New Florida invasive species is a 10-foot-long river monster
The arapaima is one of the world's largest predatory fish. Its scales are said to be as impenetrable as armor.
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Florida officials killed four bears after a woman was mauled in her suburban yard, near Orlando
Florida officials killed four bears after a woman was mauled in her suburban yard, near Orlando. Mark Strassmann reports.
Armed protesters and militia members from around the country continue to arrive in Nevada to join the showdown between a cattle rancher and the federal government
Armed protesters and militia members from around the country continue to arrive in Nevada to join the showdown between a cattle rancher and the federal government. Some protesters have come from as far away as Montana and Florida. Vinita Nair reports.
Veronica Limia, now 31 and an attorney, discusses how two felonies from when she was 17 still come back to haunt her
Veronica Limia, a 31-year-old lawyer who "grew up in the juvenile court system," was prosecuted in adult court at age 17 and will carry two felonies on her record for the rest of her life. She speaks with CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz about how her past still comes back to haunt her.
Human Rights Watch's Alba Morales discusses the organizations recently released report that claims Florida is unfairly prosecuting juveniles in criminal court
A recently released report from Human Rights Watch claims the state of Florida is arbitrarily and unfairly prosecuting children as adults under its Direct File statute. Human Rights Watch criminal justice researcher and author of the report Alba Morales speaks with CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz.
One child has died from a hit-and-run crash at a daycare center outside Orlando, Fla. Law enforcement are searching for the suspect
One child has died from a hit-and-run crash at a daycare center outside Orlando, Fla. Law enforcement are searching for the suspect. WKMG-TV's Nicole Pesecky reports.
A Florida family is celebrating its first month home after a groundbreaking five-organ transplant surgery saved their 3-year-old boy's life
A Florida family is celebrating its first month home after a groundbreaking five-organ transplant surgery saved their 3-year-old boy's life. Mark Rivera reports.
Three Pinellas County, Florida deputies rescued a 24 year old man from a suicide attempt
Three Pinellas County, Florida deputies rescued a 24 year old man from a suicide attempt as he was standing on the Bay Pines Bridge. The man told deputies he was upset about financial and relationship issues.
Benjamin Johnson has been serving meals for 60 years and says he no plans to retire
Benjamin Johnson, 80, was honored in the Piccadilly Cafeteria, in Florida, as the chain's longest-serving employee. Johnson has been serving meals for 60 years and says he no plans to retire. WKMG's Julie Broughton reports.
Two red-shouldered hawks are protecting their young outside a library in Port Orange, Fla.
Two red-shouldered hawks are protecting their young outside a library in Port Orange, Fla. The hawks have dive-bombed patrons walking in and out, as well as one library employee. Of the six attacked, three people suffered scratches to their heads. Kristin Giannas reports.
Thousands of dead and dying starfish are washing ashore Alabama and Florida
Thousands of dead and dying starfish are washing ashore in Alabama and Florida. Marine experts say the reason is most likely recent strong storms that have pushed the starfish over sandbars and onto the beaches.
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and a tornado warning ripped through Central Florida. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, heavy rain also moved through, causing flood concerns for areas dealing with melting snow. Eric Fisher of WBZ-TV reports.
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and a tornado warning ripped through Central Florida. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, heavy rain also moved through, causing flood concerns for areas dealing with melting snow. Eric Fisher of WBZ-TV reports.
Marc Hardekopf has some tips from his own experience
Marc Hardekopf retired in 2013 in his mid-thirties. CBS News' Alexander Trowbridge reports on how he pulled it off.
So far, no one has come forward to claim the prize
There are two grand-prize winning tickets in the latest Mega Millions lottery worth $400 million. So far, no one has come forward to claim the prize. Anthony Mason reports.
After being thrown out of a Palm Coast, Fla. bar, Daniel Allen Noble returned to the establishment brandishing a machine gun and large hunting knife. Noble allegedly threatened customers at the bar, before being wrestled to the ground and knocked out
After being thrown out of a Palm Coast, Fla. bar, Daniel Allen Noble returned to the establishment brandishing a machine gun and large hunting knife. Noble allegedly threatened customers at the bar, before being wrestled to the ground and knocked out. The 37-year old is now under arrest for attempted murder. WKMG-TV's Evan Lambert reports.
Susan Spencer looks at one detective's search for a killer
This weekend, "48 Hours" looks at the cases of two women that moved to Florida, then vanished. Susan Spencer looks at one detective's search for a killer.
"48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer describes key evidence that led investigators to close in on a suspect in a 1982 Florida cold case.
"48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer describes key evidence that led investigators to close in on a suspect in a 1982 Florida cold case.
House Speaker John Boehner blames the GOP's Tuesday victory in a special congressional election on a pro-growth, anti-Obamacare message
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, blames his party's Tuesday victory in a special congressional election on a pro-growth, anti-Obamacare message.
Representative-Elect David Jolly, R-Fla., who won a special congressional election in Florida on Tuesday, discusses the role of outside money in his closely watched race
Representative-Elect David Jolly, R-Fla., who won a special congressional election in Florida on Tuesday, discusses the role of outside money in his closely watched race.
Hampton, Florida has 30 days to prove it can be trusted after questions surfaced about the use of funds from a highly-lucrative speed trap
Hampton, Florida has 30 days to prove it can be trusted after questions surfaced about the use of funds from a highly-lucrative speed trap. CBS News' Manual Bojorquez reports on why state officials are threatening to wipe the town off the map.
Politicians around the country are closely watching a special congressional election in Florida’s 13th district
Politicians around the country are closely watching a special congressional election in Florida’s 13th district. Both parties see the race as a referendum on President Barack Obama's health care law and want to show they've got momentum heading into the midterm elections. Nancy Cordes reports.
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Florida state capitol demanding changes to the state's Stand Your Ground law
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Florida state capitol demanding changes to the state's Stand Your Ground law. But the legislature is now considering taking the law a step further to allow people in fear of their lives to fire a warning shot at their attacker. Mark Strassmann reports.
Video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Dept. shows a Fla. mom driving along the beach and then steer into the waves. Beach safety officers and bystanders were able to brave the surf to save the woman's young son and two daughters
Video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Dept. shows a Fla. mom driving along the beach and then steer into the waves. Beach safety officers and bystanders were able to brave the surf to save the woman's young son and two daughters. The mother claimed she was trying to take her children "to a better place."
Mark Strassmann sat down with the mothers of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis for their first TV interview together
In Florida, protesters are demanding the repeal of the "Stand Your Ground" law, which has come under scrutiny after the shooting deaths of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis. Mark Strassmann sat down with the mothers of those teenagers for their first TV interview together.
The former House speaker thrilled the 2014 CPAC crowd with a sassy “endorsement” of the president
The former House speaker thrilled the crowd at the 2014 Conservative Political Action Conference with a sassy “endorsement” of the president.
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Trump, RFK Jr. distort facts on autism, Tylenol and vaccines, scientists say
The White House's autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.
Bill Gates warns child deaths could rise for first time in decades
Bill Gates warns 2025 could be the first year in decades with rising child deaths, urging the U.S. to maintain global health funding as innovations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time in prison, defense tells judge
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
Turning Point USA holds first event since Charlie Kirk's killing
Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis was packed on Monday night as Turning Point USA hosted its first event since Charlie Kirk's memorial service.
Rapper who went missing on tour found dead in Mexico
Prosecutors said another body found presented "similarities" with that of Bayron Sanchez's DJ colleague Jorge Herrera.
The cost to heat your home this winter is expected to increase, study finds
Americans will pay 7.6% more to heat their homes this winter, study finds.