Man convicted of triple murder put to death in Florida in state's 11th execution this year
Authorities said Curtis Windom, 59, was pronounced dead at 6:17 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection.
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"Alligator Alcatraz" could soon be empty
An email obtained by CBS News from a Florida Division of Emergency Management director states "Alligator Alcatraz" could go "down to zero individuals within a few days." CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Trump administration moving detainees out of "Alligator Alcatraz"
Immigration officials are moving detainees out of a controversial, state-run detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
Florida deploys robot rabbits to hunt invasive Burmese pythons
Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to manage the population of invasive snakes.
Trump administration threatens funding for 3 states over trucker English rules
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
Rainbow crosswalks in Florida painted over
Several municipalities in Florida have received letters from the Florida Department of Transportation demanding that they paint over rainbow crosswalks or face funding cuts. This includes the one outside Orlando's Pulse nightclub. Cristian Benavides has more.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
The giant beach tent is taking over shorelines
More and more families seem to be setting up camp seeking comfort and shade under super-sized tents. But as Dave Malkoff reports, not everyone is happy.
Judge blocks "Alligator Alcatraz" expansion
A federal judge in Miami blocked new detainees and construction at the controversial Everglades facility, siding with environmental groups who argue it threatens wildlife and drinking water for millions.
Judge to rule on "Alligator Alcatraz" future
A federal judge is set to rule on the future of the immigration detention in Florida known as "Alligator Alcatraz." An environmental group and Native American tribe sued over concerns that the facility would harm the surrounding Everglades. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub in Orlando painted over by state
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and others reacted to the removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub, the site of a massacre in 2016.
Florida executes man for 1982 killing of abducted woman, state's 10th execution in 2025
The 10th execution carried out by the state of Florida in 2025 extends the state's record for executions in a single year.
Lead ACLU lawyer on "Alligator Alcatraz" case
The Trump administration was handed a partial victory on Monday when a judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by immigrant advocates over the legal rights of those being held at the Florida facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz." Eunice Cho, senior counsel for the ACLU in the lawsuit, joined "The Takeout" to talk about the case.
Judge gives Trump administration partial victory in "Alligator Alcatraz" case
A federal judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Florida Everglades, handing a partial victory to the Trump administration.
Hearing on rights at "Alligator Alcatraz"
A federal judge heard arguments Monday over whether or not detainees at the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" have been denied their legal rights. A lawsuit alleges that they have not had the ability to speak confidentially with their lawyers. The suit also asks the judge to designate a specific immigration court with jurisdiction over the facility. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
ICE detainees raise alarms about due process
A federal judge is considering whether detainees at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades have been denied their legal rights. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Who Killed Aileen Seiden in Room 15?
Three people check into a Florida motel room. Only two walk out alive. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Melissa Turner's Closing Act
A cosplay actor finds herself in the spotlight when she's accused of murdering her boyfriend. Can she convince a jury it was self defense? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Archaeology student finds rare 9th-century gold during first-ever excavation
Yara Souza, who is from Orlando, Florida, made the discovery about 90 minutes into her first-ever dig.
Where is Diana Duve?
When a woman disappears with her boyfriend, investigators learn he was entrusted with millions at his bank job, but he also told outlandish lies about who he was. "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.
Florida approves bear hunt amid controversy
In a unanimous vote, Florida will open its first bear hunting season in a decade. The state says it's necessary due to the growing population of black bears and dangerous interactions with humans, but as Manuel Bojorquez reports, not everyone agrees.
3-month-old endangered panther kittens killed by vehicle in Florida
Two panther kittens were found dead in Florida after a suspected vehicle strike, officials said. Their deaths mean at least 12 of the endangered animals were killed this year.
Some "Alligator Alcatraz" detainees are DACA recipients, have no criminal history
Some "Alligator Alcatraz" detainees are among the more than half a million recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, or DACA.
Capybara cafe helps animal sanctuary
Capybaras are cute, laid back and the world's largest rodent. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more on how they're helping other wildlife at a Florida animal sanctuary.
Hurricane Katrina in photos, 20 years later: "We're the land they forgot about"
While Hurricane Katrina's toll didn't become clear for days, the storm ultimately led to nearly 1,400 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Exclusive
Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection
Congress passed a law in 2008 that limits Secret Service protection for former vice presidents to up to six months after leaving office.
Families of 2 children killed in Minneapolis school shooting speak out
The family of one of the victims shot early Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis spoke out for the first time Thursday afternoon.
Trump moves to rescind $4.9 billion in foreign aid without Congress
President Trump is looking to claw back $4.9 billion in foreign aid that Congress already approved, deploying a rarely used maneuver known as a pocket rescission.
Celebrity crocodile wrangler lied about deadly copter crash, jury finds
Matt Wright, star of the "Wild Croc Territory" and "Outback Wrangler" series, was convicted of two counts of perverting the course of justice.
2 dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters or raw seafood. It can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a life-threatening illness.
"Potential evidence" found in search for dad accused of killing 3 daughters
The FBI said it had recovered "potential evidence" while searching nearly 250 acres of rugged wilderness for signs of Travis Decker.
Senator blasts Border Patrol arrest of 2 firefighters battling wildfire
Two firefighters battling a wildfire in Washington State were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents, prompting Democratic Sen. Patty to call U.S. immigration policy "sick."