome displaced a family and their dog, prompting a one-alarm response and assistance from neighbors and the American Red Cross.
Azruddin Mohamed, a Guyana politician and former presidential candidate, is charged in a gold-export tax evasion scheme that ran through Miami, prosecutors say.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
A tabletop camping stove sold by Walmart and children's helmets sold by Walmart and Amazon.com are under recall.
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.
In a social media post, President Trump wrote that he "will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover."
President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."
The review comes after an Afghan national who arrived in the U.S. in 2021 was arrested in the shooting of two National Guard members.
On Wednesday night, two members of the National Guard were shot near the White House.
Federal immigration authorities said Wednesday they have paused processing requests from Afghan nationals, after a man from Afghanistan was identified as the suspect in the D.C. National Guard shooting.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Health experts reveal that many Americans indulge in a staggering 4,500 calories during this festive meal.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
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.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.
