As temps fall across Florida, so do frozen iguanas from trees
Once the temperature drops below 45 degrees, iguanas go into a cold-stunned state. They appear to be dead, but they are not.
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South Florida wind chill temperatures forecast to hit the 20s
It could feel like 28 degrees in West Palm Beach, according to forecasters.
Florida lawmaker on redistricting process
States have different processes for redrawing legislative maps after the last census. Florida's state legislature is working on redistricting as the state has become more racially and ethnically diverse. Fentrice Driskell, who represents the 63rd district in Florida's House of Representatives, joins CBS News to discuss the redistricting efforts.
Coast Guard finds body in search for 39 missing off Florida coast
Searchers worked throughout the night after the crew of a merchant vessel spotted a solitary survivor Tuesday morning clinging to the overturned hull of a 25-foot-long boat.
Florida senator pushes new law after nude images stolen from her
The bill sponsored by Book, a Democrat, would strengthen Florida's revenge porn law.
Cruise ship diverted to Bahamas over unpaid bills
The Crystal Symphony was diverted to the Bahamas last week after a U.S. judge issued an arrest warrant for the cruise ship. The ship's parent company faces more than $4 million in unpaid fuel bills. Steven Heard Fales was a passenger aboard the Crystal Symphony. He joins CBS News to discuss his experience.
Citrus disease driving up orange prices
The price of orange juice is rising as a disease threatens the orange crop in Florida. The state is expected to have its worst orange harvest in decades. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
39 missing after boat capsizes off Florida coast
The Coast Guard is searching for 39 people reported missing after a boat believed to be piloted by human smugglers capsized off the coast of Florida.
CBS News Miami debuts
CBS News Miami debuted Monday, and it's welcoming a new member to its team. Kendis Gibson, an anchor on CBS News Miami's morning show, spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers.
Florida manatees at risk of starvation eat lettuce in pilot program
The manatees ate romaine lettuce, and the program will add cabbage and a second type of lettuce — all common foods given to manatees at rehabilitation facilities.
DeSantis proposes police unit for elections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing a nearly $6 million budget for a special police force to oversee the state's elections. John Kennedy, a Florida capital reporter for Gannett, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest on Florida and the election proposals.
Bill would bar groups from making anyone "feel discomfort" about race
A proposal would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making White people feel "discomfort" when they teach students or train employees about discrimination in the nation's past.
FDA OK's use of expired COVID tests in Florida
The FDA has extended the shelf life of up to 1 million expired COVID tests that were confirmed to have been stockpiled in a Florida warehouse last week, as the state deals with spike of cases.
FDA approves use of 1 million COVID tests that expired in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said last week that the tests weren't distributed because of "low demand."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' grip on power
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appears to be headed towards easy reelection as his power and popularity grow in the state. But former President Donald Trump recently took a jab at him. Politico reporter Gary Fineout joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with a closer look.
Florida bill would allow cameras in classes, microphones on teachers
Sponsor of bill in state's House of Representatives says he thinks it's a good idea, provided privacy can be maintained.
Cases and hospitalizations continue to spike
The U.S. continues to see record-breaking numbers of COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. CBS news correspondent Carter Evans reports on the recent surge in infections. Then, Dr. Adrian Burrowes, family medicine physician and CEO of CFP Physicians Group, joins Lilia Luciano on CBSN to discuss.
Man storms plane cockpit during boarding process
A man stormed the cockpit of an American Airlines Miami-bound flight during the boarding process, damaging the controls and trying to jump out a window before he was arrested.
Democrat wins congressional seat in Florida special election
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has won the race for Florida's 20th congressional district. She was heavily favored to win the election, since the district leans blue. She is filling a seat that was left vacant by Congressman Alcee Hastings, who died in April 2021. CBS News political associate producer Aaron Navarro joined CBSN's Lilia Luciano to discuss.
Up to a million COVID tests expired in a Florida warehouse
Officials admitted to the expired tests the same day the state changed its COVID testing guidance.
Record number of Florida manatees died in 2021
Preliminary data shows there were more than 1,100 reported manatee deaths in Florida last year — nearly double the five-year average.
Record-breaking COVID cases in Florida causing strain in hospitals
An average of more than 550,000 Americans are testing positive every day, about 10% of them are in Florida
Tiger killed after grabbing man's hand at zoo
A worker is recovering after a tiger at a zoo in Naples, Florida, grabbed his hand. The tiger was killed. Omar Villafranca reports. Warning: The footage is graphic.
Tiger shot dead at Florida zoo after grabbing man's arm
The zoo in Naples, Florida, says a cleaner entered an unauthorized area and was apparently petting or feeding the Malayan tiger named Eko.
Climate change impacting Florida ecosystems
Warming waters and pollutants are destroying the habitats of manatees, fish and coral in and around the state of Florida. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli went to Florida to investigate the dilemma and see what scientists and activists are doing to try to stop it.
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.