 
                                                  
      Key West Installs Permanent Rainbow Crosswalks
The City of Key West has a set of new permanent rainbow crosswalks in the heart of the island's LGBT entertainment district.
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      The City of Key West has a set of new permanent rainbow crosswalks in the heart of the island's LGBT entertainment district.
 
                                                  
      Hillary Clinton took the stage at the University of Miami with her daughter Chelsea on Saturday, at the Clinton Global initiative to make another push for equal rights.
 
                                                  
      Dozens of same sex couples exchanged wedding vows and made their marriages legal making it a historic wedding day in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday.
 
                                                  
      More than 100 couples made history in Broward County overnight as they were the first to wed legally as same-sex couples.
 
                                                  
      Now that gay marriage is legal in Florida, the Sunshine State could become a hotspot for same-sex weddings – especially for those in the Deep South where it's still banned.
 
                                                  
      Rodrigo Lehtinen grew up in a household grounded in Republican politics.
 
                                                  
      A prominent LGBT leader from Fort Lauderdale died Friday night after he was hit by a car in the Florida Keys.
 
                                                  
      The LGBT community needs to look no further than Florida when it comes to the promotion of equality. A human rights campaign not only marked Florida above the national average, four cities got perfect scores.
 
                                                  
      The 2014 election wasn't a good one for Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
 
                                                  
      A Miami organization that helps victims of sex trafficking is one of four nationwide to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
 
                                                  
      Fort Lauderdale has been named the "Destination of the Year" by the 2014 ManAboutWorld Editors' Choice Awards, recognizing it as the top spot in gay travel.
 
                                                  
      The City of Doral has become the latest South Florida city to approve domestic partnership benefits for city employees.
 
                                                  
      The Stonewall Pride Wilton Manors brought together the LGBT community Saturday to celebrate diversity.
 
                                                  
      This year's annual five-day Key West Pride celebration culminated with an all-welcome parade down Duval and Whitehead streets Sunday evening which featured a 100-foot-long rainbow flag, a joint U.S. military color guard, "brides" promoting marriage equality and marchers in bright-colored tutus.
 
                                                  
      Charlie Crist has been endorsed by Florida's largest gay rights group in his run for Governor.
 
                                                  
      When you think of Key West, what drink comes to mind? A Massachusetts bartender answered the question with a concoction that won a national contest staged on the island city's Duval Street.
 
                                                  
      Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist has apologized for backing a state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in 2008. Crist made the apology to Watermark Online, an Orlando LGBT publication.
 
                                                  
      It's that time of year again, time for the annual Fantasy Fest in Key West.
 
                                                  
      The Panthers team is one of the first teams to incorporate a new "You Can Play" project that was introduced by the NHL.
 
                                                  
      The Florida Panthers may be struggling on the ice, but when it comes to bringing fans to the BB&T Center, the Cats organization thinks out of the box becoming one of the first teams to incorporate a new "You Can Play" program that was introduced by the NHL.
 
                                                  
      you're wondering why so many people are sporting their lavender hues today, it's because it's Spirit Day, the annual GLAAD event that encourages people to wear purple as against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
 
                                                  
      The 5th annual Gay Pride Parade on Miami Beach brought tens of thousands of people out to party and support LGBT equality.
 
                                                  
      Just hours ahead of stepping in front of the cameras to give the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address; Senator Marco Rubio voted against the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
 
                                                  
      LGBT employees working for the city of Coral Gables will now get the same benefits as straight employees.
 
                                                  
      The final presidential debate is behind us and a lot was discussed during the three face-offs between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney.
 
                                                  
      Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocked shots, and the San Antonio Spurs improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history by beating the Miami Heat 107-101 on Thursday night.
 
                                                  
      Miami falls to 2-7 after a costly home loss to 3-5 Baltimore. The Dolphins' only points came on field goals of 49 and 43 yards by Riley Patterson.
 
                                                  
      President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
 
                                                  
      In a Fort Lauderdale courtroom, Circuit Judge Elijah Williams delivers blunt truths and strict boundaries to young defendants—offering structure, not sympathy, in a bid to reroute lives.
 
                                                  
      As airports reopen after Hurricane Melissa, the reggae icon helps deliver aid to storm-ravaged communities.
 
                                                  
      Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocked shots, and the San Antonio Spurs improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history by beating the Miami Heat 107-101 on Thursday night.
 
                                                  
      People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
 
                                                  
      Miami falls to 2-7 after a costly home loss to 3-5 Baltimore. The Dolphins' only points came on field goals of 49 and 43 yards by Riley Patterson.
 
                                                  
      Cities across South Florida are celebrating Halloween with family-friendly festivals, trick-or-treat events and parties featuring food, music, and costume contests.
 
                                                  
      President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
 
                                                  
      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 and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
 
                                                  
      The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would set the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history at 7,500 spots.
 
                                                  
      The Justice Department placed two federal prosecutors on leave after they filed court papers calling the Jan. 6 Capitol siege a "riot" perpetrated by a "mob," three sources told CBS News.
 
                                                  
      The U.S. military carried out a 15th strike on an alleged "narco-trafficking vessel," said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, bringing the known death toll to more than 50.
 
                                                  
      President Trump said Wednesday he's allowing South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia.
 
                                                  
      Property taxes are sure to come up at the 2026 legislation session, which convenes in early January.
 
                                                  
      Jim DeFede updates us on the Hope Florida Foundation investigation as a state grand jury hears testimony in the scandal.
 
                                                  
      Jim interviews the attorney for historian Marvin Dunn, who is suing Miami Dade College over that land transfer.
 
                                                  
      Jim talks one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries from New York, the U.S. House Majority Leader.
 
                                                  
      Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Broward County Commissioner Steven Geller about the allegations by DeSantis's DOGE committee that there is waste, fraud and abuse in Broward County.
 
                                                  
      With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
 
                                                  
      A recent report found high levels of lead in some protein powders and shakes, but demand among U.S. consumers has soared.
 
                                                  
      "They went in and fired entire programs, even statutorily mandated by law programs they cut entirely," she told CBS News. "So there is no staff to do this work anymore."
 
                                                  
      Resident Frances Martin was there Friday and five years ago when Gov. Ron DeSantis came to John Knox to unveil the 'new' COVID vaccine.
 
                                                  
      The Coral Gables resident, who owned a real estate management company, rarely talked about the disease that would take his life.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
 
                                                  
      Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
 
                                                  
      Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
 
                                                  
      June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
 
                                                  
      Kim Kardashian revealed she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and appeared to blame stress. Doctors say stress isn't usually a direct cause, but can influence risk factors.