Staffer for Florida congressman dies of COVID-19
Congressman Vern Buchanan announced Friday that his staffer Gary Tibbetts died of the virus.
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Trump cancels Jacksonville convention
President Trump cancelled the Jacksonville, Florida portion of the Republican National Convention over rising coronavirus fears, but he's still urging schools to reopen in the fall. The president has softened his demands for places where the virus is surging, but the latest CDC guidance strongly encourages schools to open up. Ben Tracy reports.
Walmart shopper charged with pulling gun during mask dispute
Things got heated after a fellow shopper told him he should wear a mask and he cursed in front of the other shopper's young daughter.
Trump cancels Florida component of RNC
President Trump is cancelling the Florida portion of the Republican National Convention. He says now is "not the right time" amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN's Lana Zak with a look at the latest headlines from the White House.
Florida reports highest single-day death toll from COVID
Florida marked a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic as the state reported 173 deaths, a new single-day record. The rise in deaths and new cases comes as teachers push back against a state mandate that requires schools to reopen in the fall for in-person instruction. Jim Defede, an investigative reporter for CBS Miami, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Trump cancels Jacksonville convention
President Trump said he has canceled segments of the Republican National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a "flare-up" of the coronavirus. Scaled-back convention events will still be held in North Carolina. Watch his remarks.
Florida ICUs nearing capacity
The surge in coronavirus cases is putting a severe strain on hospitals around the country. David Begnaud is in Miami, which is seeing its ICUs fill to near capacity.
Florida deploying relief nurses to aid overwhelmed hospitals
Florida's daily death toll from the coronavirus is higher than any other state. Meanwhile, California has surpassed New York with having the most cases since the pandemic began. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
2 brothers, girlfriend arrested in "massacre" of 3 best friends
One of the suspects, Tony "TJ" Wiggins, 26, had previously been charged with 230 felonies.
3 arrested after murders at Florida lake
Two brothers and a woman have been arrested in connection with the "massacre" of three best friends who set out on a fishing trip at a central Florida lake last week, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Watch his remarks here.
Andrew Gillum discusses addiction and recovery in new video
The 2018 Democratic candidate for governor in Florida released an 11-minute Instagram video, his first statement since he said he would enter a rehabilitation facility in March.
Florida governor heckled at blood bank
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was heckled at a blood bank where he was encouraging plasma donations for people who have recovered from COVID-19. The largest teachers union in Florida sued the governor over his order to reopen schools next month. David Begnaud reports.
Teachers sue Florida governor over school reopening plan
"The governor needs to accept the reality of the situation here in Florida, where the virus is surging out of control," FEA President Fedrick Ingram said in a statement.
Some ICUs in Florida have run out of beds
The number of new coronavirus cases in Florida topped 10,000 for the fifth day in a row, with 12,523 reported on Sunday.
Several states imposing stricter COVID-19 restrictions
As many states are seeing a rise in coronavirus infections, authorities are now enforcing tougher restrictions, such as mandatory mask wearing. Danya Bacchus reports.
Test result delays hamper coronavirus fight
The coronavirus surge through Sun Belt states has put a strain on testing capacities nationwide, with patients reporting a wait time of up to two weeks. Health experts say efforts to contact trace and isolate potential patients will be rendered essentially futile by the long wait periods. Maryland emergency care physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to talk about the implications.
Many former felons still blocked from voting
In 2018, Florida voters approved a ballot measure that would return the right to vote to more than 1 million people who completed serving felony sentences in the state. But two years later, the legal fight continues. Desmond Meade of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition joined CBSN to explain why he believes a law from Florida's Republican governor and state legislature is unconstitutional.
3 friends "massacred" on fishing trip at Florida lake
They were found by the father of one of the men who managed to call for help just before he died.
Coronavirus cases continue to spike
Several states are seeing a dramatic rise in new COVID-19 cases, four months since the pandemic began. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined to CBSN to discuss how state officials can get a handle on the virus.
Florida counties impose curfews as coronavirus cases spike
Officials on Friday announced an 8 p.m. curfew along South Beach, as Florida topped 10,000 single-day cases for the tenth time.
Newly revealed WH doc backs stricter measures
A newly revealed White House document suggests that states experiencing major surges in coronavirus infections take more stringent measures, such as closing bars and mandating face masks. Paula Reid reports.
Virus deaths are mounting in hot spots around U.S.
A hospital in Texas is bringing in military medical personnel and morgues are running out of space in Phoenix.
Florida voters on midterm elections
CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes sat down with four voters in Miami to discuss their thoughts on voter fraud, voter suppression, and how big an issue health care is in their state.
SCOTUS allows Florida to narrow ex-felon voting rights
The justices chose not to overturn a hold on a federal appeals court ruling that would have enfranchised the voters.
Local Matters: Florida primaries
Florida's primaries are still months away, but Gov. Rick Scott is already mounting a strong campaign against incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. Marc Caputo, author of Politico's Florida Playbook, joins CBSN to discuss the state of politics in Florida.
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Homeland Security again restricts when lawmakers can visit ICE facilities
The Department of Homeland Security policy is dated Jan. 8 and was submitted Saturday in federal court comes amid three Democratic lawmakers being denied entry to an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.