Former GOP Congressman David Jolly launches Florida gubernatorial bid as a Democrat
Jolly, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, joins a growing and diverse field in the 2026 race.
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Jolly, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, joins a growing and diverse field in the 2026 race.
A federal judge has mostly denied requests by grassroots campaigners to block portions of a new Florida law that restricts the state's citizen-driven process to get constitutional amendments on the ballot.
The Florida Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Anastasios Kamoutsas.
Rosado, who defeated Jose Regalado, will replace the late Commissioner Manolo Reyes.
The measure was one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. on social media use by children when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law in 2024.
President Trump announced Friday he'll double steel tariffs from 25% to 50% during a visit at a U.S. Steel mill in the Pittsburgh area.
A federal judge was considering whether Florida's attorney general disobeyed her temporary order prohibiting the enforcement of a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people in the U.S. illegally to enter Florida.
President Trump said the U.S. will delay a threatened 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9.
President Donald Trump's crackdown on Cuban immigration has riveted a community that strongly backed him twice.
Almost four dozen Venezuelan workers who had temporary protected status taken away have been put on leave by Disney after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to strip them of legal protections.
State lawmakers in DeSantis' own party have been scrutinizing the program and its nonprofit foundation.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Miami, the retired lieutenant colonel said he was approached about running and was discussing it with close friends and advisors.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that prohibits local governments from adding fluoride to water systems.
"Yes, I am," he said when asked the question.
Broward County circuit Judge Stefanie Moon allegedly violated judicial canons by making political contributions.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not provide details of the group's movements to reach the U.S., but he described the event as a rescue operation.
Enrique Tarrio was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his conviction related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol
The home of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official Texas city with a galactic name: Starbase.
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.
"We are going to be taking away Harvard's Tax Exempt Status. It's what they deserve!" the president said in a post to Truth Social.
Army plans for a potential military parade on President Trump's birthday in June include military vehicles and "thousands" of troops.
Florida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
The Supreme Court unanimously said Judge Stefanie Moon should receive a 10-day suspension without pay in a case that includes allegations she improperly made political contributions.
President Trump says he is nominating Mike Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Donna Adelson faces life in prison on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation to commit murder.
Florida officials are warning about the return of the puss caterpillar, a fuzzy but highly venomous insect whose sting can cause intense pain.
The hostages are civilians and soldiers, fathers and sons. Some were at the Nova music festival, where almost 400 people were killed and dozens kidnapped.
MDFR told CBS Miami that the victim jumped from the lawn tractor moments before it was hit by the train.
Bryan Fredrick Jennings, 66, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Nov. 13 at Florida State Prison.
Donna Adelson faces life in prison on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation to commit murder.
Florida officials are warning about the return of the puss caterpillar, a fuzzy but highly venomous insect whose sting can cause intense pain.
MDFR told CBS Miami that the victim jumped from the lawn tractor moments before it was hit by the train.
Bryan Fredrick Jennings, 66, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Nov. 13 at Florida State Prison.
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
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 addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
The Ukrainian leader wrote in a social media post that if a war can be stopped in one region, "surely other wars can be stopped as well."
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.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with State Representative Vicki Lopez, who chairs a committee examining changes to the property tax system that will likely appear on the 2026 ballot.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz on the partial government shutdown.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with historian Marvin Dunn about the controversy surrounding the plan to build the Trump Presidential Library next to the Freedom Tower in Downtown Miami.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Karla Hernandez-Mats, former president of the United Teachers of Dade, who is now the President of Educated We Stand.
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.
CBS News Miami was proud to participate in the annual event, where anchor Lauren Pastrana was the emcee of the walk.
Pfizer is the first of many drug makers President Trump claimed has agreed to offer steep drug discounts to all Americans through TrumpRx, in line with the lowest prices paid by Europeans.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
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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.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
The owners and operators of independent cinemas are working to adapt as audience habits change.
Miami Police told CBS News Miami that the person was ejected from the venue, but it remains unclear whether they were arrested or will be facing any charges.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.