Driver crashes into convenience store
A man was hospitalized on Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle when the driver mistook the accelerator for the brake and crashed through a convenience store in Florida.
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Disney employees, former judge arrested in human trafficking sting, police say
Authorities arrested 108 people, including alleged child sexual predators and those seeking prostitutes.
U.S. wildfires were larger, more frequent and more widespread in last 20 years
Wildfires are larger, more frequent and more widespread in the last 20 years than they have been before.
Rare video shows Burmese python defending nest from bobcat in Florida
The video marks the first evidence of any animal in the Everglades fighting back against a Burmese python, experts said.
Florida GOP proposes election police force
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers have proposed forming a special police force to investigate elections fraud — a proposal that concerns voting rights advocates. Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the ongoing fight over election integrity.
Running the NYC marathon with purpose
This Sunday, about 30,000 runners from around the world will participate in the 50th annual New York City Marathon. Two of those runners share a special bond, forged in tragedy. Dana Jacobson shows us how they've come together to run with purpose.
Brian Flores hired by Steelers
Coach Brian Flores is back in the NFL less than three weeks after filing a lawsuit alleging discrimination against the league and three of its teams. Flores will serve as a defensive assistant and linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson reports.
SpaceX Crew-3 heads to space
Four astronauts — three Americans and one German — are on their way to the International Space Station. Their SpaceX rocket blasted off in Florida Wednesday night and the crew is set to spend the next six months living roughly 250 miles above Earth. Mark Strassmann has the details.
Florida students protest "Don't Say Gay" bill
Demonstrators across Florida protested after the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill passed in the Senate. The bill would restrict teachers and school districts from discussing gender identity and topics surrounding sexuality in the classroom from kindergarten through third grade. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
"Don't Say Gay" bill sparks debate
Florida's legislature is moving forward with a bill that would prohibit teachers and others from addressing LGBTQ issues in the classroom. The so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill is one of many similar measures in multiple states across the country. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
COVID hospitalizations rising in Florida
COVID-19 cases are disrupting essential services in South Florida as Omicron surges across the region. As hospitalizations rise, hospital resources are stretched thin, imperiling the lives of people like Jada Turnbull, who needed extreme medical interventions to survive the virus. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Florida orange crops in crisis
Prices for oranges and orange juice are on the rise as demand grows, but the supply is being squeezed by a disease affecting Florida's crops. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Florida manatees dying in record numbers
It’s been a devastating year for Florida manatees, with more than 1,000 deaths, mostly from starvation — a new record. Seagrass, their main food source, has been ravaged by algae "super blooms," as CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports. Tracy visited the dedicated people trying to protect and rescue these gentle giants.
CBS News asks second-graders: "What is love?"
Jamie Wax caught up with some second graders at Lely Elementary School in Naples, Florida, to get their thoughts on Valentine's Day and find out what they think "love" really means.
2 helicopters crash near beaches
A veteran police officer is dead after the chopper he was in crashed in Huntington Beach, California. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano spoke with a person who saw the chopper crash into the water.
Poet is helping strangers with words
Poet Gio Cerro moves strangers with his words, in just a matter of minutes. He crafts poems on the spot on any topic of people’s choosing — from love and inspiration to addiction and heartbreak. Manuel Bojorquez shows us how he’s helping people reach deeper emotional levels.
Marco Rubio on Ukraine escalation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to move troops into breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. Florida Senator Marco Rubio, a member of the Senate foreign relations and intelligence committees, joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about the latest escalation in tensions.
Parents sue over mask mandate ban in Florida
As kids make up more than a quarter of new COVID-19 cases and less than half of eligible kids are vaccinated, the debate over mask mandates in schools is heating up. Omar Villafranca spoke to one family suing the Florida governor, the state's Department of Education and several school districts for banning mask mandates.
Spring temperatures arrive on East Coast
A tornado watch, heavy rain and hail are expected in parts of the South, with some warmer temperatures expected midweek on the East Coast. WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil to deliver this week's forecast.
Possible fentanyl OD lands spring breakers in Florida hospital
It happened in an Airbnb in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Divers search "gator-infested waters" after body parts found
"We can't rule out the possibility that somebody fell in the water and died of natural causes out here, but it doesn't look like that to us," the sheriff said.
Man arrested for fatal stabbings of Florida couple
Terry and Brenda Aultman were riding their bicycles home after participating in Bike Week festivities in Daytona Beach when they were attacked, police say. There was no word on the suspect's motive.
Florida Legislature passes controversial "Stop WOKE Act"
The bill now moves to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis, who has expressed his support.
MLB lockout frustrates local businesses, fans
Arizona and Florida communities that rely on spring training tourism, which is a billion-dollar business, are being hit hard by the Major League Baseball lockout over negotiations. Some experts worry it may lead some fans to walk away forever. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Alligator is killed after menacing paddleboarder in viral video
Florida wildlife officials have killed a nearly 12-foot alligator that swam within inches of a frightened paddleboarder in a popular state park.
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Winter storm snarls thousands of flights. Maps show the latest forecast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after weeks of deadly fighting along their border.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
Ski patrol strike shuts down Colorado's popular Telluride resort indefinitely
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
Gas line explosion shuts down major Southern California freeway
Several lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed and a shelter-in-place order was issued to residents in Castaic, California, after a gas line ruptured on Saturday.
Michigan hires former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
Rescuers search for soccer coach, children after boat sinks in Indonesia
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.