Florida bill would require student athletes to undergo heart screenings
The bill was passed in the Florida Senate on Thursday and is now heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk, awaiting his signature.
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The bill was passed in the Florida Senate on Thursday and is now heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk, awaiting his signature.
Under the 1990 law, people cannot seek what are known as "non-economic" damages in medical-malpractice cases involving the deaths of their parents.
The Florida House passed a bill unanimously protecting state parks from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel developments.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and representatives from ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection spoke at new conference about the success of Operation Tidal Wave which saw the arrests of hundreds of undocumented migrants.
Gov.DeSantis said Thursday that Operation Tidal Wave led to the arrest of over 1,100 undocumented immigrants in the state.
In a post on X, Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Florida is leading the nation in active cooperation with the Trump administration for immigration enforcement and deportation operations!"
"Lucy's Law" stems from the death of 17-year-old Luciana Fernandez, who was killed in a boating accident in South Florida nearly three years ago.
The law created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava expressed deep disappointment Tuesday with the Florida Legislature for passing and sending a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk that effectively bans fluoride from public drinking water.
The Tampa school claims its First Amendment rights were violated by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede interviews former Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees about the state's fluoride controversy.
A lawsuit against Florida's ban on "lab-grown" meat is still alive after a federal judge tossed four parts of the lawsuit but kept a fifth.
The program, launched by the first lady, is rooted in the Department of Children and Families and operates across several agencies.
After weeks of investigation, a state House leader said Thursday his panel is halting a probe into a foundation linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis' signature economic-assistance program, Hope Florida.
The Florida House overwhelmingly approved a plan that aims to ease financial strains on condominium owners.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede explores the growing controversy surrounding Hope Florida.
Jim DeFede explores the growing controversy surrounding Hope Florida, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' signature welfare-assistance program.
The chairman of a foundation tied to Hope Florida — Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' signature welfare-assistance program — said under oath last Tuesday that "mistakes were made" with the foundation's record-keeping, as a skirmish over the group's finances continued to escalate.
The chairman of a foundation tied to Hope Florida — Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' signature welfare-assistance program — said under oath last Tuesday that "mistakes were made" with the foundation's record-keeping, as a skirmish over the group's finances continued to escalate.
The university had scheduled a vigil at 5 p.m. Friday at Langford Green on the FSU campus.
In a video statement, DeSantis said he and his wife, Casey, were mourning the victims and praying for the FSU community.
The law created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.
The decision, passed during a contentious city council meeting, has drawn attention in a city known for its large Venezuelan immigrant population.
Rep. Alex Andrade said funneling a Medicaid provider's settlement through the foundation to pay for political campaigns may have been illegal.
Development such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks under legislation passed the state House.
The law makes it a crime for undocumented immigrants over age 18 to "knowingly" enter or re-enter Florida "after entering the United States by eluding or avoiding examination or inspection by immigration officers."
Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of igniting the Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.
A naked man who police say was acting erratically and chasing employees outside a Lake City Walmart was arrested after being found in nearby woods.
St. Petersburg is considering approval of two flags after DeSantis ordered similar street murals erased because of supposedly political messages.
Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next coach of the U.S. men's basketball team for the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Two Miami police officers were shot while responding to gunfire in Allapattah, and the barricaded suspect was later found dead after a tense standoff, authorities said.
The law makes it a crime for undocumented immigrants over age 18 to "knowingly" enter or re-enter Florida "after entering the United States by eluding or avoiding examination or inspection by immigration officers."
Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of igniting the Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.
A naked man who police say was acting erratically and chasing employees outside a Lake City Walmart was arrested after being found in nearby woods.
St. Petersburg is considering approval of two flags after DeSantis ordered similar street murals erased because of supposedly political messages.
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.
Photos of Jeffrey Epstein's cell show a scene of disarray that never underwent a proper inspection, according to experts.
The president of Colombia alleged the U.S. military struck a boat carrying Colombian citizens — which the White House vehemently denied.
Senate Democrats forced a vote under the War Powers Act aimed at blocking continued U.S. strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats off the coast of Venezuela.
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
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.
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.
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.
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
Florida's surgeon general said he isn't ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.
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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.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.