Officer fired after accidentally shooting driver during traffic stop
Officer Mindy Cardwell was "working in an off-duty capacity" during the incident.
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Parts of northern Florida blanketed by snow
Parts of northern Florida are digging out Wednesday after being hit by the winter storm that's rolled through the southern U.S. this week. The storm is expected to move into Georgia and the Carolinas Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from Tallahassee, Florida.
Snow hits the southern U.S.
A winter storm brought snow and frigid temperatures to parts of the South that rarely see this type of weather. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from Houston and CBS News Texas meteorologist McKenna King has the forecast.
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Florida judge paves way for partial release of Jack Smith's report detailing investigations into President-elect Donald Trump; Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chips exports
Moskowitz reacts to Biden's preemptive pardons
In the final hours of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to several critics of President Trump and members of his own family. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida to get his reaction to the move.
Senate confirms Rubio as secretary of state
The Senate unanimously voted on Monday to confirm former Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as President Trump's secretary of state. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Florida hotel discriminated against Arab American group, DOJ says
The Florida hotel canceled a summit held by the Arab America Foundation almost a month after the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
What to know about DeSantis' Senate pick
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has tapped the state's attorney general, Ashley Moody, to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate. The longtime Trump-ally was one of several state attorneys general who signed onto a lawsuit aimed at helping President-elect Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election. Washington Post national political reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and The Daily Beast senior political correspondent Juliegrace Brufke join "America Decides" to discuss.
Who is Ashley Moody? DeSantis' pick for Rubio's Senate seat explained
The Florida attorney general will serve as U.S. senator until the next general election in 2026 when the seat returns to the ballot.
Bondi confirmation hearing opening statement
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, appeared before senators for her confirmation hearing Wednesday. Watch her opening statement.
Breton, a 1,400-pound great white shark, returns to Florida coast
Breton, who was first tagged in 2020, has previously made trips to Florida around this time of year.
DeSantis will take more time to pick Rubio's replacement
DeSantis said he will appoint a Senate seat replacement around Inauguration Day.
2 found dead in plane's landing gear
Two people were found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane in Florida on Monday night. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more details.
How cold is too cold for Florida's iguanas? Here's what to know.
When temperatures drop in South Florida, it can cause a big problem for Floridians: falling iguanas. When it gets too cold, the large invasive reptiles — which can grow to be up to 5 feet long and 20 pounds — get stunned by the temperatures and will often fall out of trees onto the ground or whatever may be passing by below.
Miami Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks for Jan. 6 Trump pardon
Enrique Tarrio is asking President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon.
Florida sheriff's deputy identified as accused killer in 1979 cold case
Former Charlotte County Sheriff Deputy John Greer was named as the accused killer in the 1979 cold case, the sheriff said.
36 endangered Florida panthers killed this year, most since 2016
2024 saw the most panther deaths in nearly a decade, but officials also confirmed the existence of three young cubs.
15 injured after Brightline train collides with Delray Beach fire engine
Delray Beach Police, Brightline and NTSB officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Several hurt when Florida fire truck, train collide
In Delray Beach, Florida, authorities investigated a crash between a fire truck and a commuter train in the center of town on Saturday which left more than a dozen people hurt. Cristian Benavides reports.
Missing Florida dog returns to family home, rings doorbell
Athena, a 4-year-old German Shepherd and Husky mix, escaped her home in Green Cove Springs, near Jacksonville, on Dec. 15.
Trump aides meet with top Canadian officials
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration members are set to meet with a pair of top Canadian officials in Florida as Trump continues to mock the country's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has the latest details.
Florida pizza delivery worker allegedly stabs pregnant customer after $2 tip
A pizza delivery worker, upset over a tip, allegedly repeatedly stabbed a pregnant woman at a Florida motel, a sheriff's office says.
Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
1 killed, several hurt in Florida boat explosion
At least one person was killed and six others injured when a boat exploded in a marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Three people suffered traumatic injuries. Cristian Benavides reports.
1 dead, 5 injured in Fort Lauderdale marina boat fire
A person was found dead in the water and five others had to be rushed to local hospitals following a boat fire.
Trump says he's "not thrilled" after Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar
President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.
Democrat James Walkinshaw to win Virginia House race, narrowing GOP majority
Democrat James Walkinshaw will defeat Republican Stewart Whitson in a Northern Virginia special House election to pick Rep. Gerry Connolly's successor, the Associated Press projects.
Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors
In August, the Pentagon offered full military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, after denying her family's request for the honor in 2021.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
Roberts halts lower court order that required Trump to unfreeze foreign aid
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.