Walt Disney World theme parks propose mid-July reopening
If the plans are approved, Disney's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will start reopening on July 11.
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SpaceX set to launch astronauts
All eyes are on the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as SpaceX prepares to a historic launch. A SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket is set to send two NASA astronauts into eorbit -- a first for a private company. CBS News' Mark Strassmann joins CBSN to explain the significance of the mission.
Weather improves for historic SpaceX astronaut launch
After heavy rain Monday, the forecast has improved for Wednesday's launch of American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Federal judge strikes down most curbs on Florida felons voting
Rules requiring them to pay legal fees before they can cast ballots under new law are unconstitutional in most instances, the judge said.
Hundreds flock to Florida beach amid pandemic
"We got slammed. Disney is closed, Universal is closed. Everything is closed, so where did everybody come with the first warm day with 50% opening? Everybody came to the beach," the local sheriff said.
Ex-felons in Florida fight for voting
Florida voters in 2018 overwhelmingly approved a proposition to allow roughly 1.5 million felons in the state to be given back their right to vote. But the COVID-19 pandemic and a controversial law put in place by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis could jeopardize many of these returning citizens' ability to vote in the 2020 election. Desmond Meade of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition joins CBSN to break down the latest in the fight for reenfranchisement.
Nature: Alligators in Florida
“Sunday Morning” takes us to the St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, an ideal spot for alligators to bask in the sun. Videographer: Justin Grubb.
Trump will travel to Florida to attend historic SpaceX launch
This week's trip will be the president's first that is not related to federal coronavirus response.
Florida bill would arm teachers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a bill that would allow teachers to bring guns into classrooms. Not all districts would have to allow it and many have said they won’t. Adriana Diaz reports.
Teens rescued by boat named "Amen"
Two Florida teenagers are counting their blessings after they were rescued from a strong ocean current by a boat named "Amen," right before Easter weekend.
No deaths as plane crashes into river
Officials are investigating what caused a chartered jetliner to slide off a runway and into a river. All 143 people on board survived but some were hurt. Mark Strassman reports.
Officials working on removing 737 from river
Officials in Florida are trying to get a Boeing 737 that skidded off a runway out of a river. The black box has been recovered, but investigators still don't have the voice recorder. Kris Van Cleave reports.
"Total chaos": Jet skids into Florida river
A military-chartered jet carrying 143 people skidded off the runway Friday and ran into a Florida river. Everyone aboard the Boeing 737 survived. Kris Van Cleave reports.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden expresses regret for saying black voters "ain't black" if they're considering Trump
"If you have a problem figuring out if you're for me or Trump, then you ain't black," Biden told Charlamagne Tha God on "The Breakfast Club."
Trump holds Make America Great Again rally in Florida
President Trump visited the Florida Panhandle Wednesday to tour the area ravaged by last year's Hurricane Michael before holding a Make America Great Again rally. Ben Tracy reports from the president's rally in Panama City, Florida.
Trump laughs off "shoot them" remark at rally
While talking about migrants approaching the border, President Trump made a joke after a supporter appeared to yell out, "Shoot them." It happened during a rally in Florida on Wednesday.
Florida beaches open for holiday weekend
Florida has announced the full rollout of its economic reopening plan ahead of Memorial Day weekend. But Governor Ron DeSantis has been questioned over the state's response to the coronavirus, including damaged tests. Politico reporter Marc Caputo joined CBSN to discuss the latest in Florida and how the DeSantis administration is responding.
Trump admin. may send migrants to Florida
Hundreds of detained migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border may soon find themselves in South Florida. A Trump administration plan would move as many as 1,000 migrants per month to Broward and Palm Beach counties. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to explain the latest.
Migrants being flown from the border
Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis said he'll fight plans by the Trump administration to fly migrants from the Mexican border to his state. Migrants are already being flown to at least one other state. Nikki Battiste reports.
Trayvon Martin's mother to run for office
The mother of Trayvon Martin says she is running for Miami-Dade County Commissioner. Sybrina Fulton will launch her campaign for the District 1 seat Monday afternoon. Fulton says since her son's death, she has advocated to make South Florida communities safer. She also co-founded the Miami Gardens-based Trayvon Martin Foundation following her son's deadly encounter with George Zimmerman in 2012.
Alligator breaks into Florida home
Clearwater, Florida, resident Mary Wischhusen got quite the wakeup call around 3:30 Friday morning. An 11-foot alligator broke into her home through a low kitchen window. Michelle Miller reports.
Life inside the Homestead facility
Report of depression, confusion and anxiety are rampant inside the nation's largest facility for unaccompanied migrant children. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBSN to discuss.
Deputy charged for Parkland shooting response
Many families of the 17 people killed in the Parkland, Florida, school massacre are applauding the prosecution of a man who failed to keep students safe. Former Florida Deputy Scot Peterson was arrested on 11 criminal charges, including child neglect. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The case against former Parkland deputy
Former Florida Deputy Scot Peterson made his first court appearance Wednesday after being arrested Tuesday. He's facing 11 charges including negligence for his inaction during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018. Attorney Jesse Weber joins CBSN to discuss the charges Peterson is facing.
Rep. Donna Shalala: we shouldn't be "keeping children in warehouses"
Three members of Congress from Florida are calling for a facility housing unaccompanied immigrant children in their state to be shut down, citing unsafe conditions. One of those lawmakers, Rep. Donna Shalala, joins CBSN to discuss.
Former Fed chairs, Treasury chiefs condemn Trump admin's Powell probe
Three former Fed chairs and other top economic officials decry "prosecutorial attacks" on Jerome Powell, saying it undermines the central bank.
Border Patrol official defends federal actions amid immigration raids in Minnesota
Hundreds more federal agents are now being sent to Minneapolis, DHS says, after Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent.
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
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Feds sending more agents into Minneapolis, days after deadly shooting
The Department of Homeland Security has promised to send hundreds more federal agents into Minneapolis, days after one shot and killed a woman there.
Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
Trump has a plan to make housing more affordable. Will it work?
Economists say high home prices and a shortage of available properties may limit how much federal action can lower U.S. housing costs.
Surfer missing for over 30 hours rescued, dramatic video shows
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.
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."
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands walk off their jobs at major hospitals.