Video of Florida trooper tasing teen sparks outrage
A Florida state trooper was caught on video tasing a 16-year-old, after following him into his girlfriend's backyard because he looked suspicious, according to the trooper.
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1 killed when truck crashes into Pride parade
One man was killed and another injured when a pickup truck crashed into a Pride parade in Florida on Saturday. Police say the deadly incident was a tragic accident. Mola Lenghi reports.
Deadly storm Claudette regains strength
Parts of the southern U.S. are on high alert as deadly storm Claudette continues its destructive path. It is being blamed for more than a dozen deaths, including 10 children, nine in one crash. CBS News digital journalist Jessi Mitchell joins CBSN with the latest.
1 dead after parade participant accidentally drives into crowd
Police said the driver and both victims are members of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus.
A triathlete's mentor
It did not appear that competing in a triathlon was in the cards for 14-year-old Caleb Prewitt, of Jacksonville, Florida, who has Down Syndrome – until he met 21-year-old triathlete Chris Nikic, the first person with Down Syndrome to ever complete the grueling 140-mile Ironman competition. What Nikic did next was even more herculean: taking the young fan under his wing and planting a dream. Steve Hartman reports.
$1.2 million worth of cocaine washes up at Florida Space Force base
A wildlife manager at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was performing a sea turtle nesting survey when she spotted a small package wrapped in plastic — and then she kept finding more of them.
Disney World to let vaccinated visitors take off masks
Face masks optional for vaccinated visitors to theme park, though Disney workers won't require proof of COVID-19 shots.
Why do mass shooters choose the AR-15 style rifle?
Some of the worst massacres in recent memory have had something in common: the AR-15 style rifle. Scott Pelley reports on why the high velocity rounds used in the gun makes it so deadly.
Florida's manatees dying at a high rate
Manatees in Florida are dying at an alarming rate this year, and scientists say the beloved water creature's habitat is being threatened by pollution like never before. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Why do mass shooters choose the AR-15 style rifle?
Some of the worst massacres in recent memory have had something in common: the AR-15 style rifle. Scott Pelley reports on why the high-velocity rounds used in the gun make it so deadly.
Learning how to "Stop the Bleed"
Ballistics tests show how lethal a wound from an AR-15 style rifle can be. Now there's a campaign to teach civilians how to be first responders in mass shootings
Police ID gunman in Florida supermarket shooting
Police say there were repeated red flags about the man who killed a woman and her young grandson in a Publix grocery store in Florida. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Police: Florida supermarket gunman made threats before shooting
The gunman had posted on social media that he wanted to kill people and children, police said.
Texas, Fla. battle cruise lines over vaccines
The battle over whether cruise lines can require passengers and staff to be vaccinated is intensifying. The CDC recommends 95% of all cruise passengers be vaccinated against COVID-19 when sailing from U.S. ports. However, the governors of Florida and Texas took action to prevent businesses from requiring vaccinations, and that includes cruise lines. Errol Barnett reports.
Woman, child and gunman dead in Florida supermarket shooting
Police haven't released the identities of the victims or the gunman.
Demings to challenge Rubio for Senate
Florida Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings announced her bid for U.S. Senate, and will face off against Republican Senator Marco Rubio. Demings has held her position since 2015 and is a former police chief of Orlando. Jim DeFede, an investigative reporter and host of "Facing South Florida" at CBS Miami, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest in the Sunshine State.
Val Demings launches Florida Senate bid to unseat Marco Rubio
The Florida Democrat made her Senate bid official Wednesday with a campaign announcement video.
Rainbow lights on Florida bridge turned back on
The lights were changed to blue one day after the Pride Month display began.
Supporting homeless LGBTQ youth
The number of people without homes has risen 5.5% between 2016 and 2020. Many of those who are on the streets are youth within the LGBTQ community. According to the organization True Colors United, 40% of youth experiencing homelessness are LBGTQ, despite making up only about 7% of the country's youth population. Heather Wilkie, executive director of the nonprofit Zebra Coalition, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss her organization's efforts to combat this issue.
Alligator attacks woman shielding her dog at Florida lake
Witnesses say the gator tried to get the dog but the woman protected it, slipping as she did. The gator got her in a leg. A tourniquet was needed to stop the bleeding.
Matt Gaetz under federal investigation
The Justice Department is investigating Representative Matt Gaetz after one of his former associates pleaded guilty to violating federal sex-trafficking laws. Politico national politics reporter Marc Caputo joins CBSN to discuss whether Gaetz's ex-girlfriend is cooperating with investigators, his tour with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Florida Republican's relationship with Governor Ron DeSantis.
Florida cuts mental health program for Pulse survivors
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is under fire after slashing thousands of dollars in funding for a mental health program that supports survivors and family members of victims in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting that left 49 people dead. Brandon Wolf, a survivor of the Pulse shooting and media relations manager for Equality Florida, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his take on the governor's decision. Wolf also discusses the national campaign, #HonorThemWithAction, in remembrance of the Pulse shooting victims.
Bodycam video captures deputies in shootout with children
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said the children shot at the deputies for more than half an hour Tuesday night, before the deputies returned fire.
Analyzing Florida's transgender athlete law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Tuesday banning transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams. The Republican governor says it's to protect the fairness of women's athletics, but LGBTQ advocates say the law is discriminatory. Jenny Pizer, the director of law and policy at Lambda Legal, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
Boy and girl open fire on Florida police
A 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were involved in a shootout with police Tuesday evening in Florida. The children, who were staying at a nearby juvenile facility, broke into a house and opened fire on police when they arrived. The girl was subsequently injured in the shootout. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.