Post-Parkland, Florida OKs easier path for death penalty
Florida will soon no longer require unanimous jury recommendations for judges to impose death penalty sentences.
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Florida will soon no longer require unanimous jury recommendations for judges to impose death penalty sentences.
The Florida Supreme Court unanimously agreed that Judge Elizabeth Scherer should be disqualified from a case
One advocacy group advised visitors to Florida to make a clear safety plan prior to travel.
Edward Wilton, 22, of Florida, had been in Ukraine for nearly a year at the time of his death, his half-brother Parker Cummings told CNN by phone Wednesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed a bill that allows any parent, regardless of income, to receive a voucher of around $9,000 a year to help pay for private school or to home school their children.
There's a new salvo in the fight to control Disney World.
Be My Eyes app is testing ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to analyze images and explain them to users
Pregnant women who receive deferrals would be placed on probation until they are incarcerated
The bill is now headed to Gov. DeSantis' desk
The girls traveled more than 400 miles to meet who they believed to be a teenager, though their identity is still unknown.
A high school along Florida's Atlantic Coast has removed a graphic novel based on the diary of Anne Frank after a leader of a conservative group challenged it, claiming it minimized the Holocaust.
The lawsuit contends that the state is violating federal Medicaid law and laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act
Robert Heikka was last seen on surveillance footage at an ATM machine in December 2020, police said.
Hialeah topped the list, followed by Miami and Hollywood
He was taken into custody about 30 miles west of Orlando
At just 27 years old, his first case was the Nuremberg trials where he rested his case in just two days
The state's highest average prices were in West Palm Beach, Naples, and Fort Lauderdale
Fugate, from Vero Beach, Florida, has walked across the U.S. for what will soon be nine times.
At a GOP event in Michigan, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis again lashed out at the Walt Disney Company.
It's titled Senate Bill 1718 -- a proposed law that would make it a felony for anyone in the state of Florida to transport an undocumented migrant.
At a GOP event in Michigan, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis again lashed out at the Walt Disney Company.
Tampa dentist Mike Foley pulls a lot more than just teeth, including his 2,000-pound car.
Sheriff said information gathered suggests the shootings could be gang-related
US District Judge Roy Dalton ruled this week that Crosley Green must turn himself in to the authorities by April 17 to continue serving life in prison.
Jones suggested the arrest was related to a lawsuit she filed in March to get her job back
At least one person was taken to the hospital after a shooting involving officers in Plantation, officials said.
Streets were barely drivable, cars got stalled and many had to wade through the water on foot after a week of heavy rain.
The man has since been taken into custody and is being charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.
Idan Toklomati recorded his first career hat trick, Kristijan Kahlina made three great saves to earn his 10th clean sheet of the season, and Charlotte beat Inter Miami 3-0 on Saturday night for its ninth straight regular-season victory.
Carson Beck threw three touchdown passes, Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns and No. 5 Miami remained unbeaten with a 49-12 win over No. 18 South Florida.
At least one person was taken to the hospital after a shooting involving officers in Plantation, officials said.
Streets were barely drivable, cars got stalled and many had to wade through the water on foot after a week of heavy rain.
The man has since been taken into custody and is being charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.
Idan Toklomati recorded his first career hat trick, Kristijan Kahlina made three great saves to earn his 10th clean sheet of the season, and Charlotte beat Inter Miami 3-0 on Saturday night for its ninth straight regular-season victory.
Carson Beck threw three touchdown passes, Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns and No. 5 Miami remained unbeaten with a 49-12 win over No. 18 South Florida.
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.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
President Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
The EPA plans to end a federal reporting rule that tracks the quantities of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted by thousands of industrial facilities.
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Jim DeFede interviews Paul Renner about his newly announced run for governor and his reasons for seeking the job.
Florida is facing heated debate after Gov. DeSantis and Surgeon General Ladapo announced plans to end vaccine mandates.
Jim goes one-on-one with the attorney opposing the proposed Florida Power & Light rate hike, which totals nearly $10 billion over the next four years.
Democratic congressman speaks out on FEMA cuts and immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Marvin Dunn, the historian, author, and civil rights advocate who is an authority on anything to do with Black Miami or Black Florida.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
CBS News Miami is highlighting upcoming free mammogram events across South Florida, where women must register online in advance to receive screenings.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
CBS News Miami visited a South Florida family's kitchen with a nutritionist to gather information that can help you live a better life.
A Florida dairy farm was named in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she lost her unborn child after getting sick from drinking raw milk. Her toddler also got sick.
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.
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.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Polly Holliday, the last surviving member of the principal cast of the long-running sitcom "Alice," has died at 88. Linda Lavin, who played the title character, died last year.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.