Students new to the US head to Rally to the Tally for new Floridians
There were lots of hugs outside Silver Trail Middle School in Pembroke Pines Tuesday morning as parents bid farewell to their children before they headed out to Tallahassee.
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There were lots of hugs outside Silver Trail Middle School in Pembroke Pines Tuesday morning as parents bid farewell to their children before they headed out to Tallahassee.
Restitution for decades of abuse at two now-shuttered reform schools where boys were beaten, raped and killed is now in the hands of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis after the Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday to set aside $20 million for victims.
Decades later, survivors known as "The White House Boys" still struggle when recalling the mental, physical and sexual abuse they endured while in the state's care at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede on possible reform of the Baker Act. He interviewed State Representative Patt Maney about what is moving in the legislature.
A federal judge says restrictions on after-hour drop boxes may make it inconvenient but don't keep Floridians from voting
Adelson is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation
Florida has seen two versions of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede reports from Tallahassee on the 2024 Florida Legislative session.
Tickets to Tallahassee begin as low as $49, according to Jetblue's website.
Charlie Adelson, 47, was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in the murder of Dan Markel
Since allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World's government earlier this year, morale has deteriorated, the governing district has been politicized and cronyism permeates the organization.
Before-and-after pictures show the extent of flooding caused by Hurricane Idalia after it made landfall.
CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister reports from Tallahassee.
Florida's Big Bend is one of the last truly natural places in the state.
Officers nearby ran to the scene and were approached by a man, identified as 23-year-old Lawarren Meadows from Tallahassee, who told them "It was me," according to the incident report.
But the federal jury dedlocked on charges that Gillum funneled tens of thousands of dollars in campaign money to personal accounts.
The protestors said they refused to leave until they had a meeting with the governor
Days after Disney sued Florida's governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill, members of Disney World's governing board made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees have authorized a lawsuit against the entertainment giant.
As Florida’s legislative session begins to wind down, Jim and Democratic State Sen. Shevrin Jones, who represents portions of South Florida in Tallahassee, take a look at the controversial bills lawmakers have passed, including the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, and what is expected to receive attention between now and the May 5th adjournment. Guest: State Sen. Shevrin Jones/(D) South Florida
Jurors have begun deliberating in the corruption case against former Florida Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum, who nearly defeated Republican Ron DeSantis in 2018.
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is on trial in federal court on charges of corruption and lying to the FBI.
A 25-year-old aide to State Representative Fabian Basabe is accusing the lawmaker of slapping him across the face
A 25-year-old aide to State Representative Fabian Basabe is accusing the lawmaker of slapping him across the face and telling him to stand in the corner of a room during a reception in Tallahassee.
The "Live Local Act" includes providing incentives for private investment in affordable housing
"Can we truly be free if families cannot make intimate decisions about the course of their own lives?" Harris said in a fiery speech before a crowd of 1,500 people in Florida.
FPL in February filed a proposal that would have led to larger rate increases over the next four years.
A federal judge ordered Florida to halt expansion and begin dismantling parts of "Alligator Alcatraz," prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to quickly appeal the ruling.
Soon, customers will be making the trip a few miles north to a new location on Krome Avenue and 168th Street as the South Florida staple begins a new era under new ownership.
The U.S. Marshals Service said Harjinder Singh, 28, is not a U.S. citizen and entered the country illegally from Mexico in 2018.
Less than two weeks after a gunman opened fire at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, the agency is facing additional turmoil.
FPL in February filed a proposal that would have led to larger rate increases over the next four years.
A federal judge ordered Florida to halt expansion and begin dismantling parts of "Alligator Alcatraz," prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to quickly appeal the ruling.
Soon, customers will be making the trip a few miles north to a new location on Krome Avenue and 168th Street as the South Florida staple begins a new era under new ownership.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
The U.S. Marshals Service said Harjinder Singh, 28, is not a U.S. citizen and entered the country illegally from Mexico in 2018.
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.
Less than two weeks after a gunman opened fire at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, the agency is facing additional turmoil.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been reunited with family and plans to travel to Maryland before returning to Tennessee in January for his criminal trial.
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Republican State Rep. Alex Andrade about the Hope Florida Foundation scandal.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one in separate interviews with U.S. Congressman Darren Soto and former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber about the subject.
Lucia Baez-Geller is a former Miami-Dade school board member who lost in her bid two years ago to oust Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim talks with Robin Peguero, a Democratic nominee for the District 27 congressional seat.
Jim talks to a former Republican congressman who is running as a Democrat to be the next governor of Florida.
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.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly impersonating a registered nurse and treating over 4,000 patients without a license.
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.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.