Florida man awaits hearing after overturned conviction

Crosley Green has been in prison for over 30 years for the murder of 22-year-old Chip Flynn. A March 12 hearing could bring him one step closer to freedom. Flynn’s ex-girlfriend, 19-year-old Kim Hallock picked Green, a small-time drug-dealer, from a photo lineup. Green got a break when his attorneys obtained notes the prosecutor had made after first responders at the scene told him they thought Hallock was the one who shot Flynn. In 2018, a federal judge ruled that withholding those notes from Green kept him from getting a fair trial and reversed his conviction. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty, who has been following the case since 1999, sat down with Green.

• Mar 11, 2020
• 02:59

Biden wins Florida & Illinois, CBS News projects

Former Vice President Joe Biden is projected to win the Florida and Illinois Democratic primaries Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the DNC is urging states with upcoming races to take new measures for voters due to coronavirus. "CBS Evening News" Norah O'Donnell has the latest from Washington, D.C.

• Mar 17, 2020

Biden wins latest round of Tuesday primaries

Democratic voters gave Joe Biden a clean sweep in three primary states on Tuesday. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the polls were open in Florida, Illinois and Arizona, delivering Biden a commanding lead over primary opponent Bernie Sanders. Ed O'Keefe reports on how the coronavirus affected Tuesday's elections, and where the two campaigns stand going forward.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 01:42

Cancer survivor dies of coronavirus

A 34-year-old cancer survivor reportedly died in California on Thursday after contracting the coronavirus, making him one of the youngest victims of the illness. Jeffrey Ghazarian had recently visited Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida. In New Jersey, a close-knit family that had already lost three members to coronavirus has lost a fourth. David Begnaud shares more details of the tragic human stories that have come out of the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 20, 2020
• 02:03

College kids learn hard lesson on coronavirus

Officials warning the nation about the coronavirus threat are increasingly worried that baby boomers and young adults are not heeding their advice. In Florida, spring breakers are taking advantage of the beaches that are still open. However, some college students are finally seeing a reason to be worried. Manuel Bojorquez speaks to a Vanderbilt University senior who tested positive for the virus.

• Mar 20, 2020
• 04:20

Florida economy hit hard by coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has devastated Florida's tourism industry. Few areas of the country have felt the economic repercussions as hard as the Florida Keys. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Apr 4, 2020
• 01:59

Utility worker sings to elderly woman

A utility worker named Albert Jones gave an incredible impromptu performance when he saw an elderly woman and her caregiver outside a senior home in Florida.

• Apr 6, 2020
• 01:03

Americans worried states will reopen too soon

Despite protests in several states urging governors to ease coronavirus restrictions, a new poll shows most Americans fear states will reopen too soon. Some states, such as Florida, have already begun easing restrictions despite cases continuing to climb. Meg Oliver reports.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 02:24

More severe weather threatens the South

Severe weather continues to move through the South. Golf ball-sized hail pelted Texas and Oklahoma on Sunday as parts of the country were at risk for tornadoes.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 00:16

2 NFL players accused of armed robbery in Florida, police say

New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar allegedly took valuables from people at a house party, according to police.

• May 14, 2020

Trump pivots campaign message to China

As the economy worsens, President Trump is pivoting his campaign message to being tough on China. It comes as polls show opposition to lifting lockdowns, and support for Joe Biden in crucial swing states. Tim Murtaugh, the president's 2020 re-election campaign communications director, joins CBSN's Reena Ninan to discuss his strategy.

• May 5, 2020
• 10:04

Universal Studios reopens part of its Orlando resort

Visitors will have their temperature checked and barred entry if it exceeds 100.4 degrees.

• May 14, 2020

Gig worker says he spends hours a day trying to reach unemployment office

Richard DeBlasio is among the millions of U.S. gig workers seeking unemployment assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic.

• May 13, 2020

As jobless claims soar, millions still await first checks

Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota and South Carolina taking longest to connect the jobless to their jobless aid.

• May 1, 2020

Florida takes "small step" toward reopening

Florida is among the latest states to announce it is lifting parts of its lockdown, with public spaces in two hard-hit counties being open with social distancing in place. Some, like local bookstore owner Mitch Kaplan, worry it may be too early to begin the process. Iowa is also reopening most of its 99 counties, despite statewide virus cases continuing to rise. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look at how states are planning their reopenings, including hard-hit New York and California.

• Apr 29, 2020
• 03:43

Tampa mayor on Florida's reopening

Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to begin reopening his state when its stay-at-home order expires Thursday. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, a Democrat, spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about why she thinks her community is ready to start opening and the prospect of hosting the Super Bowl in 2021.

• Apr 29, 2020
• 10:47

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discusses reopening Florida with Trump

DeSantis said the decision to slowly reopen the state will be based on data.

• Apr 28, 2020

Miami goes seven weeks without a homicide for first time since 1957

Crime rates have dropped in numerous cities during stay-at-home orders.

• Apr 24, 2020

Lab-spawned coral may save "America's great barrier reef"

Much of the coral in the 10,000-year-old Florida reef has been lost due to climate change, disease and pollution — now scientists may have a way to help save it.

• Apr 22, 2020

Southern states largely go it alone in reopening decisions

Unlike in the South, governors in 17 states have formed regional coalitions to coordinate an easing of restrictions imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

• Apr 22, 2020

Cops enforcing social distancing on beach nab murder suspect

The day after a Florida beach was reopened for physical activity, police arrested a Pennsylvania homicide suspect loitering near the dunes.

• Apr 20, 2020

Sea turtles are thriving now that people are stuck indoors

Swimsuit season may be at a halt, but nesting season is in full swing.

• Apr 18, 2020

Crowds flock to Jacksonville beaches amid record COVID-19 cases

"Florida morons" trended on Twitter as people around the country criticized the decision to reopen beaches.

• Apr 18, 2020

Beaches in Jacksonville, Florida, reopen with restrictions

Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic beach will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Apr 17, 2020

Feds go after self-described Florida church claiming to sell COVID-19 cure

Judge in Florida orders leaders of Genesis II Church of Health and Healing to cease selling bleaching agent it falsely claims will treat and prevent COVID-19.

• Apr 17, 2020

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