High cost of housing the mentally ill in prisons has some communities rethinking their approach
High cost of housing the mentally ill in prisons has some communities rethinking their approach
Florida
"Ticking time bomb": Residents on edge with reservoir near collapse
Many have warned of the "environmental nightmare" long before the leak began.
"Catastrophic flood situation" in Florida
Officials in Florida are warning of "a catastrophic flood situation" amid fears over possible flooding of contaminated water in the Tampa Bay area. A reservoir at an old phosphate plant is threatening to overflow into neighboring communities and potentially into the Gulf. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports while WTSP-TV reporter Thuy Lan Nguyen joins CBSN from Palmetto, Florida. Read more here.
Concern grows over release of Florida wastewater
As fears of catastrophic flooding in Florida begin to decrease, there is growing concern that a controlled release of wastewater to prevent flooding could have dire environmental consequences. The wastewater was released after a breach was detected in the pond's lining at an old phosphate plant. Janet Shamlian is in Manatee County, Florida, with the latest on the efforts to prevent flooding and the increasing environmental concerns.
Forty-nine-year-old Arthur Booth was in a Florida court Thursday facing charges for burglary, grand theft and resisting arrest
It was an emotional reunion in a very odd place. Forty-nine-year-old Arthur Booth was in a Florida court Thursday facing charges for burglary, grand theft and resisting arrest. He broke down when he realized the judge, Mindy Glazer, was a former classmate. Ben Tracy reports.
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Florida, joins CBSN's Contessa Brewer to discuss reopening the U.S. Embassy in Cuba
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Florida, joins CBSN's Contessa Brewer to discuss reopening the U.S. Embassy in Cuba. Ros-Lehtinen is opposed to the United States' changing relationship with Cuba under its president, Raul Castro.
Mine washes up on Florida beach
Local authorities and the U.S. Air Force were able to safely get the device off the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach and were trying to trace its origins.
How the wealthy cut the line during Florida's frenzied vaccine rollout
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on corruption allegations clouding Florida's efforts to vaccinate its residents.
Inside Florida's chaotic vaccine rollout
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on corruption allegations clouding Florida's efforts to vaccinate its residents.
The former Florida governor announces a bid for the White House Monday
The former Florida governor announces a bid for the White House Monday
NFL star Anquan Boldin helps hometown get vaccinated
Pahokee native and Super Bowl Champion Anquan Boldin helped secure a vaccine site for his community in the Florida Glades, where many had struggled to access the vaccine for months.
Health experts are on alert for a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that has washed up on Florida shores
Health experts are on alert for a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that has washed up on Florida shores. CBSN's Jeff Glor talks about the health warnings and risks.
A very fortunate homeless man was reconnected with A $10,000 inheritance after he forgot it on a Florida bus bench
A very fortunate homeless man was reconnected with A $10,000 inheritance after he forgot it on a Florida bus bench. CBSN's Kristine Johnson has a the remarkable story of unselfish kindness.
Excitement over the Rapa Nui artificial reef sinking to its new home quickly turned to disappointment
Excitement over the Rapa Nui artificial reef sinking to its new home quickly turned to disappointment as the underwater art installation flipped over as it was sinking. Ted Scouten from CBS affiliate WFOR updates us on the latest from Deerfield beach
Wastewater reservoir on verge of collapse
Hundreds of residents in Manatee County, Florida, were ordered to evacuate their homes over Easter weekend as officials feared that a wastewater pond could collapse "at any time." Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the area on Saturday. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details. Read more here.
Florida third-grader John Anthony is one of the biggest, and youngest sensations to hit the electronic dance scene
Florida third-grader John Anthony is one of the biggest, and youngest sensations to hit the electronic dance scene. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson talk about the young DJ's success.
Matt Gaetz's communications director resigns
Luke Ball's resignation came in the wake of scathing reports suggesting an ongoing investigation into Gaetz's possible sexual involvement with a 17-year-old girl.
Erin Moriarty first covered Crosley Green's case in 1999. There is new evidence that Green may have been wrongfully convicted of the murder of 22-year-old Charles "Chip" Flynn more than 25 years ago.
Correspondent Erin Moriarty first covered Crosley Green's case in 1999. There is new evidence that Green may have been wrongfully convicted of the murder of 22-year-old Charles "Chip" Flynn more than 25 years ago. For the rest of the story, watch "Last Chance for Freedom," Saturday, May 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Christopher Hall, 57, was arrested after his plane veered off the taxiway and hit a building
Christopher Hall, 57, was arrested after his plane veered off the taxiway and hit a building. Police say Hall was drunk at the time of the incident and had his 10-year-old son with him. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The pilot of Cessna was arrested Wednesday after taxiing into a restricted area and hitting a shed at Florida's Melbourne International Airport
The pilot of Cessna was arrested Wednesday after taxiing into a restricted area and hitting a shed at Florida's Melbourne International Airport. Kris Van Cleave reports that authorities believe the man was intoxicated.
Then-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush spoke to "Face the Nation" on November 5, 2000, just two days before his brother, George W. Bush, faced voters in the presidential election
Then-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush spoke to "Face the Nation" on November 5, 2000, just two days before his brother, George W. Bush, faced voters in the presidential election.
Saturday at 10: Can new evidence uncovered in a "48 Hours" investigation lead to a Florida man convicted of murder walking free?
Can new evidence uncovered in a "48 Hours" investigation lead to a Florida man convicted of murder walking free? Correspondent Erin Moriarty has been on the case for 16 years and has an update Saturday, May 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Douglas Hughes, a Florida man whose gyrocopter caused a security scare after it landed on the Capitol lawn spoke to the press after entering a plea of not guilty to charges of violating defense airspace
Douglas Hughes, a Florida man whose gyrocopter caused a security scare after it landed on the Capitol lawn spoke to the press after entering a plea of not guilty to charges of violating defense airspace. CBSN's Kristine Johnson and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
A hearse was spotted parked at Dunkin' Donuts Tuesday morning in New Port Richey, Florida with the coffin of a veteran inside
A hearse was spotted parked at Dunkin' Donuts Tuesday morning in New Port Richey, Florida with the flag-draped coffin of a veteran inside. The two drivers were later fired. Casey Cumley of Tampa affiliate WTSP reports.
To learn more about the brutal murder of Florida nurse Kelly Brennan, Major Tod Goodyear of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office shows "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant where her body was discovered and what her injuries say about her killer.
To learn more about the brutal murder of Florida nurse Kelly Brennan, Major Tod Goodyear of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office brings "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant to the place her body was discovered and what her injuries say about her killer. For more on the case, watch "A Vision of Murder" Saturday, Jan. 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Potential ISIS-inspired attack thwarted in North Carolina, officials say
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Judge orders alleged D.C. pipe bomber to remain detained pending trial
The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
Prominent Jan. 6 defendants plan march to Capitol to mark 5 years since attack
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
A woman was killed in what appears to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado in nearly 30 years.