Facing South Florida: Interview With US Senator Marco Rubio
This week, CBS4's Jim Defede sits one-on-one with Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).
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This week, CBS4's Jim Defede sits one-on-one with Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).
Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio are reacting to the resignation of Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló.
Venezuelans living in South Florida are excited as they watch live coverage of what's happening on the streets of Caracas.
As reaction to the release of the Mueller Report continues to dominate much of the American news cycle, some South Florida congressional members are speaking out as well.
Senator Marco Rubio introduced a new bill that would allow parents to use their Social Security benefits to finance their paid leave.
Facing South Florida host Jim DeFede talks with Senator Marco Rubio about a number of issues affecting Florida Residents.
For the third year in a row, President Donald Trump has cut federal funding for Everglades restoration in his budget, from $200 million to $63 million.
Florida's Republican U.S. senators, Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, were divided Thursday about whether to reject President Donald Trump's declaration of a border emergency.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held hearings Thursday on the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.
Florida US Senator Marco Rubio held a news conference from Miami International Airport on Monday afternoon.
The ongoing crisis in Venezuela hits home for many currently living in South Florida.
Senator Marco Rubio helped release a rehabilitated sea turtle back to ocean waters off Marathon Friday alongside animal care specialists from the Keys-based Turtle Hospital.
The much-anticipated State of the Union Address is finally set to take place this week.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced two bills in the Senate aimed at improving safety in public housing and protecting low-income residents, requiring public housing to provide air conditioning for every home receiving federal funding.
Vice President Mike Pence is coming to South Florida this week.
Florida voters are into Governor Ron DeSantis even though he has been on the job less than a month, according to a new Mason-Dixon Florida poll.
It's day 32 of the government shutdown and it doesn't take much to look like there is progress.
Senator Marco Rubio is closing out the year by calling out his fellow lawmakers who are partially responsible for the partial government shutdown.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio took to Twitter to argue Thursday against a Major League Baseball agreement with the Cuban Baseball Federation that is intended to make it safer for Cuban players to reach the big leagues.
Senator Marco Rubio is adding his name to the list seeking a pardon for the so-called Groveland 4, four young African-American men who were wrongly accused of raping a white woman nearly 70 years ago.
A Florida GOP senator is trying to give President Donald Trump some advice.
Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday there is "no doubt" that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in "directing" the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Florida's Republican nominee for governor, Ron DeSantis, was joined by Senator Marco Rubio as he rallied support in the central and northern parts of the state.
Coming off a raucous rally Thursday night near Ft. Myers with President Donald Trump and Governor Rick Scott, Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis is in Miami.
Two U.S. senators and three congressmen are asking federal officials to bring recreational vehicles and mobile homes to the Florida Panhandle to help residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Michael.
Officials said the misconduct took place between January and August 2024.
Council members discussed the proposal but did not reach an agreement, saying the money offered for a rebate was not enough.
The property's owners announced in November that the park would close to make way for a new affordable housing project.
With a Florida House panel finishing a two-day review of property-tax issues, city and county officials defended their financial management.
City of Miami police said Cinthia Sierra Linares was killed in an intersection at Northwest 20th Street and 12th Avenue after the car she was driving was struck by a 24-year-old man.
Officials said the misconduct took place between January and August 2024.
Council members discussed the proposal but did not reach an agreement, saying the money offered for a rebate was not enough.
The property's owners announced in November that the park would close to make way for a new affordable housing project.
With a Florida House panel finishing a two-day review of property-tax issues, city and county officials defended their financial management.
City of Miami police said Cinthia Sierra Linares was killed in an intersection at Northwest 20th Street and 12th Avenue after the car she was driving was struck by a 24-year-old man.
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.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
The Secret Service has arrested a man on a charge that he shined a laser pointer at Marine One while President Trump was aboard the helicopter.
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Richard Lamondin, a South Florida businessman who is hoping to be the Democratic candidate next year against Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim DeFede speaks to Rep. Maxwell Frost about what is happening from the suspension of ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to the government threatening to go after journalists.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jennifer Jenkins, a Democrat from Brevard County who has just announced her candidacy to challenge Florida's junior Senator, Republican Ashley Moody, in 2026.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with state Sen. Joe Gruters, who is also the chair of the Republican National Committee about the assassination about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
Jim DeFede interviews Paul Renner about his newly announced run for governor and his reasons for seeking the job.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Steve Tellefsen makes the rounds at Memorial Health Care's chemo unit, visiting people who are fighting cancer as an understanding ear.
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.
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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.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 34 features new haunted houses, scare zones and big crowds. Here are tips to see it all in one night.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
Sonny Curtis died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press.