DeSantis signs trans athlete act on first day of Pride Month
The law states women and girls must play on the sport teams of the "biological sex" on their birth certificate. So, a transgender girl cannot play on a girls' team.
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GLAAD president and CEO discusses transgender athlete bill in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill into law banning transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams. The Fairness in Women's Sports Act will go into effect July 1. The governor argues that it will protect "fairness and integrity of women's athletics." Florida is now the ninth state to have such a law on the books. GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her perspective.
Florida bans trans athletes in school sports
The Human Rights Campaign announced it's filing a lawsuit challenging Florida's new law that bans transgender people from competing in women's sports at public high schools and colleges. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign, about the new law and what it means for the transgender community.
New video may reveal additional suspects in Miami shooting
Three men were seen opening fire in a previous video. New footage shows what appears to be gunfire from another vehicle.
Sneak peek: Surviving Ted Bundy
"48 Hours" Live to Tell: Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy targeted three young Florida women in one of his final attacks. They survived and share their terrifying ordeal and long road to recovery. CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith reports. Watch Saturday, June 5 at 9/8c on CBS.
Florida governor signs transgender athlete bill
On Tuesday, the first day of Pride Month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that bans transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams at the high school and college level. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Authorities ask for help identifying gunmen in deadly shootings
Gunmen indiscriminately sprayed bullets into crowds at two South Florida venues, killing a total of three people.
2 people dead and over 20 injured in Florida shooting
Three people got out of an SUV and opened fire on a crowd outside a concert, the police director for Miami-Dade County, Florida, said.
Deadly shooting at Florida event
Two people died and an estimated 20 to 25 people were injured in a shooting outside a banquet hall in South Florida, police said. The gunfire erupted early Sunday at the El Mula Banquet Hall in northwest Miami-Dade County. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Miami police chief on proposed Texas gun law
Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo discusses two recent deadly shootings in South Florida as well as a bill Texas' governor is likely to sign into law that would allow people to carry handguns in public without a license, background check or training.
Boat carrying 20 overturns heading from Cuba to Florida
The Coast Guard said two bodies were pulled form the water, 8 people were rescued and the search was continuing for the other ten.
Fla. high school altered girls' yearbook photos it deemed immodest
Students are speaking out against what they say was sexist move that showed a double standard compared with the treatment of boys' photos.
Girl fights off knife-wielding suspect
An 11-year-old girl was waiting for the school bus in Pensacola, Florida, when a man armed with a knife charged at her and attempted to abduct the girl. But she fought back. The incident was captured on surveillance video and the suspect has been arrested.
Val Demings plans Florida Senate bid to challenge Marco Rubio
The Florida congresswoman and former Orlando police chief also considered running for governor.
Impact of GOP-led voting changes
Some of the voting procedures people relied on during the pandemic are now illegal under changes passed by Republican state legislators. The Washington Post's national reporter, Dave Weigel, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with a look at which states would have seen different election results had the new restrictive laws been in place during the 2020 race.
Plea deal for associate of Matt Gaetz
A former associate of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is expected to plead guilty today to multiple federal charges including child sex trafficking and cooperate with investigators. Gaetz says this case has nothing to do with him. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM with more details.
Gaetz associate pleads guilty to child sex trafficking
Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector and political ally to Congressman Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor and other charges. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Rep. Matt Gaetz's associate to plead guilty
The man who Rep. Matt Gaetz has called his wingman is expected to plead guilty to six federal charges, ranging from child sex trafficking to wire fraud. Nikole Killion reports on the status of his case and how it may relate back to the Florida congressman.
Nursing school student Madison Jarocha graduates amid health setbacks
"I would be lying if I said it was easy," she said.
Former Gaetz confidant to plead guilty
A former Florida tax collector has agreed to help the Justice Department's investigation into Congressman Matt Gaetz. Joel Greenberg admitted Friday he paid an underage girl to have sex with him and other unidentified men. Greenberg is expected to plead guilty to six federal charges next week. Major Garrett reports on what this could mean for Gaetz.
Florida Gov. says he'll pardon people charged with breaking COVID protocol
"Floridians should not be penalized for rejecting the overreach of local authorities through unnecessary mask mandates," DeSantis tweeted Thursday.
Times Square shooting suspect taken into custody
The alleged gunman who opened fire in Times Square on Saturday, hitting three bystanders including a 4-year-old girl, was taken into custody Wednesday, police announced. Farrakhan Muhammad was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Florida. CBS New York's Aundrea Cline-Thomas has the latest.
CBS News embeds with Fla. shooting survivors
On Saturday thousands of students are expected to take to the streets in Washington and cities around the country for the March for Our Lives rally. Organized by Florida school shooting survivors, they are demanding an end to school shootings and other gun violence. CBS News embedded with the Parkland students as they formed the Never Again movement. Watch the CBS News documentary, "39 Days," which airs Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Sneak peek: 39 Days
In the wake of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, CBS News embeds with survivors and a grieving parent as they turn anguish into action. Watch Saturday, March 24 at 8/7c on CBS.
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Fifth explosion linked to serial bomber, undetonated FedEX package may hold clues; Royal wedding cake details announced
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.
"Bomb cyclone" hits Midwest, takes aim at East Coast. Maps show forecast.
A powerful winter storm system moving across the northern United States could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Northeast region.
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.
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.
National Guard deploying to New Orleans as city marks 1 year since terror attack
The Guard members will stay through Carnival season, when residents and tourists descend on the Big Easy to partake in costumed celebrations and massive parades before ending with Mardi Gras.